topic Re: New Mini KitchenAid Mixer in Kitchen

New Mini KitchenAid Mixer

Sooner — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 17:30:37 GMT

SORRY for the first 10 Year Old Mixer original title--I don't know how that happened-- ANWAY:

I just got an e-mail from a cooking type retailer about the new KitchenAid mini mixer. It is like a big one, but smaller--I think the bowl is 3.5 quarts. Have you seen one in the stores? I'm just curious. I forgot to look to see where it is made!

Anyway, it's interesting and comes in a lot of colors--of course!!!

Re: 10 year old Kitchenaid Mixer

Lacey1 — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 15:11:18 GMT

I did a search and saw BB&B has them for $329. Can't post a link or it will get zapped. Wonder if Q will sell them?

The ad says, "Made in USA".

Re: 10 year old Kitchenaid Mixer

jaxs mom — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 15:17:26 GMT

What does the new KA mini mixer have to do with a "10 year old KA mixer" which is the title of the thread? I'm not seeing the connection.

Anyway, would I buy the new mini mixer? Nope. It costs more than I paid for my current KA mixer and it's smaller, with a smaller motor.

Re: 10 year old Kitchenaid Mixer

gardenmiss — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 15:56:56 GMT

My, don't be so picky. Op's post is still interesting to me. I would like a smaller one with a smaller footprint. The regular size is too big and heavy for me.

...and the reviews are great. I think I am going to get this one and store the one I had for over 30 years in the basement for special occasions.

Re: 10 year old Kitchenaid Mixer

WSfan — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 16:29:47 GMT

Have owned my KitchenAid mixer for more than 10 years and it's still working fine. It was not the most expensive model, but I did purchase another bowl and the smaller bowl for it. Would not purchase a 'mini-mixer' as you never know when you will need a larger capacity one. If you want a smaller one, save some money and buy a KitchenAid hand mixer. It works just fine for the smaller mixing jobs that you may have.

Re: 10 year old Kitchenaid Mixer

Sooner — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 17:28:26 GMT

@jaxs mom wrote:
What does the new KA mini mixer have to do with a "10 year old KA mixer" which is the title of the thread? I'm not seeing the connection.

Anyway, would I buy the new mini mixer? Nope. It costs more than I paid for my current KA mixer and it's smaller, with a smaller motor.

I have NO idea how that got in the title. I just changed it. Something along the way put it there, so I don't know. NO, it doesn't make any sense to me! SORRY! I wish I knew how it happened.

Re: 10 year old Kitchenaid Mixer

jaxs mom — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 17:52:08 GMT

LOL I figured it had to be a mistake. It was just an odd combo of title and post.

Re: 10 year old Kitchenaid Mixer

gardenmiss — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 18:19:57 GMT

Yes, a hand mixer is a good alternative. The only downside is that you need a hand, while a stand mixer leaves your hands free to do other things.

Re: New Mini KitchenAid Mixer

depglass — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 18:26:51 GMT

I've never had a hand mixer I didn't burn up, or the "burn" smell got so bad I couldn't stand it. None were Kitchen Aid. But I now own two Kitchen Aid stand mixers, both purchased at local estate auctions. One is brand new. I paid 110.00 and 120.00 respectively. Kitchen Aid has such a good name I didn't hesitate to buy them. One is 9 years in this house and still going strong.

Re: New Mini KitchenAid Mixer

Sooner — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 18:33:48 GMT

I think the new one is interesting and will be useful for a lot of people with limited space and small mixer needs. It has the same horsepower as the Artisan and says made in USA. A hand mixer just will never mix doughs the way a stand mixer will--a good stand mixer.

I look forward to seeing these. Sounds like a "summer mixer" to me--cakes, cookies, whipped cream for berries and such. . .

Re: New Mini KitchenAid Mixer

violann — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 19:17:30 GMT

I love my faithful KA hand mixer and the new KA Mini sounds like it would be just the ticket for me.

Re: New Mini KitchenAid Mixer

Nuttmeg — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 19:34:10 GMT

This mixer may be nice, but It is only has a 250W motor. You could buy an Artsian Series mixer with a 5QT bowl and 325W motor. It also comes in many colors. Please find a comparison chart online.

Re: New Mini KitchenAid Mixer

chickenbutt — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 19:57:39 GMT

In all my 55 years of cooking, I've used only hand mixers (fortunately, I have hands) and they have served any purpose for a mixer. I have always seemed to have a food processor (Cuisinart) or a good blender for other stuff.

While I'm not a fan of KA, since they changed manufacturers, I think the idea of a mini version of their stand mixer just sounds so cute! I'll have to look. I remember hearing about this a while back but never looked, as I'm not in the market. My Cuisinart hand mixer has served me well for the last 20 years.

Re: New Mini KitchenAid Mixer

jaxs mom — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 20:54:30 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
I think the new one is interesting and will be useful for a lot of people with limited space and small mixer needs. It has the same horsepower as the Artisan and says made in USA. A hand mixer just will never mix doughs the way a stand mixer will--a good stand mixer.

I look forward to seeing these. Sounds like a "summer mixer" to me--cakes, cookies, whipped cream for berries and such. . .

The comparison list I saw on Amazon says the mini is 250 watts, the Artisan is 325.

Re: New Mini KitchenAid Mixer

jaxs mom — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 20:59:15 GMT

As far as hand mixers, I've had my KA hand mixer for close to 20 years. Admittedly I don't use it a ton as I have stand mixers also. I do use it for pate a choux though, because you can beat it in the pot on the stove. I don't use it for bread or stiff cookie dough. It's fine for lighter cakes, batters and whipped cream.

Re: New Mini KitchenAid Mixer

momtochloe — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 22:40:33 GMT

Wow, this would be a very interesting mixer for a smaller family. I just checked BB&B and the Kitchenaid Team lists the wattage at 325 running on 120 volts.

What I really like is that you can use whatever Kitchenaid accessories you have with this smaller version (except for the ice cream maker and the heated bowl attachment).

Very interesting, I'll have to go scope it out next time I am around a BB&B.

Re: New Mini KitchenAid Mixer

ladypfeif — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 23:30:09 GMT

Oh now this sounds exciting.. maybe i can squeeze one into my rv

Re: New Mini KitchenAid Mixer

Mustang Shar — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 00:25:35 GMT

OP, thank you for posting!! I just ordered at BB&B PLUS being a new on line shopper I got a 20% coupon and saved just under $89.00!!

im so excited, I've wanted one for so long!!

Re: New Mini KitchenAid Mixer

Sooner — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 03:19:05 GMT

I am so excited you got one! I can't wait to see how you like it!

I am so terrible. I want one. I HAVE an Artisan that is my "summer" mixer and the 6qt. that is my cool weather bread/cookies/big batches mixer and I change them out usually seasonally. I keep one in the furnace closet and one on the counter! LOL!!! (I store a few huge All Clad lids and the mixer in by the furnace. Well, it can't burn up, doesn't cut off the air to the furnace. . . why not?)

Why? I don't know. I just want one. A white one. . . . LOL!!! Sigh!

Re: New Mini KitchenAid Mixer

chickenbutt — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 21:59:33 GMT

Sooner - I think you should just build another room in your house. That will fix everything!