I just bought myself the mixer of my dreams: the Kitchenaid 600, a 6-quart, 575-watt beauty. I’d been eying it for some time, since I’ve gotten into bread making in a big way since staying home with my son. I thought about the smaller and cheaper 5-quart model, but decided to hold out. Yesterday, however, in browsing Amazon, I noticed the 600 on sale for $269, a price comparable to that of its smaller sibling. Only two colors came at that price: licorice and meringue, but as most people would call them black and white, I didn’t mind. If it had been some weird olive or orange that clashed with my kitchen, I might have had qualms. It also qualified for free shipping. Not only that, but Amazon offered me a free trial of Amazon Prime that included free two-day shipping, so my whirling, light-dimming monstrosity should be here on Tuesday.

I promise Mombian won’t turn into a food blog, much as I have aspirations in that direction, but I beg your indulgence if I put up a recipe or two. Feel free to add your own as part of the Lesbian Mom Holiday Recipe Exchange.

I checked Amazon today, and it looks like the price is up to $299 for the same two colors. It’s still a great deal, though, since other colors are $368-399. If you have dreams of being the next Cat Cora, you might want to check it out, or send the link to your sweetie with a promise to bake her cookies.

Amazon is also having a big sale the Friday after Thanksgiving. I can’t promise they’ll be the best deals around, but if my mixer is anything to go by, there should be at least a few real bargains. As always, purchases at Amazon made by clicking a link from this site (even if you purchase different products from the ones I mention) generate a referral fee to me to help keep Mombian going. Thanks for your support!

I think I’ll ask Helen to buy me the flame detail kit for the holidays. There’s something very lesbian about decorating a mixer like a Harley.