The Kitchenaid stand mixer has evolved into a symbol for many people because of it's power and durability. Competing companies have tried to invent similar products, but Kitchenaid won't just sit by and watch. The company has made additions to their product range to better match the desire of upper-class customers.

If you are someone that doesn't cook on a regular basis, the basic Kitchenaid stand mixer will probably suit your needs just fine. This model, available in red or white, comes with a 4.5-quart bowl and three mixing tools: a wire beater, a flat beater and a dough hook. For any cake and cooking making, cream whipping and bread kneading you have to do the 250-Watt, 10-speed motor will help you in the kitchen.

For those who want a little more out of their mixer, or who are a little more fashion conscious, the Kitchenaid artisan 5-quart stand mixers offer a little more bowl capacity and a more powerful 325-Watt motor that can handle pizza dough with ease. More importantly, the artisan mixer is offered in a couple of dozen colors; you will sometimes see additional limited edition colors at specialty retailers. You'll pay around $75 more than for the Kitchenaid classic stand mixer, but if you bake bread regularly, or you have to have a particular color to match your kitchen, it can be a good investment.

There are individuals who take baking very seriously. If you count yourself among them, you might wish to treat yourself to a Kitchenaid Professional 600 Mixer. For only $125-$150 more than the price of a lower-level Kitchenaid Artisan 5-quart Stand Mixer, you will receive both a 6-quart bowl and a hefty 575-watt motor. This motor turns on gently to avoid splatters and has an automatic shutoff as well. The 600 comes in about 12 different colors, including some metallics, making it easy to find one that suits you perfectly.

All Kitchenaid models have attachments that you can buy to make your appliance even more useful. In addition to the meat grinder which has been available for years, there is an ice cream maker, a pasta machine, and a juicer. Having one appliance that can do so many things will save space in the kitchen. And the mixer motor is so robust that you won't have to worry about wearing it out.

Whether you make pizzas frequently or just bake a few cookies every so often, Kitchenaid will have a stand mixer that will suit your needs. The classic Kitchenaid stand mixer is a wonderful little machine that can help withmany kitchen tasks. If you can find someone else who will help you pay for one, then a costliet stand mixer becomes a very solid investment. This is why they are often found on wedding registries for newlyweds.

Although other companies have tried to duplicate and compete against the Kitchenaid classic stand mixer, they haven't been able to match the power and reliability that this mixer provides. For those who want a little more out of their mixer, the Kitchenaid Artisan 5-quart stand mixers offer a little more bowl capacity and a more powerful 325-Watt motor that can handle pizza dough with ease. There are individuals who take baking very seriously. If you count yourself among them, you might wish to treat yourself to a Kitchenaid Professional 600 Mixer. This motor turns on gently to avoid splatters and has an automatic shutoff as well.