Top 10 Gadgets for the Kitchen…

09 Jul 2011

Do you like to cook? Want something more from you Kitchen? then here are my All Time Top 10 Gadgets for the Kitchen.

	1) Joseph Joseph Nest 8 Food Preparation Bowl Set Ever conscious of the space restrictions imposed by modern urban living the Nest Food Preparation set offers multi-use, but takes up only minimal space in the kitchen. The Nesting 8-piece set is comprised of a large blue 4-1/2-litre mixing bowl with non-slip bottom and helper handles, a light green small 1/2-litre mixing bowl with measurements included on the inside, a blue colander, a sieve and a 4-piece multi-coloured measuring cup set. All 5 components nest together.
	2) Joseph Joseph Index Colour Coded Chopping Board Set Index is the multi-award-winning chopping board categorisation system, designed to reduce the likelihood of cross-contamination of different food types. The stylish storage case contains four individual chopping boards. Each board is colour-coded and has its own illustrated tab, indicating which food type it should be used for. With Index you can prepare vegetables, fish, raw meat and cooked food safely and separately. Dishwasher safe.
	3) Photo Frame Clock Family Is it a clock, is it a frame? Actually the Family Time Clock is both. Arrange your photos so a different family member or friend is on every hour. It is a great way to tell the time, while also looking at your family and friends all day. Why not pick them an hour and get them to hold the number…
	4) Cup Cake Stand – A cup cake stand is the must have item for any party, event or just when friends are over for a coffee! The Proteam 23 cup cake stand is easy to assemble and comes in a box for easy storage when not in use. It will accommodate most sizes of cup cake (the giant Proteam cup cake mould would be the exception!) and will present your hard work or cheat purchased cup cakes beautifully. So what are you waiting for, get baking and showing off your cup cake skills.
	5) De’Longhi Espresso/Cappuccino Maker From the country that invented and perfected espresso comes a machine of unrivalled versatility. The De’Longhi Magnifica embodies everything truly Italian about coffee: style, quality and the perfect intensity of flavour at the touch of a button.
	6) SodaStream PURE Drinks Maker The classic SodaStream is back, create your own carbonated drinks with no batteries or electricity required it saves the environment by using reusable bottles. Rolla colla anyone?
	7) Imperia Italian Double Cutter Pasta Machine This Imperia Pasta Machine is the original way of producing fantastic homemade pasta. The machine consists of two rollers that can be gradually adjusted, rolling the pasta into thinner sheets as the handle is turned. Once the correct thickness has been achieved, simply feed the pasta through the spaghetti or tagliatelle cutter and that is it!
	8 ) De’Longhi Icona 4-Slice Toaster Inspired by the glamour of 1950s Italy, the Icona range from De’Longhi brings style to any kitchen. Featuring a unique three-layer high-gloss paint finish, chrome detailing and a solid, quality build, the Icona will become an icon within your home. Matching Icona coffee makers and kettles are also available.
	9) Brita Filter Kettle with Spectra Illumination The Breville polished stainless steel Brita filter jug kettle combines modern design with high performance. It is high wattage–3 kilowatt (kW)–keeping the boiling time short to save you time and has a concealed element. This makes it easier to clean and more energy efficient than an immersed element, requiring a lower minimum water level in order to function safely. It has a capacity of 1 litre (l) and features Brita filter technology which works as the kettle is boiling. This Brita filter uses a mixture of carbon and ion exchange resin to remove hardness, chlorine, heavy metals such as lead and copper, and other organic impurities from your water to improve its taste, smell and appearance. The kettle includes a recyclable Brita Maxtra cartridge which features a Memo display that automatically reminds you when your filter cartridge needs to be changed.
	10) KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer KitchenAid has progressed considerably since it launched the first domestic stand mixer, a classic iconic shape of the early 20th century, designed by one of the great American style gurus, Egmont Arens, back in 1937. There is now a complete KitchenAid® Artisan™ Collection that looks equally stylish and is made with the same attention to detail as it always was. The Collection is available in the widest range of colours on the market and includes a host of beautiful, functional appliances including a blender, toaster, espresso maker, burr grinder and food processor, as well as the original mixer. All of the products have the same tactile, ‘retro’ look, with solid knobs, buttons and smooth curved lines. Every item in the KitchenAid Collection is still assembled by hand from reassuringly solid die-cast metal parts, receiving the individual attention to detail vital to ensuring top performance and quality.