Authentic Taste. Unique Design. Inspired by traditional Italian stone ovens, the popular Morso Forno Outdoor Wood Fired Oven in sturdy cast iron, will act as a perfect terrace ornamentation anywhere.

Loved by many – and for good reason, the only limit is your imagination when it is a matter of conjuring up new and delicious dishes in the Morsø Forno. You can prepare anything – right from hot-smoked salmon and crisp pizzas to exquisite deserts.

Later, when the food has been cooked and served, you simply stoke up the Forno with a few logs and enjoy the crackling flames.

Hergom Fire Pit

Forged in fire to hold fire, the Hergom fire pit is built to last. The fire pit and cooking rings are constructed from solid cast iron parts, and are large enough to prepare a meal for a crowd! The cooking rings add a fun and functional twist to a traditional fire pit. Choose from a grill or griddle for true versatility in your meal prep.

Once you have finished cooking the enamelled coasted rings clean up easily and you can sit back and enjoy the warmth and flames of the fire.

The Hergom Fire Pit is also available with a Low Base.

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In the early stages of designing the EK Series, Escea enlisted the help of award-winning New Zealand chef Greg Piner. Sharing Escea’s passion for cooking in the outdoors, Greg was the perfect person to share his cooking expertise, knowledge and experience with Escea’s engineers and designers to advise on all things flame cooking. The perfect fusion of food and flame with Escea’s Outdoor Fireplace Kitchen.

Greg’s advice helped inspire the intricate design of the cooking appliance so that it had all the functionality and convenience found in the kitchen. He suggested what heights and levels the grills should be, the addition of meat hooks and an ember generator to achieve the perfect temperate for cooking a smoky, flame-grilled feast.

With an impressive career spanning 20-plus years working in some of New Zealand’s leading restaurants, Greg’s passion for his craft is clear, and the way Greg talks about his love for cooking is truly genuine.

Working in big name restaurants across New Zealand, ranging from Millbrook and Blanket Bay in Queenstown, to Mikano in Auckland, and now No.7 Balmac in Dunedin, Greg is as humble as it gets — despite the numerous awards under his hat.

He says the secret to a good dish is “something simple that excites your palette — it’s not just about the taste but the texture and combination of flavours, too. It’s more about the experience as a whole.”

And this is precisely what Greg loves about Escea’s EK Outdoor Fireplace Kitchen. “There’s something about the process of collecting wood, chopping it, laying out the logs and lighting it, then when the cooking is done, breaking it down to the point where you can relax with a glass of wine and enjoy life — that’s something you can’t do with an ordinary barbecue,” he says.
The beauty of flame grilling is not only about the choice of ingredients or cut of meat, but the grills and fuel type play a big part, too. The EK was designed so that when melted fat from the steak drips down onto the grill, it catches fire and gives off an aromatic smoke. Then, as the smoke floats up through the grill, it permeates the meat and locks in a rich umami flavour.
And with 13 point adjustable height grills, meat can be seared, sealed, cooked and rested within the EK simply by moving the trays and meat further away from the flames.

Wood smoke gives an earthy, smoky flavour — in fact, says Greg, “Cooking anything with a bone works really well over flames” — so his Tomahawk T-Bone steak became the debut recipe for the EK.

Of course, the EK is perfect for flame cooking all kinds of food, and even comes with an optional pizza oven accessory, which means there really is something for everyone.
As the night wears on and everyone is fed, the cooking plates slide neatly into a stainless-steel drawer and the EK transforms into a roaring outdoor fireplace to accompany you into the small hours.

The versatility to grill and chill with the same appliance is what makes this fire unique. A beautiful fusion of food and flame. To learn more about the EK Outdoor Fireplace Kitchen Series, including Greg’s mouth-watering Tomahawk T-bone recipe, visit the website.

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Now the owner of two AGA cookers, Claire has fully utilised both units in different areas of her home and they are an indispensable part of her family’s lifestyle.

The AGA eR7 has pride of place in the large family kitchen. Illuminated by a generously sized skylight, this newly built kitchen is the true heart of the home, with family members taking turns making delicious, restaurant-worthy meals to be shared. Whether it’s porridge in the morning or scrumptious casseroles for dinner, all the cooks agree the AGA cooker is a versatile and much-loved asset in the home.

