Such a wedding-gift classic is not in the same category as the plastic, one-speed experiment you picked up at a discount store when you moved into your first apartment.
A good quality blender has multiple speeds, comes in dazzling stainless steel or chrome, and features a heavy, glass pitcher that frosts to perfection. You can register for a top-of-the-line blender, and you could be mixing and crushing in style for decades. 9. Wine Glasses
Hauling out your formal crystal for a sip of vino with dinner or a relaxing glass of Bordeaux at the end of the day is going to get old really fast.
A high-class set of casual stems will allow you to enjoy your favorite wine in an elegant glass designed to complement every last drop - and keep you from sipping Merlot out of a water glass.
- Think you don't drink enough wine to justify a set of stems? Just imagine serving the bottle your thoughtful guests hand you at your first married-couple dinner party out of beer steins.
Having a traditional set of wineglasses on hand for everyday use and casual entertaining is smart and beautiful.  10. Cutlery
Every kitchen demands a good set of cutlery, but many people cringe at the cost, not realizing that a quality set of knives is designed to last a lifetime. Fortunately, you can let someone else invest in your future of slicing and dicing by registering for a gift-quality set.
Sets also can run from a three-piece starter, to a 22-piece master set that guarantees you can pare, bone, and carve in style for decades to come.
You should keep an eye out for high-carbon steel blades that stay shiny and sharp, and well-balanced handles for perfect control in the kitchen.
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