( 142 reviews )
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Posted: Aug 13 2009
I'm always hesitant about buying things on the internet but this was very easy and the service was fast. My only wish was that I had sent it to my daughter's home address as it was a wedding shower gift and she had to pack it up in her car along with other gifts. My advise is to send it to the receipicant's address and save them the space in their cars. My own KitchenAid mixer has been used for over 20 years and it has be a great machine. I would recommend their products to anyone. The price was cheaper than ordering it in any stores and I didn't have to pay shipping. It is a great investment.
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Posted: Aug 10 2009
If you want to impress your "foodie" friends, all you need to do is have this out on display on your kitchen island. No one will question your aspiration to be a good cook, and then at some point, you have to prove you can use it with fluency and frequency. The KitchenAid KSM150 Artisan Series Stand Mixer is a striking piece of equipment, especially the glossy enamel finish of the empire red model, which is the one I ordered. There are ten speeds with a slide lever on the mixer head. It comes with a five-quart stainless-steel mixing bowl and three mixing attachments - a flat beater, a wire whip, and a dough hook. I've had an opportunity to work with all three on more than one occasion and am more than satisfied with the results. If there is a standout among the three, it is the dough hook. At the lowest speed, it spirals so thoroughly around the bowl that scraping the sides becomes an almost optional task. The most thrilling aspect is that despite the careful instructions that usually come with bread-making recipes, you can literally put all the ingredients in the bowl, turn the mixer on, and let it work into a cohesive dough with minimal supervision. The wire whip works wonders with egg whites or heavy cream, producing stiff peaks in record time. My one reservation in this regard is using a 325-watt motor for such small tasks and then facing the clean-up afterward. That's probably why I generally reserve usage of this mixer for such tasks to dinner parties or potlucks. I originally had concerns that the flat beater would be almost too powerful to produce fluffy mashed potatoes, but in using alternating speeds, I was able to produce the desirable results without turning the potatoes into wallpaper paste. One big benefit is the deep well of the bowl, which minimizes the incidence of splattering. The clear plastic pouring shield is another big plus. The easy twist locks keep the mixer stationary throughout your preparation, and the same principles are at work with the attachments. It is a relief that there are no buttons to press, and the attachments stay put until you're ready to dislodge them. Keep in mind that it is a relatively heavy appliance at 23 pounds with the mixer head a bit daunting if you are in a hurry to move ingredients in and out of the bowl. Still, this is classic kitchenware well worth the price if you are ready to show your culinary skills.
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( 1 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: Aug 7 2009
The KitchenAid Standing Mixer is one of those kitchen products that I just can't imagine life without. My husband and I received one as a wedding gift in 2006, and while I can't say I use it everyday, I can say that when I use it, I use it a lot! I've used the KitchenAid to mix dozens of cookies, cakes, muffins, and breads. When making pasta, I'm able to mix the dough in the KitchenAid, then roll and cut the pasta with the pasta attachment quickly. During holidays, the KitchenAid seriously saves the family hours of work and backache. We have several of the attachments, so we're able to slice, dice, mix, cut, and whip treats up quickly and efficiently! This machine is also very durable. My mom bought her KitchenAid in the 60's. Not only is it working as well as mine does, but it also looks brand new - this machine doesn't age!!! My parents also use their machine fairly frequently. It has never needed servicing. Highly recommended!!
