In our earlier post, we looked at the fascinating multi-function pot cookers – perfect for stews, casseroles, rice, soup and porridge – they offered a huge range of versatility. Here we compare another style of multi-cookers – the pan-based version which come with their own entire range of functionalities.
So here’s a riddle for you…what amazing device will allow you to pressure cook, slow cook, pressure and non-pressure steam, make porridge, yoghurt and cook rice – not all at once of course?
Can’t get the Barbecue out because of cold or rainy weather? You can get cosy indoors and use a table top grill instead.
So what do you get the enthusiastic cook who has everything? This was the question that prompted us to have a good look at the Alessi designer range that essentially consists of amazingly sharp, good looking kitchen utensils, designed to be displayed prominently in the stylish kitchen.
It’s been a while since I had tea from a tea bag. I graduated to loose leaf tea after noticing how much more natural and aromatic it smelt and tasted. I’m not knocking tea bags, which are amazing for their convenience and ease. I just personally prefer loose leaf tea – especially a particularly potent […]
It’s often difficult to explain the need or the desire for an ice cream maker, after all, it isn’t so difficult to pop down to the local supermarket to pick out a favourite flavour from a favourite manufacturer.
So what gives you, best-flavoured, chilled desserts in minimal time with almost zero effort? The compressor based ice-cream maker of course.
I’m a great believer in the philosophy that if you have to buy something that you use everyday, you must buy something that you both like and is the best that you can afford. Thus was the case when I looked for a Key cabinet / Key box to store our keys.
When I was nine, my first foray in to cooking consisted of (much like many of my Asian contemporaries) making my first packet of instant noodles – in this case – Maggi Chicken Flavoured Soup Noodles.
Imagine wanting to boil a huge pot of pasta, or make a cup of tea (or coffee), or even warm up the baby’s milk bottle without needing to wait. Not even one second for the water to boil to the right temperature.
Waking up in the morning to the glorious scent of a freshly baked loaf, is one of the most luxurious things one can imagine. Luckily, in this modern day and age, it does not mean having to wake up at an un-godly hour to mix the flour or knead the dough. Any one of these […]
If you, like me prefer warm sandwiches, hot wrap and toasted paninis that you can only get from cafes, with its crispy crust, melted cheese and warm taste, you will be glad to know that you can now make these too at home.
Your visit to Paris is never complete without a stall served Crêpe or a visit to the Crêperie. But, you don’t have to go that far to enjoy traditionally prepared Crêpe.
Inspired by our trip to Brussels and the opportunity to sample real Belgian Waffles, we thought we could get some from the shops back in the UK only to find that they are no where near the taste and freshness of the waffles that we had.
There is always room for something retro in the home and where best to have this than in the kitchen. A retro fridge freezer will bring charm to even the most modern kitchen.
Love the cool smoothies and ice crush frappuccino you get from the shops, you too can get the same at home with one of these industrial grade blenders. Frustrated with under powered blender that smell like something is burning even with normal use.
When we speak of cordless vacuum cleaners we tend to think of the handheld variety, the small vacuum cleaner with rechargeable battery pack built-in. These are often under powered, only suitable for the odd job and offers very limited vacuum time between charge.
Can’t justify spending a lot of money on a stand mixer as an occasional baker, for the infrequent chef, these cheaper stand mixers may be your answer.
The top rated stand mixers arena is dominated by KitchenAid and Kenwood. What do you need to look for in a Kitchen Mixer?
Robotic vacuum cleaner is an automatic vacuum cleaner with intelligent programming to clean without external human help once it is set up and charged.