Comments on: I Need Some Kitchen Aid! http://justbaking.net/2007/01/02/i-need-some-kitchen-aid/ Need We Say More? Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:34:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 by: Joanna http://justbaking.net/2007/01/02/i-need-some-kitchen-aid/#comment-4332 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 19:13:58 +0000 http://justbaking.net/2007/01/02/i-need-some-kitchen-aid/#comment-4332 Hey guys, Man, I dropped the ball on that post. Somehow, I didn't receive notice of those last few replies, until Dusty's. I REALLY appreciate all the feedback. And you're right, there's nothing depressing about white. But, I went with red in the end. I'm not sorry. I especially love the way red looks with shiny chrome... quite pleasing. Most pleasing, though, is the fact that it makes meringue in two shakes of a lambs tail. How in the world did I get along all these years without the K.A.? Hey guys,
Man, I dropped the ball on that post. Somehow, I didn’t receive notice of those last few replies, until Dusty’s.

I REALLY appreciate all the feedback. And you’re right, there’s nothing depressing about white.

But, I went with red in the end. I’m not sorry. I especially love the way red looks with shiny chrome… quite pleasing. Most pleasing, though, is the fact that it makes meringue in two shakes of a lambs tail. How in the world did I get along all these years without the K.A.?

]]> by: dusty http://justbaking.net/2007/01/02/i-need-some-kitchen-aid/#comment-4239 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:15:25 +0000 http://justbaking.net/2007/01/02/i-need-some-kitchen-aid/#comment-4239 i just received my kitchen aid mixer (color: glossy cinnamon) and now i'm looking around for recipes and what not and ran across this forum. Although i am a few months late to comment, i bought the 5 qt artisan, with a 325 motor, and just so people realize,it kneads bread constantly without a problem. My question is, WHAT COLOR DID YOU GO WITH?? and i hope you didn't do what i did. Now that i have my mixer, and i love the color, i'm looking at redoing my kitchen to match the mixer. i just received my kitchen aid mixer (color: glossy cinnamon) and now i’m looking around for recipes and what not and ran across this forum. Although i am a few months late to comment, i bought the 5 qt artisan, with a 325 motor, and just so people realize,it kneads bread constantly without a problem. My question is, WHAT COLOR DID YOU GO WITH?? and i hope you didn’t do what i did. Now that i have my mixer, and i love the color, i’m looking at redoing my kitchen to match the mixer.

]]> by: grace http://justbaking.net/2007/01/02/i-need-some-kitchen-aid/#comment-595 Wed, 10 Jan 2007 23:42:00 +0000 http://justbaking.net/2007/01/02/i-need-some-kitchen-aid/#comment-595 Blacky, black, black. It's classic, goes with most decors. I have the same color scheme in my kitchen, as well as being circa 1928,and black looks so nice with the yellow tile. I also have a black hand mixer and blender. It may take some getting used to. I've only had my for a month after baking for 12+ years in much the same manner as yourself. Happy baking! Blacky, black, black. It’s classic, goes with most decors. I have the same color scheme in my kitchen, as well as being circa 1928,and black looks so nice with the yellow tile. I also have a black hand mixer and blender. It may take some getting used to. I’ve only had my for a month after baking for 12+ years in much the same manner as yourself. Happy baking!

]]> by: Chris http://justbaking.net/2007/01/02/i-need-some-kitchen-aid/#comment-594 Wed, 10 Jan 2007 14:40:10 +0000 http://justbaking.net/2007/01/02/i-need-some-kitchen-aid/#comment-594 I see a lot of people who already agree with my recommendation... the white. Its classic and looks great (plus you don't notice when it is covered in flour :=) I see a lot of people who already agree with my recommendation… the white. Its classic and looks great (plus you don’t notice when it is covered in flour :=)

]]> by: david http://justbaking.net/2007/01/02/i-need-some-kitchen-aid/#comment-587 Tue, 09 Jan 2007 14:28:31 +0000 http://justbaking.net/2007/01/02/i-need-some-kitchen-aid/#comment-587 Bleak and depressing? Girlfriend, everytime I look at my white KitchenAid, I get a rush of excitement (go ahead...try it). I have a chrome one too that I was using for a while, but went back to basic white. KitchenAid used to offer a 'Make Your Own Mixer' program if you went to their factory, and you could choose your own color, but they've stopped that. Still, there is a company that make flame-decals that you can strap on your mixer to add more excitement to your baking. Bleak and depressing? Girlfriend, everytime I look at my white KitchenAid, I get a rush of excitement (go ahead…try it). I have a chrome one too that I was using for a while, but went back to basic white.
KitchenAid used to offer a ‘Make Your Own Mixer’ program if you went to their factory, and you could choose your own color, but they’ve stopped that. Still, there is a company that make flame-decals that you can strap on your mixer to add more excitement to your baking.

]]> by: Brenda Pederson http://justbaking.net/2007/01/02/i-need-some-kitchen-aid/#comment-585 Tue, 09 Jan 2007 03:19:37 +0000 http://justbaking.net/2007/01/02/i-need-some-kitchen-aid/#comment-585 No matter what you get you can't go wrong. I have both a white Artisan (had it since 1988) and a red Pro. (http://culinaryfool.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!A7D1373D92F448FA!916.entry) Like some of the others have mentioned that big motor in the pro is wonderful. But like you, for years I used a little hand mixer and that first Artisan was a wonderful upgrade. I really like the splash of color the red brings to the kitchen (however the pro is really tall - make sure it will fit under your cupboards if you are thinking of storing it on the countertop.) If you are purchasing from Macy's you may be limited by which mixer you choose and which colors they are carrying in stock, unless you plan to purchase online. So before you get too set on anything specific you may want to check your local stores. No matter what you get you can’t go wrong. I have both a white Artisan (had it since 1988) and a red Pro. (http://culinaryfool.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!A7D1373D92F448FA!916.entry) Like some of the others have mentioned that big motor in the pro is wonderful. But like you, for years I used a little hand mixer and that first Artisan was a wonderful upgrade.

