Reddit mentions of Breville BSB510XL Control Grip Immersion Blender

That is a Breville immersion blender. Looks like this one on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Breville-BSB510XL-Control-Immersion-Blender/dp/B004RF7QJW

I HIGHLY recommend this product.

Breville BSB510XL Control Grip Immersion Blender

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004RF7QJW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've used Kitchen aid stick blenders for years in catering and restaurants. I gave it and tried this due to an ATK recommendation.

Its hands down better then most non commercial stick blenders. I don't know what a slicer is, but this has a mini food processor attachment along with a whisk and a good sized carafe to make mayo in.

Edit a 2nd edite... if you want a slicer... like a food processor dont depend on a stick blender... too small moter too small bowl. Id highly suggest a "benny" type mandoline 30$ and will slice food as thins as you want and bigger work area. All kitchens ive worked in have at least one for slicing perfect uniform shit... instad of the pricey french manolins. Even better get a knife and learn to slice a benny is always fater but it takes up space. I have banny pro and i love it.

Only downside Its $10 more than your price range. I would say that $10 is very worth it.

Proof : Worked from 13 to 30 in kitchens putting myself through college. Now Civil Engineer , but cook at heart.

Edit When i purchased it early 2016, it was $79.96 and now its up to 91 and change.

I'm not sure if this is a concern for you, but I recommend the Breville. If you're using enameled pots/pans, metal can scratch or leave marks on the enamel. There's a few other immersion blenders with no-scratch bases, but the ratings are lower. It works well for me, but I haven't used other ones.

If you don't have a concern about scratching/marking the bottom of a pot, then KitchenAid or Cuisinart should be just as good. My parents have an old Cuisinart that's still going strong, but they only use it for homemade sauces/dressings and milkshakes.

I recommend the Breville BSB510XL Control Grip Immersion Blender. It's a tiny bit expensive for a hand blender, but it's awesome and every kitchen should have one. It is supercharged, variable speed, comes with a chopping attachment, a nice large pitcher to blend in, and a lid that fits both. You can use it to blend a large quantity in a big container, or just a small quantity in a very small container. It's a great multi tasker - I just used it for 3 different things in one meal.

Applesauce is a good start, so is jam. Just follow the recipe on the pectin jar or in the Blue Book to get started. (I too can not call it the Blue Ball Book without guffawing.) I'm a read and follow directions learner and there's a lot of Getting Started information, so that worked best for me.

I don't use a food mill though. I have a Breville Immersion Blender, which if used on the highest setting takes care of the peels pretty well and is also fantastic for tomatoes and whipped potatoes and I haven't killed it yet after a couple of years of use.

When my old Kitchenaid blender broke (I don't think they make the exact model anymore), I got this pricey Breville one and I love it so much. It tackles any job beautifully, and I also end up using the small food processor attachment quite frequently for stuff like summer pestos. It is really expensive though, and for 1/3 the price, this Cuisinart model, which I was also considering, gets just as high reviews.

If between your choices, I would go with the immersion blender. It's a lot more versatile. I have this one that can double as a mini food processor.

I bought this Breville one almost 5 years ago and use it at least 3 times a week.