I can see why you couldn't resist! It's farking gorgeous!!! I have a five quart lift KA (Hobart made) that I purchased in the mid 70s. I was tempted to sell it when I got an Electrolux. But I'm so glad I kept my KA since it's what I use now. I no longer have a need for the great big mixer.
Poet, Yes, the US model Fisslers. I love mine and if I could I'd trade the K-R's for them in a minute. And that's not to say the K-R's aren't really great PCs; it's just that Fissler models are so much better. The big difference I see is in the disc base - the K-Rs don't cover the entire bottom of the pan/pot, so there's scorching sometimes. And the Fisslers are heavier overall.
Get one!!! Everything I've heard about this mixer is fantastic. I would buy one in a second if I had a need for one that size. I haven't heard a single negative comment on this model. http://www.amazon.com/KitchenAid-Qt-Commercial-Stand-Mixer/dp/B006LLZ83G
I actually bought some La Croix a couple weeks ago; it was the unflavored variety. I had to throw it out because it had such an odd flavor - I can't describe it, but it was unlike any other seltzer or soda I've ever had before.
Something I can relate to as well. I don't like plain water; and I particularly don't like water at room temp. I will drink sparkling water (seltzer or club soda) over ice with lemon.
I force myself (very iinfrequently) to eat oatmeal because it is good for me. I don't really like it - I had to eat it as a kid because Mother said so. It's the texture that gets to me. However, I can force it down once in a great while and it feels like an achievement when I do.
I made my own Mixed Bean Soup yesterday. Bob's Red Mill 13 bean soup mix Chicken stock Better than Bouillion Ham flavor Andouille sausage Potato Rutabaga Celery Carrot Fennel Bulb Small bunch kale Garlic Red Pepper Flakes Canned, diced tomatoes I think it was the best soup I've ever made.
I l-o-o-o-v-e Biscoff! I also like the new fudgy Oreo. What about those Annie's ginger-type cookies at Costco (I'm sure I have the name wrong.) They're a seasonal item around Xmas time.
If price isn't the main consideration, http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/usa-pan-goldtouch-nonstick-loaf-pan/?pkey=e%7Cgold%2Btouch%2Bloaf%2Bpan%7C4%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C1&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules-_- this is the pan to buy! I have numerous bread pans of all sizes and absolutely nothing can compare to the Gold Touch pans. Never have to grease them and they come out looking brand new. No scrubbing, ever! I'll never buy any other brand again.
Not a sink stopper but I had to mention it because I've found it to be so handy. http://www.amazon.com/Danco-10051-Disposal-Genie-Black/dp/B002VHS19M/ref=sr_1_11?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1382447579&sr=1-11&keywords=silicone+sink+stopper I've been inclined on occasion to have spoons/tools go into the disposer undetected. This item is just the thing.
Personally it wouldn't bother me in the least if a restaurant had no dessert menu. I never, ever order dessert. I'm just not a 'sweets' person most of the time.
I "although the Test kitchen did show the SVS a while back, they have chosen not to make anything on their show ( yet )" I'm not at all surprised at that. After all, what meager percentage of their viewers actually own and use a SV system? I do agree, however, that it would make an interesting segment; but then I am a foodie after all.