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In reply to the discussion: Help! I want to surprise my wife with a KitchenAid Mixer [View all]janterry
(4,429 posts)2. I don't think you need that one
But, of course, it's great.
I have the classic KitchenAid (under $200) and it is great. I can't imagine what more I would need. I've had it for 25 years, I think. I use it for all of my baking.
Rarely (and I mean rarely) it was somewhat small. This was when I was baking multiples of the same cake (I used to cook for crowds! So, I would make 4 of the same cake). But even then, it was fine.
So, if she regularly bakes for more than a few (and needs to cook multiples of the same cake) - well, a bigger bowl might be nice.
But otherwise, the classic version is excellent and all most home chefs need (imo).
Get a great color, though - I have white and sometimes I yearn for a bit of spark!
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I'm going to wrap a small accessory or recipe book for under the pagan tree.
NightWatcher
Nov 2018
#13
I'm aware of the "no power cord for gifts" rule, but if I got her jewelry she'd slap my face
NightWatcher
Nov 2018
#14
Slightly OT, but interesting (to me, and shows the quality)...KitchenAid Mixer Disassembly:
ret5hd
Nov 2018
#25
Well. I've got an electric meat grinder. An ice cream maker. And a hand crank pasta machine.
blaze
Nov 2018
#35