It has arrived! I asked for this KitchenAid mixer for my birthday back in late April. The mixer had been on sale at Costco, and so we ordered it online. It took a while before it was delivered, as apparently it was a popular item.
Now, I don’t usually ask for household items for gifts. But, maybe it’s all the time at home lately or maybe the red appealed to me, but I decided it could be a fun and helpful addition to our home.
However, to be honest, I am a bit overwhelmed. So, before I do anything, I plan to read the manuals because just looking at the different pieces, I do not have any idea what they are used for!
While I am intimidated, I assure you it will be used. I am too careful with money to purchase something that would go unused. Probably, the first thing I will make are chocolate chip cookies. After that, it will be a learning experience. I’ve joined 2 Facebook KitchenAid groups where there is a ton of love for these mixers and even more tons of recipes. Some people even name their mixers.
While I love the sweets, it’s all about balance, so I’ll be looking for other options to make as well. Maybe I will make some delicious dinner rolls or homemade pretzels for a tasty snack. I also saw a recipe for zoodles (from zucchini) which sounds wonderful to me; however, I believe I’ll need to purchase some attachment for this. I think it’s called a spiralizer, and the word on the street is it is able to peel, core and slice, too. I’m wondering what might it do at night when we are sleeping.
And yes, dear readers, I will report back once I give my new mixer a whirl. I am excited as I see this as a whole new way to be creative – as well as to eat and share some tasty food. I am, of course, happy to read any of your comments or suggestions. Maybe some of you will even share your favorite recipes.
That’s it for now. I’ve got some pamphlets waiting for me. Thanks for reading, and stay safe!
Chambers on the Road 
Once you figure it out, you’ll wonder how you ever went with out it!
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I hope so! Have a good day!
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Good luck
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Thank you!
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These are great. We had several in our cupcakerie although I did not use all the attachments.
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Good to hear that you thought it was great. There are lots of attachments. If I can use a couple really well, I’ll be happy. Enjoy the day!
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Awesome 👏
I got a KitchenAid electric handheld mixer for Mother’s Day. Not quite as substantial as the stand mixer, but a fun kitchen tool nonetheless.
My dad makes pizza dough in his KitchenAid stand mixer and it’s delicious! I’ll get you his recipe… 🍕
Happy cooking!
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Thank you! Enjoy your new handheld mixer, and have a good day!
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Pizza Dough Recipe
Ingredients:
2 cups flour
3/4 cup water
1 TBS olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 TBS yeast
1 TBS sugar
After mixing, let the dough rise for 20 min, then punch it down.
Then let the dough rise for 1 hour, then punch down again.
Let it rise for 1 hour again.
Press out dough and stretch it onto a pan as thin as you can!
Add toppings
Bake at 450°F for 15 minutes on bottom rack of oven.
Enjoy!
Makes 1 (14 inch) pizza
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Thank you! I will have to try this soon.I like how all the ingredients are every day items, and the recipe looks easy enough! I can already imagine how good it will taste fresh out of the oven! Have a great day, and thank you again.
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Oh that is awesome. My daughter has one and enjoys it. Most who have it love it sporting on the counter. I considered one but I’m not the baker and George does most of the cooking. When I DO BAKE, I’m always wishing I had one. lol. So I hope you enjoy it and share with us how it goes.
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Thank you, and I will update when I bake something. It is very heavy, so I will use it where it is on the counter. Nice that George does most of the cooking!
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I wonder if it is the same in your house as ours, if she gets a new “toy” he is entitled to pick a new “toy” for himself. LOL Enjoy. I can’t wait to see some of the delicious items that you are going to “whip” up
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That’s sounds like a good new toy policy! I will be making lots of chocolate chip cookies, and Dan eats 99% of the ones I make. So, it’s a good deal for him, too! Also, I can’t find yeast anywhere right now! Hopefully, I will find some soon. I hope you have a great day!
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I was also overwhelmed with mine! My teenage grandson was visiting after I unpacked it and he said, “here’s what you do” and proceeded to set it up and demo it to me. His mom had one and he was familiar with it. We mixed up a chocolate cake with it that very night
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I am glad to hear someone else felt the same way! I am planning to use it this weekend. Fingers crossed! Thanks for the encouragement!
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You will love it! I love mine and use it often. Happy birthday!
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I am glad to hear you use it often! I hope to use mine often, too. Thanks for the birthday wishes.
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You will love it. It’s the same model I have, and I use it constantly. Love it for yeast bread!
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I am glad you love it and use it a lot! I am just beginning, but I did really like using it. Easy to turn it on and watch it do the work. I plan to make more yeast bread. Thanks for reading, and enjoy the day!
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I know this is an older post but I enjoyed your delight in getting your new kitchen aid mixer. Ive have mine for years and years and still enjoy pulling it out to see what new creation I can make. I read a few more posts and see you are also getting delight in it. Congrats!
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Thank you! I am so glad for someone to read my older posts! I put my heart into each one. I still enjoy the mixer. I regularly make chocolate chip cookies for Dan. Now that the weather is cooler, I plan to make more breads, etc. And camping will be over in October – until Spring, so I plan to use it more then. Thanks for reading, and enjoy your day!
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