"Time Tested" is LoveToKnow's series about the products that have seen us through it all.
It's official. There is no item in my home I appreciate more than my stand mixer. Between my lengthy process of learning to bake bread to whipping up a last minute batch of game night brownies on a moment's notice, this beauty has proven its worth more times than I can count. Anything that can take the beating my kitchen doles out on a regular basis earns a gold star in my book.
And yes, I know a stand mixer can be a pretty steep investment. The most affordable price point I've seen for a KitchenAid hovers around the $200 mark, but I've done a little math. I've owned my mixer (a beloved gift from my husband) for the better part of five years, which means that for less than a dollar per week, I've quickly and efficiently made thousands of cookies, dozens of loaves of bread, and about a hundred cakes. Given how many attachments this baby can handle, it's fair to say I've also thrown together much more homemade pasta than I would have without it!
KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer
Looking for some delightful new ways to use your stand mixer? Check out this incredible chocolate cupcake recipe and this super simple quick bread recipe.
