Ms Pink, What model Magimix do you have? I just looked at some videos on their website and it looks great. The only thing I reallly need it for is mixing and blending. And I don't think the Kitchenaid does blending. Or does it? So I'm intrigued buy the Magimix. Do you bake cakes with it? And bread? I guess the main concern for me is the power. When you make pizza or bread dough, can you knead it in the machine after the first rise? Or do you do that by hand?
Limeslice, I have a Kenwood Food processor. It does not have enough power IRL, although the specs made me believe that it does. It just smells like burnt plastic as soon as something a little stiffer is in the bowl. What model Kenwood are you referring to? are you talking about a mixer or a food processor?
Sasa - have a look at this link - it gives you actual details about quantities of dough.. Magimix
It's not for a big batch of dough - although can handle quite a lot of liquid, cake mixes etc and is really strong..
I have a Kenwood for cakes and dough - I have the big mother (the professional chef)..and it's excellent. When I do a smaller batch - love the Magimix..
Honestly, I think it's the best one available..and I do my homework.
I am in the same pickle, Sas. I want something that is very versitile. Basically I have a bamix and a hand blender, but my dad had this great little mixer and processor that I used when on holidays and it freed me up to keep working! Plus it didn't put any stress on mine or DHs wrists which was so awesome. My arm feels like dropping off trying to whip one of those larger tubs of thickened cream. Not much better off doing it in two lots - but with such a big family...
I know how you feel about bench space and having to stick it in the cupboard, Sas! I have a juicer that I got when pg with Sam and have used probably 5 times tops!
Mags, yes, with such a large family, you'd almost need a commercial machine. or a range of commercial machines.
Lulu, I just can't justify buying 2 expenisve machines - a mixer and a food processor. If anything, I might get a mixer and a cheapish blender (for milkshakes etc.) Chopping and grating I do by hand. TBH, I have never used my FP for those tasks as I always feel that assembly and cleanup takes longer than me doing it by hand. Even when I entertain.
I did see the dough quantities on the Magimix website. I just didn't know how accurate they are and whether it would actually do a good job of it. I saw that there are different sizes and strengths of machines, so by buying a bigger machine, I could do larger quantities. I don't want to do huuuge quantities. 1kg of bread dough seems enough for me. But I might consider going a little larger than that to be safe. As long as these numbers are right and it does a good job of it without struggling and smelling and sounding like it's about to blow up. I was quite impressed with the video on their website. Especially, that it can do a milkshake in the same bowl you use for other things, thus needing less clutter in the kitchen.
Or would I be better off getting a decent mixer and a cheap blender? Seeing that mixing is the main thing I want it to do?
Oh, I'm so undecided...
My 30th is coming up. I'm thinking of asking my mum to go halves with me in a machine...
Sasa
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Just checking out the Kenwood chef (Titanium). Am I right that you can actually attach a blender to the top? And even a food processor bowl? If so, that would be awesome. And it can handle about 2.6kg dough???
I think I'll have to go to a shop and have a good look at all those options...
I'm thinking of hanging my microwave on the wall so I can leave the machine on the bench (where the MW is now). Just so I will use it more.
Sasa - yep - the blender goes on top...in the old days it had a juicer and mincer at the front as well , not sure if they still do.
But the Kenwoods are worth every penny - my mums is still going strong at 28 years old, never needed a service, nothing wrong with it AT ALL and handles a massive work load
it is really big and does take up a chunk of room.
Let's think - you mainly make doughs and cake mixes - then go the chef. If you make smaller quantities but will actually use the other benefits of the Processor - like chopping, slicing, dicing etc - then go the Processor. It really does everything. I also dont use it for smaller quantities but when doing a couple of cakes, or like the other day made French Onion Soup for 16 - omg the onions were done in minutes. Or chopping nuts - I make a lot of cakes - so will chop up a whole lot and then fridge what I dont need at the time.
Hmmmm, MsPink, I don't do cake mixes. If I make a cake, I make it from scratch. A lot of the doughs I would be processing are heavier, bread type yeast doughs that require a lot of kneading. Would love to get into baking my own bread again.
I don't think I would be using the chopping/slicing attachments much. i have never used that part of my current food processor. And I mean not even once. But I could get those attachments for the chef, too, couldn't I? I guess, after compromising last time, I don't wanna make the same mistake again...
Lulu, I completely agree with the extra grunt needed for yeast doughs.
Why do you think the attachments are a bit of a pain? Just curious.
i don't know if I would get them anyway. But it's good to have the option. I might just get the big mother to start with and then add the glass blender for example to my christmas wishlist, if I feel I need it. Don't need it all at once.
Thanks for all your help. i really appreciate it. it's always so much better to talk to the people who actually use these things rather than just going by what some sales person tells you.
I have seen the Chef Classic (EON KM002, 1000W motor) on Ebay as a factory second for $499. No attachments, just the beaters and st/st bowl. Do you think that's a good deal? Or would you rather pay the full price ($799)? Apparently it only has minor cosmetic faults, but is fully functioning and somes with a 6 month warranty.
hmmm that's a toughie...I would want to see a photo of the 'sllight' defect before I bought it and also get in writing that it is brand new and nothing wrong with it.
Also do a good search on the net as there are some good kitchen places which are cheaper then the stores.
One more question:
What do you guys reckon, which model of Chef would I need? The KM315A950 (700W), The KM002B (1000W), The KM030 (1400W), The EON Major KM006 (1200W) or the Major KM040 (1500W).
TBH, I'm leaning towards One of the smaller ones, Either the KM315A950 or the KM002B. But I would love to hear what you think...
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