A must have in every kitchen
581242
I own a couple of these and they are the best utensils in my kitchen.  I love how they hold the side of the pot for easy access (doesn't just sit in the pot or all over the counter/stove making a mess).  It is very sturdy and takes a lot of heat. The only thing, I wish they made a left handed one as this gets a bit awkward, but still a great product.
3886608
This is my all time favorite kitchen gadget, it's easy to use and cleaning is a breeze. It comes with a little 'rake' to clean all the little bits of food left in the nooks and crannies. Works great for any food you want to cube, I use it when making oven roasted potato. Great for gift giving!
1988178
must have in every kitchen. can really transform a cheap set of knives like the one I have to something resembling professional grade knives.
4457389
I just bought as a wedding gift for my young friend. She and her new husband are comingling their kitchens and this is the must have item to bring the new kitchen up to chef's standards.

I have owned an Artisan since 2003. It gets regular use, for everything from whipped cream to semolina pasta dough (very stiff dough). It has never misbehaved and never let me down. The finish is still as shiny and unmarred as the day I bought it. The bowl and beaters are still solid, although the spatula beater and dough hook are a little dull. Here are some of my observations after using my stand mixer for 14 years.

1. The head will move a little bit with stiff dough. If it jumps a lot read the owners manual and make the necessary adjustments (to make sure the beater is at the correct level in the bowl). Very stiff dough will cause a little movement. That's why there is a lock on the head.

2. The only issue I have had with the mixer moving slightly with very stiff dough is the entire mixer slowly walking across my counter. This was worse on my previous porcelain tile counters but it does not move as much on my granite slab counters, maybe an inch over several minutes. In any case, if you are running the mixer for 10 minutes on a stiff bread dough, keep an eye on it.

3. The motor head will heat up with hard dough, high speed, or a long running time. This has never posed a problem.

4. The mixing bowl, when new, will need a good scrubbing to remove the factory polish material. Other posters here suggest salt or baking soda. I don't remember using anything other than dish soap and a scrubby pad and I have never had grey dough.

5. I have a few of the attachments. They are pricey and may or may not be worth the money (especially the roto cheese grater). I use the meat grinder the most. It grinds partially frozen cuts just fine. I ground up about 30 lbs of turkey very easily last winter, it just took a little time. The sausage stuffer is useful, especially since you can adjust the speed to your comfort level. The pasta extruder is pretty nifty. I can't think of a stand-alone appliance that is better for that (I used to have an stand-alone machine that mixed and extruded pasta but it took up a lot of counter acreage and it broke after about 10 uses). However, I don't think I would replace my crank pasta roller/cutter with the attachment, since it is so expensive and the manual crank one is easy to use.
530654
This is an amazing kitchen must have. So, so versatile. You won't be sorry if you purchase this product.
1995293
This is the most useful thing in my kitchen. I use it almost daily. I love to cook and experiment and this is so fun to create recipes in! I would 100% recommend this to anyone!!
4789303
every kitchen should have this hanging around, it is so useful for so many purposes.
1418226
This is an absolute essential for any kitchen. No more scrubbers that rust. I recommend this product highly to everyone. I use it on all my stainless steel and calphalon pots and pans.
1091421
I am a gadget girl. This is by far one of my favorite. Use it all the time. So practical. Every home should have one of these. Makes for quick and easy cooked eggs. You will not be disappointed. I just wonder how I lived without it!
2116472
This is a must have for any kitchen.
I wish you could just purchase the roller, because I didn't necessarily need the bowl -- but it works!
4372343
Every kitchen should have one. Can never go wrong with OXO products.
1982300
A must have for all who like to cook.  I have been getting so much use out of it.  It is very
convenient to be able to use this item without having to worry about it melting.  It does not
scratch pans in any way.  I highly recommend this product.
1160934
I have several of these and have bought several more for gifts.  You absolutely must have this in your kitchen.  Can't go wrong with Olde Thompson.  Lasts for years
1712661
I love this product - it is so easy to use and clean.  Saves so much time in the kitchen.
4685712
Every recipe is not only mouthwatering and delicious, but can be prepared easily, quickly, and conveniently, even if you've never prepared a meal in your life.  Written with clarity and simplicity, it is definitely a must-have in every cook's kitchen who enjoys delighting his or her family and guests alike.  They will be thanking you and begging for more.  Guaranteed!
1593933
Great product. A must-have in the kitchen. I bought it for myself and also as a gift for friends and family.
3959154
my daughter has a silicone mitt that I really enjoyed using at her home.  then I saw these were available for a reduced price in exchange for an honest review.  I love these and am going to buy another pair for my other daughter.  We used these for the first time when my husband deep fried a turkey on the patio.  it really made get the support out of the turkey easy.  no more fighting with tongs and pot holders that got saturated with the oil from frying.  this is a must have for every kitchen!