A mixer is an essential appliance in any baker’s toolkit. But does the type of mixer matter? After all, stand mixers can cost up to hundreds of dollars and take up valuable counter top space. You ...

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

While a stand mixer is a helpful tool in any kitchen, the bulky appliance can take up too much space. As an alternative, hand mixers provide power and versatility while being small enough to store ...