We use kitchen tools daily without thinking twice about their origins, but have you ever wondered about their history? Let’s dive into the fascinating evolution of one such essential appliance: the mixer.

The Inception of Blending

The story begins in the 1800s, when innovators started seeking ways to make the process of mixing ingredients faster and more efficient. In 1856, a Baltimore tinner named Ralph Collier received the first patent for a mixer with revolving parts. Soon after, E.P. Griffith introduced the whisk, changing the way people mixed substances. The Monroe Brotherspatented the hand-turned rotary egg beater in 1859, which became a household staple.

The Dover Stamping Company bought the Monroe patent and popularized their version, known as the Dover beater. These became so well-regarded that in 1929, The Cedar Rapids Gazette featured them in a recipe for “Hur-Mon Bavarian Cream.”

The Electric Revolution

It wasn’t until 1885 that the first electric mixer was invented by Rufus Eastman. But it was Hobart Manufacturing Company’slarger commercial models, introduced in 1914, that truly revolutionized the industry.