Reading from news:rec.food.cooking,
sf > posted:

> On Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:53:15 -0500, Damaeus
> > wrote:
>
> >sf > posted:
>
> >> Using a hand held beater, blend the butter and cream cheese.
> >> Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth and creamy.
> >> Stir in the vanilla and lemon juice.
> >
> >Hand-held beater? A stand mixer with an attachment works just as well.
>
> Or you can use a wooden spoon and some elbow grease.

I have no problem using mechanical devices to ensure even mixing of
ingredients like icing. I think these goons who think frosting, meatloaf,
or various types of dough are somehow better when mixed by hand are full
of shit. I'm not saying they're any worse when mixed by hand, but I see
no problem using a $300 stand mixer. We got it to use, not to look at
while we use our hands. Plus, I don't care how well-washed my hands are.
I'd rather know that I'm eating something that hasn't had "human hands"
run over and around every square millimeter of it. When I want to mix up
meat loaf, since I think both raw eggs and raw meat are disgusting to see
coating my hands, I use a stand mixer. I figure actually forming the
meatballs is enough of my hands rooting around in the meat mixture.

Damaeus