Hello,

We're starting a kitchen remodel which will include all new appliances including our range. We're dropping way down in size from our current 64 inch/10 burner (it's a long story) to a 48 inch (probably) and we're looking at dual fuel or an induction cook top. All our cookware is stainless or cast iron so they should all work. Any thoughts and/or recommendations? Kate wants something easy to clean so I've said even if we get gas we'll need sealed burners. I also have adjusted our ovens to bake at higher temps than on the dial so one of them hits 600 even though it says 500. I don't think I'll be able to do this with an electric oven.

Also, we'll likely buy a new mixer. BA - how do you like your Ank? What is the learning curve and how well does it work for cakes and cookies. Or should I buy a larger planetary mixer - currently we have a 5 qt KA and we could go up to 8 qt without braking the budget. I want something that will handle five, six, or seven pounds of bread dough but also cookies and cakes.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.