You need a lot of muscle to knead all that flour to the blistered consistency called for. No wonder professional bakers in France look so big!
Another gadget: that razor-like device used to cut the tops of sourdough loaves.
I don’t have the strength to knead bread either.
Can’t grate cheese anymore.
I use the food processor or grater attachment on the mixer, but usually I just pay an extra dollar or two for pregrated cheese.