Dear Bread Experts:
I'm sorry to do this because I hate repeat discussions, but
I'm not having much luck searching my saved Bread Digest files.
Mother's Day is coming up, and my mom would like a new mixer.
I remember a discussion here a while back about which Kitchenaid
mixer was better: the 4.5 quart or the 5 quart models. I'm
looking at the 4.5 quart Ultra Power mixer for $200, but wonder
if I shouldn't go for the 5 quart model. Is it really worth an
additional $100? (ACK!) My mom likes to bake cakes (2 a week,
maybe), and has taken a few cake decorating courses, but she's not
a professional. Should I spring for $300 for the 5 quart mixer
and hope she leaves it to me in her will, or will the $200
4.5 quart model meet most cooks' needs?
Thanks for your patience with this repeat. Please e-mail
me directly, so the rest of the list doesn't have to suffer the
re-run answers. And have a happy Mother's Day, whether you
ARE one, or not!
Bonnie Fulmer
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
gbf1@maristb.marist.edu