It's so pretty I had to take it's picture on Christmas day this past year.  Since I've been cooking I had always wanted one of these mixers.  I had worked in a nursing home kitchen at one time and used theirs often and loved it.  But going to buy one myself, way too exspensive.  Well my darling husband decided he wanted to go out and do the Black Friday after Thanksgiving sale last year (first time ever, and in my opinion Last time). Because with his new position at work he needed tools which were on sale by the boat loads.  I spotted this as a secret sale at Walmart regular $199, one day only $139.  So I told hubby this is what I want for Christmas.  So he found some tools he needed, and after 2 different Walmarts at 4 am I had a Christmas present at 6 am.  Which he quickly wrapped and stuck under the tree.  LOL! Was not allowed to have it till Christmas morning.   And I told my husband I feel like a Food Network star.   LOL! Very silly I know to be thrilled over a mixer, but hey it's really not something I thought I would ever get. And I appreciate it everytime I use it, think my husband does to.

Makes the best mashed potatoes ever!  And I've been going through all my recipes to make everything I can with it. Everything has turned out wonderful and fluffier than it ever did with my hand mixer. 

I make candy that I've always made by hand (no mixers of any kind), not sure it would turn out right with a mixer? I may experiment, but I think I will probably leave my candies to my own hands in the end. Somethings are just best left to your own touch.

I've never made homemade bread,  I've wanted to but I've been to scared I'd make a royal mess out of it.   The book that came with it has a beginner's bread in it.  I think this week I will be brave and give it a try.  LOL! I may just have to take a picture of that to, fluffy or flat time will tell.  See if I remain scared of the yeast.

Have a blessed day everyone!

Hugs, Kat

***This is what got mixed up in it yesterday.  Once again turned out better than ever!

Banana Bread

• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 3 bananas mashed
• 1 1/2 cup flour sifted
• 1 tsp. soda
• 3/4 cup chopped nuts
• 1 tsp salt

Beat egg, add melted butter and sugar. Mix well. Add banana, sift together flour soda, and salt. Mix with egg mixture, and add nuts.

Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes