I mix most things by hand but needed a machine that did two things well enough to pass my OCD checklist, without breaking hubby's wallet: meringue and dough; This little firecracker does both without complaining or hesitating. I will help the bowl along on particularly dry recipes, but that's just to reduce long term wear and tear on the motor. We made a wonderful sandwich bread last night, went so smoothly, the bread was perfect on the first try.
Love that it's lightweight enough for my 5 year old to use with help, BUT it has suction cups on the bottom to prevent it from walking away across the countertop! Legitimately a decent stand mixer for those of us who do not need a commercial setup!
Seriously though, look how cute it is!!