Meanwhile, the smaller AGA eR3 60 plays an important role in the alfresco area downstairs, where the family does a lot of entertaining. This spot was initially meant to house only a pizza oven and barbecue, but after Claire won the AGA eR3 60 cooker in the competition, this area was redesigned and an entire kitchenette built around the AGA cooker. Serving as a pizza oven and barbecue, the compact cooker has made it much easier to create meals and entertain in this alfresco space.

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If you’re searching for a company that’s dedicated to food, glorious food, look no further than Kitchen Warehouse. This isn’t simply a store where you can purchase the essentials you need to get creative in the kitchen but a complete cooking destination.

Whether you’re shopping online or in store, Kitchen Warehouse has you covered. Their products span a range of categories including appliances, cookware, knives, bakeware, tableware, drinkware and living.

At Kitchen Warehouse, high-quality brands are at your fingertips, with products from Smeg, KitchenAid, Global, Vitamix, Chasseur, Le Creuset, Avanti, Tefal, Scanpan, Magimix and more all available. Or, for those looking for a more boutique experience, the Kitchen Warehouse experts have manufactured their own range of exclusive cookware, appliances and dinnerware thanks to years of working with some of the most discerning cooks in Australia — the people who come into their stores.

A focus on the customer is indeed part of the Kitchen Warehouse ethos. Kitchen Warehouse is a family-owned and -operated business which started in 1996 in Perth, WA.

Since those early days, a lot has changed. You can now visit a Kitchen Warehouse in many of Australia’s major cities including Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth, but there’s one core feature that has stayed the same: the brand is still a family-owned business at heart, born out of a genuine passion for cooking and great food.

Visit a Kitchen Warehouse store and you’ll not only be able to walk away with all your kitchen essentials, but you’ll be able to enjoy the fully operating in-store kitchen where the highly trained staff enjoy showcasing their wares. They’re ready and waiting to answer any and all of your questions — so don’t hold back. You can also purchase from Kitchen Warehouse online, or use the click and collect service, all with the safety of a 30-day money-back guarantee.

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Have you have gone to a Korean BBQ restaurant or enjoyed Swiss fondue?

While most of us go to restaurants to be fed, there’s something appealing about chatting and cooking in a group. alfresQ infra e is the original, modern-day grilling and dining experience you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home.

The fun and delicious way of group cooking is no longer limited to the occasional restaurant visit. The alfresQ infra e four seater system is perfect for apartment balconies where space is limited or in the peace of a backyard. For larger groups, a six seater system is ideal for families with a love for entertaining, whether it be for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

The industrial and hardy style of the alfresQ infra e sealed concrete tables is sleek and efficient. Waterproof, easy to clean and a solid design are just a few of the perks of this system. When you’re not preparing delicious meals, you can simply place the lid over the cooker and use the table as you normally would.

Potluck lunches or dinner will be made easier for everyone, with guests only needing to bring fresh food and themselves. Grilling your food together is a great icebreaker for any age group and is an opportunity to cook your steak exactly how you’d like. The alfresQ infra e electric infrared grill will revolutionise how you view cooking, plus it’s 100 per cent Australian-owned and-designed. Create unique memories every time you cook with this group-oriented cooking system. Neat!

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We now have two different product lines in our SustainaPod Range – our original SustainaPod All-Weather Series and now the SustainaPod LITE Series!

The new SustainaPod LITE Series is hand-crafted from UV stabilised 100% recycled (and 100% recyclable) board and durable Laminex® acrylic benchtops, providing a lower price point compared to our original SustainaPod All-Weather Series. The new SustainaPod LITE Series is weather resistant and professionally designed as a freestanding barbecue cabinet.

The SustainaPod LITE Series has three compact models to choose from (Neo, Sienna and Terra) as well as customisable cabinet and handle colours. This off-the-shelf product provides outdoor kitchen options for those customers who want to enter the outdoor kitchen market with a Weber Sit On or Weber Family Q3600 Built in barbecue.

