The KitchenAid PRO 500 Series 5-Quart Lift Style All Metal Stand Mixer is $224.99 as an Amazon Gold Box Deal today only.  Black, Silver and Red seem to be the only cheap seats this time around.   I love my KitchenAid – went through the flood like a Timex watch!

• All-metal 10-speed stand mixer with powerful 325-watt motor
• 5-quart stainless-steel mixing bowl; direct-drive transmission
• Soft Start minimizes splatter; 9-cup flour capacity; safety auto shut-off
• Flat beater, dough hook, wire whip, and pouring shield included
• Measures 13-2/7 by 10-2/5 by 16-2/5 inches; 1-year warranty