5 Brilliantly Useful Stand Mixer Hacks

3 tips that make kitchen cleanup quick and easy, using freebies and guarantees wisely, and more. November 8, 2021 [View Online]( Good morning! There’s a general consensus, even among people who only bake occasionally, that a good stand mixer is a useful addition to any kitchen, and I tend to agree! The 5 hacks in Today’s Good Thing will make your stand mixer even more useful than it already is. And speaking of kitchen-related consensus, I think we can all agree that it’s more fun to make things than it is to clean up afterward. But in today’s Cleaning segment, I’ve got 3 tips for you that will help you minimize messes and make kitchen cleanup a breeze. Jillee TODAY'S GOOD THING 5 Brilliantly Useful Stand Mixer Hacks [Photos of various stand mixer hacks.]( These 5 tips and tricks for stand mixers will help you get the most from your favorite kitchen helper. 1. Test It Out. While KitchenAid stand mixers are known for their solid construction and durability, anything you buy new can have unexpected defects. Be sure to test out your stand mixer thoroughly within the first year, so that if it does have a defect, you can get it repaired or replaced under the warranty. 2. Prevent A Mess. Whether you’re mixing something with a lot of flour or powdered sugar, or something that’s mostly liquid, splashes and splatters are a common occurrence. Before you mix powders or liquids, drape a kitchen towel over the top of the mixer to keep messes contained. 3. Quickly Shred Chicken. Need shredded chicken for enchiladas or a casserole? Let your stand mixer [do the work for you](. Cook the chicken and place it in your stand mixer while it’s still warm, then turn the mixer on low speed with the paddle attachment. Let the mixer run until the chicken is shredded to your liking. 4. Fluffier Whipped Cream. Your stand mixer already takes most of the work out of making whipped cream, but this little tip will ensure it turns out lighter than air: chill your whisk attachment and mixer bowl in your fridge before whipping the cream. The colder your tools and cream are, the fluffier your whipped cream will be! 5. Store Attachments In The Bowl. Most stand mixers come with a few different attachments, some of which are notorious for cluttering up drawers. Store your attachments in the mixer bowl instead. If you’re concerned about damage to the bowl, you can always line it with a dish towel before putting the attachments in. [4 More Useful Stand Mixer Hacks ➜]( Related • [Hate Messy Cords? This Is The Best $8 You’ll Ever Spend]( • [The One Simple Fix You Need To Know If You Have A Stand Mixer]( ⚡️QUICK TIPS⚡️ • Taking good care of your teeth is more than just brushing and flossing—it also means avoiding these 7 bad habits. [Read more ➜]( • This chicken enchilada casserole has all of the tasty enchiladas flavors you love without the time-consuming assembly. [Read more ➜]( • Have some nice-looking fabric you’re not sure how to use? Learn how easy it is to turn it into a set of cloth napkins. [Read more ➜]( CLEANING 3 Tips That Make Kitchen Cleanup Easier [Photos of a kitchen rug and spraying cooking spray over an open dishwasher.]( Use these tips to minimize messes while you’re cooking and save time on post-meal cleaning. 1. Use Washable Rugs And Mats. Make sure that any rugs or mats in your kitchen work area are machine-washable. Spills and drips are inevitable in these areas, and it will make your life a lot easier if you can just toss those dirty rugs and mats in the washing machine to clean them. 2. Clean Up Spills ASAP. When you’re “in the zone” while cooking, it’s easy to ignore spills in favor of whatever you’re working on. But the longer messes sit, the harder they get to clean! You can avoid the unpleasantness of cleaning up a hardened mess by keeping a damp cloth at the ready and wiping up spills as soon as they happen. 3. Use Your Sink Or Dishwasher To Catch Messes. Do messy tasks like measuring ingredients or using cooking spray over your sink to make cleanup easier. You can also do messy tasks over your open dishwasher, because the next time you run a load of dishes, the dishwasher will clean up the mess for you. STAY SAFE OUT THERE Exercise Caution With Freebies And Guarantees [A photo of Jillee looking at her phone skeptically.]