Hi DottieD - The Kitchenaid is great. However, I must put in a word for the British made Kenwood Patissier: I have the Patissier, and am really pleased with it - it is more powerful than the KA and half the price!
However, I see from the posts you have already "taken posession"! My daughter is a patissier and pastry chef, and swears by her KA!
Last edited by bigbrownowl; 12-16-2012 at 02:53 PM.