Have you ever wondered before getting hold of a ubiquitous kitchen appliance like a mixer that whether the equipment you are purchasing is designed for your needs? Well it would be prudent to know that mixers mixing, beating, folding and whipping food ingredients come in two major variations, namely hand mixers and stand mixers. A hand mixer is a hand-held mixing tool that has a handle mounted on an enclosure containing the motor. For mixing the food, the beater needs to be immersed in it. A stand mixer essentially does the same work as a hand mixer, the only difference being that it is mounted over a stand that bears its weight. It has a more powerful motor and a special bowl that keeps itself affixed to the base while the mixer is operating. So a stand mixer is invariably better than a hand mixer since it more powerful and also saves quite a lot of effort that is involved in holding the hand mixer while using it. One of the best quality stand mixers is the Artisan KSM150BAC.

This device actually does more than it says. It is multi-functional device that can make many things like fishcakes, bread, meringues, beef burger mix, cakes, pastries, and much more. Above all, it is extremely simple to use. All you need to do is to put the ingredients in the bowl, put it beneath the mixer, and switch it on. Simple, isn't it? Even your 10-year-old child can use it while helping you out in the kitchen. The high-powered 300-watt motor is so strong that it can even be used for industrial level mixing like those done at bakeries and restaurants. To add to more to your amazement, all this is done almost noiselessly.

The bowl can hold ingredients of volume up to 4.8 liters. So you can do the entire dough in one go even if you have many unannounced guests present at your place. It also has an ergonomic handle to make your mixing exceptionally comfortable. The dough hook makes it even simpler. There are four beater attachments for easy mixing and the variety makes sure there is always one to suit your cooking requirement. Artisan KSM150BAC is equipped with a pouring shield to minimize splashing. The whisk attachment enhances the versatility of this mixing equipment. The orbital mixing action makes sensationally light sponge cakes. The ten variable speed levels offer a wide range over which you can choose the one that is most suitable for you.

This mixer by Kitchen Aid is as well designed as well featured. Having full metal construction, this device is extremely robust, and durable. There is another peace of mind for some. All the parts are very easy to clean and dishwasher safe. So this time with Artisan KSM150BAC, you can throw all the parts into your dishwasher once you are through with making the preparations. There is no need to miss the fun with your family while you are busy washing the mixer in the kitchen. All in all Artisan KSM150BAC is a highly recommended mixer by Kitchen Aid which works extraordinarily well and also looks very classic owing to its cream metallic finish. The instruction booklet comprising of 67 recipes and mixing tips does a commendable job of teaching novices how to use the device.

Kitchen Aid, a brand name owned by Whirlpool Corporation is a US based producer of household equipments. The company's benchmark product is the Artisan Food Mixer. The company was started in 1919 with the production of industrial mixers for restaurants. Over the period, it has expanded to produce a wider variety of mixers.