topic Re: Single Person Household - KitchenAid Stand Mixer in Kitchen

Single Person Household - KitchenAid Stand Mixer

BeingKindIsEasy — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 12:46:49 GMT

OK - looking for input. I live in a single "human" household so I think that purchasing the stand mixer might be over the top. Are there any other single human household people here that have a stand mixer and if so are you glad that you have one? Thanks in advance for your input.

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millieshops — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 12:57:54 GMT

@BeingKindIsEasy Depends how you personally live the single person household. I know lots of women who live alone but still love to bake, like to entertain at home, make meals to share, etc.

When I first bought my own stand mixer I used it for the above -- and then, the baking sort of went away when my diet became more restricted and now with Covid, entertaining has disappeared. Sad to say, I fear for me much of the kinds of entertaining I did will really not return. And even if it does, so many of my 80+ aged friends by choice or necessity eat very restricted diets.

So now, I'm much more likely to use my hand mixer or imulsifier than my mixer which I no longer give daily counterspace.

Nothing is over the top if it fits your life as you want to live it.

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BalletBabe — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 12:58:56 GMT

@BeingKindIsEasy wrote:
OK - looking for input. I live in a single "human" household so I think that purchasing the stand mixer might be over the top. Are there any other single human household people here that have a stand mixer and if so are you glad that you have one? Thanks in advance for your input.

@BeingKindIsEasy I live alone and I have one. Do you bake a lot? If so then you will love it.

Re: Single Person Household - KitchenAid Stand Mixer

Mimi 1883 — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 13:03:15 GMT

@BeingKindIsEasy There is a smaller version of the typical-sized Kitchen Aid tilt-head stand mixer that Q sells. I saw an IG video yesterday of Chris Pryme using one in her kitchen.

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Gorgf — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 13:04:12 GMT

I bought a Litchi a similar cheaper model from Amazon ,about $89. The paddle was defective as wouldn't stay attached. and they sent me a new one. quickly. I live alone and could not justify a K Aid. I rarely use it, only if I bake for others or church. It takes up too much room on the counter as it is. These days food isn't served so haven't used it at for months. I certainly could do without it but needed a new mixer that could mix doughs.

Relate to the single household. I love to cook, but not for myself. Cooking for one is hard. I admired my Aunt who really did this well after her husband died. I no longer have a separate freezer. Alot of breads go to waste or get moldy.

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Imaoldhippie — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 13:05:08 GMT

Why do you think that is over the top? Single household or multiperson household both deserve convienence and ease. If you want a stand mixer get it.

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faeriemoon — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 13:19:14 GMT

@Mimi 1883 wrote:
@BeingKindIsEasy There is a smaller version of the typical-sized Kitchen Aid tilt-head stand mixer that Q sells. I saw an IG video yesterday of Chris Pryme using one in her kitchen.

This is a good idea.

Re: Single Person Household - KitchenAid Stand Mixer

alicedee — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 13:31:27 GMT

Do you want it? Would you use it? Can you afford it? Do you have room for it?

if you check off those boxes, go ahead and buy it!

I also am a single person, and used mine only twice. And it took up a big chunk of countertop in my tiny kitchen. I gave mine to my daughter, and haven't missed it.

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Snowpuppy — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 13:34:52 GMT

@Imaoldhippie wrote:
Why do you think that is over the top? Single household or multiperson household both deserve convienence and ease. If you want a stand mixer get it.

^^^^ Absolutely!

I still cook and bake. Breads and baked goods go in the freezer. If you are watching your diet, what better way to control your intake than by baking it yourself ? Then you control ingredients.

You can certainly make 1/2 batch of most baked goods including cookie dough. Roll the dough, double wrap to freeze and bake 6 or 12 as you wish instead of running to the store.

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CAcableGirl2 — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 13:44:52 GMT

@BeingKindIsEasy I live in a single household and have had one for probably 20+ years. Although I don't use it all the time, I do use it and its a dream when trying to mix items. I even got some of the attachments, the shredder and the pasta maker.

Go for it, you'll love it and it's a good investment since it will probably last the rest of your life and then get passed to someone else who will love it too.

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Jasmine19 — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 14:32:24 GMT

I live alone. My three adult children live out of state and my neighbors are mostly vegan so I have no one to share baked good with. Nonetheless, I have a gorgeous pink kitchenaid stand mixer sitting on my counter. I purchased the three quart model so it's not as heavy or space occupying as the TSV. I just love looking at it!

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cookinfreak — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 14:52:23 GMT

@BeingKindIsEasy

I live alone also and have a KA mixer. I debated back & forth for several months before making the purchase but so glad I did. I do use it a lot. I love baking and cooking so I have gotten my moneys worth out of it for sure.

cookin

Re: Single Person Household - KitchenAid Stand Mixer

ahoymate — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 15:03:08 GMT

Why buy a single person KitchenAid mixer? All recipes for baking need to be followed strickly and are not written for a single serving.

Breaking down the recipe is not that easy nor will it turn out successful. Unless, of course you are a very experienced baker, I would NOT go with this small mixer.

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Sooner — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 15:11:59 GMT

I'm not sure what living in a single person household has to do with whether you have a mixer or not?

Do you want it? Would you use it and enjoy using it? If so get it! If you wouldn't don't get it. All of course if you can afford it.

And don't bother with the smaller one either.

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LonestarBabs — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 15:15:43 GMT

I am single and have the KA stand mixer, tilt head with glass bowl, in red. I've used it frequently although certainly not every day and sometimes not every week. But, due to problems with my hands (too many years of computer use) I welcome the power and ease of using the stand mixer so it does all the work! I'm going to get the stainless bowl someday, as the glass bowl is heavy. But it's a great machine and has been welcome in this single person's kitchen for several years.

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bonappetit — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 15:32:34 GMT

Baking is an exact science. It's not liking cooking. Buying a single person mixer, makes no sense unless of course, as has been mentioned, you are an very experienced baker and know how to use 1/2 and egg etc., etc.

Recipes are written for more than one person.

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millieshops — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 16:04:58 GMT

@LonestarBabs Absolutely going to switch to a metal bowl, too.

every time i I lift that hunk of glass, I’m dealing with danger!

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ImABoor — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 16:53:25 GMT

Go for it. I am now a single household.

I purchased my kitchen aid from QVC in 1998. I got the mixer with the bowl lift thinking that I had ordered the tilt head one. Now years later, I am glad I have the bowl lift one with the metal bowl. I can make double batches of cookies with ease.

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depglass — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 17:00:46 GMT

I think you have to consider what you make or bake, not necessarily the fact that you are alone. I'm not alone and I'm not a baker, but the only two things I use my Kitchen Aid for are oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and Antonella's banana cake. I couldn't make either without my KA. Both are very heavy doughs. Besides, you probably give a few things away, like cookies.

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aunt bea — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 17:01:45 GMT

I had a large mixer and it got to be to heavy for me to move so I gave it to my nephew and purchased the mini Kitchen Aid stand mixer. I love the mini and can make a double batch of cookie or cake mixes in mine. Have made pie dough and bread, love not having to kneed. Mostly I use it to mix meatloaf, meatballs or shred chicken since my hands are giving me fits. Purchase it if you want it and I'm sure you will find uses for it.