Being a professional chef teaches you not just how to cook, but also how to work with people. It’s incredibly rewarding, but it can be tough too. With the right attitude and experience, though—even if it’s just some kitchen appliance—you’ll be able to buy into your dreams and finally achieve them.
In this article I tell my story about using an old mixer instead of the best-selling Ultra Power Plus 4.5 Qt Mixer. You’ll learn that through perseverance and flexibility you can achieve anything in spite of what others may say or think is impossible without one of these appliances at your disposal!
So I’m going with the KitchenAid 5qt Professional MIXER because I would be using it mostly for my baking jobs at home, due to its power and capacity. As a rule, I don’t like to buy appliances under $400; they just don’t do the job with quality.
Many online reviews of this appliance are mixed, so I’ve decided to take a look at both pros and cons of each model. In the end, I chose this one for its durability, professional looks and stainless steel construction (built to endure in all conditions).
Here’s the ingredients to my recipe for success in this profession:
1. Believe in yourself. I know that when I thought that I could never be a chef, just one year later, after countless trials, errors and failures, I started earning a great income cooking and catering at a few restaurants in New York City. My life changed for the better! It was never easy; it was always challenging—but being persistent helped me achieve my goals.
2. Be flexible and considerate to others’ needs and wants too. There are many people who want you to be successful and don’t want to hinder your progress, so if you put them first every once in a while they’ll reciprocate on your turn.
3. Know how to cook and bake. Many people are scared of baking, thinking that it requires a degree or something. All you need is the right recipe, the right tools and a little common sense (as I will teach you in future articles).
4. But don’t forget the importance of investing in good-quality equipment to make your life easier, especially if you’re planning on investing in making money with your culinary skills! Investing in one of these mixers will reduce the stress and time needed for mixing ingredients, so you can spend more time focusing on cooking instead. It’s also an investment that pays off every day because it lasts forever!
5. Don’t be intimidated. The internet has bred a culture of people who think of themselves as “gurus”. Don’t feel pressured by any of their comments on the internet because in my experience they are usually full of BS and just flat-out wrong!
I have met many professional chefs who have started out working at home. I’ve also known a few who have been able to earn a pretty good income by catering and private parties, but only through outstanding skills at creating beautiful, mouth-watering meals and desserts.
The best way to know if you’re ready for this kind of work is to find an employer or person who can provide you with successful examples; this article is just one small step towards that goal.
6. Learn from others’ success! There are many food bloggers and chefs out there who have made a successful career for themselves. If you’re struggling to find results, your search might be a bit too narrow.
I have learned from other paralegals who used a professional mixer and helped me out when they were not around by letting me borrow theirs (which I still use today) so I would not have to put extra pressure on my old kitchenaid mixer, which was already quite old.
But with the right attitude and some trial and error, you can achieve anything in the world with hard work and perseverance! With these 5 easy steps, anyone can be a chef.
How did I get this old mixer? There’s a story behind it. When I first started working professionally as a chef, my salary was only $11/hr and I had to work 2 jobs to make a living. I used to work from 6:30am until 5pm at an office job and then from 8pm until 12am or 1am at the restaurant!
When you’re desperate for money, you’ll do anything—and at that stage in my life I would have sold my soul for $1 million just to be able to afford sleeping in my own bed every night. Some nights, due to lack of time and tiredness, I would get careless and make mistakes with the ingredients in my dishes.
Then my boss would find out and berate me for it. I was so stressed out and tired with being tired, I was ready to give up. But then he offered me a job as a personal chef for his wife!
The idea was that I would go over there once a week and do all the work in the kitchen, including washing dishes. And he would pay me! it was so much easier getting paid rather than waiting tables at the restaurant or getting paid in cash tips while wearing a chef’s hat!
So I decided to use my last $700 of savings to get this KitchenAid mixer. But I did use it, and it served me well and we’re still together! (He also taught me how to do some simple projects like repainting the walls of my apartment.)
I’ll be writing an article specifically about using this mixer in the kitchen to bakers and cooks. Here are a few tips that I would like to share:
1. Make sure you have a good quality food processor or mixer for baking. It will be your workhorse for all of your baking jobs! Don’t get one under $100 because I have found that they don’t last very long, mainly due to cheap plastic materials used on them.
2. When buying a food processor or mixer try to find the power rating that is closest to your needs. Remember that any more than this will not make life easier at all—it will just be a waste of time and money! In this case, I chose the KitchenAid 5qt professional MIXER over the KitchenAid Professional 5000 (this model has no paddle).
3. When you buy any food processor (or mixer) it is wise to get a warranty for up to 5 years because at that time, you will use it for a long time and probably will have to replace it.
4. When buying a food processor or mixer do not buy the cheapest model; this is not the best deal! Remember, when buying any appliance, regardless of its function (even if it’s not kitchen related), the most expensive product is not always the best one.
