Which one would you buy? Bodum Bistro electric mixer or Hamilton Beach Electrics All-Metal Stand Mixer? I am currently trying to decide between these two mixers. I am totally confused. If anyone can provide some feedback, I would really appreciate it....
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I would go with the Hamilton-Beach mixer. This one is very loud and I don't think that it would last very long.
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I believe that the plastic gear housing debacle happened in the mid-2000's (2005-2006). Kitchen-Aid has long ago gone back to the metal gear housing on the Professional 6. The replacement mixer they sent me has metal gear housing. I think if you are buying a new brand new mixer from Amazon you will have the metal gear housing. I think KithchenAid learned their lesson on cheaping out on sturdy parts. The Professional 6 is a great mixer and I have had no problems whatsoever since then and my mixer gets heavy use as I do a lot of bread baking during the winter months and always use my KitchenAid to knead the dough. Good Luck! I believe that the plastic gear housing debacle happened in the mid-2000's (2005-2006). Kitchen-Aid has long ago gone back to the metal gear housing on the Professional 6. The replacement mixer they sent me has metal gear housing. I think if you are buying a new brand new mixer from Amazon you will have the metal gear housing. I think KithchenAid learned their lesson on cheaping out on sturdy parts. The Professional 6 is a great mixer and I have had no problems whatsoever since then and my mixer gets heavy use as I do a lot of bread baking during the winter months and always use my... » Read More I believe that the plastic gear housing debacle happened in the mid-2000's (2005-2006). Kitchen-Aid has long ago gone back to the metal gear housing on the Professional 6. The replacement mixer they sent me has metal gear housing. I think if you are buying a new brand new mixer from Amazon you will have the metal gear housing. I think KithchenAid learned their lesson on cheaping out on sturdy parts. The Professional 6 is a great mixer and I have had no problems whatsoever since then and my mixer gets heavy use as I do a lot of bread baking during the winter months and always use my KitchenAid to knead the dough. Good Luck! « Show Less
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I called Cuisinart to ask the same question. The HB does not stand for Hamilton beach. The HB154-PC is the Club Version of the CSB-77 blender. This shaft is compatible.
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Thank you so much for posting about the Hamilton Beach CoolTouch kettle, C. Simpson! I've been looking all over for an acceptable one, and that's the best I've found too. Very frustrating. Thanks for taking the time to share your find.
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I just ordered this beautiful mixer and can't wait for it to come! Love the color and glass bowl. I look forward to learning new recipes and cooking and baking new things. I've never had a KitchenAid stand mixer. My present mixer is an old Sunbeam, which still works, but is over 40 years old. After I learn and get familiar with all I can do, I probably will order other attachments and maybe a stainless steel bowl. Someone told me I'd have to change my will, because the mixer will last longer than me and that I needed to leave it to someone I really love!
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Hi,I'm thinking of buying the Nuwave Oven but when I call to place the order I asked the phone person if the Oven was digital or analog she didn't know and gave me a Nuwave web site to ask the question. Still no answer. Actually I don't know if one is better than the other but it just seems logical that the digital is today's technology and analog is yesterdays. Plus, I don't want all the extra stuff that is offered. Does anyone have any advice for a single male, non cook, somewhat suspicious person of anything offered on a info-mercial?ThanksEd
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I owned a Sunbeam Mixmaster for over 40 years before it finally died and thought I wanted a KitchenAid. I purchased a KitchenAid and just was never satisfied. It never whipped frostings as well as my Sunbeam did and this may have been because of the 2 bowl size and beater position adjustment. I always had to scrape the bottom of the KitchenAid no matter how I tried to adjust. I would suggest stepping up to a slightly more expensive model of Sunbeam as the base on this model is plastic and not a sturdy as I would prefer but I absolutely love everything else . . . and whipped potatoes are also creamy and fluffy once again.
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If you are just wanting a mixer that makes smaller batches of bread, cookies, cakes, etc. then the residential model is the way to go. I purchased my commercial mixer in April and I am loving it. It is a bigger mixer and can handle larger batches of bread dough. I can attest that it makes wonderful bread. I don't have to hand knead anymore!
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There are screwed up prices now and then.I had one - pretty lousy.You should likely get:Oster FPSTHB6600-GRY 3-in-1 Twisting Handheld Mixer, Grey - $40.01
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I also have the 5.5 quart stand mixer. it works well and has all attachments for making ground meat and sausages. it is well built, all metal, except feed tray and pusher. Pusher doubles as storage for all the small parts.
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I am reading the reviews from all over trying to decide between the Waring Pro 300A and the Villaware 2010 waffle makers. Professional/consumer groups/cooking associates all seem to rate the Villaware better but home cooks seem to prefer the Waring. Comments? Has anyone tried them both? Price is not the deciding factor as they are priced within about $10 of each other. I just want a gooooood waffle that does not come out like a hockey puck or gooey in the middle.
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I was lucky enough to be at JCpenny when they had sale on Bodum products so I bought a coffee grinder which although doesn't have settings for cdrtain grinds it's pretty easy to time how long to grind for the right texture. Bodum Bistro Electric Blade Coffee Grinder, Green
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Just curious if you ever found a good mixer with a slow speed? I'm still hunting for one.
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I purchased the Waring Pro TCO600 1500-Watt 6-Slice Convection Toaster OvenSells for $79.99 on Amazon - I bought it at Best Buy since I wanted to see it up close. Love it. It meets all my "health" requirements, and it's not that expensive.
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I just read the answer regarding the Bodum Bistro Electric Burr Coffee Grinder. I am sure that grinder works great for a "sock pot" or any other type of coffee brewing system, because it has many adjustments to the grind. But it is expensive, and I have never felt I needed that quality of a grinder to make consistently good coffee. The kind of grinder I am talking about usually costs $20 to $30. So, not to bad mouth the Bodum; I'm sure it is really great. But if the price tag puts you off, don't hesitate to purchase a cheap rotary grinder of the type I described in my earlier answer. I just read the answer regarding the Bodum Bistro Electric Burr Coffee Grinder. I am sure that grinder works great for a "sock pot" or any other type of coffee brewing system, because it has many adjustments to the grind. But it is expensive, and I have never felt I needed that quality of a grinder to make consistently good coffee. The kind of grinder I am talking about usually costs $20 to $30. So, not to bad mouth the Bodum; I'm sure it is really great. But if the price tag puts you off, don't hesitate to purchase a cheap rotary grinder of the type I described in my earlier answer.
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Thank you so much for the Overstock info. Your kindness made it possible for me to order this mixer, which I've been eyeing for 2 months. I am 60 and this will be my first stand mixer. Look out world!
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I just want to warn you to not buy this stand mixer. It's made really cheap. the one I bought lasted about a year with light use, the motor failed. I recommend KitchenAid.