Editor’s Choice An oven that ‘listens’ to your food, Solar lights that work?, Contemporary pedestal

An oven that ‘listens’ to your food

14 A revolutionary new oven is set to truly transform the way food is cooked, which will be particularly handy for those who like to entertain and would rather spend their time with family and guests, instead of toiling away in a hot kitchen.

Miele

‘M iele’s Dialog oven is like no other smart kitchen appliance currently on the market – if you use it, you will get a vague idea of what it must’ve been like for the first users of the microwave oven back in the 50s. Simply put – this oven is truly amazing and can do things that no other oven can,’ says Miele’s Mercia de Jager.

The oven’s revolutionary technology was initially used on medical devices designed to support organ transplant surgery in the medical profession.

‘Transplant organs need to be very gently and evenly warmed up, without any cold or hot spots, before a transplant can take place. This high-tech technology was adjusted and brought into the kitchen via the Dialog oven, and it opens up a world of exciting possibilities in the realm of cooking,’ adds De Jager.

When you start looking at the supplier’s so-called M Chef technology and how the oven cooks the food, the real magic of the Dialog oven will come to light.

‘In addition to traditional baking and convection cooking, the Dialog oven adds another cooking method – radio frequency. Similar to a microwave oven,

the Dialog oven uses radio waves to heat up the food. However, unlike a microwave oven, it also has sensors that monitor how much energy the food absorbs, and responds by adjusting the waves’ frequency, amplitude and phase accordingly. In essence, as its name implies – it both talks and listens to your food – ensuring that it is cooked evenly and quickly,’ explains De Jager.

Solar lights that (really) work

Never again become agitated over solar lights that let you down, say Steinhel, the developers of the XSolar system.

Steinhel I n technical terms, the system combines the best components – from the highly efficient monocrystalline solar panel, the high-performance infrared sensor and the temperature-resistant rechargeable battery providing lighting availability for 60 days to the intelligent microprocessor control system – reliably illuminating up to 30m2 of outdoor space with bright LED light.

The developers say that this makes it the smartest solution for mounting on garden walls, external walls and wherever there’s no power connection available. Steinhel www.steinel.de

Contemporary pedestal

Wooden furniture producer, Woodbender, has expanded its 2020 range with its latest offering, the Contemporary Pedestal. According to the company, the range is inspired by modern-day living and design trends.

Woodbender

‘T he new addition to the Woodbender range offers all the benefits of our other pedestal bases in a sophisticated new shape,’ says the company. The product features three self-stabilising legs and is crafted to support any round or square tabletop. Made from solid Ash timber, grown in sustainably managed forests, the new release is available in a bar counter height, kitchen counter height, and dining counter height. Pedestal tables are proving to be a go-to for hospitality establishments, homeowners and interior designers as they eliminate the hassle of working around table legs. Their small footprint makes them ideal for compact living environments and those corners of the home that are awkward to fill.