Whenever I start shopping for mixers, I always have to decide whether I want to purchase a hand mixer or a stand mixer. Both of these mixers are wonderful additions to a kitchen if I wanted to invest in the best of both. However, more often than not, I only want to purchase one mixer. This makes it all the …
Stand Mixer Storage – Best Places To Store Your Stand Mixer
While a lot of people don’t think about it all that often, I like to think of my stand mixer as one of the most important parts of my kitchen. After all, I can use it in countless recipes, and it cost me a fair bit, too. As with any kitchen appliance that I use regularly, I usually want to …
What Is a Stand Mixer Used for?
If you’ve been preparing dishes that explicitly call for a stand mixer in the recipe, you might be wondering why or what that even is. Or maybe you’ve recently been introduced to the world of cooking and are looking to invest in a nice, new kitchen appliance. Regardless, if you are unfamiliar with the stand mixer and its purpose in …
What Kind of Grease Is Used in KitchenAid Mixers?
The grease in your KitchenAid mixer acts as a lubricant for the internal gears, and without it, you’d have some serious problems. The grease dissipates heat and friction, and it also prevents the metal components from wearing or rusting. I know that KitchenAid puts enough grease in the mixer to last for the mixer’s lifetime, or they, at least, say …
Stand Mixer Glass Versus Metal Bowl – What’s the Difference?
A good mixing bowl is reliable, sturdy, and easy to clean. Some mixers come with glass bowls, while others come with stainless steel bowls, but is one better than the other? I’d say that it comes down to personal preference. Some people are going to prefer the glass bowl, and others are going to prefer the metal bowl. If your …
How Long Do KitchenAid Stand Mixers Last?
The history of KitchenAid goes all the way back to the early 1900s and they produced some of the first stand mixers ever made. KitchenAid is renowned for its quality and engineering; even today, their mixers last an incredibly long time. Of course, it’s different for everybody. I’ve heard plenty of stories of family KitchenAid stand mixers being passed down …
How to Turn a Hand Mixer Into a Stand Mixer
If you don’t like the idea of paying a couple of hundred dollars for a stand mixer, I don’t blame you. Stand mixers are expensive, that is if you want a good one, but hand mixers are an entirely different experience that doesn’t quite match up. That might leave you asking if there’s a way to transform your hand mixer …
What Size Stand Mixer Do I Need?
The size of your stand mixer definitely matters and considering that bigger sizes will cost more money, I wouldn’t recommend buying the larger size unless it’s absolutely necessary. Some brands such as KitchenAid also have miniature machines that have a smaller capacity than their main line of products. These might save us some money but they aren’t always appropriate. So …
How to Disassemble the KitchenAid Stand Mixer
KitchenAid stand mixers are well built and extremely robust but over time, they’ll run into issues just the same as anything else. There are resources and services facilities that make it somewhat easy to have your mixer repaired. Also, the machines are basic enough that many people can take them apart, diagnose an issue, and repair them at home. When …
Why Are Stand Mixers So Expensive?
Anybody who enjoys baking or cooking, in general, even if it’s just a mild interest, would love having a stand mixer in his or her kitchen. If you want to make a living off your cooking, owning one of these is almost a requirement. They help you make better doughs and batters and they allow you to crank out desserts …
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