( Free merchandise offers and money-back guarantees are always enticing, but not all of them are a good deal. Offers like free samples and money-back guarantees are designed to entice potential customers, and that isn’t always a bad thing. These offers can benefit you as a customer just as much as the business offering them, but they can also cost you if you’re not careful! When it comes to free trials and samples, you'll likely have to pay for shipping and handling to get it. If you're genuinely interested in trying the product, that can still be a good deal. Just make sure you aren't getting roped into an automatic subscription when you claim a trial or sample offer by reading the fine print. Money-back guarantees are designed to get you to pull the trigger on purchases you may be on the fence about. Some are genuine "love it or your money back" offers, but others have terms and conditions that are purposely restrictive. Make sure you understand the conditions of the guarantee beforehand, and find out whether you’ll be charged a fee if you decide to return it. JILLEE'S PICK Shortbread Cookies From The Honolulu Cookie Company [A photo of various boxes of cookies from Honolulu Cookie Company.]( Along with the pineapple chewy candy I highlighted [on September 24]( there was one other treat I made sure to stock up on when we visited Hawaii back in July: shortbread cookies from [Honolulu Cookie Company](. Since I typically associate shortbread with Scotland, I initially thought it was a bit of an odd choice for a Hawaiian company to specialize in shortbread cookies. But after tasting these crisp, buttery delights, the only concern I had was whether I’d be able to try all of the many varieties of pineapple-shaped shortbread cookies they offer. This concern inspired me to get a sampler box containing a frankly ridiculous number of cookies, and I loved the vast majority of them! Among my favorite varieties are Pineapple Macadamia, which has a morsel of chewy pineapple in the center, and Chocolate Dipped Macadamia, which are partially covered in silky milk chocolate. And while perusing their website, I learned the Honolulu Cookie Company also has seasonal offerings like Peppermint Macadamia and White Chocolate Ginger Spice. My mental cursor is hovering over the “Add To Cart” button as I type. They’d surely make great gifts for the holidays! [See the cookies at Honolulu Cookie Company ➜]( MONDAY MOTIVATION Your Differences Are Your Superpowers When it comes to traits that are considered “out of the ordinary,” we often think about other people’s in a favorable light. Do the people of New York City think of Spider-Man as just some radioactive freak? Of course not! They see him as a hero with amazing abilities! But when we think about the ways we’re out of the ordinary, we rarely think of them as a good thing. We see our own differences as character flaws, and ask ourselves why we can’t just be “normal” or “like everyone else.” And I say “we” here because I’ve asked myself the same sorts of questions many times over. I’ve often wondered why I struggle with routines and structure when it seems like other people don't. I’ve wondered why I’m enticed by work that can be unpredictable when others prefer stability. But having a flexible work environment makes it easier for me to use my creativity to help others, which is ultimately something to be proud of! This week, try thinking about your unique traits like they’re superpowers. If you hide them away or pretend you don’t have them, what good are they? Instead of shaming yourself for being different, find a way to use your “powers” in a way that makes you proud to be exactly who you are. A FEW MORE THINGS... Try Saying That Five Times Fast: It’s International Tongue Twister Day, an opportunity to put your articulation and enunciation skills to the test. From Peter Piper to the woodchuck, we can all remember tricky turns of phrase from our school days. Challenge yourself or your friends and family with some of [these tongue twisters from Parade.com]( including one I found delightfully difficult: “Lesser leather never weathered wetter weather better!” Words Of Wisdom: “If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away.” - Henry David Thoreau What did you think of today's email? [Not good]( | [Just okay]( | [Loved it!]( 🏠[Visit the By Jillee Shop]( 🤗 [Join OGT Free]( Let's connect! [facebook]( [instagram]( [pinterest]( [youtube]( If you have thoughts, comments, questions or a tip or trick you'd like to share, I'd love to hear from you! 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