I really like the splash of color the red brings to the kitchen (however the pro is really tall - make sure it will fit under your cupboards if you are thinking of storing it on the countertop.)

If you are purchasing from Macy’s you may be limited by which mixer you choose and which colors they are carrying in stock, unless you plan to purchase online. So before you get too set on anything specific you may want to check your local stores.

]]> by: Melissa http://justbaking.net/2007/01/02/i-need-some-kitchen-aid/#comment-584 Mon, 08 Jan 2007 20:34:46 +0000 http://justbaking.net/2007/01/02/i-need-some-kitchen-aid/#comment-584 I may be biased, but I personally like the Tangerine colored 5 t. Artisan Mixer. After moving out a few years ago, I inherited my mom's old Sunbeam stand mixer. She had gotten it when she married my dad. After having just passed their 30th anniversary, it has had a long and useful life, but is showing a lot of wear. She purchased Kitchen Aid before I moved out. While other mixers "work", the Kitchen Aid seems to do a better and quicker job of making things. Especially the heavy cheescake batters I am fond of. Once I get a tuition reimbursement from work, a new Kitchen Aif mixer is on my list to buy. I may be biased, but I personally like the Tangerine colored 5 t. Artisan Mixer. After moving out a few years ago, I inherited my mom’s old Sunbeam stand mixer. She had gotten it when she married my dad. After having just passed their 30th anniversary, it has had a long and useful life, but is showing a lot of wear. She purchased Kitchen Aid before I moved out. While other mixers “work”, the Kitchen Aid seems to do a better and quicker job of making things. Especially the heavy cheescake batters I am fond of.

Once I get a tuition reimbursement from work, a new Kitchen Aif mixer is on my list to buy.

]]> by: Joanna Miller http://justbaking.net/2007/01/02/i-need-some-kitchen-aid/#comment-581 Sun, 07 Jan 2007 23:37:43 +0000 http://justbaking.net/2007/01/02/i-need-some-kitchen-aid/#comment-581 Marsha: It's a good point that you make about the color becoming dated, but I sort of feel like black and stainless can look dated. I guess that leaves white, but look at Laura's comment about how she already stores her white Kitchenaid out of sight. I don't think red is such a trendy color, like the avocado or mustard appliances, circa 1971. David: White is both minimal and soothing as well as bleak and depressing. Therein lies the paradox/dilemma. Brian: Holy smokes! That $h!t is so bad A$$! I had no idea. I'm getting one and taking it on a cross-country tour of bake-offs in my bitchin' Camaro. Those are so good. FJK: I have my grandma's white Sunbeam stand mixer circa 1950-something. It actually works, even though it's at it's own leisurely pace. I don't need to knead. I really never bake bread - only cakes, cookies, meringues, etc. Thanks for all the imput! Marsha: It’s a good point that you make about the color becoming dated, but I sort of feel like black and stainless can look dated. I guess that leaves white, but look at Laura’s comment about how she already stores her white Kitchenaid out of sight. I don’t think red is such a trendy color, like the avocado or mustard appliances, circa 1971.

David: White is both minimal and soothing as well as bleak and depressing. Therein lies the paradox/dilemma.

Brian: Holy smokes! That $h!t is so bad A$$! I had no idea. I’m getting one and taking it on a cross-country tour of bake-offs in my bitchin’ Camaro. Those are so good.

FJK: I have my grandma’s white Sunbeam stand mixer circa 1950-something. It actually works, even though it’s at it’s own leisurely pace. I don’t need to knead. I really never bake bread - only cakes, cookies, meringues, etc.

Thanks for all the imput!

]]> by: FJK http://justbaking.net/2007/01/02/i-need-some-kitchen-aid/#comment-556 Sat, 06 Jan 2007 19:45:13 +0000 http://justbaking.net/2007/01/02/i-need-some-kitchen-aid/#comment-556 If you plan on doing a lot of bread baking, I don't know if the the 325 packs enough of a punch. Do you really knead more is I guess the question? (However, who am I to talk, I'm still using a Sunbeam mixer whose white color has aged to an unattractive yellowish beige. Which reminds me, don't forget to factor in the fade factor. Metal probably won't fade too badly, but anything plastic might.) If you plan on doing a lot of bread baking, I don’t know if the the 325 packs enough of a punch.

Do you really knead more is I guess the question?

(However, who am I to talk, I’m still using a Sunbeam mixer whose white color has aged to an unattractive yellowish beige. Which reminds me, don’t forget to factor in the fade factor. Metal probably won’t fade too badly, but anything plastic might.)

]]> by: brian http://justbaking.net/2007/01/02/i-need-some-kitchen-aid/#comment-466 Fri, 05 Jan 2007 18:05:49 +0000 http://justbaking.net/2007/01/02/i-need-some-kitchen-aid/#comment-466 OK, so you want some pizazz? You've probably seen Alton Brown's flaming kitchenaid: http://home.rochester.rr.com/cosandpatty/choppermixer.jpg This green one with purple flames makes a statement too. http://www.somethingcomplicated.com/mtarchives/2005-03-flaming-kitchenaid.jpg OK, so you want some pizazz? You’ve probably seen Alton Brown’s flaming kitchenaid:
http://home.rochester.rr.com/cosandpatty/choppermixer.jpg

This green one with purple flames makes a statement too.
http://www.somethingcomplicated.com/mtarchives/2005-03-flaming-kitchenaid.jpg

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