Mama's got a brand new toy!

Every cloud really does have a silver lining! If it wasn't for the fact that my sad little stand mixer made it's last batch of frosting before heading to mixer heaven a few weeks ago...then I wouldn't have had to buy this...

Last year I tried to be "sensible" and purchased an inexpensive stand mixer because I didn't want to splurge on the KitchenAid. It probably would have been fine for occasional use. But after many many double batches of cake and frosting, I burned that little motor up. 

So what's a girl to do?

Oh it stands there all new and shiny just begging for a test run...and I'm happy to oblige. Recipe post forthcoming...