KitchenAid K45SS Classic

Pros: easy to use, durable, it is my kitchen assistant

Cons: too heavy to store in the basement if you use it often

The Bottom Line: I don't bake cookies, brownies, or cakes as a general rule, but I still don't think I could manage in the kitchen without my KitchenAid Classic Stand Mixer.

Review: When my sister and cousin chipped in to buy us a KitchenAid Classic Stand Mixer for Christmas a few years ago, I politely thanked them and secretly wondered what the heck I was going to do with the thing. I was a novice cook and certainly not ...

Pros: Quality made, durable, mixes well, many features

Cons: A bit pricey, not as powerful as other Kitchen Aid mixers

The Bottom Line: This makes a great gift for someone who bakes!

Review: Review of the Kitchen Aid Classic Mixer (October 30, 2001)

My wife is a gourmet cook. She loves baking and she is one of the best bakers in the world (I have a small spare tire around my waist to prove it!). One of her big secrets to...

Pros: Heavy and durable, will last longer than you!

Cons: Attatchments are expensive

The Bottom Line: This is an excellent addition to any cooks kitchen. I recommend to those who cook frequently!

Review: First I want to thank my family for really thinking about what I really wanted and what I would really use for a long time while they were shopping for my gift.

How did I fall in love with the Kitchen Aid?
Well, where do I...

Pros: Durable, multi-use

Cons: None

The Bottom Line: Any Kitchen Aid is a great product, and mine has worked perfectly for over 8 years.

Review: Looking back, I wonder how I ever got along with my ancient hand mixer that was a "hand-me-down" on top of everything.
My husband, being a practical type of guy, gave me this for Christmas about 8 years ago. It was a very appreciated gift, and one...

Pros: Lasts literally a lifetime

Cons: Darn heavy-- not easy to move around

The Bottom Line: This is one appliance that will give you years and years of service.

Review: My parents have been married over 50 years and they still have their original Heavy Duty Kitchen Aid mixer. My mom is a heavy duty baker-- everything from scratch. The poor, deprived child I was, I didn't know what a Twinkie was until I could purchase...

Pros: Does the work of many hands

Cons: A bit heavy to move around a lot

The Bottom Line: If you purchase a Kitchen Aid you'll never have to buy another mixer. Ever!

Review: Over the years there are many gifts I have received but the one I find myself using most is my Kitchen Aid Mixer. After many countless different types of hand and stand mixers, we finally made the investment and purchased a Kitchen Aid. We wanted...

Pros: it's a stand mixer, mixes very quickly, doesn't require a lot of scraping the bowl, easy to clean, and very stylish

Cons: I can't really find any, except that it's a little expensive but it's well worth the price

Review: Ah, my Kitchen Aid Classic Mixer! What a lifesaver it truly has been. I just received mine about three weeks ago from my mother. Actually she gave me hers because she went out and bought the new and improved version. The bigger one with more power as...

Pros: This machine will last you forever and its so easy to use.

Cons: Takes up valuable counter space and is heavy, but is well worth it.

The Bottom Line: This is the one item in my kitchen that I could not cook/bake without. It will last a lifetime. I would recommend it to anyone.

Review: This Kitchen Aid 4.5 Quart Stand Mixer was a wedding present that I received from my Mother over three years ago. My mother has loved her Kitchen Aid appliances for years and she gave this to me along with Kitchen ...

Pros: Powerful, dependable, looks good, doesn't walk away

Cons: None except bowl doesn't have a handle

The Bottom Line: In addition to being tough and smart, it's good looking. What more can a gal ask for in a kitchen tool?

Review: My Kitchen Aid 4.5 Quart 250 Watts Classic Stand Mixer was a housewarming present that likes to purr and exercise. I love the power and control that this mixer offers. It makes cooking as much fun as driving a Porsche on winding country roads. ...

Pros: Well designed powerful tool for the family cook or the bachelor

Cons: Weight

The Bottom Line: A number of reasons why even a bachelor could appreciate a fine mixing machine

Review: What in the world would a guy do with an industrial strength mixer? Well, consider the point of view of a bachelor whose cooking skills are far from elementary, but who doesn’t have a great deal of time or will to craft the salubrious, delectable,...