NO KITCHEN SHOULD BE WITHOUT IT!

I've had a Kitchen Aid stand mixer for nearly 30 years -- the same mixer. I wouldn't want to be without it. It's never had a problem, never needed a repair. In fact, my sister has my mother's old Kitchen Aid mixer, which was purchased at least 50 years ago and, with 5 kids in the family, had very heavy use. Never needed a repair, and still going strong.

These are great workhouse mixers. Breadmaking is fast and easy -- it kneads dough quickly and perfectly. Contrary to what another reviewer wrote, it whips up egg whites in no time. Egg yolks, too, if you're making a sponge cake. It's super for cakes, cookie dough, pie fillings (like custard or pumpkin), etc. -- you can even whip up a pretty good pie crust in it, if you're careful not to overmix. This mixer, quite simply, takes all the labor out of mixing. The beaters and bowl go in & out of the mixer easily, and are easy to clean.

I also have the shredder attachment, which is super for making up big bowls of coleslaw, shredding carrots, or thinly slicing potatoes, apples, or other firm vegetables. It is reasonably priced (though a little awkward to store). There are other attachments available, too, which sound quite useful.

If you do a lot of baking, you won't regret buying this product. I use it all the time, and I'd buy another in a minute. Great value for the money -- what other appliance can you buy that not only works as promised, but gives trouble-free performance for years and years and years?

Would make a great wedding gift for that special person.