Choose a hand mixer for light duty mixing in the kitchen. Know which options you have available and choose your hand mixer accordingly. more »

A good hand mixer is a necessity for nearly any kitchen. While stand mixers are ideal for frequent bakers, they are an unnecessary investment for your average kitchen. A good hand mixer can handle most cookie-, cake- and quick bread-making tasks easily without taking up the counter space required for a stand mixer. Consider your needs, cooking habits and budget when choosing a hand mixer. more »

Serious bakers insist on having a stand mixer. Yet, not every baker wants to clean such an appliance when all they need to do is prepare a store-bought cake mix. This is when a hand mixer comes in handy. Finding the perfect model can be tricky though. Thankfully, there are a few steps you can follow to ensure you choose the perfect hand mixer. more »

Hand mixers are popular and practical for small, everyday cooking and baking tasks. They have evolved from a basic two-speed flimsy and limited kitchen tool to a heavier duty accessory capable of completing multiple tasks with quickness and ease. Depending on the brand, the size of the motor and the chosen accessories, many cooks prefer the mobility and ease of hand mixers over the heavy-duty---and heavy---stand mixers that take up so much kitchen counter space. more »

A hand mixer is an appliance used to beat, mix, stir, and whip both wet and dry ingredients. It is most often used for baking rather than cooking. In order to incorporate ingredients, it has an electric motor that powers two whisks. These whisks rotate either slowly to rapidly, depending on the mixer's speed setting, to incorporate the ingredients. It is the rate at which the whisks rotate that determines whether ingredients are only just barely combined or thoroughly stirred together. more »

Generations of cooks have used Cuisinart appliances in their homes. It was made popular by such people as Julia Child and James Beard. Cuisinart introduced the food processor to America in 1973, but it specializes in all types of kitchen gear. Whether you need a blender, pizza over, hand mixer, microwave oven, ice cream maker or cookware, Cuisinart has a selection for your kitchen and style. more »

Stand mixers are useful for people who bake bread or cook large quantities of food that require ingredients to be mixed. Stand mixers are more stable and generally more powerful and easy to use than hand mixers. Buyers should take careful note of the capacity, size, type of attachments, and speeds offered by different models. more »

Making a butter churn, the old-fashioned way, requires a crock, a butter paddle, and a lid for the crock. It also requires quite a bit of work. Making a butter churn is not difficult and only requires basic woodworking skills. You can also make butter using an electric hand mixer, a blender, or an empty jar with a lid. Occasionally, you can find old-fashioned hand-cranked butter churns at flea markets and farm auctions. more »

If you're trying to stock your kitchen or if you're thinking about upgrading your baking equipment, you may be wondering whether you'd be better off with a hand mixer or a stand mixer. Both types have their benefits and drawbacks. It's important to know what they are, and to evaluate your own baking habits, so you'll make the best choice for your kitchen. more »