Monday, November 14, 2011

What Would I Do Without My Kitchen Aid Mixer?

So I recently purchased the stainless steel Kitchen Aid mixer off one of the tv shopping channels. After I purchased it, I had serious buyer’s remorse.  I could not believe I had spent over $250 on a mixer! When I already had one! I told myself that I was going to return it as soon as I got it. All I could think about was what I could do with all that money. About a week later, the package arrived on my doorstep. I took it out of the main box. The mixer was alluring and I knew I could not send it back! So I didn’t J



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This was about a week ago. I had been just so busy with school and work that I had not had time to use it yet. It was sitting so beautifully on my kitchen counter. Now all day at work today I was craving chocolate chip cookies. I think we can agree that store bought cookies do not even compare to homemade cookies. When I got home, I decided it would be a win-win if I made the cookies. I could use my new mixer and satisfy my relentless sweet tooth.
I sure do understand why Kitchen Aid can charge a whopping $250 and have people buy it. The mixer is amazing. I did not have the butter at room temperature when I made the cookies. I had just taken it right out of the fridge. With a hand mixer, it would have been a complete nightmare trying to beat up the butter. With my Kitchen Aid mixer, it was no problem. I also love that I do not have to stand there and mix the ingredients up. I feel that it saved me countless minutes by allowing myself to prep the next ingredients while the mixture was mixing.


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My tasty chocolate chip cookies!

OVERALL: It is very pricey, but worth it. I feel that this mixer will last for many years. It is great at churning up butter, which I dreaded having to do in the past. It also really mixes up the ingredients thoroughly. If you are a baker and do not own one of these, put it on your Christmas wish list!  

23 comments:

Summer M said...

I have had mine for 2 years and I would be lost without it!

Aspiring New Moms said...

I love Kitchen Aid...your cookies look so good. Yum! I am your newest follower via the Tuesday Hop :) Please follow back when you get a chance.

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The Cantelmo Family said...

I love the kitchen aid mixer, I always borrow my dads.
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Shauna Nosler said...

My first one lasted like 12 years - I'm on my second and have had it for 3-4 They are well worth the $$. stopping in to follow you from the hop - hope you have time to visit and return the favor soon - oh, and read my shameless plug for my $0.99 book that is on sale :) www.shaunanosler.blogspot.com

Tina @ Mamas Like Me said...

I'm still coveting the mixer :) Maybe one day!

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Quiltingranny said...

I had an old Sunbeam that belonged to my MIL, it finally went to mixing heaven, not a day goes by that I don't wish for it back and ask hubby for a Kitchen Aid.
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Trisha said...

My husband let his mom borrow our mixer and I haven't seen it since. It been almost 3 years now =( LOL You're totally right though, a mixer is def. worth the price!

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Shirin Rose said...

OHMIGOSH I actually don't know what I would do if my kitchenaid mixer died. I'll be honest, I'd probably go out at any time of day or night and buy myself a new one. Now that I have it I can't go back!!

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Accidentally Wonderful said...

Good decision not to send it back! I have that mixer, and use it almost daily for everything! Very cute blog btw =)

Babes Mami said...

this is on my list!

Visiting from the blog hop and realized..I'm already following! haha

Closer to Lucy said...

I have mixer envy :)

I keep saying that one day I will break down and buy one...it just doesn't ever come :0)

Hopping around, hope you'll come by when you get a chance.

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DisneyMom said...

I saw the mixer being sold on QVC or HSN and wanted one so bad. But I don't have the room or the storage spot for it. Plus I wouldn't know what to make.

but I want one! hehehe

Rebecca Dolores said...

I was just discussing this with a friend last week! I don't do a whole lot of baking, but have been thinking of buying a mixer so it didn't feel like such a chore to be doing everything by hand. I started looking for a mixer and when I saw the price tag, I freaked! I couldn't believe it. I don't think I could talk my husband into agreeing, without already having demonstrated my commitment to more baking! I'm still interested though, and these reviews really help. :)

Theresa said...

This is so funny! I have a KitchenAid Mixer too. Hubby bought it for me a few years ago in the hopes I'd get in the kitchen and make more stuff with it. I think I've only used it like 7 or 8 times. He's not a happy camper. Sad thing is, I keep buying attachements for it telling myself things like "Well, if I had the slicer I'll make home made au gratin potatoes more". That mixer is a money pit for me. I have an addiction for buying the accessories but not using it. Hopefully I can find some recipes that get me motivated!

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Elle said...

Yep mixers are neat. So are blenders.

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Yummy Mummy said...

Hi! I Stumbled this and totally agree - I LOVE my KitchenAid.

Yummy Mummy said...

P.S. I'm happy to be your newest follower :) Hope to see you back at yummymummykitchen.com

Sandy said...

I had to give my Kitchen Aid Mixer to my daughter when we moved into our motorhome. I miss it sooo much! When I visit my daughter, I make excuses to do a little baking. :0)

Michelle Maskaly said...

100 percent agree with your post title! I was lucky enough to be able to always use my moms and then when I got my house, I received my grandmother's. There is absolutely no way I could live without mine. Enjoy and cheers to many happy baking experiences with your Kitchen Aid.

gatheringsplendor said...

I have 3...my oldest is 30 years old and still a great workhorse.

You will never regret buying this kitchen tool. Those cookies look great..:0)

Vicky said...

I am a new follower and have stumbled this post. Sorry it took me so long to get here! :-)Vicky from Mess For Less

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