Kitchenaid has come to be a household name in kitchen appliances. 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 the Kitchenaid mixer provides. Kitchenaid has also responded to the competition by increasing their variety both in look and in power.

For the few times you may need a mixer, the Kitchenaid classic mixer will do the trick. Available in either red or white, it comes with a 4.5 quart mixing bowl and a 250 watt 10 speed motor. It also comes with a hook for churning dough and both flat and wire beaters. If you have simple baking recipes that need to be mixed together (i.e., cakes, bread) or even a quick method to whip heavy cream, this mixer will fit the bill.

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.

Baking is the technique of prolonged cooking of food by dry heat acting by convection, and not by radiation, normally in an oven, but also in hot ashes, or on hot stones.[1] It is primarily used for the preparation of bread, cakes, pastries and pies, tarts, quiches, and cookies. Such items are sometimes referred to as "baked goods," and are sold at a bakery. A person who prepares baked goods as a profession is called a baker. It is also used for the preparation of baked potatoes; baked apples; baked beans; some pasta dishes.Many domestic ovens are provided with two heating elements: one for baking, using convection and conduction to heat the food.

The entire line of Kitchenaid mixing machines can be adapted for a wide variety of tasks by adding on dedicated, purpose-built attachments, such as a meat grinder (for making fresh hamburgers or creating your own sausages), an ice cream maker, a pasta maker, and a juicer. If you make use of these gadgets, you'll leave spare room on your counters and in your cupboards since you won't need multiple appliances. You also needn't be concerned about a motor burnout on a countertop appliance, because you will have a heavy-duty stand mixer to do everything.

Whether you are an occasional baker or a semi-professional pizza maker, the range of stand mixers offered by Kitchenaid will have something for you. The Kitchenaid classic stand mixer is a great machine that can do a lot for you, but if you can find somebody else to pay for it (there's a reason to put these things on your wedding registry), then one of the more expensive models make a great investment.