[ SECRET POST #2990 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #2990 ⌋

Warning: Some secrets are NOT worksafe and may contain SPOILERS.

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(Transformers Prime)


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(Transformers Prime)


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[Wish / Clamp / Manga in this artstyle in general]


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[Terry Pratchett]


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[STRAIN: Strategic Armored Infantry]


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[CSI Cyber]


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[POTC & One Piece]


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[Marvel Comics' Black Widow]


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[James Corden, new host of the LATE LATE SHOW (and for DOCTOR WHO)]


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[Harry Potter]


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[Fallen London]









Notes:

Secrets Left to Post: 01 pages, 017 secrets from Secret Submission Post #427.
Secrets Not Posted: [ 0 - broken links ], [ 1 - not!secrets ], [ 0 - not!fandom ], [ 0 - too big ], [ 0 - repeat ].
Current Secret Submissions Post: here.
Suggestions, comments, and concerns should go here.

Comments

People who cook

[(Anonymous)]

Have you bought/used a stand mixer that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? And can actually be used for dough (it seems most cheap ones are murdered by dough).

Re: People who cook

[mekkio]

Everyone I know who loves to cook always goes for the expensive Kitchenaides. They say that mixers are one of those things that you don't go cheap because you might as well burn your money if you go with the less pricey models. It will break quickly.

I know, I know. Those things are incredibly expensive. So, I'd say bite the bullet and just save up.

Re: People who cook

[herpymcderp]

I have never used a stand mixer for dough, but I have used a food processor. Better deal, imo.

Re: People who cook

[(Anonymous)]

A really good stand mixer is the one thing I find it worthwhile to go big on, tbh. I'll use a cheap-ass toaster, and pots and pans from Target, but a decent Kitchenaid is something to lust over because it really is better. Look for sales in stores (Macy's or Sears usually) or online. I got mine for only around 30 of my own dollars, through a combo of a sale, a coupon, and several Macy's giftcards I was never going to use on clothes.

Re: People who cook

[(Anonymous)]

Seconded the people who say save up for the good stand mixer, especially if you actually want to use that dough hook. You can save a little money if you go for a refurbished KitchenAid (they sell them on the manufacturer's site) or keep an eye out for them in the classifieds. (Occasionally people get them as shower gifts, realize they've used it twice in 3 years, and then try to sell them.)

Re: People who cook

[(Anonymous)]

Yeah, KitchenAid's kinda the only serious game in town on this. In terms of saving a few bucks, though, check this out: http://www.ebay.com/sch/Mixers-Countertop-/133701/i.html

Re: People who cook

[(Anonymous)]

All the decent stand mixers are going to run you a couple hundred dollars at least and using them to mix dough on a regular basis will probably put more wear and tear on it than manufacturers anticipate, because they're gambling that most people will use them for whipping butter/sugar, not mixing bread.

Re: People who cook

[(Anonymous)]

I can't say I know from experience since I waited years before I finally bought a KitchenAid stand mixer (I almost cried happy tears when I finally did; it was a big moment for me since it was the light blue colored mixer I wanted and it was on sale at Target and it was actually a Christmas gift to myself last Christmas), but I seriously took into consideration the cheaper stand mixers. I read up on what makes the KitchenAid mixer so special, and I read up what the cheaper alternatives had to offer. From reading people's reviews, the cheaper alternatives tended to break down really fast, especially if they used their stand mixer to knead dough, and users said they would have to move the bowl around rather than the machine itself have the mixing hand rotate around the bowl for an even blending/mixing so it means that you still have to do a bit more work than compared to a KitchenAid stand mixer. The cheaper alternatives were cheaper, but it was still pretty pricey IMO (most seemed around the $100 range), so instead of forking over about $100 for something that had gotten mixed reviews, I decided to wait until there was a sale going on and when I saved up enough money to get myself an actual KitchenAid stand mixer. I love (LOVE) my stand mixer and wish I could bake more, but know I shouldn't, and I'm glad I waited to get the mixer I've always wanted.

If you think you would put a KitchenAid stand mixer to good use, I'd say save up money and buy yourself one. If you're not sure, think about whether or not you would want to buy a KitchenAid mixer and weight out your options before making any purchases.

Re: People who cook

[pantasma]

Don't do it, man. If you want, go thrift hunting for a nice one, but no guarantees (obviously). But seriously, like Crockpots and fridges, this is something to invest in. They have stronger parts, and can withstand a variety of thicknesses, as opposed to generic sugar cookie dough.