One of the most useful kitchen gadgets I’ve bought recently is a non-electric hand mixer. There’s nothing more satisfying like making a big, delicious breakfast on weekend mornings for yourself and the kids. But if you have to get out that bulky electric hand mixer to scramble those eggs, cooking your favorite breakfast can be a real hassle.
Just recently I promised my kids that I would cook them breakfast one Saturday morning, which is something they always look forward to. I decided to make French Toast and scrambled eggs.
I cracked the eggs into a bowl, added all of the other ingredients, and then looked through the kitchen cabinets for my electric hand mixer for scrambling everything together. Unfortunately, due to the size of the bowl I was using, the electric hand mixer was way too powerful for scrambling the eggs, even on the lowest setting, and batter went all over the place. I ended up having to make another batch to satisfy everyone’s appetites, in addition to cleaning up the huge mess afterwards.
As a result, I ended up ordering a non-electric hand mixer, as it was getting tiresome lugging the electric one out for simple tasks, and tripping over the cord all of the time. The reliability of a good old-fashioned egg beater seemed to do the trick, in less time, and with less clean up afterwards. It is also safe and easy to use, and perfect for letting your little one help out in the kitchen, while developing an interest in cooking.
Vintage Hand Mixer Egg Beaters
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Vintage hand-turned rotary egg beaters in the U.S. date all the way back to the mid-1800s. Their purpose is for the automation of repetitive tasks such as stirring, whisking, beating, and aerating quickly and easily.
They are perfect for fluffing eggs for lighter omelets, and whipping lofty meringues and beautiful peaks of whipped cream. Their compact size makes for easy storage than traditional bulky stand and hand mixers, and are dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. They are a must-have tool in your baking and cooking utensil collection.
This Mrs. Anderson’s Vintage Egg Beater has a very classic design, is made with 18/8 stainless steel blades and chrome handle, is sturdy and durable, and has an easy-turn crank handle with rotary blades for a smooth, easy performance to reduce arm strain.
Stainless Steel Hand Mixer With Crank
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Even with a kitchen full of electric mixers and beaters, sometimes it is just more convenient to use an old fashioned hand mixer or beater. Sometimes the task at hand is too small, or maybe you are in a hurry to bother with getting out bulky equipment or dealing with those pesky cords.
Personally, the best stainless steel hand mixer with crank is this Norpro Egg Beater.
This sturdy hand mixer is the perfect solution for whipping heavy cream or egg whites, blending up some pancake batter for breakfast, and even beating eggs.
It features two stainless steel beaters, an aluminum gear, and both the handle and crank knob are made with a strong plastic. The mixer is also dishwasher-safe for a hassle-free clean up.
Manual Hand Mixer Egg Beater
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Old fashioned egg beaters have been a kitchen staple dating back many years. When it comes to making fluffy whipped cream and egg whites, light batters, or other confections, this is one of those appliances that has stood the test of time, and can still be relied upon today.
If you are working with these lighter type ingredients, I think you’ll find this OXO Good Grips Egg Beater is just the solution for you. This model is well designed, and also has the highest reviews on Amazon.
The turn knob and handle are made of a comfortable, non-slip rubber material, making it easy to work with wet hands.
It features two stainless steel beaters that can be ejected from the handle base and washed separately. The entire base can also be detached with the press of the two buttons on the side, and put into the dishwasher for a quick and easy clean up.
It will definitely come in handy the next time I promise to whip up breakfast for the kids!