jasonl
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Bri wants the red one but
This is what my mom's getting for Mother's Day.
This is what my mom's getting for Mother's Day.
Kitchenaid Mixer Troubles
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Designgeek
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Well, they do have that retro-cool look, and could probably be used for a small bakery, including the reliability factor.... but 400 watts is enough to run a homeowner's portable cement mixer that churns out a cubic foot of concrete (150 lbs) per batch. And 1200 watts is more like the contractor's model that churns out three cubic feet of concrete (450 lbs.) per batch.
What on earth can one possibly mix up in the kitchen that requires that kind of power...?
What on earth can one possibly mix up in the kitchen that requires that kind of power...?
jasonl
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Dough, not cement
Right, the KA is perfect even for mom's good ol' sugar cookies (which burned up her 1968 Sears mixer, which I now own). Nothing like hearing that motor churn up that thick dough with the paddle. Those KA's have such a nice purr when using speed 1 or 2.
This ties in with the other thread about homemaking. How many women today even have the time to make cookies? Oh, it's easier to buy it at the store but homemade cookies have one ingredient the store bought ones doesn't have... LOVE.
Right, the KA is perfect even for mom's good ol' sugar cookies (which burned up her 1968 Sears mixer, which I now own). Nothing like hearing that motor churn up that thick dough with the paddle. Those KA's have such a nice purr when using speed 1 or 2.
This ties in with the other thread about homemaking. How many women today even have the time to make cookies? Oh, it's easier to buy it at the store but homemade cookies have one ingredient the store bought ones doesn't have... LOVE.
I do have an older KA mixer that has the coated beaters and a 325W motor-I too love the machines quiet motor compared to the Kenwood or the newer KA I have.The new KA makes a very annoying sound-has the uncoated beaters-I don't use it hardly at all.I like the comparison to household and contractor cement and mortar mixers.When I worked at a tool sales and repair place-repaired a few of the contractor mixers-Usually these have the 5 Hp Honda 4 cycle engines.You have to keep reminding users of these machines that you have to change the motors oil everty shift in a dusty worksite.The Honda engine had a float switch in it that wouldn't allow the engine to start unless there was oil in it.Or if it got too low the engine would stop. You could also get those mortar mixers with 1.5-2hp electric motors.The household ones ran with 1/3-1/2 Hp electric motors-usually from an old washer or dryer.Grainger still sells those units.those mortar mixers do certianly remind me of the large dough kneader-mixers you would see at bakeries or some pizza houses.I too love homemade cookies-but the storebought ones are easier-someone gets to clean the dirty pots and pans!Also like the smell of them cooking.Hey-i am going to have to make a batch this weekend-At how much of them I can eat-better get out that mortar mixer to make the dough!!
First Model Kenwood Chef
Hi Guys,
Here is my ye olde Kenwood. This model 700A dates back to between 1948 and 1952. After a very expensive restoration, its running as good as new. It also has a 400w AC/DC 5-150hertz motor. Its very small compared to a Kitchen Aid or a modern Kenwood chef. The 701A which came out in 1960 and is the shape we all recognize, uses the current size of bowl.
I dont use it too often, as after the expense I'm terrified of breaking it. For nomral use I have a 900series mixer which dates back to approx 1980.
Hi Guys,
Here is my ye olde Kenwood. This model 700A dates back to between 1948 and 1952. After a very expensive restoration, its running as good as new. It also has a 400w AC/DC 5-150hertz motor. Its very small compared to a Kitchen Aid or a modern Kenwood chef. The 701A which came out in 1960 and is the shape we all recognize, uses the current size of bowl.
I dont use it too often, as after the expense I'm terrified of breaking it. For nomral use I have a 900series mixer which dates back to approx 1980.
partscounterman
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I didn't want to admit it
The bald truth is that I F*&^ed the darn ting up worse than it was. I wasn't paying attention and I shorted it out. I am embarrassed to admit it, but the truth will set you free.
Mrs "A" was cool about it as she had bought it secondhand some years ago. I think she actually wanted a new one.
