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18. Updates to the iconic AGA stove mean there’s now a model for every kitchen
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AN AGA FOR ALL
Since this iconic brand of cast-iron cookers has combined all-out traditional appeal with a slew of smart, contemporary updates, there’s now an AGA for absolutely every kitchen – and every cook.
La bit smug: they’ll tell you food tastes better if it’s prepared in one of these iconic appliances, and that their AGA adds a unique feeling of warmth and tactile appeal to their kitchen. But there are also a few new things to know about AGA cookers, which have changed substantially over the last few years.
For example, there are now many sizes of AGA cooker to choose from – the smallest is just 60cm wide – as well as a wide variety of fuel options, including gas, electric, paraffin and solid fuel. These days, selected AGAs are available with state-of-the-art induction hobs, and the AGA Rayburn even has a boiler option that will provide central heating and hot water for your home, enabling you to move off the electrical grid as and when you might need to do so.
What remains unchanged is the fact that AGAs use radiant heat from their cast-iron ovens to create food that tastes fantastic – and, because this method of cooking is so gentle, quite forgiving: unlike with many other ovens, if you leave something in just a bit too long, it won’t dry out and become inedible.
AGA cooking is intuitive. Each oven is designed to perform a certain function, such as roasting, baking or simmering. That means you don’t need to worry about setting exactly the right temperature – simply use the oven appropriate for the dish you are cooking. The cast iron that AGAs are made from also reduces cooking smells and fl avour transfer, making it possible to cook a variety of dishes in the same oven at the same time.
There’s now an AGA cooker for each stage of your life. Whether you live in your fi rst studio or your forever home, whether you’re a busy commuter or a home worker, and whether you have a full house or an empty nest, there’s an AGA that’s right for you – and for your kitchen. enquiries@agastoves.co.za
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