Because the new SustainaPod LITE Series is so light and simple to assemble, you will have no problem buying a SustainaPod LITE model at lunchtime and barbecuing by dinner. Both the Neo and Sienna are one-pod units that simply need to be levelled and benchtop assembled. The Terra can be easily handled by one person in under an hour.

Not sure which SustainaPod model is right for you? Click here to easily compare the original SustainaPod All-Weather Series to the new SustainaPod LITE Series – design, features, price and practicality. As always, we’ve worked hard to ensure the entire SustainaPod Range complies with Australian Standards for gas installation in residential premises and cylinders in an enclosure or recess.

For more information on the new LITE models, go to our website http://www.verdelife.com.au/our-range/, or visit your local SustainaPod stockist http://www.verdelife.com.au/where-to-buy/.

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1. CLEAN MACHINE

The latest example of innovative technology meeting household demands, ECOVACS ROBOTICS has released the DEEBOT OZMO 930. This intelligent bot tackles both vacuuming and mopping with its patented OZMO technology. During set-up, the DEEBOT OZMO 930 scans, maps and plans the most efficient cleaning path across an entire home. Anti-drop sensors and obstacle detection technology protect the bot from damage caused by stairs or furniture. With the easy attachment of a cleaning cloth, this bot can mop any area it’s directed to, the carpet detection technology ensuring your rugs stay dry. Take control with the ECOVAC ROBOTICS app which can effortlessly schedule a clean. ECOVAC ROBOTICS DEEBOT OZMO 930, harveynorman.com.au

2. EXTRACT HEALTH

If you’re looking to save time in the most efficient, compact and simple way possible, search no further than the NutriBullet Rx. The exceptional nutrient-extraction power of this product is worth its weight in gold, offering a quick, health-conscious way of breaking down plant foods to their most absorbable state. NutriBullet cups can also be directly twisted onto the extractor blade, allowing you to save time and clean-up by removing the need for a large jug. These cups are dishwasher-safe and the blades can be washed quickly with soap and water. NutriBullet Rx, nutribullet.com

3. BE THE BOSS OF YOUR KITCHEN

Breville’s revolutionary high-end mixer saves time on every turn. Ideal for dense doughs and batters, the double scraper beater wipes the sides and bottoms of the bowl with ease. Cutting mixing time by 60 per cent, this speedy appliance is designed for heavy use. Available in the stunning Black Truffle colour, this mixer looks the part in any modern kitchen. Throw away the hand mixer and enjoy the bliss with the Bakery Boss. Bakery Boss in Black Truffle, breville.com.au

4. GROW GREEN

Enjoy having a garden at your fingertips all year round with UrbiPod, the indoor micro herb and salad kitchen appliance. Made to be mobile, this product features four detachable pods that can be placed in the kitchen as you cook or at the dining room table for fresh garnishes. Designed and manufactured in Australia, this clever design is easy to assemble and clean — no gardening experience required. The UrbiPod utilises a low-energy LED growth light to deliver faster plant growth. The appliance’s deeper-growing pods deliver larger plant yields than its competitors. Skip the trip to the backyard or grocery shop with this great product. UrbiPod, urbotanica.com

5. INTERACTIVE AND INTELLIGENT

Save on cooking and preparation time with ILVE’s new 900 Series built-in oven. Boasting a CHEF-assist program with 35 preset recipes and automatic cooking times all controlled by a touch screen and smart control panel, this oven is as interactive as it is intelligent. For ease of use, the ILVE built-in oven converts recipes from Fahrenheit to Celsius and allows you to save up to 100 “personalised” recipes so you can cook your meal perfectly each time. The large cooking cavity also gives you the room to cook more food at the same time. ILVE 900 Series built-in oven, ilve.com.au

6. BUBBLY LIFE

Like most people, we love all types of bubbles — but our new favourite is SodaStream’s Spirit sparkling water maker. Designed for ultimate convenience, the Spirit’s sleek new design is available in red, black or white and fits beautifully into any modern kitchen decor. Featuring the brand’s innovative snap-lock technology to help consumers transform ordinary tap water into fresh sparkling water in seconds, this innovative product has won the 2017 Red Dot Product Design Award. Quick, easy and affordable, SodaStream makes staying hydrated fun. SodaStream Spirit sparkling water maker, sodastream.com.au

