Like yourself (I think?), I've spent very little time in the Lounge and am just content to do my own thing! Others can like it or not like it. Right?
I will take your advice on the cans of whole peeled tomatoes -- if I can get them for cheap, then the extra money just goes in my pocket, and what's not to like about THAT!? I too use that immersion blender many, many times a week -- it is easy to use and easy to clean.
Hope you are well, as for some reason I didn't type this when you first posted your update!
