I've subscribed to this list for quite some time...but since I'm younger (23
yo) I figured I would just soak up the wisdom and read the posts. : )
I'm so glad to hear the Bosch mixer mentioned. I've had mine for six years,
and rumor has it that these mixers are so well-built, that one has been
running for seven years straight at the factory...and still going strong. I
use mine almost every week to make bread, but it also has the ability to
shred huge amounts of cheese, veggies...whatever...since the bowl is so
large. I think it's a "must have" for anyone who cooks or bakes in large
quantities OR anyone who wants super-light all-whole wheat bread. The light
texture created by this mixer in the kneading process is amazing. I've never
found another machine or technic that replicates the texture.
-Brite