Tell me about your "Mixer"

[*Ang*]

After years of getting by on just a handheld mixer I have now convinced DH that I really really really need a proper mixer. My heart lies with a Kitchen Aid but the cost does put me off slightly, its doable but if there was another option to consider?

So tell me about what type of "mixer/mixmaster" you have and why you love it or hate it? My mum's old sunbeam lasted her around 25 years and I have lots of fond memories of baking with that.

[Cranky Kitten]

**stalky stalk stalk**

I've been thinking about a proper one too, seeing as I've only got a little hand mixer. Keep thinking that'd mean I have to bake more and all those tasty baked goods go straight to my butt though

[toomanyshoes]

I got one from Breville a few years ago. I still plan on getting a KA but not until we have finished moving around.

I got the model before this one The Scraper Mixer

I don't have a single complaint about it, I use it at least once a week if not a few times a week, I've made italian meringue which takes 10mins of beating on high, pizza dough, cupcakes and cakes, and so on with no issues at all.

I broke my whisk attachment a few months ago because I dropped a spoon into the bowl while it was still on but the machine its self is fine and a replacement was easy enough to track down.

[black_rose]

I have the same mixer as TMS and love it, much as I want a kitchen aid mine works great and is used a lot too.

[Lisa]

I have had all types of mixers but the best by far has been my Kitchenaid. DH even suggested that we could buy a 2nd one because it's so awesome!

[LionsandBears]

Our brand new Thermomix arrives tomorrow . Otherwise, we have a Kenwood but we'll see how we go with the TMX. We're planning on selling all our other blender/mixer type appliances on ebay

[nothing2lose]

Oh Tash, let me know how your Thermomix is!!

I want one!

[Kimbles01]

A friend of mine recently got a thermomix - I am so in awe of it! I just wish I'd heard of them back in May 2010 when I got my kitchen redone, I would've tried to work one into the budget!!!

[sahbear]

oh my! Would love to hear about the thermo too - i am looking at getting one but i am not yet convinced!

i have a KA - so cant comment on the others - i do love the KA - i have the matching food processer too.

[kimmi]

I have a Breville too! I love it. White it may not be as good as a kitchen aid, I can't see how a kitchen aid is worth double? You can still buy extra accessories for the Breville, I think it's fine!

[*Ang*]

Kimmi that is what I am starting to think...is a KA really worth double the rest of the others?

So those with KA, why are they better then others you have had??

[~Kim~]

KA gives you more power for less wattage due to a different drive system. It's all metal - no plastic in sight. A comparable mixer is the Kenwood Chef or the Breville Scraper Mixer pro, but they're both over the $550 mark.
I have the pasta attachments, the grater attachment and the ice cream bowl - all of which are used regularly so for me, yes it's worth it. As far as I know only the Kenwood offers as many attachments.

I have a Breville as well but it's nothing on my KA. The stuff that comes out of it just tastes better - ask my husband lol.

[*Ang*]

KA gives you more power for less wattage due to a different drive system. It's all metal - no plastic in sight. A comparable mixer is the Kenwood Chef or the Breville Scraper Mixer pro, but they're both over the $550 mark.
I have the pasta attachments, the grater attachment and the ice cream bowl - all of which are used regularly so for me, yes it's worth it. As far as I know only the Kenwood offers as many attachments.

I have a Breville as well but it's nothing on my KA. The stuff that comes out of it just tastes better - ask my husband lol.

Thanks Kim for all that info! Certainly gives me something to think about, now if only KA came on special!!!

[*Ang*]

Well my wish came true...I bit the bullet and bought a KA Artisan on the weekend in a limited edition candy apple red. Oooh it looks so nice in my kitchen, I dont want to use it for fear it will get dirty!

Managed to get it on special at Kitchen Warehouse for $749 plus a $50 in store voucher which I used to purchase another smaller bowl. Am now officially in love and can't stop staring at it or stroking it!

[sahbear]

Congratulations!!

Be sure to update us with the first thing you make with it!!

[~Kim~]

Haha Ang, just read the other thread. Congratulations on the decision!