phaeton wrote:
> I just picked up a seldom used 4.5qt Kitchenaid Classic Stand Mixer for
> $75. I always wanted a larger one (like the Pro 5) but for this much
> scratch and for just one person, I think i did ok for now. Maybe
> someday I'll upgrade and pass this one on.
>
> My ex (one of the girls who don't cook these days) had one of these, and
> I employed it all winter long making various breads. You don't save any
> money making your own bread, but it always tastes better than
> store-bought, and I enjoy doing it. Plus you can make all kinds of neat
> stuff (jalapeno-cheddar bread, etc) that is hard to buy.
>
> Here's yet another reason to love Craigslist. Now all I need is an
> enameled Dutch Oven and I think i'll be set for awhile, regarding
> kitchen equipment.
>
> -J

How old is it? Is it a Hobart? (Actually, I was interested to
see an old ad that seemed to indicate that KA manufactured them
before Hobart did. I have to look into that--whether it was an
acquisition or something else.)

--
Jean B.