We carry KitchenAid Artisan® Series model that has a 325-watt motor, 5 quart stainless steel bowl with ergonomic handle, pouring shield and a tilt-back mixer head.
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We carry KitchenAid Artisan® Series model that has a 325-watt motor, 5 quart stainless steel bowl with ergonomic handle, pouring shield and a tilt-back mixer head.
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5 Quart Heavy Duty Plus Mixer - Imperial Black
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Handheld Mixers and Stand Mixers, Know The Difference
Do you absolutely love being in the kitchen and cooking food from scratch? If so, then you might want to invest in either a handheld or stand mixer to add to your appliances. The decision in which you would like to purchase can be tedious if you do not know what to look for. You do however need to know the difference between a the two since they are not the same at all. Learning the difference only takes a few short minutes.
Let me first remind you that if you are looking for blender, this is a completely different appliance from a mixer. Mixers are used to mix specific foods as well as drinks without the use of a blade. Instead a mixer uses specials tools to mix very specific items. Blenders are used only to crush, liquefy, blend and cut up food and drinks items with the help of a sharp blade.
If you have very little kitchen space and are on a tight budget, the handheld mixer is definitely the kitchen appliance for you. Handheld mixers are pretty small and fit in your hand for easy mixing. They are also much cheaper then a stand mixer. Prices for a sturdy handheld can cost anywhere from $10.00 to $75.00, not so bad considering the handheld can help you out in the kitchen by mixing cake batters, beating eggs and smoothing up mashed potatoes.
Most retail stores in your area will have handhelds for you to purchase in the kitchen department. You will have your choice of different colors to choose from other than the standard white. You can also either go with the electric handheld mixer or the battery operated mixer. All handheld have the standard low, medium and high speeds. KitchenAid has a nice array of different handhelds to choose from if your looking for brand-name mixers..
Handhelds do however have limited use compared to stand mixers. If you are one who just wants to get in and out of the kitchen, a handheld is for you. There is really no mess when it comes to using a handheld either. All you do is pop off the mixing tools and put the rest away. You can also choose from using any size bowl from just your average cereal bowl to a huge mixing bowl when using handheld mixer. This gives the user more control and a lot less mess.
Now if you have a huge kitchen with lots of counter space, this is definitely the choice you should make. However they are a lot more expensive, sometimes running into the hundreds of dollars, but the sturdiness and different options you have are well worth the buy. Another plus with the stand mixer is that it comes with either one or two mixing bowls, and two different mixing tools.
Speeds vary when you buy a stand mixer. You can have speeds that range from 1 to 15 depending on what brand you do decide to you buy. KitchenAid usually has 15 speeds to choose from. A few years back these specific mixers only came with either push button or dial controls.
If you are going to go with a name brand, the usual accessories that come with name brand are a standard size 5 quart mixing bowl, a standard mixer, and a dough hook. If you need other accessories for your stand mixer, many are available either separately or you can buy a bundle of them, which is usually less expensive. Luckily you will not be forced to buy a bland looking stand mixer since it does come in a wide variety of vibrant colors as well as stainless steel for those who love the contemporary look.
Locating stand mixers are not easy as going to your small retail store around the corner. Large department stores, houseware stores, and online merchants are your best bet. You should however be sure to buy the one you want, since you will be using it often. If you are looking for name brand stand mixers, KitchenAid does carry some high quality and very dependable stand mixers that will sure to beautify your kitchen counter for years to come.
