Comments | devinam: They just don't make 'em like they used to.

devinam

They just don't make 'em like they used to.

Jan 02, 2009 18:57

Small appliances, that is. I burned out the motor on my stand mixer after using it probably a grand total of 6 times. *possibly* 7 ( Read more... )

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tannyho January 3 2009, 03:36:04 UTC

don't have any preferences as I still use a hand held mixer ;)

However, I did want to say that if you can wait until a sale or something then you can get a sweet deal on Kitchenaide's... my brother's roommate got him one at a store that was closing and then used a 20% off coupon :)

Also, Kitchenaid sells a "splash guard" of sorts that will allow you to add ingredients while the bowl is spinning.

devinam January 3 2009, 03:41:29 UTC

ah, the splash guard might be the answer to my main problems with kitchen aids.
and yeah, i'm not wild about spending $250 or more...i figured i'd watch online sales and store sales. thanks for the info!

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devinam January 3 2009, 06:59:36 UTC

ah, that sounds like an awesome plan. must go do research...

janaya January 3 2009, 06:53:22 UTC

the kitchenaid splash guard works well - my MIL has that.

janaya January 3 2009, 06:54:19 UTC

and i have always been really happy with my kitchenaid. even having to stop to add ingredients, i've always found that it was very powerful and speedy. i have the one with the second to the lowest horsepower (i know there are 3 or 4 different horsepower options).

devinam January 3 2009, 07:00:35 UTC

good to know. do you know what model you have? there's at least 6 different ones i've found online...no rush, this will be a lengthy process as i hunt down the best options...

janaya January 3 2009, 07:05:09 UTC

i have no idea! i bought it i think maybe 2 months after you and mike met. i got it at bed bath and beyond with a sale and the coupon. it's blue, i can tell you that. :D

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monkeybard January 4 2009, 04:20:39 UTC

Kitchen Aid. I have a blue one. I'm told the pasta maker attachment is crap, but I've heard good things about the ice cream maker. I plan to find out about the latter sometime soon. ;D

devinam January 4 2009, 08:02:34 UTC

i tried your link, it said "this product is no longer available..." do you have a discontinued one? ;) i'd be interested in the model number...

monkeybard January 4 2009, 17:39:33 UTC

Silly link. We have the standard Ultra Power stand mixer. Try this: http://www.shopkitchenaid.com/product_detail.asp?HDR=standmixers&T1=KTA+KSM100PSWW. That should take you to the right product on the Kitchenaid website.

lethlogica January 9 2009, 22:35:26 UTC

My mom has a KitchenAid, and she LOVES it. It can handle the holiday cookies without twitching, and she makes double batches - thick dough, as well. Back when she made her own bread, it could handle the bread dough with no worries, either.

The KitchenAids are expensive...but they do not break down.

devinam January 9 2009, 22:42:38 UTC

SO good to know! thanks for the information. do you know what model KitchenAid? there's about 6. :\

lethlogica January 10 2009, 00:41:14 UTC

I don't know...but I'll contact her and check.

devinam January 10 2009, 00:41:50 UTC

Thanks so much! :)