The attraction of the KitchenAid to me is it's reputation and number of attachments. The negative is the price. Thanks for the comments. Every time I have tried to cook rice in a large amount or quanity it doesn't get cooked. Since that is one of the big things I eliminate from my diet, I prefer that people call it exactly what it is.
Suppository base is one alternative.
Copper cleaner I am looking for the name,and possible for a source, for something that will take the tarnish off of copper items without abrasion. I have some misc. If only I could get it looking decently. I have some misc. If only I could get it looking decently.