I purchased this model last Christmas for my Granddaughter as she loves to cook and bake.  I got her the pink model which I guess is not available this year.  Well she watches all the baking shows on TV with the kids competing and I keep telling her that if they come to Canada she should enter. Well she has been asking for things to bake and cook with but I know she was not expecting this mixer as the look of surprise and excitement on her face when she unwrapped the gift has made this purchase beyond worth it!  She is in the kitchen whenever she can and our "WAISTLINES" can prove it ! LOL This is really a great machine.