Kitchen

[BeingKindIsEasy]

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.

[millieshops]

@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.

[BalletBabe]

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@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.

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

[Mimi 1883]

@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.

[Gorgf]

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.

[Imaoldhippie]

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.

[faeriemoon]

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@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.

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This is a good idea.

[alicedee]

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.

[Snowpuppy]

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@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.

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^^^^ 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.

[CAcableGirl2]

@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.