KitchenAid Mixers Last a Lifetime

When you purchase a Kitchenaid mixer, the quality of parts used is beyond question and it is backed by a lifetime guarantee. When you buy this mixer, you know you won't have to replace it and you'll know that it will work when you need it to. The best part is you can walk away while it is running. There is no need to stand over it like you do a hand mixer.

Also, when you buy a Kitchenaid stand mixer, you get the ability to expand. It offers many attachments to help you do just about anything with the mixer. The motor is so strong it can grind meat with the food grinder! If you get the ice cream attachment, it can make homemade ice cream without any ice. The bowl is a freezer bowl (think about that). You can turn on the mixer to make homemade ice cream without having an extra machine taking up room under your cabinet or having to break your arm trying to mix it yourself.

The Kitchenaid can help you cook an entire meal. Using the kneading hook, you can add a bread mix and whip up some sourdough bread without the elbow grease required in kneading. Then, switch to the pasta maker attachment and make fresh pasta. While that is cooking, switch the attachment to the shredder or slicer and serve up some a quick and easy salad. After you've finished, have the Kitchenaid work on the home made ice cream while you are eating dinner. Since the mixer does all the hard work of kneading, shredding, rolling, and stirring you can serve up a fabulous home cooked dinner with considerably less effort.

Attention all cooks! Did you know that you can support breast cancer research just by purchasing a specific Kitchenaid product? Through the Cook for the Cure Pink Product campaign Kitchenaid will donate up to $50 to Susan G. Komen Foundation for the cure. People who purchase their mixers, hand mixers, blenders, food choppers, and other products from the Pink collection can register their product allowing the company to make a donation.

Whether you buy from the Cook for the Cure Pink Product collection or you buy any of the other Kitchenaid products, you are guaranteed quality. The mixers have stood the test of time and have been around for generations. I know both my grandmother and Mom relied on theirs until the day they died. I've had mine since I was 25 - and I'm 53 now. The reason is simple: they work.

If you have ever tried making decorating or royal icing by hand, then you understand the need for a mixer. The same is true for hand mixers. I tried using a different brand of hand mixer once for a quick small batch of icing and was sorry. That was the last time I used that mixer. Trying to mix a half batch of icing burned out the motor.

The best part about Kitchenaid mixers is the versatility. By adding a few attachments the mixers can replace several appliances in the kitchen. There are ones to make juice, pasta, and ice cream. Others grind, shred, slice, and much more. The attachments take so much of the elbow grease out of cooking, it actually makes cooking fun again.

If you are looking to buy a mixer get all the quality and convenience of a Kitchenaid and help find a cure for breast cancer too.

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Stand mixers are found in both family kitchens and commercial restaurants, and the Kitchenaid Artisan stand mixer is used by everyone including moms, dads, children, at-home-chefs, and professional chefs in culinary institutes. The reason is simple. It is a high quality product. Because of the company's long history of quality products, many people swear by it and refuse to buy any other brand.

Key Features

Planetary Rotation - Simply put this is a must in any stand mixer because it means the beaters spin and rotate around the bowl ensuring even mixing.

Tilting Head - This is more convenient for home users since it takes up less space on the counter. The head lifts up to allow the adding of ingredients and changing beaters. If you prefer a mixer that has the bowl lift, pick from the Kitchenaid professional series.

Powerful Motor - A high quality motor will ensure you will not burn it out while making bread or cookie dough.

Weight - When buying a stand mixer weight does matter. If you buy a mixer that is too light it may migrate across your counter when mixing. The Kitchenaid Artisan stand mixer weighs 27 pounds making it heavy enough to be sturdy but still light enough to move.

Locking Mechanism - This feature locks the beaters into place keeping them from jumping around when mixing heavy items. It also keeps it from pulling down when the hook is weighed down with dough.

Pouring Shield - The shield makes adding ingredients such as flour a breeze.

Versatility - Kitchenaid offers a variety of attachments transforming your stand mixer into many appliances. It can be used as an ice cream maker, a pasta maker, a shredder, a food grinder and so much more. Most of them are easily attached through a screw on the front (no tools required) and utilize the powerful motor.

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Kitchenaid Stand Mixer vs. Kitchenaid Hand Mixer

When deciding on a mixer you have to consider space and usage. A Kitchenaid stand mixer takes up more room than the hand mixer. Depending on your cooking style you may find you need a stand mixer, a hand mixer, or both. The two are not interchangeable, meaning their strengths are not the same.

Benefits of a Stand Mixer

Stand mixers are great for larger jobs. If you want to make bread dough, several dozen cookies, big pots of mashed potatoes, or homemade icing, then you will need the power and convenience of a stand mixer.

Stand mixers allow you to walk away. Some recipes call for you to beat an ingredient for several minutes. Not only can you do other things while it is mixing, your arm won't get tired either.

The Kitchenaid stand mixer also has a variety of attachments adding to its versatility. Since the motor is strong, the attachments are just as strong giving you powerful juicers, grinders, ice cream makers and more.

Benefits of a Hand Mixer

The hand mixer is more portable. If you want to whip up some potatoes in a pan, then the hand mixer is for you.

It also works well for small recipes, store bought cake mixes, whipping egg whites, or anything else that takes just a few minutes.

Choosing

If you do a large amount of holiday cooking or prepare home made meals twice a month, then you will want a stand mixer. It is best used if you can leave it on the counter, so if you have room a stand mixer is the right choice.

If you only cook for 1 or 2 people, then a hand mixer will probably suit you best. Hand mixers are easily stored away and can be retrieved as needed.