When you’re buying kitchen gadgets you’re probably doing so to make your life easier and choosing them based on long term durability. Well if you live in an area where the water is hard then you may find that your electric kettles don’t last too long and your tea or coffee doesn’t taste great. That’s … Read more
A hand blender, also called an immersion blender, wand blender or stick blender, is a really convenient too to have in your kitchen simply because it’s easier to pull out than a countertop blender or food processor, simpler to clean, and uses fewer containers and parts for the job. Of course, not everything can be … Read more
For anyone looking to make healthier food choices or spending less on pre-prepped and prepackaged foods, grinding your meat at home should be one of the first changes to make. Not only can you control the cuts of meat you use to decrease fat content and keep costs down, but you can be sure that … Read more
Do you love espresso but hate having to measure out the exact amount of grounds, fill the porta-filter and tamp down each time, not to mention cleaning the filter out? In that case, you might want to use an espresso machine that can handle convenient pods. It’s just like K-cups that you can get for … Read more
Do you have quite a small kitchen and feel constrained in your appliance and gadget purchases because of lack of counter and storage space? With the the KitchenAid Artisan Mini Series Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, that’s not going to be a problem. When it comes to stand alone mixers for baking and cooking, there is KitchenAid … Read more
If you make waffles for your family often and find yourself spending way too much time on them, you can get a waffle maker that makes at least two large waffles or four regular ones at the same time. You’ll find that breakfast or dessert is done in double quick time! Get the best double … Read more
If you are familiar with a KitchenAid Mixer, one of the best in the business, they took that same basic concept and used the same 220 watt motor to make a stand-alone burr grinder for coffee beans. Now granted, this is not an inexpensive coffee grinder and it is targeted towards those of us who … Read more
If you’re even a half way appliance junkie like me, chances are you have more electrical kitchen appliances than you do power outlets, so you have to unplug something in order to use something else. While an electric tea kettle may sound convenient, a stovetop one is not any less if you’re willing to wait … Read more
A budget of $200 for a blender is quite reasonable if you’re looking for something that is versatile, easy to use, easy to clean up, and above all, gives you great blend quality for a variety of ingredients. For example, a $100 blender is fine for making most fresh fruit smoothies, soups and purees if … Read more
Nothing cheers up your daybreak quite so much as the delectable whiff of hot, freshly brewed coffee. The anticipation of that first nip is all but amazing as the coffee itself. But if you wait too long for a full pot of coffee to brew, the anticipation may resort to something closer to disappointment. And … Read more