I was also going to suggest a hand/wand blender, but Svetlana beat me to it.  I have one and use it for any task that I can, especially since it lets me avoid pulling out the food processor.  If you get a Cuisinart hand blender you can even get one with a mini food processor attachment that works quite well.  And as someone who is not (yet) in Bulgaria, I thought you were kidding about the crimping iron.