Electric whisk

[KeenCook2 Profile]

I know, aero, you really have to search to make sure you've got all the info. And then search again! One of the mixers I was looking at was listed as 2.49kg on Amazon! Which had to be a mistake, and was maybe the weight of the entire box with all the bits and pieces. It wasn't that heavy in another listing.

Am veering towards the Bosch again. I think the one miss mouse has sounds very similar to the one I liked the look of on the Bosch site. Even the Mary Berry Kenwood, that looked quite decent otherwise, was heavier than the JL one I'm returning. I'm going to give them a ring tomorrw and find out about their returns policy and how long they usually take to deliver.

[cherrytree Profile]

Delia recommended using a hand mixer for mashed potatoes when she did the Complete Cookery Course on the tv probably 40 years ago and I’ve done it ever since. A French friend of mine was in my kitchen once and told me that my potato purée was the best he’d ever seen! This method makes fabulous aligot too.
I need a new hand mixer as the beaters are scarily rusty. Following this conversation I’m going to look at the Bosch one.

[KeenCook2 Profile]

Cherrytree, I have just ordered the Bosch from their site. I rang them up - the only number seemed to be the spares dept - they were nevertheless very helpful.

It's free delivery but you have to pay return postage if you send it back because you don't like it. If it's faulty they reimburse the return postage. The guy I spoke to (Brian) said that he couldn't remember getting any problems with the smaller appliances such as the mixer. It's not clear whether the beaters are stainless steel. I think I will hand wash them just in case. With my Kenwood stainless steel ones I just put them in the dishwasher.

The review/comments suggest that it's quite slow - but I daresay that modern slow is probably no worse than my ancient 120w Kenwood! And too fast is more of a problem as the ingredients can fly around out of the bowl!

Will report back when it arrives, which apparently should be in 5 days to a week ....

[miss mouse Profile]

I mash potatoes with the beaters, been doing it for years, think it might have been recommended in the book that came with my first Moulinex

Drain potatoes, return to pan & dry out a little over low heat, add milk and butter, heat milk and melt butter over same heat, remove from heat and beat

Yes, same method here, I saw an American hostess doing it in the 70s, sheer genius I thought.

The dough hooks are used for eg flatbread.

[Stokey Sue Profile]

I've checked mine - it is dead as a door nail
So will be buying another
I would like a balloon whisk though, and I'm not in a hurry

[Amber Profile]

I mash potatoes with the beaters, been doing it for years, think it might have been recommended in the book that came with my first Moulinex

Drain potatoes, return to pan & dry out a little over low heat, add milk and butter, heat milk and melt butter over same heat, remove from heat and beat

Yes, same method here, I saw an American hostess doing it in the 70s, sheer genius I thought.

The dough hooks are used for eg flatbread.

My husbands family used to do this. I hated it - I like lumps in my mash.
To prove it’s real. (memories of 1970s Smash)

[KeenCook2 Profile]

I've checked mine - it is dead as a door nail
So will be buying another
I would like a balloon whisk though, and I'm not in a hurry

Oh dear, sorry to hear that! I hope mine dying didn't spook yours

[PatsyMFagan Profile]

I mash potatoes with the beaters, been doing it for years, think it might have been recommended in the book that came with my first Moulinex

Drain potatoes, return to pan & dry out a little over low heat, add milk and butter, heat milk and melt butter over same heat, remove from heat and beat

Yes, same method here, I saw an American hostess doing it in the 70s, sheer genius I thought.

The dough hooks are used for eg flatbread.

I would never have considered using my hand held beater for mashed potatoes In this house it's either a bog standard masher, or a ricer. I know both of these depend on using wrists and hands, but I never peel my potatoes unless I plan to use the ricer and that's not often.

[Pampy Profile]

My husbands family used to do this. I hated it - I like lumps in my mash.
To prove it’s real. (memories of 1970s Smash)

I really dislike creamed mashed potatoes too, they remind me of baby food. I use a hand masher or ricer and just add a bit of butter, s&p.

[Pepper Pig Profile]

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyl ... -wont-quit

[Earthmaiden Profile]

I prefer 'mash' to be rugged too! The use of ricers, mixers and satin smooth mash were unknown to me until well into adulthood and visits to the USA.
My grandmother used to do a lot of things involving smooth piped potato (for Duchesse Potatoes and to top thing with a potato crust) but that satin feel is something else completely.

Talking of hand mixers. I survived a good 40 years without one (though I'd have loved dough hooks) but for the past 20 or so years have had a food processor which I love. I then bought a Sainsburys cheapo hand beater for under £10. No problem releasing the beaters, they fall off easily . It does exactly as it says on the tin and if that's all you want, it's excellent!

[KeenCook2 Profile]

The Bosch mixer arrived this afternoon. I am not sure if these beaters are going to do the job - they seem rather skinny, especially when compared with the old Kenwood.

[Suelle Profile Website]

Hopefully the more powerful motor will make up for the beaters looking much less sturdy.

[Stokey Sue Profile]

I've been looking, and this is on my shortlist

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/SHARDOR-Powe ... 06611&th=1

Never heard of the make, but then a lot of the older brands that return are really made in overseas factories by other companies

Actually I have heard of them - someone recently recommended their multi grinder in the Guardian, it comes with both dry spice and a wet paste/herb goblets

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/SHARDOR-Grin ... ast_sto_dp

[Pampy Profile]

That looks a good one, Sue - and I really like the storage box.
Mine, which I've had for about 10 years was £4.99 from Argos! It's just a basic beater but does everything that I need from it.

[Suelle Profile Website]

That looks a good one, Sue - and I really like the storage box.
Mine, which I've had for about 10 years was £4.99 from Argos! It's just a basic beater but does everything that I need from it.

Me too - very neat, and keeps the dust off if you need to leave it out of a cupboard.

The sockets for the beaters on my old (only 8 years though) Kenwood are starting to look worn, so I might need a new one soon.

[PatsyMFagan Profile]

The Bosch mixer arrived this afternoon. I am not sure if these beaters are going to do the job - they seem rather skinny, especially when compared with the old Kenwood.

My Krups mixer has both these beaters ... plus the little dough hooks, which as someone else has already reported are no good for bread dough (imho)

[aero280 Profile]

I had to give my stand mixer a good clean underneath. The rubber feet were a bit dirty and had lost their grip. The whole thing started “walking” across the worktop and nearly went over the edge, taking some other stuff with it!!

[KeenCook2 Profile]

oh dear, aero, sounds like more excitement than you need

[miss mouse Profile]

oh dear, aero, sounds like more excitement than you need ;)

I dunno, it is all so dull with this 'lockdown' malarky that it is probably the best excitement of the month for aero.

I scrubbed and re-sealed a floor, living life to the full.