OP: It's a super dooper kitchen appliance that does almost everything! The only things it can't do is grill and bake I think. It blends, mixes, chops, heats, has in built scales and using the varoma attachment (included) it steams. The other night we made meatloaf - had the sauce cooking in the bottom while the meatloaf and veggies cooked in the varoma. We have used it at least once a day (but usually more) since we've had it.

It costs a little under two grand ($1939 I think?), but I believe it's well worth the money - and I'm sure everyone else who has one would agree .