Author Topic: I've just treated myself (Read 8466 times)

Bionic · « **on:** May 16, 2012, 11:07:54 am »

I have just placed an order for a KitchenAid Artisan food mixer in Empire Red.

It costs an arm and a leg but I have wanted one for sooo long. It will arrive tomorrow and I can't wait.

Sally

SallyintNorth · « **Reply #1 on:** May 16, 2012, 11:24:26 am »

Good for you. Tell me more?

suziequeue · « **Reply #2 on:** May 16, 2012, 11:36:14 am »

Yes - what's the difference betwen that and a magimix?

Bionic · « **Reply #3 on:** May 16, 2012, 12:04:42 pm »

Quote from: suziequeue on May 16, 2012, 11:36:14 am

Yes - what's the difference betwen that and a magimix?

Probably the price

It is costing £409.

These are the mixers that they seem to have on all of the cooking shows. They are American but these are made for the UK market. I wanted to buy one when I was in the US last year. Could have got it at $365 which would have been a substantial saving but the voltage is different. If you use them with a UK adaptor it invalidates the guarantee.

This is what I bought. The customer service at this company is also great. Order today before 3pm and I should get it tomorrow.
http://www.wheesh.com/product/196/ksm150/kitchenaidartisanmixerksm150.html

I need to go and buy lots of things for baking now

Sally

smithycraft · « **Reply #4 on:** May 16, 2012, 12:09:27 pm »

That looks fab. Having a handle on the bowl is so useful.

LouiseG · « **Reply #5 on:** May 16, 2012, 09:30:54 pm »

oooh that looks lovely, very jealous

Simon O · « **Reply #6 on:** May 17, 2012, 08:35:43 am »

Yes I would like that too - - - one day!

chairmanphil · « **Reply #7 on:** May 17, 2012, 09:52:17 am »

we use kitchen aid, there is an Achilles heal to them which is the on-off and speed switch. they tend to get a little loose with age and work. well worthwhile taking the extended warranty so if this happens you can get it fixed! we have one that we have to use an elastic band on to make sure it stays switched off! other than that they are red hot and tuff as old boots!

happy cooking!!

suziequeue · « **Reply #8 on:** May 17, 2012, 11:22:21 am »

Oooooh looks lovely. I love the waffle maker - we had one like that when we were kids. Dad was going to fix it 40 years ago....... I think I'll just get a new one now :-))

Bionic · « **Reply #9 on:** May 17, 2012, 12:10:46 pm »

Suzique I decided not to have the waffle maker as my free gift as it is just tooo tempting.

I lived in the US for 6 months last year and put on so much weight that I still haven't lost.

Possum · « **Reply #10 on:** May 18, 2012, 11:32:36 am »

Do let me know how you get on with it. I have been trying to choose between a KitchenAid and a Magimix. With the prices that they both charge, I don't want to choose the wrong one!

suziequeue · « **Reply #11 on:** May 18, 2012, 02:03:30 pm »

I've been fantasising about a kitchen aid and waffle maker. I can see it's going to become inevitable soon........

Skirza · « **Reply #12 on:** May 20, 2012, 01:42:58 pm »

Do you think it is a better option than a kenwood chef? My faithful chef is really on it's last legs and if I'm going to spend the proverbial arm and leg on a new mixer I want it to be the best.

Bionic · « **Reply #13 on:** May 20, 2012, 03:02:09 pm »

I've never had a Kenwood so can't compare. I just know I have been hankering after the Kitchenaid for ages. I used it for the first time today and made pastry, something I have always done by hand before. It was really quick and I was very pleased with results.
I am off now to whisk some egg whites as I am making a lemon meringue.

Sally