Thanks. The stick blender idea has inspired me to try this again. Attempted it awhile back but consistency suffered - graininess. Also, didn’t get the word about adding sour cream, nutmeg, etc.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/bloggers/3023748/posts?page=31#31
The stick blender is great - keep the pot lid handy as a catchers mitt, it’ll tend to spit cauliflower chunks if it catches some spinning air - lol
I like using cottage cheese, firmer addition than sour cream - heck use both :)...so many variations...for me the cheese additions helps it meld closer to a regular mashed taste.