WarrensWorld Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 (edited) We've just bought a brand new 'Kitchenaid Artisan Mixer' off ebay for......... wait for it £280.00 or €324.00. Eileens well chuffed with it, the Kenwood Chef gave up the ghost after a very long and illustrious life 32 years...... edit: That included P&P 'Airsure'. Edited April 22, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 I hanker after one of those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 LOL I bought one off Ebay yesterday for a very similar price, also new but with the veg chopper attachments. Can't wait for it to arrive.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 I got one in March and its absolutely brilliant, I love it. Its like a work of art in my kitchen. I got it in the Red and its an almost perfect match for my OH's motorbike Its also pretty good at mixing etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 I've got one, too, and love it. I've got the pasta attachment and the meat grinder. It's a real workhorse ...quiet, too. It's heavy, though. I'd hate to drop it on my foot. Don't think that'll happen, somehow. Saronne x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I've got the pasta machine bit too, haven't used it yet though. I saw a 'spaghetti tree' that you can buy with it too to hang out the pasta to dry. Was very tempted by it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becka Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Which pasta attachment do you have? I have the plates which fit on my grinder attachment and I'm having mixed success with it. I think it may be down to the pasta recipe and that the 'drier' the pasta dough the better. I have managed to make pasta that really tasted great but it was a nightmare to cook because it all stuck together. I'm quite keen to try the roller pasta machine for my wonton wrappers! Congratulations on the imminent arrival of your machines, I'm sure you'll have a great time experimenting with them! What colour did you buy? Becka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Which pasta attachment do you have? I have the plates which fit on my grinder attachment and I'm having mixed success with it. I think it may be down to the pasta recipe and that the 'drier' the pasta dough the better. I have managed to make pasta that really tasted great but it was a nightmare to cook because it all stuck together. I'm quite keen to try the roller pasta machine for my wonton wrappers!Becka I've got the heavy metal one (there are three in the box). One rolls it into sheets, the other makes tagliatelle, and the third makes linguine (I think ). Saronne x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 I've got the same as you Saronne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Give yourself a few hours to use it, Ann. It's 'slow food' in the truest sense...but hey, it's worth it! Saronne x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 I'll have to have a muck about with it one day, I keep thinking about it too late in the day and then just use dried pasta instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Are the Kitchen Aid mixers suitable for kneading dough like the Kenwood ones? Actually, mentioning the old Kenwood, any one know if the new ones are as sturdy as the old ones? Mine was a charity shop bargin for £15 a couple of years ago and its starting to groan. But it is getting on. And we all groan with aches and pains when we are getting on a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 The jury seems to out on whether or not modern Kenwoods are as sturdy as the old ones. When we bought our Kenwood Major a couple of years ago from a local Kenwood agent who also does repairs, he said that they had gone through a cheaper phase about 5 years before but were now much better again. He would say that though wouldn't he. Having said that I have used mine to mix up 2 large batches of bread dough about three times a week for two years to no ill effect so far ....finds some wood to touch.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Are the Kitchen Aid mixers suitable for kneading dough like the Kenwood ones? Actually, mentioning the old Kenwood, any one know if the new ones are as sturdy as the old ones? Mine was a charity shop bargin for £15 a couple of years ago and its starting to groan. But it is getting on. And we all groan with aches and pains when we are getting on a bit Have you thought of getting it serviced? I've had mine done twice and it runs sweetly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 I have Claret, just not too sure of who could do it round here. How much was it when you had yours done? I'd rather keep it than get a new one tbh. Even with it being a nice 70's orange that doesn't quite go with my red kitchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 The dough I mixed with the kitchen aid was the best batch I've ever made! It rose twice as much as the loaf I made the week before with the old mixer and the kitchenaid took about 1 min to clean as opposed to the 20 mins it took me to try and clean the dough off the old one! I'm in love! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 I'm going to make pizza dough today with mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becka Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 I made the Hugh F-W pizza recipe with the roasted tomato sauce and it worked really well. My husband who only likes Pizza Express pizza thought it was great. I think the Kitchenaid is fab for dough although I'm currently having success with No Knead bread! Becka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 We love Pizza Express and if not that then its Dominos but by the time everyone has chosen their 'pizza' it costs a fortune. I've already made the sauce so its all systems go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becka Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 Remember the dough balls with the leftover dough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 I've just made double the recipe amount as it doesn't look enough. It will be interesting to see how it comes out. Yum I can't wait. Well it was delicious although I wouldn't make double again and I would roll it out thinner as it was a bit thick for my liking. OH and I loved making our own pizzas but YS prefers Dominos as it comes with ice cream and a bottle of fizzy drink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Karin,, I had it serviced by a small local electrical domestic appliance contractor, it cost me £30 and they added a new power flex as well as servicing and replacing a gammy gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Karin,, I had it serviced by a small local electrical domestic appliance contractor, it cost me £30 and they added a new power flex as well as servicing and replacing a gammy gear. Thats not too bad - much better than replacing. I shall investigate round here for a repair person. Thanks Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Look through your local paper, that is usually good for this sort of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
