KitchenAid Mixer (Verdict: Complete!)

There’s something to be said for having a complete kitchen. Now, some may define the complete kitchen as one that has matching silverware and plates, but we think that’s pretty much a collegiate level answer. You can kick it up to grad-school level if you also have matching cups and cutlery, or even junior associate level if you have separate water and bar glasses. But, to really say that you’ve completed your kitchen, you need to have appliances, and in our humble honest opinion, nothing says “finito” like a stand mixer!

You see, we don’t expect you to know how, when, why to use a mixer, but we know that when you bring a girl back to your pad (or guy, depending on your preference), that a mixer on the counter exudes an element of sophistication. For example, it subtly states that you know that a soufflé is folded and not beaten (although I doubt you use a mixer to make a soufflé). A mixer on the counter says that you know that the best cookies are those made from scratch- mostly because there is ample batter to eat. And a mixer on the counter says that you know how to make your grandmother’s famous matzah balls (by mixing together a bunch of crap, making a mess, and then placing an order at 2nd Avenue Deli). You get our drift—you need a mixer!

So, with so many to choose from, and bonuses being so small, which one do you get? Do you go for the top of the line in hopes that you’ll one night take home the next Top Chef? Or, do you go for the middle of the road, preferably one on sale, where you’ll get a ton of bang for your buck without breaking the bank? We vote the later. Which is why, we’re advocating for the newly released KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixer.

This whirring wonder packs a stunning 325 watts of raw mixing power- making the toughest dough look like play-dough and weakest of egg whites look like the world’s fluffiest creation. The mixer features a flat beater for batter, hamburger, and other hard to beat concoctions; a wire for whipping egg whites, mayonnaise, and other fluff-worthy creations; and a hook for your favorite yeasty products. In addition, it features an idiot-proof pouring shield to ensure you don’t destroy your kitchen as you add your ingredients, and the bowl locks in place to keep it from sliding away during the high-power mixing action. Taken together, it’s the riding lawn mower of the kitchen!

In conclusion, while you may not cook, you’ll likely find (or look for) someone who does. And with all this rainy weather, nothing is more fun than a cooking date where you both get a little schmutzy while filling your bellies. So, take the plunge, take advantage of this ridiculous sale, and get yourself the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixer! We know that you’ll thank us for it!