7. READY IN AN INSTANT

Boasting an impressive range of functions, from cooking, steaming and mixing to chopping and weighing, the Vorwerk Thermomix goes above and beyond the call of duty for a standard kitchen appliance. Designed for the time-poor, or those working long hours who want a healthy meal fast, the Thermomix caters for this need by providing an extra set of hands in the kitchen. With fresh salads, cake mixes and fruit sorbets made in under a minute, and delicious risotto in just 20, the benefits of owning this appliance are immediately evident. Vorwerk Thermomix, thermomix.com.au

8. UNDER PRESSURE

The Breville Fast Slow Pro is the ideal kitchen appliance to reduce cooking and preparation time in any home. This multicooker has pressure and slow-cook menus that automatically adjust time, temperature and pressure between fast and slow cooking. Dual sensors monitor the ingredients for more accurate temperature and pressure control, while the hands-free steam release automatically varies across foods to maximise flavour and texture. With the function to pressure cook, slow cook, steam, reduce, sauté and sear at the press of a button, you can rely on the fully interactive LCD screen to tell you when it’s building pressure, cooking or releasing steam. Breville Fast Slow Pro, breville.com.au

9. FREEZE TIME

Functionality, stunning aesthetics and energy efficiency come together in Mitsubishi Electric’s LX630 fridge. Equipped with a super-cool chilling drawer, it can store meat, fish or other perishable food without freezing at about -3°C to 0°C. Removing the hassle of defrosting, this drawer leaves food ready to cook at all times. An automatic ice maker is another of this product’s great features — a continuous supply of ice cubes at the ready without the need for a plumbing connection. This low-maintenance and state-of-the-art fridge saves time and money in the best way possible. Mitsubishi Electric LX630 fridge, mitsubishielectric.com.au

10. FRESHEN UP

The AEG PrecisionVac SousVide vacuum sealer drawer offers vacuuming, marinating, sealing and air-returning functions. By storing vacuum-sealed food in the fridge or freezer, the freshness is extended, giving you delicious, home-made meals that require minimal time and effort. Ingredients are preserved up to three times longer with vacuum sealing than refrigeration storage, allowing you to prolong the time between shopping trips! From liquids and marinades to fish, fruit and vegetables, the AEG PrecisionVac SousVide vacuum sealer drawer has fully adjustable controls, allowing up to 99.9 per cent vacuum. Easy to use and highly efficient, this product takes freshness to a new level. AEG PrecisionVac SousVide vacuum sealer drawer, aegaustralia.com.au

11. FRESHLY SQUEEZED

Minimise juicing time while maximising nutrient retention with the Kogan Cold Press Slow Juicer. A pressing and squeezing action rather than fast spinning blades ensures the nutritional value remains in the liquid and is quiet to operate. With a large inlet and jug, it’s easy to bulk juice fruits and vegetables for the entire family. You won’t need to look for a more convenient and efficient machine. Kogan Cold Press Slow Juicer, kogan.com

12. GET UP IN MY GRILL

To make grilling easy, the Tefal OptiGrill+XL is a smart appliance that automatically adapts the cooking time to the thickness of the ingredients, and indicates the precise cooking level from rare to well done, even for frozen food. You can monitor your cooking directly with an indicator light that glows a colour corresponding to how well–cooked the food is. Save time with the frozen food cooking mode, which allows you to grill straight from the freezer. High performing with a large cooking surface, the grill has a sizeable drip tray and angled plates, so cooking juices run off and can be simply wiped away. Tefal OptiGrill+XL, tefal.com.au

13. STACK IT

The Electrolux ComfortLift dishwasher makes stacking and removing plates easy. Efficient and effective, this 60cm built-under dishwasher has the TimeSaver function that cuts the length of a cycle so your dishes are ready when you are. Some of its programs can wash a full load in up to 50 per cent less time than normal. The cleverly designed machine automatically opens the door up to 10cm when the cycle is complete, the AirDry technology allowing dishes to dry quicker and more naturally. Even the most crowded load is no match for this dishwasher, with the FlexiSpray arm that has five different spray levels and moves in multiple directions. Electrolux ComfortLift dishwasher, electrolux.com.au

