Fatabeta 1000W Stand Mixer, 5.5QT Kitchen Mixer with Dough Hook, Whisk and Beater, Electric Mixer with Bowl & 11 Speeds - Cake Mixer for Baking, Bread & More, Black

** Special Note: parts are not dishwasher safe** I've wanted the kitchen mixer for ages, but affordability was always an issue. These days, quality is the concern. I have cooked professionally for over 40 years, so I have an idea of what I'm looking at, and for. I researched seven different brands of kitchen mixers of this size and up to 7.5 quarts. This Fatabeta Kitchen Mixer had consistently great reviews across the board from many independent sources! I certainly couldn't beat the flash sale price. This kitchen mixer is perfect for me! It arrived quickly and was packaged very well. It came with all of the attachments I was looking for; I love the splash guard, though it did take me a minute to realize they had taped this piece to the heavy duty Styrofoam that supports the mixer in the box. I read the directions carefully, where I discovered that the parts ARE NOT dishwasher safe. I prefer hand washing, so no big deal. I ran it through each of its speeds as directed; it performed perfectly. Now make no mistake, this is not a Kitchenaid or a Hobart. This particular model is not particularly large, So double batches, or extra large batches would probably not be a good idea. However, for a single person, retire, cooking hobbiest, or anything up to a family of three, I believe it is absolutely the right size! What I really love about it, in addition to how aesthetically pleasing it looks on my counter, is that it is very lightweight compared to my son's name brand kitchen mixer. There's no strain or "hefting" it around. It also has a 1000 watt motor, which is more powerful than other brands that cost more. I can attest to how well the suction cups on the bottom stick. LOL So I've placed mine on a placemat that makes it easy for me to move around until I am actually ready to turn it on. The attachments slip on very easily, so for my arthritic hands, this is very nice. The splash prevention lid offers a nice sized hole for adding ingredients as it's mixing and covers the bowl well. It is also very easy to slip on and off for cleaning. It does not get in the way when the head of the unit is lifted. The bowl is one of the easiest I have ever seen to slip in and out. You merely place it in and twist. The dial is very easy to operate, and I love that right there, printed on the side above the speed dial, it lists the speeds you should use for each of the different attachments. This is very helpful and means I don't have to pull the book out to look. It did a wonderful job mixing my first batch of dough and I am confident, although there's always room to be wrong, that it will continue to perform for my needs. I absolutely love this mixer. And while I reserve the right to change my review, should it fail in the near future, I absolutely would recommend this brand especially for anyone whose just starting out with equipment.

I've been looking for a stand mixer for my sister that matches the colors of her kitchen and is small and lite enough to work. This mixer works perfect for her. The price is great, the 3 attachments are all she needs. Really like the added lid to keep things from splashing out. Lots of settings to choose from and I didn't know it at the time but the suction cups on the bottom are brilliant. I was worried the mixer might move all over on counter while mixing but the suctions keep it in place. Thanks for such a great mixer.