Need advice on purchasing a stand mixer as a gift
Hi there! I recently discovered that refurbished Kitchenaid stand mixers are decently priced and I've been considering getting one for my wife's birthday. However its 10 days away! She has a tilt head (classic I think) that is about 15 years old and showing its age a bit. She complains about it and says she wants a better mixer. She doesn't really do a ton of baking. Maybe a couple times a month, but during Christmas it definitely gets more use.
I want to get her dream mixer, but can't really afford a new one. So refurb it is. However, I also wanted to try to get a color she would, but availability is limited. Currently looking at the Agave colored 5.5 Bowl-Lift. It should arrive in time. My question is, is this enough of an upgrade that she will be satisfied with it?
And does anyone have any recommendations on mixer attachments that would be dishwasher safe? The paddles, not accessories that attach to the front i mean. We also have a small kitchen, so I'm also thinking going bigger would take up too much space. Thanks in advance!