I can attest that my new blender works just fine, thank you. No blowing of fuses in my apartment, no electrical smoke. To test it, I decided to make a frozen margarita at 11pm last night. It was a slushy, watery affair, and the salt ring was a bit too generous, but I didn't have much time to be disturbed with my failure because I promptly fell asleep, having been exhausted before attempting the blended drink (or attempting to drink it).

Next time for margaritas: no more slushy frozen-style attempts. Tricia was right, just some ice in a glass with a salt rim will be perfect.

Next time for the blender: smoothies!

A-cha-cha!