Food Mixer

madness1985
madness1985 Member Posts: 293
edited 11. May 2010, 13:55 in Community Chit-chat archive
Hello *waves*

I am feeling most positive today. I am wanting todo some cooking well actually i want to cook cupcakes but i crnt mix the old wrists wont hold up.

So ive been looking at a food mixer (the one that sit on the worktop) has anyone got any experience? Are they easy to use?

Im thinking of making my own wedding cake, i was at catering college back when i was 16 so i can cook quite well just RA dont allow me so im looking for ways around it! Ive been told silicone cooking sets are much lighter to!

Thanks All

x

Comments

  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Madness,

    Mine was easy to use, mine being an old kenwood and well making your own cake is a big project but its not that hard..... just practice o a small one first :wink:

    I think the mixer should be easy to use with your ra as it does all the hard work and they also cream better than I ever do my hand :lol::lol: Good luck and let us know please and don't forget to send us all some cake..... hey best make 2 :lol::lol::lol: Luv Cris x
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,832
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi

    Maybe make three :D:D:wink:

    I use mine all the time - it is SO much easier - get the kids to wsah it up though :shock:

    You are clever making your own wedding cake - that sounds brilliant well done you :shock:

    Give it a try and let us know how you get on

    Love

    Toni xx
  • janie68
    janie68 Member Posts: 1,186
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I've got a kitchenaid but it's very heavy to use.

    What about a magimix? Look in the argos book, not sure they may list the weight of the mixers

    Janie
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,395
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I've got a Kenwood Chef as I find that best for things like cakes, pastry and scones.

    I also have a Magimix, this is a brilliant for chopping, slicing and processing food but not so good for baking.

    Hope this helps.

    Luv Legs :D
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
  • livinglegend
    livinglegend Member Posts: 1,425
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I would suggest a food processor as it slices as well as mixes, as commented above. Therefore it has two uses rather than one.
    But be careful not to fall in s050.gif

    Joseph 8)
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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Isn't cupcakes a lovely word? I think livinglegend is right, a food processor would be good because it has more than one function. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • page35
    page35 Member Posts: 1,081
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I should get one too
    at the mo i use OH and the kids to mix stuff for me :lol:

    Good luck with making the wedding cake , when are you getting married?
    do you need a cake taster?
    im free and very experienced in the art of cake eating :lol:

    Ps Cris makes lovely cakes :D
  • madness1985
    madness1985 Member Posts: 293
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello,

    Thank you for all of your messages. I was looking at a kenwood mixer online im thinking of purchasing it as they seem to be the most "cake" friendly! My partner does all the cooking at the moment but isnt very good at cakes :roll: so i get my younger brother to cook our cakes as hes very good at cooking, he baked my partner a car cake!

    We are planning at the moment to still marry in December but im going to see what happens when i see my rhmy next week and the venue has said due to my health they are willing to change the date which is so kind of them :D

    But as i want to do the cupcakes, truffles and some type of perservative for chistmas time as favours. Can you tell im hoping at this appointment they will be giving me some stronger medication? Although if not i shall ensure my partner learns how todo these things very quick!

    shall i have a 2nd tower for the girls/guys on artheritis care forum? hehe

    Take Care

    xx