To KitchenAid or not to KitchenAid...thhat is the question...??! HELP!

[misspollysdolly]

I suddenly find myself with the opportunity to purchase a KitchenAid food mixer (which I do really want...!) with 20% off the full price (Debenhams sale...10% off, plus if purchased with a store card - which I intend to pay off and then cancel...incurring a further 10% off)

...BUT I never (or hardly ever) buy anything that feels this extravagant for myself. So help me decide...Do I seriously treat myself to this? Are KitchenAids worth the cost...? Will I regret it once I have bought it...?! What would you do?

I have the money saved up, but it feel tremendously self-indulgent... MPD

HI OllieWollieWoo. Er, exactly what Mellie said. Again. Am I inadvertently stalking her? I even love Amazon too! I do really really love my Kenwood. I want other people to love it and to see that it IS a thing of beauty!

Whatever mixer you get, make sure that you get a flexible blade LIKE THIS ONE. Although Kenwood's fab own one comes with the mixer so you don't need to buy separately...! Makes creaming butter/sugar etc so much easier than the stiff solid blade.

I have the latest Magimix, it is much more powerful then the Kitchenaid and slightly cheaper. It can do bread dough, juicing, slicing, huge loads of butter icing, anything you want. Very compact as well - brilliant machine. Would recommend!

I love my KitchenAid and use it 3 or 4 times a week, great service if you have a problem as well. I also thought you had to send for the recipe book but it is free, may be this has changed?

Stealthsguiggle can you link to model you bought?

I also love my KA mixer. Have had it for over 10 years. I love how beautiful it is. Baking is so easy - but only buy it if you bake.

I adore mine!! I make mashed potato and bake a lot!!

Love my ka and totally agree about the hummingbird frosting recipe. I have made vanilla cupcakes today, followed by banana bread. My baking has improved since I bought the ka and is more of a pleasure since all the hardest work is done by the gadget.
Enjoy!

I love my KA its the only thing allowed to sit out on the worktop. I cook four loaf cakes at once and then freeze them. It took me two days to decide what colour to get.