I recieved my kitchenaid as a gift from my then fiance. At first I was a little intimidated by it because I was taught to do most things the old-fashioned way by hand. When I first tried making pasta dough with it. I couldn't believe how fast and easy it was! When I was completely convinced it was the way to go, I started buying the attatchment. I now own the pasta rollers and cutters, the grinder, (which I use to grind my meat and cheese for raviolis). I even have the sausage maker to make our own venison sausage. I love it. It saves time and makes every project "do-able". pmss