14. STEAM DREAM

Available in two sizes, the Modernist Pro Dual-Fuel steam range combines highly sophisticated design and performance. Professional-level precision comes through with the powerful sealed brass burners and integrated electric griddle. Get creative with the steam cooking solutions of Steam Bake and Steam Roast, two features that will result in healthy, perfectly cooked dishes inside and out thanks to superior cooking technology that distributes heat evenly to achieve the best results. The Dacor iQ kitchen app lets you remotely monitor and even control your oven using your smartphone. Dacor Modernist Pro Dual-Fuel steam range, samsung.com.au

15. MORNING WAKE-UP CALL

Start your morning well with the Series 8 coffee machine by Bosch. This fantastic appliance offers AutoMilk clean, an automatic steam cleaning process that’ll leave the machine clean and ready to be used. Guaranteeing maximum espresso indulgence, the Series 8 coffee machine can fill two cups at the same time, and with the myCoffee app, save up to eight favourites so preparing your morning wake-up never takes long. Intelligently designed, this simple and smart product is the perfect coffee machine to wake up to. Series 8 fully automatic built-in coffee machine, bosch-home.com.au

16. LIGHT AND FLUFFY

The unspoken hero in the creation of a delicious stir-fry or hot curry, the Sunbeam Rice Perfect Deluxe 7 and Steamer delivers beautiful fluffy rice. Simply add the rice and water and this machine will do the rest. The Auto Keep Warm function ensures the rice stays warm until you’re ready to eat. This appliance will provide up to 14 cups of cooked rice so quantity isn’t a problem. Sunbeam Rice Perfect Deluxe 7 and Steamer, sunbeam.com.au

17. WARM ON A COLD NIGHT

For those last-minute meal preparations, a Bosch Series 8 warming drawer is ideal. With temperatures between 40°C and 80°C, the warming drawer can gently defrost the forgotten beef. Slow cooking is another function this appliance does brilliantly, and once cooked, the food can be kept warm while you wait for everyone to arrive. Your plates can also be pre-warmed with this handy device. Bosch Series 8 warming drawer, bosch-home.com.au

18. OVEN LOVIN’

The microwave oven is one of the most useful and time-saving appliances in the kitchen. A quick solution for heating up leftovers, softening butter, steaming vegetables and much more, it’s a household staple for many. The Kogan 32L stainless-steel convection microwave oven with grill lets you achieve delicious food how you’d like, and comes with microwave, convection and grill functions. Kogan 32L stainless-steel convection microwave oven with grill, kogan.com

19. TRY AND FRY

Think frying can’t be healthy? Think again. Offering both speed and a healthy way to fry, the Tefal ActiFry Express XL is a versatile appliance that revolutionises the traditional frying style. This product can cook fresh and frozen food with ease. Besides being able to cook up to 1.5kg of chips with little to no oil, this fryer can cook curries, stir-fries, casseroles, risottos, desserts and much more. Break cooking rules with the ActiFry Express XL. Tefal ActiFry Express XL, tefal.com.au

20. TO CHOP OR NOT

Lightweight and compact, this appliance will fit in any kitchen. The KitchenAid Artisan food chopper is perfect for making sauces, chopping meat, herbs and vegetables. It’s ideal and convenient for a smaller family or for quick jobs, with sharp blades that deliver excellent results quickly and efficiently. This food chopper will quickly become part of the family. KitchenAid Artisan food chopper, kitchenaid.com.au

Originally in Kitchens & Bathrooms Quarterly, Volume 25, Issue 2

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1. ALL THAT GLITTERS

This beautiful copper number is a limited-release offering that’s bound to sell out fast. Chic and sophisticated, this stand mixer includes a tilt head design, 10 variable speeds, a quiet and energy-efficient direct drive motor and a power hub with a versatile range of attachments that can turn your stand mixer into a complete culinary centre that allows you to prepare fresh pasta, shred parmesan cheese, and make fresh salads or flavoursome sausages with ease. KitchenAid Copper Artisan stand mixer, kitchenaid.com.au

