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As you already know last week I had to say goodbye to my very first stand mixer. The motor finally gave out on me. I spent the next couple of days mourning and then began reviewing my options and checking out prices in hopes of finding a suitable replacement. I couldn’t be happier with the choice I finally made. This here is my new KitchenAid Stand Mixer Deluxe Edition, this is not the professional mixer, but the next size down.(It has a 450 watt motor with the 6 qt. bowl, instead of the 575 watt with the 6 qt. bowl.) I knew that I needed something bigger than my last stand mixer due to the amount of baking I do on a daily basis. The first mixer I owned had a 250 watt motor, come to find out I didn’t even have the Artisan, I had the Classic.(smaller motor and slightly smaller bowl) The pricing on mixers is pretty crazy and all over the board depending on where you look. I got really lucky to find this one over at amazon.com.
I baked my first quick bread with it yesterday afternoon and it mixes like a pro. The motor is more than ample to handle whatever I put in the bowl. It came with the three typical beaters - the whisk, the paddle, and the dough hook. It also came with the two piece pour shield. I have to say I am not a huge fan of the pour shield, it makes it difficult for me to stir down the sides of the bowl while I mix. (I have to keep removing the shield between stages, a real pain, if you ask me.) You can definitely tell the motor is a lot stronger than the one in my last stand mixer.
So far, so good with this mixer. I will keep you posted as it gets used more this week. Right now, I just love it! Next task, cookie dough.
I certainly don’t wish anything ill to happen to my beloved KitchenAid Classic, but DANG, I’m jealous, Nicky! That is jut beautiful. I think I’d have to stay home from work and cook for a week if I got something so lovely!
Comment by EY — February 7, 2007 @ 7:12 pm
Thanks for the compliments, I really am loving my new stand mixer. I am still missing the old one, but this new one is definitely a beauty. I only have nice things to say about it!
Comment by Nicky — February 8, 2007 @ 2:57 pm
hi.. im starting to learn to bake, and I’m planning to buy a mixer (yipeey!) and just like you I fell inlove with KitchenAid..however, its quite expensive here in the Philippines - P21,000 conversion US$520 …
anyway, im considering KENWOOD Mixer .. im looking at my options still.. your page is really helpful bytheway.
Comment by arfiedoggie — March 8, 2008 @ 12:48 am
I do not have personal experience with the Kenwood mixers, but I have read great things about them. The price is a lot better too. They are pretty popular in Europe.
Good luck with your baking! I hope you enjoy your new mixer.
Best,
Nicky
Comment by Nicky — March 9, 2008 @ 7:40 pm