It actually worked!

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We seem to be going through a phase of things wearing out here. The washing machine is on its last legs, the fridge seems to be misbehaving and now the mixer blades are coming off! I think the plastic centre has crumbled due to the stress it is under in use. One end of one of the metal ‘blades’ (I’m not sure if that’s the right term) is now detached. I thought I would have to throw it out but as a last resort I tried holding it in place with an elastic band – and it worked! I really didn’t expect that, I thought it would just ping off, but I have used it to make two cakes and it’s holding up so far! All rights reserved. © Text and image copyright Fleur 2026.