If you're looking to whip up something mouth-watering in a moment, opt for a hand blender--the smaller, more portable alternative to a blender.

Unlike mini-choppers or processors, this type of blending favours foods with a higher water content and so is ideal for fixing soups, sauces, milkshakes and smoothies and tackling softer foods like fruits and vegetables.

The Breville VHB068 is a two-in-one blender set. The blender has a detachable leg, also known as the head, which is dishwasher-safe and made from stainless steel. This is less corrosive and more resistant to rusting than other materials and boasts antibacterial properties that keep it hygienic.

The stainless steel, two-tip blade is positioned inside the head for safety, and by keeping it neatly out of the way this also acts as an anti-splash guard to help minimise unwanted mess.

The main body of the blender has a clean-looking white and chrome finish and contains the powerful 500 watt (W) motor. There are two speed settings - regular and turbo - so you can change the rate at which the blades turn to give a greater level of control. And this control is further helped by the handle's ergonomic design delivering a solid and comfortable grip.

Safety concerns aren't overlooked or compromised thanks to the recessed buttons which prevent the motor from starting if it's accidentally knocked over or dropped which are also soft-touch for prolonged use. In addition, the soft-touch easy-grip front and back panels ensure that wet hands don't slip when operating the hand blender.

The set is completed with an alternative chopper attachment and inclues a 500 millilitre (ml) beaker. The chopper bowl has a safety locking lid and rubber feet to prevent slippage when in use. All the attachments fully dissemble for easy and quick cleaning and are dishwasher-safe to save on washing up (excluding the chopper's lid).

Use the chopper bowl to tackle herbs and vegetables, create chunky dips and sauces such as salsa and pesto, make breadcrumbs or crush ice.