KitchenAid Stand Mixer - Classic Review

My son bought this stand mixer for me for Christmas 2007 and it is one of the best, most used and loved gifts I have ever received! I always say you know your kids have grown up when then buy you things like this and I am sure glad he did.   He knew I was still using a small hand mixer and remembers all the laughs we would have when I was teaching him to cook and batter would fly when he turned the little mixer the wrong way. After hearing all his friends who are very much into cooking rave about this mixer, he decided Mom needed to have one too. He has become an avid cook and big time online shopper and told me he found a great deal on Amazon.  After using it for over a year, I think that whatever he paid, I have definitely gotten his money's worth already.  It is so easy to use, never ends up with a mess and the quality of what I make is far better.  I even noticed the first cake I made--just a box mix-- turned out smooth and baked so evenly.  I expect to use it for decades!