Do I need one of these?

ali585 · June 2012

My mom keeps pushing me to register for a hand mixer. Should I? My fiance and I cook, bake and entertain a lot. I would probably use it I guess...we already have a KitchenAid though, so I don't know. Any thoughts?

meganb1977 · June 2012

If you have a KitchenAid I wouldn't think you need a hand mixer.

MNVegas · June 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_registering-gifts_do-i-need-one-of-these?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:34Discussion:46825a27-7f2d-4f80-8437-67608e4cd7a4Post:93835a45-82dd-47f0-b7bd-f8aafc160900">Re: Do I need one of these?</a>:
[QUOTE]I have both, and use the hand mixer for small, quick jobs, like whipping cream. I got the el cheapo Hamilton Beach, and it's going strong after fifteen years. Yeah, I think it's a good idea.
Posted by RetreadBride[/QUOTE]
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</div><div>I also have both and for small, quick jobs just rather use the hand mixer.</div>

mbrischoux · June 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_registering-gifts_do-i-need-one-of-these?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:34Discussion:46825a27-7f2d-4f80-8437-67608e4cd7a4Post:7a0918b0-e325-4ec2-bdfe-0869c15bf9d4">Re: Do I need one of these?</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Do I need one of these? : I also have both and for small, quick jobs just rather use the hand mixer.
Posted by MNVegas[/QUOTE]

I already had a stand mixer, got a hand mixer for small things like mashing potatos and stuff (which I don't do, really, I've never liked them...it's a texture thing). I wouldn't register for one of the expensive ones, though. I think $50 is a bit much for a hand mixer.

FWIW, my mom got a hand mixer for her shower 33 years ago. She uses it often. STILL works like a charm (albeit the UGLY 70's pea green/mustard yellow combo)

redjellybean128 · June 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_registering-gifts_do-i-need-one-of-these?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:34Discussion:46825a27-7f2d-4f80-8437-67608e4cd7a4Post:93835a45-82dd-47f0-b7bd-f8aafc160900">Re: Do I need one of these?</a>:
[QUOTE]I have both, and use the hand mixer for small, quick jobs, like whipping cream. I got the el cheapo Hamilton Beach, and it's going strong after fifteen years. Yeah, I think it's a good idea.
Posted by RetreadBride[/QUOTE]

<div>This. I also have both and I prefer using the handmixer sometimes because it's one less bowl to clean. </div>

HobokensFury · June 2012

I would register for a cheap one. As people mentioned it's easier to use for small and quick jobs.

egm900 · June 2012

I have both and I agree with everyone else. My hand mixer also came with a sifter attachment, it's amazing if you like baking a lot.

rascal17 · June 2012

I bake and cook alot as well and I have both. Like others have said the hand mixer is great for small jobs or even bigger jobs when the stand mixers bowl is too small. I would recommend registering for one but it doesnt need to be very expensive.

emeejeeayen · June 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_registering-gifts_do-i-need-one-of-these?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:34Discussion:46825a27-7f2d-4f80-8437-67608e4cd7a4Post:93835a45-82dd-47f0-b7bd-f8aafc160900">Re: Do I need one of these?</a>:
[QUOTE]I have both, and use the hand mixer for small, quick jobs, like whipping cream. I got the el cheapo Hamilton Beach, and it's going strong after fifteen years. Yeah, I think it's a good idea.
Posted by RetreadBride[/QUOTE]

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</div><div>FYI, my mom's hand mixer is a hamilton beach from something like over 40 years ago. And it's STILL going strong!</div>

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