I got an immersion blender (you know, one of those sticks with the blade on the end that you can submerge in liquid and chop/blend) a long time ago but never used it, then I heard a gal say she uses hers when she makes homemade baby food. Omg it is SO much easier than when I was using our blender! I don't have to add a bunch of liquid to get the blender moving, and it's SO much easier to clean up, just wash off the end and rinse instead of having to wash the whole blender and lid. Anywoo, if you hadn't thought of it like I hadn't, try it!
Re: Speaking of baby food - immersion blenders rock!