The bald truth is that I F*&^ed the darn ting up worse than it was. I wasn't paying attention and I shorted it out. I am embarrassed to admit it, but the truth will set you free.
Mrs "A" was cool about it as she had bought it secondhand some years ago. I think she actually wanted a new one.
Brisnat81
Hey NICE mixer! It looks like a KA! And what was that red cake??
MY cousin down in Coffs Harbour makes a mean passion fruit cake and even meaner Pavlova!
But she only has a hand mixer.
She is wonderful she airships me "FosterClarks" custard on major holidays! I pour it over my breakfast cereal which she says is totally sinful! ( it is too!!)
jetcone
Hey NICE mixer! It looks like a KA! And what was that red cake??
MY cousin down in Coffs Harbour makes a mean passion fruit cake and even meaner Pavlova!
But she only has a hand mixer.
She is wonderful she airships me "FosterClarks" custard on major holidays! I pour it over my breakfast cereal which she says is totally sinful! ( it is too!!)
jetcone
If you really want to see...
porn try typing in "Steam Heat"! I was restoring my steam heat system 6 years ago and started with some research on the web--for Steam Heat! WELL!~ you can forget that completely!
Jetcone
porn try typing in "Steam Heat"! I was restoring my steam heat system 6 years ago and started with some research on the web--for Steam Heat! WELL!~ you can forget that completely!
Jetcone
Red Velvet Cake
Hi Jetcone,
The pink batter was a red velvet cake, which was discussed on here a few months back.
For christmas last year I churned out 11 pavlova's over the course of 2 weeks, and I think your friend if she only has a hand held mixer must be quite a lady
It takes a lot of time to make pavloval without a stand mixer.
I couldnt imagine trying to make that much meringue by hand.
Doesnt custard come in Tetra packs in the US? (Long Life) We can purchase custard in cartons from the fridge section, Tetra Packs in the supermarket, and then MYO from Powder.
My grandmother makes a terrific Chocolate Egg Custard, but everytime I've tried, I end up with brown soup.
The List of accessories for the kenwoods then and now is huge. Back in the 50's they called them Kenwood Food Processors, rather than a mixer. They older ones have 2 low speed and 2 high speed power outlets, and take a variety of attachements, as follows:
Can opener
Potato Peeler
Bean Slicer
Coffee Grinder
Slow speed Shreader
High Speed Shreader
Cream seperator
Citrus Juicer
Blender
Collander
Mincer
Wheat Mill
Dough Hook
Whisk
K Beater
Second type of Dough Hook
And so on and so on.
Most of the attachments are interchangable, although some of the new ones are now quite different. The new Kenwoods have 2 high speed power outlets at the back, rather than just the single one.
Hi Jetcone,
The pink batter was a red velvet cake, which was discussed on here a few months back.
For christmas last year I churned out 11 pavlova's over the course of 2 weeks, and I think your friend if she only has a hand held mixer must be quite a lady
It takes a lot of time to make pavloval without a stand mixer.I couldnt imagine trying to make that much meringue by hand.
Doesnt custard come in Tetra packs in the US? (Long Life) We can purchase custard in cartons from the fridge section, Tetra Packs in the supermarket, and then MYO from Powder.
My grandmother makes a terrific Chocolate Egg Custard, but everytime I've tried, I end up with brown soup.
The List of accessories for the kenwoods then and now is huge. Back in the 50's they called them Kenwood Food Processors, rather than a mixer. They older ones have 2 low speed and 2 high speed power outlets, and take a variety of attachements, as follows:
Can opener
Potato Peeler
Bean Slicer
Coffee Grinder
Slow speed Shreader
High Speed Shreader
Cream seperator
Citrus Juicer
Blender
Collander
Mincer
Wheat Mill
Dough Hook
Whisk
K Beater
Second type of Dough Hook
And so on and so on.
Most of the attachments are interchangable, although some of the new ones are now quite different. The new Kenwoods have 2 high speed power outlets at the back, rather than just the single one.
