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The Kitchenaid Mixer – One machine, endless possibilities

February 22nd, 2009 No comments

Kitchenaid is a USA brand which specialises in the manufacture of small kitchen electricals.  Their products are known for there quality workmanship and long life.  They won’t just work well in your kitchen.  They’ll also look good.  Each of their products is available in a range of stunning colours.

KitchenAid Artisan KSM150BER Stand Mixer

KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer

The Kitchenaid Artisan Stand mixer is a solid metal mixer with a 300 watt direct drive motor.  A direct drive motor means that it is quieter than a standard mixer as their are less moving parts than a normal “belt / gearbox motor” .  It also means it is more reliable and longer lasting.  The 5 quart bowl has been ergonomically designed with a easy to hold handle.  The mixer itself has a tilt back head allowing full access to the bowl and easy changing of attachments.  Kitchenaid mixers are assembled by hand to give you a quality product and peace of mind.

The classic design is by Egmont Arens and dates back to 1937 and forms part of Kitchenaid’s Artisan collection.  The products in this collection have a stylish retro look with solid knobs and buttons, and smooth curves.

The mixer includes

  • Mixer
  • Dough Hook
  • Whisk
  • Flat Beater
  • Instruction Book
  • and is available in the following colours – Click on the colour to find out more and purchase

    But that’s not all!  A Kitchenaid Artisan mixer isn’t just a mixer!  You can also purchase optional attachments to extend versatility of the machine into other areas.

    KitchenAid Mixer Attachment Pack. Grinder/ Mincer, Slicer/ Shredder, Fruit & Vegetable Strainer

    KitchenAid Mixer Attachment Pack. Grinder/ Mincer, Slicer/ Shredder, Fruit & Vegetable Strainer

    The Kitchenaid mixer pack aims to make your life easier by grinding, mincing, slicing, shredding and straining for you.  Click here for more information and to buy.

    Here’s a short video showing the strainer in use.

    Click here for more information and to buy.

    KitchenAid KPRA pasta attachment

    KitchenAid KPRA pasta attachment

    The Kitchenaid pasta attachment set contains three attachments so that you can roll and cut perfect pasta.  The roller attachment allows you to roll pasta up to 140mm wide.  This would be perfect for lasange, there are also two cutters which cut at different widths for either tagitelle or linguine.  Click here for more information and to buy the Pasta attachment set.

    The following video from KitchenAid shows how to use your KitchenAid mixer and pasta attachments to make great pasta.

    Click here for more information and to buy the Pasta attachment

    A raviolli atttachment is also available here

    KitchenAid JE citrus juicer

    KitchenAid JE citrus juicer

    The KitchenAid Juicer attachment helps you get the most out of your citrus fruits.  Complete with strainer to catch the excess pulp and seeds.  Click here to find out more and buy the Juicer attachment

    This video shows the KitchenAid juicer attachment in action.

    Click here to find out more and buy the Juicer attachment

    KitchenAid SSA sausage stuffer

    KitchenAid SSA sausage stuffer

    Have you ever wanted to make your own sausages?  Perhaps create your own inventive flavours.  With the KitchenAid sausage stuffer it’s easy.  Click here to find out more and buy the Kitchenaid sausage stuffer.

    If you’ve bought a Kitchenaid mixer the opportunities are endless leave a comment and let us know what you like best about your’s or any tips and tricks to share with our readers.

    Kenwood kMix Stand Mixer KMX52

    December 10th, 2008 No comments

    The Kenwood kMix.  If you’re looking for a high quality Kitchen Machine that embodies kMix is a piece of art in the kitchen that makes a statement about you. Kenwood kMix is the icing on the cake when it comes to putting the finishing touches to your kitchen design.

    Kenwood kMix Mixer

    Kenwood kMix Mixer

    Designed for when food preparation becomes more than mixing and chopping.  The sleek new range of kMix kitchen appliances not only offer unique design and functionality, but can brighten up even the dreariest kitchen with its exciting colour range  This stunning range of appliances has been created for results-driven simplicity and includes the kMix Stand Mixer, kMix Blend, kMix Hand Mixer and the kMix Hand Blender.

    With its cutting edge design, the range brings together form and function ensuring the most simple to the most indulgent recipe can be created at the touch of a button.

    Combining simplicity and function, the kMix Stand Mixer is a classic created to make a statement in your kitchen.  It boasts a 500W motor, a 4.6 litre stainless steel bowl and also comes complete with the iconic K beater, plus a balloon whisk and dough hook.

    With a wide range of attachments available, you can make mouth-watering meatballs and perfect pasta that are perfect for everyday, or that special occasion.  Available attachments,Meat grinder,Pasta extruder,Flat pasta roller,Tagliatelle cutter,Trenette cutter,Spaghetti cutter.

    Product Specifications

    • Iconic kMix design
    • 500w motor
    • Full aluminium metal construction
    • Polished bowl with 4.6l capacity
    • Features famous Kenwood planetary mixing action
    • Rotary electronic control
    • Interlocking head
    • Slow speed attachment outlet
    • Comes with kBeater,whisk and dough hook

    Click to buy the Kenwood kMix Stand Mixer