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Cook's Compainion Open Top 5qt Mixer

Tigriss — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 14:58:52 GMT

Today's Top Value on the vine is the Cook's Companion Open Top 5qt Mixer! I missed it last time, but got it today in mint green, very retro! I'm very excited! This one promises to be much easier to store and move around than my old Wolfgang Puck one, which is heavy like the Kitchen Aid. There are several videos using this mixer on YouTube. It also comes with cookies beaters that the last one didn't come with.

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SharkE — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 16:41:25 GMT

Sure doesn't look conventional does it ? Interesting. I'll have to check into it. thanks for posting !

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Mistreatedbycs — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 16:47:59 GMT

Did you see the demo this morning????

She made cookie dough, added chips and m&m's, turned it to high power for the cookies and if it wasn't for those suction cups, that mixer would of flew off the counter. Those little suction cups aren't going to last very long either, the plastic of cups looks flimsy.

The demonstrator then said look you can't see a trace of baking powder or soda...really? You wouldn't be able to see those just due to the fact the dough is moistened and I would doubt those 2 would show in any type of dough....didn't understand that one at all.

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Tigriss — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 16:52:06 GMT

She shouldn't have turned it to high with a cookie dough. That would be bad. I can't load the video online because it has a file error. Hopefully they will update it. I don't get regular tv service, so online is my way.

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SharkE — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 16:53:02 GMT

Was that on QVC Plus? I can't find it at all

Don't know how to find 'Plus'. More confusing stuff

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Tigriss — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 17:02:36 GMT

Vine .....E

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SharkE — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 17:07:55 GMT

Oh, OK

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Tigriss — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 17:24:51 GMT

I finally got the video to stream. It is powerful, but she did that to show the suction cup power. There is no way that I would do that normally, especially with a tough dough.

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Tigriss — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 17:40:44 GMT

I'm so freaked out by those fake flames in the window of the kitchen set. It is like the house is burning down from the outside in. Please Evine, do away with the flames when they aren't in a fireplace, that is unless your studio really is burning down.

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homedecor1 — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 20:25:42 GMT

I saw the presentation at midnight - it's certainly different!

I would never order it (love love both my KA hand and pro stand mixers) but baking is a science/chemistry. I noticed vendor "dumped" entire flour mixture into open bowl (while mixing) and a lot of the flour landed on beater holder top and some landed outside.

seemed like a good amount NOT mixed into batter. Of course, I'm sure we would be more controlled.

its just a wierd concept to me. And I wonder about those little suction feet if they keep it from "walking on the counter" she stated it's not heavy.

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Tigriss — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 20:52:28 GMT

The other mixers like this, Bosh has one, that are $400 and more. Bread makers really love them.

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homedecor1 — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 21:03:03 GMT

@Tigriss

Is it because the beater system adds more air into the dough while mixing. I haven't attempted breads since I baked in the young days of my marriage.

very interesting. Thanks for sharing - learned something new today & everyday!

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hopi — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 21:07:49 GMT

It looks like a better mousetrap. I have never seen a mixer like this and it looks amazing.

I will wait for results to see what everyone says about longevity and use.

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Tigriss — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 21:15:22 GMT

http://pleasanthillgrain.com/appliances/mixers

The other maker of a similar mixer other than Bosch is Ankarsrum. Theyare around $600. The lady that did the youtube video using this mixer making the plum cake says she is still loving this mixer and uses it several times a week. The Cook's Companion one is a steal for a starting point. Mine is due in next week.

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Tigriss — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 21:21:01 GMT

@hopi I said the same thing, but it never came back in stock until today. The regular price of the old one was around $130. It is on ebay though.