GO GO GADGET Let’s be honest— when it comes to home cooking we’re often dealing with fussy palates, impatient patrons (aka the kids) and inexplicably, a nearly always half-empty fridge — so whatever we can find to help us make a mealtime miracle is always welcomed with open arms! No wonder then that every new innovation
AIR FRYER
in the appliance department is swiftly added to the top of our to-try list. From gamechanging temperature takers, to the inimitable Thermomix and everything in between — we’ve tested it all — and we’re here to tell you what’s worth it, what’ll save you time and what’ll save your bacon with just the click of a button.
VACUUM SEALER
MEAT THERMOMETER
Trying to minimise household waste? A vacuum sealer can help with that. Designed to help preserve food for longer periods of time in airtight sleeves, vacuum sealers will help to save you time at the shops, save you dollars on rebuying what would have become spoiled food, and will help minimise your family’s environmental footprint. So it’s a win for you, the environment, and your wallet.
Who knew that cooking the perfect steak could be as simple as checking the temperature? The simple meat thermometer is yet another kitchen appliance we thought we didn’t need and now can’t live without. Whether you’re cooking on the barbecue, on the stove or in the oven, these easy to find and use gadgets will be on high rotation in your tea-time toolkit before you know it.
MILK FROTHER
WATER CARBONATOR
THERMOMIX
Now bear with us here — a milk frother may seem frivolous — but as you can pick one up for next to nothing, it’s definitely worth giving these handy gadgets a go. Whether you’re making a coffee or matcha at home, warming some milk for the kids or making an after-dinner hot chocolate, a milk frother elevates even the simplest of recipes with ease.
While not new, water carbonators are a still a firm kitchen favourite when it comes to ease, cost cutting, and sustainability. Forget buying bottle after bottle of sparkling water for guests, elevate your everyday hydration options and cut back on your plastic consumption with these simple water sparklers.
If you ask us, the top spot on any culinary wish list has to be taken out by the time and waistline saving air fryer. These home-chef-helpers make cooking meats, vegetables, and even desserts an easy task, with less oil, less time, and less fuss. Simply pop something in, select the right setting, and close the drawer until cooking is complete. The best part? They come in a range of colours, shapes, and prices so you can pick the one that works best for your diet, décor, and debit card.
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Perhaps the most considered (and expensive) of all kitchen appliances — the thermomix is touted as a 20-in-one device, able to measure, weigh, heat, blend, whip, ferment, slow cook and create a meal from start to finish. With over 80,000 accessible recipes available through the integrated thermomix library — it’s easy to find a recipe for whatever you have leftover in the pantry with just a quick search.
