First up, i would like to say Hello as this is my first post.
I have been doing cream work for many years now and i have just started sugar classes... so im still a bit new at all that.
My question is.... What Mixers are best
Hubby said i can get a new mixer but i dont know if i should get a twin beater one or a single beater that has a paddle! I do lots of cream and choc work so what do you think would be best.
Also what brands and models should i look in too...?
Thanks Heaps
Caroline 
First off Welcome to CC, you will love it here! Everyone is extremely helpful. I have two stand mixers a Kitchen Aid 5qt Artisan mixer and a Cooks brand commercial mixer. They both work great. Both came with three attachments; paddle, whisk, and dough hook. I have also heard great things about the Delonghi brand mixers, but those can get very pricey.
Erica
I have a KA and love it. BUT, I don't have the pour shield. It drives me crazy. Plus, I can't find where I can buy the damn thing unless I buy a whole new mixer. I'm confident someone out there in CC will know where I can buy one??? PLEASE????? My youngest three kids (3 and twin 20 months) like to stand under the mixer when I mix as they pretend it's snowing. 
I have a KA 5qt. Heavy Duty Plus..and I love it! I can't compare it to any other KA models as this is my first stand mixer. But it works wonderfully! After you get one..you won't be able to live w/o it!
I just looked up the Cooks Brand mixer on the JCPenney website, and it's half price right now for $149.99...I think you have to order it online though.
First welcome to CC.
I have the kitchen aid 6qt professional. Which I love, very helpful to me I do lots of baking. Great for making my frosting too.
cupcakemom you can find pour shields here plus other stuff for you kitchen aid
Professional is $399.99 at this site too.
http://www.shopkitchenaid.com/product_detail.asp?HDR=standmixers&T1=KTA+KP26M1XPM
If you get the kitchen aid get an extra bowl very helpful.
I love my KA also. You can get the KitchenAid Refurb 6Qt Professional 600 for $239.00.
http://www.shopkitchenaid.com/product_detail.asp?HDR=outlet&T1=KTA+RKP26M1XPM
Oh I just saw that they have a NEW green one 6 Qt Deluxe Edition (green only) on sale for $269.00.
http://www.shopkitchenaid.com/product_detail.asp?HDR=search&T1=KTO+KB26G1XGN
Thanks heaps... I will look into them.
But the KitchenAid look like the way to go... plus this is the one i was looking at, but wanted to make sure i was buying the right one for the price!!
I just bought the HD Professional KA from Costco and then today I just bought the one Mom2seven spoke of..
You can get the KitchenAid Refurb 6Qt Professional 600 for $239.00.
http://www.shopkitchenaid.com/.....RKP26M1XPM
sometimes when they are Refurb, it could just be a return item.
I also bought 2 of the 5qt and 2 of the 6qt bowls (refurb) only $19.00 each. Here in Canada they are regular $85.00 for each bowl. So that is a huge savings. Always great to have extra bowls on hand as the others have mentioned.
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