Sky wrote:

> I have the KA Artisan (tilt-head), and I love it!!! It fits on the
> counter under my top kitchen cabinets with no problems, but I think the
> KA lift-bowl models are way too tall (for my kitchen).
>
> Having an extra bowl definitely helps too, although the one I have is
> smaller and does not have a handle. I think it's a 4-quart bowl instead
> of five.
>
> The attachments are especially nice, also. I have the shredder, ice
> cream maker, and meat grinder attachments. Thing is, I still haven't
> used the meat grinder! My bad.
>
> Sky, who's making cheese straws all this week (ugh!)
>
> P.S. This is when the 20%-off coupon comes in handy at the local BB&B
> shop
>

WOW... I'm getting great input here!!
Ok, the thing about the lift bowl versus tilt head makes more sense to
me now. It is only a space saving feature, right??
Extra bowls are a must, IMO. I wish they came with a small bowl though?
To do those smaller tasks.
I was looking to add the ice cream maker and meat grinder but don't need
a shredder. My food processor can do that if necessary? I have certainly
used my Oster Kitchen Center juicer for big jobs, but can just use my
manual juicer tools and save the expense of buying the KitchenAid one
for those rare times.
And the Artisan mixer is on sale at Macy's for $299. and I have a 20%
off coupon, and the store ad says I can get a bonus gift card rebate
also!!! <doing a lil happy dance>
So... I may not have made much of a dent in my Christmas shopping yet
but I found something for myself!! LOL