Guest guest Posted August 31, 2001 Report Share Posted August 31, 2001 I get by quite nicely with the 4 1/2 qt Kitchen Aid, but have a small family and cut most recipes in half. Would have gotten the 5 qt but for the $$ involved. Why not get the best if you can afford it? Sounds like a good price, and Kitchen Aid mixers last a lifetime. > Okay, we bit the bullet and bought a Kitchen Aid > mixer, even though I am not a baker or cook.... at > Filene's the had the Professional 6 quart 525 watt > mixer with pouring shield, on sale from $499 to $369, > plus an additional 10% if you filled out an > application for a Filenes card. That brought it down > another $37 for $332. .....Costco > had a smaller one 5 quart 325 watt for $239 and my > friend Maureen, who does a lot of baking told me that > she didnt think it would be good enough for breads if > that was what I primarily wanted it for. She said she > had the 6 quart and loves it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2001 Report Share Posted August 31, 2001 It depends. I have that one, and love it. However, you could get away with a lighter duty one, even for bread. a >>>>>>>Okay, we bit the bullet and bought a Kitchen Aid mixer, even though I am not a baker or cook, but would like to try to make my own breads and snacks for the kids. I have a breadmachine, but most of the mixes say to pre mix in a mixer first. Anyway, at Filene's the had the Professional 6 quart 525 watt mixer with pouring shield, on sale from $499 to $369, plus an additional 10% if you filled out an application for a Filenes card. That brought it down another $37 for $332. Alot of money for us, but it seemed like a really good price. Did I go overboard? Should I bring it back and get a smaller one? Costco had a smaller one 5 quart 325 watt for $239 and my friend Maureen, who does a lot of baking told me that she didnt think it would be good enough for breads if that was what I primarily wanted it for. She said she had the 6 quart and loves it. I have a tendency to overdo things a bit.<<<<<<<<<Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2001 Report Share Posted August 31, 2001 Oooo,I am soooo jealous. Definitely keep it! That's about what I paid for my 325W 7 years ago. THat's a great deal. You won't regret it. You can put it in your will and pass it down to your kids. :-) Janelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2001 Report Share Posted August 31, 2001 We have the smaller mix it and it is great. You won't regret getting the larger one though. My husband wanted one for years and I wasn't so keen on it but I really enjoy it and am so glad we have it. I wouldn't take it back. Mine has a bread dough hook and I make some bread, but usually knead by hand just because I like too. If you are going to make a lot of bread, the more powerful one is good because that is hardest on the motor. Happy Baking! . P.S. Keep the flyer with all the attachments on it that you can order. I didn't think I would ever use it, but have ordered from it twice. Makes nice Christmas gifts, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2001 Report Share Posted August 31, 2001 OOOOOh you did great. Great price and more power!!!!! you will love it.Lis af Did I go overboard??? > Okay, we bit the bullet and bought a Kitchen Aid > mixer, even though I am not a baker or cook, but > would like to try to make my own breads and snacks for > the kids. I have a breadmachine, but most of the > mixes say to pre mix in a mixer first. Anyway, at > Filene's the had the Professional 6 quart 525 watt > mixer with pouring shield, on sale from $499 to $369, > plus an additional 10% if you filled out an > application for a Filenes card. That brought it down > another $37 for $332. Alot of money for us, but it > seemed like a really good price. Did I go overboard? > Should I bring it back and get a smaller one? Costco > had a smaller one 5 quart 325 watt for $239 and my > friend Maureen, who does a lot of baking told me that > she didnt think it would be good enough for breads if > that was what I primarily wanted it for. She said she > had the 6 quart and loves it. I have a tendency to > overdo things a bit. > > ===== > Phyllis Parmelee > Visit my website: > THE 100 ACRE WOOD CHILD CARE - My Brand New Website > Like my website? Want to know how you can get one, too? If you are interested in having me build one for you, send me an email. > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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