5. Have your ingredients ready before you start using the mixer. This will avoid any frustration and headaches from the whole process.
6. Always check the power rating of your food processor or mixer to make sure it will be able to do what you need it to do. Also, if there are any features that you want to use in your home (i.e., grinding or kneading dough, creating cookies or baking bread), then you should have a food processor with these kinds of functions included in it, so that when you get one for your kitchen, you can still use it even though it’s not for making pasta.
7. When buying a mixer (or food processor), you should know that it may be used for 2 or 3 different functions (i.e., mixing, kneading and grinding).
8. Use this tip when buying any type of appliance! When buying any appliance, no matter what function it serves, do not get the cheapest model because it will not serve the function or last very long at all. Compare your needs and purchase a good-quality model that will serve your needs for the long term.
9. Always make sure that your food processor is on a hard, level surface when using it to save wear and tear on the motor.
10. In this case, I bought a smaller mixer for my home because I don’t use it too often (I also have a hand mixer that does the job just fine!). Remember: if you don’t want to spend too much money and are looking for cheap choices, then it is wiser to buy only one appliance at a time and save up some more money before buying the second one. It will be worth waiting a bit more because you won’t regret spending your hard-earned money!
11. After you’ve bought your mixer, make sure that you clean it thoroughly so all the possible food particles are removed and it’s clean as a whistle. This will help protect your model from early wear and tear.
12. Never try to beat solid foods without liquid by using the paddle attachment. You’ll regret it! If your recipe asks for melted butter or eggs, you can keep them in their liquid state by using this tip: set the mixer to its lowest setting, then pour them into the mixing bowl gradually while mixing.
13. If you’re ever mixing anything that has a thick liquids, do not use the paddle attachment at all to avoid accidents. You will regret it if you do!
14. When using the paddle attachment for mixing, be careful and gentle with your ingredients so that the finished product is smooth and does not get stuck in the holes of the paddle or mixer.
15. If there’s an add-on piece of equipment (i.e., a set that comes with your mixer), make sure that you get it before buying a food processor (or mixer). Otherwise, they will be extra money spent once you’ve already bought your mixer!
16. When using the paddle attachment, be careful and gentle with your ingredients so that the finished product is smooth and does not get stuck in the holes of the paddle or mixer.
17. If you have a smaller set, then buy it because it will save you from buying an even more expensive model!
Also, the way you do your mixing and blending depends on the mixing bowl you have! It’s all about your mixing bowl. And don’t forget to buy a good quality food processor or mixer for your kitchen! Yes, it will be the most expensive option, but it will be worth it in the long run!
Is it worth it to get the glass bowl instead of the stainless steel?
I would not recommend getting a glass bowl because if dropped, your KitchenAid mixer might break. Also, someone who’s will be using your mixer has to be careful with the glass bowl so that it doesn’t break or shatter.
What is difference between the 4.5 and 5 quart KitchenAid food processor?
The 5 qt KitchenAid food processor is more expensive than the 4.5 qt model because it has more power and features than the smaller model! The 5 qt model also has a larger capacity for processing jobs (allowing you to make bigger batches for food preparation).
What is the difference between KitchenAid Classic and Ultra Power?
The KitchenAid Classic is lighter and cheaper than the Ultra Power series (the Ultra Power mixer is also supposed to last longer). The Classic series usually come in white or champagne color and the Ultra Power series usually comes in silver, black or blue. Both models have 3-speed settings and turbo boost.
What’s the difference between the KitchenAid 5-series tilt bowl models?
The tilt bowl 5 quart model has a plastic bowl with a rubber bottom, while the tilt bowl 5.5 quart is made of stainless steel. Both models have 3-speed settings, but the tilt bowl gives more varieties for mixing speed.
What is the best kind of mixer to buy?
If you’re looking for a mixer that is versatile and will last you a long time, then I recommend getting either the 5 quart Classic series or the 5 qt Ultra Power series. The Classic stainless steel bowl model is cheaper than the Ultra Power model, but both of these models have 3-speed settings and turbo boost. Also, both models are very durable.
How much should I spend on a food processor?
The price for the KitchenAid food processors depend on the model. I would recommend getting the 5 qt Ultra Power series for better price and quality. These models are a little bit more expensive, but they have a lot of power and you don’t have so many small parts to lose. You will only need to buy this one every once in a while. The 4.5 qt Classic series is cheaper than the Ultra Power series, but not as powerful (if you get it for $100-$150 dollars).
CONCLUSION:
From all the above tips, I can see that the 5 qt Ultra Power series is the one to get. It has a lot of power, a stainless steel bowl and 3-speed settings at an affordable price. It is also durable and easy to use. For those who are on a budget and just want to purchase something basic, I recommend getting the 4.5 qt Classic series because it’s cheaper than the Ultra Power series. This model has more power than what you will need at home (if you’re only making one or two batches at a time) since no virtual speed for turning it off when used in a continuous mode.
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