If you love to cook, or you want to become someone who loves to cook, then buying an Artisan Stand Mixer by KitchenAid should be something you should seriously wish for. The Artisan Mixer has been referred to as both a tank and the Mercedes-Benz of stand mixers. It has the power to make both a beginner or an advanced cook a true kitchen artist. The Artisan Mixer can do much more than just mix, and it is very good at what it does. If you're looking for a mixer that delivers in terms of both quality and longevity, you can't go wrong with the Artisan Mixer.
One of the best aspects of the Artisan Mixer by KitchenAid is how sexy it looks. The mixer is heavy, so you won't enjoy having to take it out and put it back away. However, you'll want to leave it on your counter; people see an Artisan KitchenAid mixer and they always comment on it. Your friends will be jealous, and you'll be able to complete recipes easily that before would have been nearly impossible. The KitchenAid stand mixer comes in many different colors, from cobalt blue to buttercup, allowing you to match your new appliance with your kitchen.
When purchasing an Artisan stand Mixer by KitchenAid, keep a few things in mind. You'll want to get one with a smooth finish, otherwise it will be much harder to clean. With the smooth finish, it's as easy as wiping down the Artisan with a damp sponge, and you're done no problem. Also, the steel bowl is absolutely smooth and so there are no real ridges inside the bowl for anything to stick to. The attachments that come with the Artisan Stand Mixer twist off in an easy one-handed motion, but not all of them are dishwasher compatible.
Another issue that keeps many people from purchasing the Artisan by KitchenAid is the price. On Amazon they range anywhere from $225 to $350. Keep in mind though, there is nothing, absolutely no other mixer that even comes close to being of the quality and durability that even the most casual kitchen artist would need. You can buy a cheap stand mixer every couple of years for the rest of your life, but if you'd like to make it a one-time purchase and then not have to worry about buying another mixer ever again, the KitchenAid Artisan Mixer is the only way to go.
Performance of the Artisan Stand Mixer by KitchenAid
The unique mixing action of the Artisan Stand Mixer is one of the things that make the KitchenAid one of the most awesome and useful appliances on the market. The beater spins clockwise as the shaft spins counter clockwise, moving the beater to sixty-seven different points around the bowl. This unique mixing action creates a thorough blend of ingredients and eliminates the need to spin the bowl.
The bowl on the Artisan Stand Mixer by KitchenAid locks into place, so you won't have to worry about the bowl flying off the counter if you want to work on another part of the recipe while the KitchenAid is mixing. You can also utilize ten different speeds, so it's easy to select the precise speed needed for a perfect mix.
Most Artisan Mixers come out of the box ready to perform perfectly, and allow you to beat a single egg white to stiff peaks in the 5-quart bowl. You won't have to worry about any ingredients sitting on the bottom or the sides of the bowl unmixed. However, if you do need to adjust the Mixer, it is extremely simple involving a simple screw that you can turn with nothing more than a dime.
Although some people see the weight of the all-steel constructed KitchenAid Mixer as a downside, the weight of the mixer keeps it from shifting across your counter, no matter how heavy the ingredients mixing are. Most other mixers on the market are famous for walking, and if you turned your back on them for too long or left the room, you may come back to find your mixer and all your ingredients splattered across your kitchen floor.
The KitchenAid mixer has a 325 horsepower electrical motor. Even though this is less than some other mixers of similar size on the market, it can handle anything, proving itself as a great energy saver while still delivering all the power you could possibly need.
The standard Artisan by KitchenAid comes with three attachments; the flat beater, the dough hook, and the professional wire whip. All attachments are solidly constructed, and attach easily to the stand mixer.
The flat beater is the ideal accessory for mixing normal to heavy batters. From cake mixes to firm cookie dough, the flat beater mixes quickly and thoroughly.
One other thing the KitchenAid mixer comes with is a pouring shield, which is meant to fit around the top of the bowl and prevent ingredient splash-out. The chute attached makes it convenient and easy to add ingredients.
Purchasing the Artisan Stand Mixer by KitchenAid
If you're trying to decide which KitchenAid to get, you should definitely go for the tilt-head models. Although slightly less expensive than other mixers, it's actually much more convenient to have. You can easily add things, and even take the bowl out without having to dis-attach the mixer itself. Many people recommend buying a second bowl, so that's a suggestion to keep in mind.
Really, when buying a stand mixer, it comes down to what you really need. The Artisan Stand Mixer by KitchenAid will be great for anyone who doesn't own their own catering business, The Artisan mixer handles pretty much anything though, and with the 5 quart bowl, you can double and even quadruple many recipes without any hassle or mess.
KitchenAid has made a name for themselves by providing quality machines and excellent customer service. The Artisan Stand Mixer comes with a one-year warranty, so in the off chance that anything does happen, they will send you out a new one instantly, no questions asked, no cost to you. You probably won't need it though, as many people have reported having the same KitchenAid for dozens of years, or moving them across country several times, yet the Artisan Stand Mixer by KitchenAid work as well as they did on the first day of use.
Even if you don't cook much now, once you get the Artisan mixer, you'll desire to. The KitchenAid is well worth the price, or you can keep buying junk mixers every now and again, the choice is yours. And once everything else is all said and done, what you're left with is a great kitchen appliance that not only performs any job you can fit in the bowl, it's stylish and will look great on your counter, and you'll want to show it off to everyone who comes by your house.
KitchenAid Mixer/Artisan Series
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