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In reply to the discussion: Help! I want to surprise my wife with a KitchenAid Mixer [View all]JayhawkSD
(3,163 posts)18. I have to disagree with that.
I know it's a standard rule, and maybe even generally true, but....
I was given a carbon steel wok for Christmas one year, many years ago, and it is one of my greatest treasures. I use it often and think fondly of her every time I do. (Well, I think fondly of her many other times, too, of course.)
And as to "appliances belong in the kitchen and are used by everyone for everyone's benefit."
Nobody touches my wok. Yes, she eats the food that is made in it, but nobody touches my wok. That counts as it being a personal gift.
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I'm going to wrap a small accessory or recipe book for under the pagan tree.
NightWatcher
Nov 2018
#13
I'm aware of the "no power cord for gifts" rule, but if I got her jewelry she'd slap my face
NightWatcher
Nov 2018
#14
Slightly OT, but interesting (to me, and shows the quality)...KitchenAid Mixer Disassembly:
ret5hd
Nov 2018
#25
Well. I've got an electric meat grinder. An ice cream maker. And a hand crank pasta machine.
blaze
Nov 2018
#35