a KitchenAid standing mixer! I was surprised since he isn't really the sortof person to have time to shop for presents (or do much outside of working, actually) let alone actually select a gift for his assistant. So I was quite grateful, and excited, and a little anxious at the same time. I love to cook, but I have never owned a standing mixer. I currently use a KitchenAid 5-speed hand-held mixer that is quite efficient for a batch of cookies or whipping cream, but not great for large amounts of anything, or really thick dough. It's also not fun for making souffles since you have to beat the eggs for so long.
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I'm anxious about owning a standing mixer for a few reasons. First of all, outside of baking, I have no idea what to use it for! Growing up, I used to make things with my mother's (antique!) Sunbeam mixer. I think it was owned by her grandmother or something like that, and I'm surprised it actually worked. But as far as my memory goes, I can't recall ever using a mixer for anything other than baking. So, all you kitchenaid gurus out there (and I know you're out there!), what the heck can I use this new contraption for besides cakes and cookies and bread?
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Oh, and I also need to figure out what color I want it in. Yellow? Red? White? Hmmm...
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Question: Why must there be other uses besides baking?
you'll be surprised at how much use you can get out of it with just baking. We also use ours to mash potatoes. And I think you can get an extension piece to make pasta, which would be fun. you're lucky you got such a nice present...i don't think most bosses give gifts that nice.
Way to go, Brian! That is a fantastic present. I think my mom uses it for potatoes and pastas. I can't really think of anything else, though. Have fun figuring out some new dishes to prepare!
Hey Souffle: you'd better check out Phil's Pills, and quick:
http://philspills.blogspot.com/2008/01/wade-richard-broadbent.html
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