What is Blender?
:''This article is about the kitchen appliance. For the 3D computer graphics program, see [[Blender (program)]]'' [[Image:ElectricBlender.jpg|thumb|right| An electric blender.]] A '''blender''' is an [[electric]] [[kitchen]] [[appliance]] used for making [[Drink|drinks]], mixing [[liquid]]s, and [[purée]]ing (chopping up into small bits) [[fruit]]s and [[vegetable]]s for [[sauce]]s and [[soup]]s. ==Parts of a blender== A blender consists of a [[glass]] or [[plastic]] container with a mounted [[blade]] in the bottom, and a base that has an [[electric motor]] and [[switch]]es to turn on the motor or change its speed. Blenders are used to make [[milk shake]]s (a blend of ice cream and milk) and fruit [[smoothie]]s (a mix of fruit and ice). ==Food made with blenders== Blenders are also used to make cold [[alcohol]]ic [[drink]]s that include crushed ice or [[ice cream]], such as [[margarita]]s and Mississippi Mudslide drinks. {{tech-stub}} {{Home appliances}} [[Category:Cooking appliances]] [[Category:Home appliances]]