Legends tell of the phoenix, an immortal bird risen from ash and a symbol of resurrection. Phoenix was also the name of Louise Bane’s mixer.
The 6-quart, commercial-grade KitchenAid appliance helped Louise create signature cakes, cookies, cheesecake and banana pudding, fulfilling orders for weddings, graduations, bridal parties and baby showers. “I’ve made thousands of desserts with Phoenix,” Louise said recently. “She’s my ride or die.”
She was…