My Kitchen Aid stand mixer is practical, versatile and takes the work out of making a meatloaf and makes whipping egg whites a snap.  I haven't had it long but I am getting ready to give it a good workout making Christmas cookies, cakes and breads.  I feel it is a good value for my money.

The only problem I have found is that it's sometimes difficult to get the bowl firmly in place.  The bowl is about 5 quart so it's great for big batches, although you wouldn't want to get rid of your hand mixer for small quick jobs such as beating one egg.

It is fairly heavy and you will want to find a home for...