I was given the KitchenAid Artisan food mixer as a gift and love it!  It is easy to use and easy to clean. This has become one of my most heavily used small appliances - I use it to mix pie fillings, knead dough, beat eggs, whip cream - it is one versatile machine. Additionally, there are attachments that increase the versatility of this machine - a food grinder, juicer, pasta maker and an ice cream maker amongst others. All are easy to use and easy enough to clean. — The mixer is heavy - which is great when you are kneading dough - it stays in place and does not jump around. If… read full review »