I love my KitchenAid stand mixer — and you can get your own for 50% off in KitchenAid's refurbished store for Valentine's Day

This is the same stand mixer I have in my own kitchen at home (though mine is turquoise). Its bowl is large enough to mix dough for two loaves of bread at once, and its variable settings let it handle delicate tasks like whisking eggs and whipping cream. At half price, it's a steal.

Choosing a refurbished mixer doesn't mean settling for just one color. This is the same tilt-head stand mixer as the one above, but in glossy Onyx Black. Combined with the stainless steel bowl, it would look particularly stunning in a modern kitchen.

This mixer has a lift-out bowl rather than a hinged top, making it even sturdier on your countertop than a tilt-head model. If you're going to be kneading particularly stiff low-hydration dough regularly, it could be the right one for you, particularly at this price.

OK, you're not getting the whole mixer here, but the ice cream maker is my absolute favorite attachment, and at 50% off, it's an absolute bargain. Freeze the bowl, attach the churning paddle to your mixer, then pour in your ingredients for smooth ice cream or sorbet in 30 minutes.

I gave this bean-to-cup coffee maker almost full marks in my review thanks to its ability to brew consistently delicious espresso with perfectly foamed milk. It only lost points for its price, but with $200 off for Valentine's Day, it's a lot more palatable.

Already got a stand mixer? This bowl is a super cute addition, and is just half price in KitchenAid's Valentine's Day sale. It's freezer-, dishwasher-, microwave-, and oven-safe, and comes with a five-year no-chip guarantee.