Kitchen Blenders

First off, you will need a 5/16th wrench, also you might want to consider changing the timming belt while your at it. You will save money down the line.

The model that I have is the one with the following setting only: pulse, high, low and ice crush. Not the latest models with the touch pad controls.

Do you have it , the top locked in properly. This ussually is the problem.

I am decorating my kitchen with a itiliano/olive garden feel. I want cooking wine, small wine racks, exotic olive oils, lots of earthy tones like olive green, cream, and sand. I want to know some great ideas for my theme. I also wanted all the countertop appliances and such to be olive green b/c that is my base color. Kitchen-Aid used to have a olive green color in their set of hand mixers, blenders, toaster, and microwaves, which is, of course, now that I want it, gone. Where can I find three things: great decorating tips and tricks for the kitchen (theme in mind or general), where can I find olive green appliances (no fridge, stove, or freezers countertop appliances and accessories only), and where can I get theme specific ideas or help? Any help would be so appreciated as I want the kitchen done before we renew our vows

Green was popular back in the 70s, maybe theres some on ebay.

According to the directions that came with my Kitchen Aid mixer, I should use the flat paddle to make my pie dough.

However, I have also read that the wire whisk cuts the shortening into the flour better.

I have always made my pie dough by hand, cutting the shortening into the flour with a pastry blender. But I want to try it with my mixer. Which attachment do you use? Do you reccommend the mixer over the old fashion method?

I use the paddle.The dough gets too heavy for the whisk.
If you’re making a lot of dough to freeze or whatever,the mixer is good.I have a recipe that makes dough for 6 pies at once that I use all the time so I always have pie crusts on hand.
Dough for one or two pies I would still do by hand.