2. JUICY GOODNESS

The latest generation in the Juice Fountain range, Breville’s Juice Fountain Cold XL has been thoughtfully developed so that users can create up to two litres of nutrient-rich juice faster and quieter, all within a more stylish compact footprint. It features Cold Spin Technology as well as the most powerful and quiet motor available in a Breville juicer, and is capable of creative juice five times faster than a cold press. How cool is that! Breville Juice Fountain Cold XL, breville.com.au

3. MOUNTING MAGIC

Almost every home has an iPad nowadays, and the iPort allows for this all-important gadget to be mounted on any wall surface, including plasterboard, brick, wood, concrete and even glass. A wide selection of apps and interoperability with home appliances and entertainment devices enables the Surface Mount to control virtually all facets of the home — from switching on the air-conditioner to changing playlists on the hi-fi system. iPort Surface Mount, iportproducts.com

4. COOL TECH

If high tech is what you’re after, this fridge is what you need. It comes with the ability to connect to your home network, a Samsung Smart Home app which allows you to access a photo of the contents of your fridge at any time, an LCD touchscreen display, which allows you to bring up recipes and order ingredients without leaving the kitchen, and built-in speakers with Bluetooth connectivity. As well as all this, the fridge also includes a fourth door on the bottom right freezer section, which converts from a freezer to wine cooler or fridge as required. Samsung 671L Family Hub French Door fridge, harveynorman.com.au

4. CULINARY ASSISTANT

In the age of technology, it’s no surprise a device like Google Home is proving to be a hit when it comes to home life. These smart speakers can be a welcome addition to any space as they can be used for streaming music, checking the news and weather and controlling smart devices. They become a game changer when moved to the kitchen — the Google Home can be used to set a timer, build shopping lists, research recipe ideas, keep a calorie count, round up cocktail recipe ideas, convert units while cooking and so much more. A worthwhile investment, we think! Google Home, officeworks.com.au

6. SMOKING HOT

This three-in-one charcoal barbecue, roaster and smoker caters for 12 people, so is just perfect to use when hosting summer family gatherings and long lazy Sunday lunches with friends. Made for the backyard chef and barbecue enthusiast, the easy-to-clean and rust-resistant stainless-steel grills and silicon-coated side handles deliver a safe and enjoyable cooking experience. Packaged with a fish/meat hanger, every charcoal-cooked meal will be uniquely delicious and flavoursome. ProQFrontier Elite, proqsmokers.com.au

7. NON-STICK MAGIC

The Bellarini Granitium Collection is a must-have for diligent cooks who prefer not to use excessive amounts of oil. The non-stick properties featured ensure meals will be healthy, and washing up the pans after the meal is sure to be a breeze too! The Granitium range includes two models, Bologna (pictured) and Torino. Each model achieves revolutionary non-stick properties and longevity, with the use of mineral stone particles embedded in two of the seven layers of the frypan. Bellarini Granitium Collection, myer.com.au

8. ALL GOOD IN THE HOOD

The smoky fumes associated with outdoor entertaining can become a thing of the past with ILVE’s new barbecue rangehood. It has been designed for ILVE appliances and best suited for outdoor barbecues or when very high air extraction is required. It features a powerful, high-speed fan that removes cooking odours, smoke and vapour, and filters which trap all grime and grease and are also dishwasher safe and extremely easy to clean. ILVE barbecue rangehood, ilve.com.au

9. MAGIC TOUCH

Caffeine enthusiasts rejoice! Breville’s ingenious fully automatic Oracle Touch will allow you to make cafe-quality coffee right at home, with a simple-to-use “swipe and select” touchscreen interface. You can choose from five cafe favourites including espresso, long black, latte, flat white, cappuccino, or textured milk for hot chocolate. It also features auto grid, dose and tamp pressure and temperature control, allowing users to make a perfect cup of coffee every time. Best of all, you can personalise your coffee to suit your tastes and program this into the machine. Oracle Touch, breville.com.au

