Our Kitchen Aide mixer just becomes more and more useful with every accessory we add. So far shredding cheese for lasagna and Mexican dishes is no longer trying to find someone to do it. Put the attachment in place with the small or normal size shredding drum you want, turn the mixer on and watch the cheese fly. Works well with potatoes for hash browns too. Slices potatoes for pan fried potatoes as well. Will try carrots next. Love it.