A Review of The KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer

The KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer is a favorite among kitchen folk. It has loads of features that simplify the otherwise time consuming process of mixing food ingredients. The mixer harkens back to the 19040's and 50's where kitchen equipment was made more of metal than of plastic. This feature alone makes it extremely durable and is the best reason to buy one - you won't have to replace this thing for many, many years to come.

The capacity of the mixer is rather large. You won't find yourself having to mix your recipe in two different bowls because the ones you have aren't large enough. The KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer mixes very quietly as well. If you're a stay at home mom and find yourself cooking while the baby is asleep, then this product will pay for itself many times over. It also helps to have a quiet unit when you have guests over while you're cooking.

The KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer comes with a slew of attachments making it very easy to mix more things than with the standard mixer or electric beater you may have in the kitchen. The mixer can be best used to make brownies, cakes and cookies, mashed potatoes, even pies. The unit is very easy to clean, but you'll need to make sure that you dry it off after you wash it to make sure that the metal doesn't start to rust over time. The controls on the mixer itself are very intuitive - you won't find yourself guessing what setting to put it on. Everything is very clear.

Some of the more effective attachments include the pasta and juicer attachments. The juicer makes it very easy to remove the seeds from fruits such as blackberries. The mixer can get fairly hot when using the pasta attachment, so just make sure that the settings aren't set too high. The color options on the KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer are quite varied. If you're into a stylish looking piece of kitchen equipment than you'll love this mixer. It has a very retro look that makes kitchens look a whole lot more homey than it might without it.

The sheer weight of the thing can be regarded as a drawback, but arguably the weight is in part responsible for the extreme durability of the mixer. The weight helps to make sure that the mixer won't be sliding around the kitchen counter. If you have a hard time lifting heavy objects you'll need someone else to move this for you or you'll need to just leave it on the kitchen counter. Storage can be a problem with a unit as large and heavy as this one, but again, leaving it on the counter looks just fine if you have room for it.

The KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer stands out as one of the finest mixers on the market. It's priced just under an expensive $300, retail, but it will pay for itself many times over as you won't have to replace it for many, many years - if ever.