10. BUBBLY FUN

The easy way to make sparkling drinks and carbonated water in the comfort of your own home, the SodaStream Play comes in several bright colours as well as the more neutral option of white, making it suitable for every kitchen. The Play features the new “auto lift” slider, which automatically returns to its original position after carbonation. It also includes the popular “snap-lock” mechanism, which locks the carbonating bottle into the bottle rest in a single-push motion, making it quick, simple and easy to use. SodaStream Play, thegoodguys.com.au

11. BLADE OF GLORY

Hand-crafted in the Samurai sword-making capital of the world (Seki, Japan), each Miyabi 7000D kitchen knife is said to take 45 artisans 42 days to perform the more than 100 steps required for production. The knife can be honed to an exceptional level of sharpness, which will last for a lot longer than that of other knives. Miyabi 7000d, cg.dksh.com.au

12. LET THERE BE LIGHT

IKEA has announced a smart lighting range which is due to be released in Australia in 2018, which will be the perfect addition to the kitchens of our tech-loving readers. This exciting new collection allows users to remotely control, automate and design lighting for the home. The collection includes smart globes and light panels that can dim and switch between warm and cool light, using either a controller or the TRÅDFRI app for phones and tablets. Best of all, products in the range offer a plug and play solution, meaning there is no need to hire an electrician — all you have to do is swap a regular globe with a smart TRÅDFRI globe. IKEA TRÅDFRI range, ikea.com/au

13. THE PERFECT BLEND

Kuvings has released a new blender that combines speed and silence, ideal for owners of open-plan kitchens and lovers of serenity in the home alike. Unlike ordinary high-speed blenders, the Kuvings vacuum blender removes air from the container before blending, which prevents oxidation to retain the fresh fibre and nutrients found in fruit and vegetables. Furthermore, a removable noise reduction shield ensures quiet operation while the blender is in use. This product is perfect for creating a smoother consistency and texture, and is capable of stopping automatically when the blend is at optimal condition, ensuring your smoothie is perfect every time. Kuvings vacuum blender, kuvings.com.au

14. TAKING CHARGE

Anyone with a smartphone understands how much of an inconvenience it is to run out of battery in the middle of cooking a meal using an online recipe, listening to your favourite song, or watching the latest episode of that TV show you’ve become addicted to. Enter the Corian Wireless Charging Surface. You can place your new iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X and Samsung Galaxy 8 onto a Corian Wireless Charging Surface and reap the wireless charging benefits that are cleverly concealed under the benchtop surface. It utilises state-of-the-art unit harnessing induction technology hidden under the surface to charge the device in question without penetrating the surface, and the surface is smart so charging stops when your device has reached maximum battery capacity. Corian Wireless Charging Surface, casf.com.au

15. THE SIXTH SENSE

The sleek, stylish Whirlpool pyrolytic oven is made for busy home cooks who need to multitask in the kitchen. It features 15 cooking functions and a self-cleaning mode, which turns food spills and splatters into ash, helping make both cooking and cleaning an easy feat. Its most impressive feature is its 6^th SENSE technology, which will sense, control and adapt the cooking time accordingly. It will then alert you when the food is ready to take out of the oven, all the while displaying permanent feedback on the white-on-black LCD screen. Whirlpool pyrolytic oven, whirlpool.net.au

16. WILD ONE

Here’s a quick, easy and efficient way to make your morning coffee when you’re in a rush. The Handpresso Wild Hybrid is designed for use with either ground coffee or ESE pods, but is said to work best with freshly roasted and ground coffee. It’s simple, solid, light and compact, and its portable nature makes storage a breeze. No battery, electricity or gas cartridges are necessary to use the Handpresso, meaning your new source of delicious coffee can be used anywhere ground coffee and hot water are accessible. Handpresso Wild Hybrid, thedesigngiftshop.com

17. TWO-IN-ONE

This ingenious cooktop allows culinary enthusiasts to enjoy the best of both worlds. The ASKO Duo Fusion Gas + Induction Cooktop features a Fusion Volcano wok burner and four induction zones, so users are able to choose the option which best suits the dishes being cooked. The Volcano wok has three functions: direct flame under the wok, an additional outer flame for larger pots, and a simmer setting for low-heat cooking. Alternatively, the Bridge induction setting can utilise two bridge cooking zones in order to create a large one, or you can let the induction cooktop’s auto programs do all the hard work as you relax with a glass of wine in hand. ASKO Duo Fusion Gas + Induction Cooktop, asko.com.au

