“Cordless hand mixer. Get a good brand like kitchen aid, cheap ones don’t work well. You should be able to get it under $100 on sale.
So much more convenient for mashed potatoes,…”
“For the kitchen- kitchenaid and cuisinart. Also Nordic Ware baking pans.
And Bagallini purses. Even though I have a few so they get rotated, I have a couple of favorites that get…”
Beat up and knead your dough with the Ankarsrum Original stand mixer. This motorized dough kneader features a stainless steel bowl and a mineral white plastic base. This machine includes a dough roller, dough knife, dough scraper, dough hook, yeast lid, a double beater with a 3.5 liter plastic bowl, balloon and cookie whisks, and a seven liter mixing bowl. It mixes and kneads smooth, silky, elastic dough quickly and easily with its unique roller and scraper design. As the bowl revolves, the deeply fluted roller acts as your fingers, with the scraper mimicking the palm of your hand. The scraper folds the dough with a rhythmic motion while the roller provides a powerful massaging action. Any s…
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“In Europe, I'd consider [https://www.ankarsrum.com](https://www.ankarsrum.com) more than your suggestions.”
“Interesting perspective to see BIFL as a shopping list for wants vs. needs. I've only used it as another data point when shopping for something that I need to replace. So many of…”
Hobart N50-60 5 Quart Commercial Countertop Planetary Stand Mixer
$3,671.00
Hobart
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Experience the power and versatility of the Hobart N50-60 5 Quart Commercial Countertop Planetary Stand Mixer. This heavy-duty mixer is designed to meet the demands of commercial kitchens while providing the convenience and ease of use that home cooks will love. The Hobart N50-60 Stand Mixer features a powerful motor that effortlessly mixes even the toughest ingredients. With three speeds, you can choose the perfect setting for your recipe, whether you're blending delicate batters or kneading tough dough. This stand mixer is built to last, with a durable construction that can withstand the rigors of daily use. The planetary mixing action ensures thorough and consistent blending, while the in…
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“Yes the idea is to just go and buy the plastic piece that saves the motor. Get a pro model if you want that piece in metal but maybe it will burn out the motor if you make tons of…”
“This is why I love buying commercial equipment.
Bought a stainless steel bar blender at a garage sale. The company has been making the exact same blender since the 1950's.”
“KitchenAid mixers made before 1986, when they sold to Whirpoool
Any mixer you can find that says “”Hobart” on the side runs like a tank. My mixer is 50 years old and I just took…”
You can rely on your Bosch Mixer. The Bosch kitchen mixer is uniquely designed with its motor beneath the bowl, making it more compact and lightweight. Dual wire whips create a triple whipping action and allow you to whip as little as one egg white into over a cup of meringue. The cookie paddles are perfect for creaming butter and mixing medium to thick batters and cookie doughs (please note butter. The cake paddles thoroughly mix pourable batters or light mixtures without incorporating too much air. Ideal for quick breads, muffins, and pancakes which can become tough and chewy if over-mixed. The included bowl scraper attaches directly to your plastic or metal whip drive to easily clear the…
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“Find a sunbeam,they were hearty.
Buy a new kitchenade stand for cookies,or a Bosch for bread.”
“If Ankarsrum is out of budget, look at Bosch or Nutrimill mixers. My Nutrimill is 7 years old and still works great and is compatible with most of the Bosch mixer attachments. I…”
The Cooking Chef XL with cooking function and integrated scale is the perfect partner to unleash your passion for baking and cooking. Do you enjoy being creative in the kitchen and are looking for a helper to turn your ambitious ideas into perfection? Then the Cooking Chef XL offers you all the possibilities to have even more fun while baking and cooking. Inspirations from the Kenwood World App are sent directly to the kitchen machine, providing easy access to hundreds of step-by-step recipes. Temperature range up to 180 °C and precise temperature control – from melting chocolate to searing. Weighing directly in the bowl or using accessories with the integrated scale saves time and reduces m…
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“My Kenwood mixer, it still works like the day I bought it.”
“10 years doesn't sound that old. Except for a few items, I think every kitchen appliance I have is over 10 years old.
Original Magic Bullet (32 years strong)
Food Processor (25…”
Brownies on a busy weeknight, pancakes on a lazy Sunday and spur-of-the-moment whipped cream for a last-minute dessert all get easier with the Cuisinart Power Advantage 5-Speed Electric Hand Mixer in white. This compact handheld mixer is built for the everyday baking, whipping and cooking you actually do, with a powerful motor and automatic feedback that deliver steady mixing power right when you need it. Even when you’re working with dense cookie dough, thick batters or mashed potatoes, it keeps right on going without slowing down, so you get smooth, reliable results and fewer lumps in every bowl. Five intuitive speed options give you flexible control for real-life recipes. Start on low for…
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“Used: Dining chairs purchased from my university's property surplus shop. They're solid wood, old school library chairs, and we paid $120 total for 6. Best chairs ever.
New:…”
“Cuisinart, yes!
Kitchen Aid, mixed reviews on newer machines. I have one (a professional model - the bowl moves up & down - that’s nearly 25 years old) but I know people who have…”
“It's sometimes used to make up for having cheaper parts elsewhere that shouldn't be weak points to begin with. Kitchen Aid used plastic sacrificial gears to get away with weaker…”
Now that quality you've come to love from GE is available right on your countertop, thanks to GE Appliances blenders, available in both Standard and Immersion designs. You can even take it with you to help make kitchen magic on the go. GE Appliances standard blenders are the perfect addition to any kitchen and have the power to blend through tough ingredients to make delicious shakes, sauces and purées. The available personal blending cups are perfect for your morning smoothie and help make clean-up a snap. Make your blending experience a snap with help from GE Appliances, a brand you trust.
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“That absolutely ancient GE electric handheld mixer that kept popping up a ton on here a while back. Except mine finally died a couple months ago after many, many years of weekly…”
“My 1996 Doc Martens (made in England, not China) I've had them resoled twice.
Victronix knives
1996 Kitchaid mixer. She's taken a lickin' for sure
1980s GE hand mixer. I…”
“Costco and Best Buy (if you're in the US) sell Kitchen Aid mixers on good sales. Plus there are a plethora of non-baking accessories available for them”
“I got a Kitchen Aid standing mixer as a christmas gift (for both me and my wife) and it's the most precious thing I own. I bake a lot and it really makes a difference, especially…”
“Love that. There’s something incredibly satisfying about a machine built for real use, not planned obsolescence. Weekly use for half a century? That’s legacy engineering.”