I have owned the KitchenAid Stand Mixer Artisan for the past 8 years.  It is a kitchen appliance that reminds me of my late grandmother and of the delicious birthday cakes she use to bake.  Her Kitchenaid was an art deco lite green. This appliance makes the art of baking as easy as 1 2 3.  My family and freinds gets more home made pies, cakes, breads, and cookies.  It frees up your hands as well as your time . . . the greatest working mom's kitchen assistant . . .especially when your little darlings inform you the night before the bake sale, that she has committed you for 2 dozen cupcakes frosted. ...