18. STEAMING SENSATIONAL

This appliance is an absolute must for health-conscious foodies. The AEG SteamPro steam oven with sous vide function allows you to prepare, seal, cook and serve dishes with the ultimate control and perfect results every time. Even the most delicate food can be cooked to perfection using low-temperature steam cooking, from 95°C to as low as 50°C with 1°C adjustability. Best of all, the appliance’s Humidity Sensor SenseCook food sensor measures and automatically adjusts temperature and moisture levels in the oven to suit the type of food you are cooking. AEG SteamPro steam oven with sous vide, aegaustralia.com.au

19. COOK LIKE HESTON

This contraption makes charcoal cooking an easy feat, which is no doubt music to the ears of many a culinary enthusiast. Its Fast Flame Ignition System ensures the charcoal burns at the right temperature to cook in 10 minutes, and the “set and forget” electronic controls give users the freedom to relax while their meat is being cooked. The jaw-like Cliplock Forks ensure everything from chickens to suckling pigs are kept firmly in place on the rotisserie rod as it turns, and the porcelain enamel firebox and charcoal tray are easy to clean after use. All in all, the Fusion charcoal barbecue makes creating the authentic charcoal taste virtually effortless. Fusion charcoal barbecue, everdurebyheston.com

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What is sous-vide?

Sous-vide has only recently become popular with home cooks, but the technique has been used by professional chefs for decades to achieve mouth-watering dishes cooked to perfection. The term ‘Sous-vide’ is French, and translates to ‘under vacuum’. It refers to the process of vacuum sealing food and cooking it in a water bath.

Cooking in this way usually involves immersing the food for a longer amount of time at a lower temperature, usually between 40 and 100°C. Unlike boiling food in a bag, where the water is brought to temperature before the food is added, sous-vide cooks food gently, at a temperature matching the food’s ideal internal temperature. This allows the cook to bring the ingredients to a precisely controlled temperature, without overcooking.

Sous-vide is an extremely simple and versatile method of cooking, and it brings with it a whole host of benefits to the chef.

Tasty

By vacuum sealing the ingredients of the dish, all the flavour, aroma and original integrity of the food remain closer to their original state. This results in tender protein dishes and fresh, crunchy vegetables.

Healthy

Using a low temperature and vacuum sealed bag means that nutrients don’t get lost during the cooking process. It also uses water instead of oil and little, if any, added salt or fat.

Consistent

Conventional cooking methods often require the chef to pay great attention to the food, in order to ensure it is not over or undercooked. Cooking sous-vide uses extremely precise temperature control, meaning that a consistent outcome can be achieved over and over again – and the chef can focus on other parts of the meal instead.

Convenient

Because of its consistency, it is easy to manage any number of portions cooking at the same time, while knowing that each will turn out perfectly. This makes it a great choice when cooking for a significant number of people.

Try it at Home

Traditionally, sous-vide involved vacuum sealing food and placing this pack in a water bath. However, modern kitchen appliances have now made it even easier to adapt this method at home.

Chef and ASKO advocate, Paul Mounsey, says: “Sous-vide is all about precise low temperatures and the use of a steam oven can replicate the more traditional sous-vide cooking method of a water bath. Ideal foods for vacuum sealing and cooking with the sous-vide method are proteins like beef, lamb, pork and poultry, as well as seafood, and root vegetables are also excellent. Green vegetables can be cooked sous-vide, however, results vary.”

Vacuum sealing food can be as simple as using a zip lock bag, but for the ultimate sous-vide cooking experience, Paul suggests trying the new Elements by ASKO vacuum drawer. Designed to introduce advanced cooking in your own home, the drawer can be used to vacuum seal food for sous-vide, as well as for storing, packing or portioning food.

ASKO Vacuum Drawer

The vacuum drawer is available as a 14cm high drawer co-designed and prepared for installation together with both the 45cm and 60cm combi steamer ovens in the Elements by ASKO range.

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