FOOD Dining In
High on Form and
Function BY PAULA ROY
A renaissance in home cooking has many people looking to spruce up their kitchens, and top-of-the-line appliances that are as functional as they are beautiful are found on many wish lists.
LG PROBAKE RANGE LG’s ProBake electric ranges are stylish and packed with useful features including a large-capacity oven with an air fry mode plus state-of-the-art convection technology. The five-burner radiant heat ceramic glass cooktop includes dual and triple burners. Keep things spotless with the EasyClean feature—simply spray the oven interior with water and in 10 minutes, wipe away any leftover grime. The InstaView oven door lets you light up the interior with two quick knocks on the
THERMADOR GAS COOKTOP Thermador’s gas cooktops are both attractive and innovative, featuring unique star-shaped burners which provide better flame distribution and smaller intervals between levels of heat compared to round burners, resulting in a reduced cold spot and more precise control. The pedestalmounted burners and special quick-clean base make it easy to maintain. The centre burner delivers maximum power for rapid boiling or high-heat searing, while two simmer burners offer precise settings for 64 ottawaathome.ca FALL 2021
low-temperature cooking. Continuous grates allow for easy movement of pots and pans across the entire cooktop and electronic re-ignition automatically relights any burners that go out due to drafts. The control panel’s metal knobs feature blue progressive illumination that adjusts to indicate the burner setting. The five-burner cooktops are available in both 30 and 36-inch models, so you don’t have to sacrifice functionality in a compact kitchen.
door and a range of built-in smart, WiFiready functions make for a convenient culinary experience. This appliance is available in both slide-in and freestanding versions; slide-in also includes Air Sous Vide, to lock in flavour while cooking food in vacuum-sealed bags at precise low temperatures with controlled airflow and no countertop water-based appliance needed. They’re available in black stainless steel or smudge-resistant stainless steel.
