JudoMom Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Does anyone have a hand mixer they like? I seem to break mine about every 3 years during Christmas Cookie baking, so I don't have time to research and I just get one that's on sale. I did the same thing this year, but one of the beaters broke already so I'll be taking it back and now I've got some time to research and/or order online if needed. So, do you have a hand mixer you love? One that has held up well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeegal Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 I have a kitchenaid professional 9 handmixer and LOVE it. It whips cream and eggs quickly at high speed and has a very low setting I use for cutting in butter. Good luck with your search! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELaurie Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 and it still works well. I also have a Kitchneaid mixer on a stand, but that is a newer acquisition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 I don't own a stand mixer ~ never have. Oh, wait. I did own a KitchenAid stand mixer for a couple of days, but I took it back before ever using it. I couldn't tolerate having such a big thing around when a hand mixer does the trick just fine. The hand mixer ~ nearly 15 years old, I think ~ is a KitchenAid. Very simple, with only three speeds. I bake a *lot* and it's held in there thus far. The only thing is, I don't know if they're maufactured the same now as they were then. This one was made in the States, for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted December 26, 2008 Author Share Posted December 26, 2008 I have a kitchenaid professional 9 handmixer and LOVE it. It whips cream and eggs quickly at high speed and has a very low setting I use for cutting in butter. Good luck with your search! How old is your hand mixer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 I have a Kitchenaid handmixer. It is at least a decade old. I have always been happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imeverywoman Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Do you bake bread? If so, what do you use for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janna Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 I had a KitchenAid 5 speed mixer that I used for *everything* for about 12 years before all the speeds went out except the 5th :confused:. I loved my KitchenAid. I just got a new mixer for Christmas but it's not a KitchenAid. This time, I'm trying this one. I did use this on Christmas morning to make whipped cream and it worked beautifully (I got the mixer before Christmas). Very comparable to the KitchenAid, though I will say that it had a smoother, slower start than the new KitchenAid model (which my mom now has). And do you know what I used the whipped cream for? To top the homemade waffles using your mom's recipe! Very yummy! And it made so many! We are on the third day in a row of having them for breakfast - the recipe made 20 large, thick waffles. Thank you! I'm with Colleen on the KtichenAid - don't know if they're as good as they used to be. Only time will tell on this Cuisinart too though. Good luck! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted December 27, 2008 Author Share Posted December 27, 2008 I had a KitchenAid 5 speed mixer that I used for *everything* for about 12 years before all the speeds went out except the 5th :confused:. I loved my KitchenAid. I just got a new mixer for Christmas but it's not a KitchenAid. This time, I'm trying this one. I did use this on Christmas morning to make whipped cream and it worked beautifully (I got the mixer before Christmas). Very comparable to the KitchenAid, though I will say that it had a smoother, slower start than the new KitchenAid model (which my mom now has). And do you know what I used the whipped cream for? To top the homemade waffles using your mom's recipe! Very yummy! And it made so many! We are on the third day in a row of having them for breakfast - the recipe made 20 large, thick waffles. Thank you! I'm with Colleen on the KtichenAid - don't know if they're as good as they used to be. Only time will tell on this Cuisinart too though. Good luck! :D I'm glad you guys liked them :001_smile:. Thanks for the tip on the Cuisinart. The most recent hand mixer I burned out was a Sunbeam, and it had no slow starting speed, so mixing anything with flour or powdered sugar was messy. I'm not sure about the KitchenAid, either. The reviews are mixed, so I'm thinking they aren't made like they used to be. And if I'm going to buy a hand mixer that's only going to last for a couple of years, I'd rather it be the $20 variety instead of the $50+, you know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 I have a G.E. handmixer that was a wedding gift, 34 years ago. Still works like a champ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeegal Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 How old is your hand mixer? I'm not certain.... Mom gave me it to me for Christmas 5-8 years ago. I don't think my youngest was with us yet, so maybe 7 years ago? :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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