Hello, I’ve grown tired of using my basic hand-mixer for labor intense recipes like buttercream frosting, and am ready to fork over the $ for a stand mixer which will, hopefully, stand the test of time. Any suggestions? (2 replies, last updated by iluvcookies October 6, 2009)

well in my kitchen. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend KA. I agree with Shayna Madel’s comment about getting an extra bowl and beater. The only other stand mixer I have experience with is my mother’s 30+ year old... (48 replies, last updated by dysondc18 November 26, 2009)

Hello there- aspiring wedding cake maker to be that needs some help. About to buy my first mixer to mix me through my baking text book. After that I plan on attending the FCI in NY for baking and pastry arts....i want this mixer... (1 reply, last updated by jk1002 November 2, 2009)

I’m looking at the Kitchen Aid 5 Qt Artisan Stand Mixer and the Kitchen Aid Professional 5™ Plus Series Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer. I can buy the Artisan for $160 and the Professional for $200, both are refurbed/reconditioned with a 6... (45 replies, last updated by Beckyleach September 14, 2009)

I’m looking for recommendations for a stand mixer. I’d like it to be strong enough to make a batch of challah with 5 lbs. of flour to be able to do hafrashat challah. I’m told most mixers are not up to this... (9 replies, last updated by queenscook March 2, 2009)

As much as it kills me, I am looking to replace my @ 20 year old Kitchen Aid. It’s lost its low and high speeds and when I do anything with flour it goes all over the place as I can’t ease into it anymore! I have been... (0 replies, last updated by Cooperntazi February 18, 2009)

Tried the search, but never found a definitive answer. Looking for a Hand/Stand Mixer for my mom, as her Sunbeam has finally died on her. She likes the convertible ones as she finds them more convenient. The only brands I can... (0 replies, last updated by evilbeefchan December 19, 2007)

I caught the latest episode of Good Eats on chiffon cupcakes, and noticed that AB was using a beefy new stand mixer. I guess the kitchenaid with the flame decals was put to rest. (7 replies, last updated by jtpeters May 6, 2008)

The meat grinder is worth every penny. I have processed loads of game through mine in the 13 years I have had it. One year I processed several deer for friends into sausage. It actually works better than many stand alone... (5 replies, last updated by Fritter February 26, 2009)

My husband just bought one for me. I bake frequently, but mostly manageable quantities—most of it fine with a hand mixer. Is this more capacity than I need? I do make bread, by hand right now. Will this stand mixer work for... (13 replies, last updated by alanbarnes October 18, 2007)

My wife is taking a technical cooking class. It’s the second part of a 6 class series. She needs a food processor and a stand mixer. I thought I’d surprise her before her class starts. Stand Mixer - Seems based on my... (9 replies, last updated by angelo04 August 30, 2007)

I never invested in a good stand mixer, since I don’t do much baking (understatement!), and also have no room to store it, or put it on my counter. Can anyone share recipes for your favorite simple to make, but yummy baked... (17 replies, last updated by ChiliDude March 9, 2007)

have you seen that amazon has this in chrome on sale for $169.99?... (1 reply, last updated by CrazyOne January 6, 2008)

Although I haven’t actually been able to use mine yet (it is going to be a Christmas gift), I am an excited new own of a Kitchenaid Stand Mixer, and was just wondering what you thought to be the best part of owning one? I,... (29 replies, last updated by WildSwede December 5, 2007)

Hi guys - My wonderful friends just got me the Kitchenaid Pro 600 stand mixer for my birthday and a gift certificate for any of the attachments taht come with it. For those of you who have this wonderful tool, what attachements do... (24 replies, last updated by daily_unadventures April 11, 2007)