[Bionic]

Kitchenaid in the US is half the price of one back home.  I wanted to buy a nice shiny red one to bring back with me but had forgotten about the voltage difference. 

I did consider using an adaptor but have been told the motor is likely to burn out more quickly and also it wouldn't be covered by the warranty.  Ah well, I will just have to save my pennies when I get back.

[McRennet]

I LOVE my Kitchenaid, but I had a kenwood prior to that which O thought was going to live longer than me. Alas, it did not and so I had to find a replacement. I really don't rate the newer Kenwoods, god knows what they have done, but the build quality just isnt there.

I also have hand held 2 pronged whisk. Made by Dualit and brilliant.

Last but by no means least is my much adored Magimix. Ahhhh..... Buy the most expensive you can and then enjoy it!!!
I still like to make my butter in large kilner jars (food and a workout) but when time is short the magimix is a godsend. Just love the darn thing.

Happy shopping! 

[SallyintNorth]

I've ordered one of the Braun hand-held blenders, will see what I think I need once I've got that and found out what I can - and can't - do with it.

Will it churn butter for me?  (Else am planning to exercise my wrists while I watch a film on telly one evening... shake that jar!  )

[McRennet]

I've never used mine for butter, and feel free to correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think it will......
 

[Bionic]

Hmmm,
I think shaking the jar will get the best results.

[McRennet]

Oh it definitely does. We have proper butter churns from Ascott for use in the training Dairy but they aren't as good. I really like using a jar. You can see at what point the cream breaks and it's fun!

McR
 

[Skirza]

I'm a kenwood fan...had my major for years and it even did all my mixing when we had a restuarant and hotel...it's grinding a bit when I make bread now but the whole thing is repairable with spares and there is also a firm that does a service for you. I honestly dont think I could manage without it...that and my food processor which gets changed every 3 years or so

[SallyintNorth]

Well I made butter today, just in a jar.  See http://www.accidentalsmallholder.net/forum/index.php?topic=16197.0

So I now know I don't need anything other than a jar for making butter!   

But I have ordered my Braun stick blender and am eagerly awaiting its arrival.

You guys are brilliant!