Kitchen Appliances

Kenwood’s ultra-modern new stand mixer can even cook a stir fry for you – here’s why it has the highest price tag for this appliance I’ve seen

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Kenwood, the British brand behind the stand mixers and food processors in many of our homes, has launched its most advanced stand mixer to date. The Kenwood Cooking Chef, which is available to buy via Kenwood for the substantial sum of £1,249.99, has a mind-boggling array of features, including 60 preset recipe functions to experiment … Read more

Lavazza just launched its first-ever at-home bean-to-cup coffee machine, but don’t worry, it’s still as easy to use as its pod machines

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The Italian coffee brand Lavazza has launched a brand new bean-to-cup machine: the Assoluta, which will set you back £699.95 via the Lavazza website. If you’re a fan of Lavazza coffee, then this machine has features to get the most out of the beans that you buy from the brand, including an app to help … Read more

You can use this new Ooni indoor pizza oven even if it rains all winter long – it’s had a price drop and stylish makeover

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One of the debates when mulling over buying a pizza oven is the six (or more) months of the year when a British back garden isn’t the ideal place for hosting an outdoor cooking event. That’s where the appeal of the Ooni Volt comes in, which is an the electric pizza oven that you can … Read more

Aldi’s £10 rice cooker promises perfect fluffy rice at the touch of a button – it’s quickly becoming a fan favourite buy

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Poorly cooked rice can ruin the most flavoursome meal, and if you’re someone who struggles to achieve soft, fluffy grains, let Aldi do all the legwork with their Ambiano 2-Cup Rice Cooker (£9.99). Landing in stores yesterday (31 August), Aldi’s rice cooker launched as part of their big student event. However, at Ideal Home, we … Read more

This 5-star rated home appliance cooks your toast, egg and beans at the same time – I can’t decide if it’s genius or bonkers

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As a homes journalist, a big proportion of my time is spent looking for innovative new products to make your life a little easier, and this one I spotted at Argos borders right on the edge of wacky and wonderful. The best toasters have one purpose, right? To cook perfect toast every time. Now, the … Read more

I finally got my hands on the Ninja Swirl machine that’s all over your Instagram – here’s how my first attempt at soft serve went

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I finally got my hands on the kitchen appliance of the summer: the Ninja Swirl by Creami soft serve and ice cream maker and let me tell you, it’s a good one if you’ve got a sweet tooth. Many elements of this souped-up version of the ice cream maker are identical to the original Ninja … Read more

Just in: Lidl is selling a green espresso machine in a huge pastel kitchenware middle aisle drop

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Lidl is launching its most aesthetically pleasing kitchen range yet, with everything from frying pans to air fryers drenched in pretty pastel colourways. However, let’s not bury the lead, as the highlight of the range is definitely the coffee machine available in mint green and pastel pink. Pastel kitchens have been a big kitchen trend … Read more

Experts want you to put a coin in your freezer if you’re going on holiday this summer

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If you’re heading off on holiday this summer, then experts want you to put a penny in your freezer. It’s never nice to arrive back from your holiday and realise that your freezer has defrosted or your food doesn’t look exactly as it should, such as having freezer burn or being coated in too much … Read more

Lidl is selling a Thermomix alternative that’s over £1000 cheaper – this is how to get your hands on one

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Hold your hats as Lidl has announced its most exciting middle aisle drop to date – an affordable alternative to the chef favourite Thermomix. The Monsieur Cuisine Smart lands in stores on the 4th September, but will be available to reserve on the app from the 21st August. If you’ve never heard of a Thermomix, … Read more

Smeg’s new Mini Milk Frother is the cheapest way to get the brand’s look in your home – it’s a perfect fit for small kitchens

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Italian appliance brand Smeg has unvelied a new ‘mini’ milk frother, designed to bring its much-coveted look and emphasis on quality into your kitchen for less. Designed to pair perfectly with one of the best coffee machines, this new compact offering is significantly cheaper, at £99.95 from Smeg, than the brand’s original Multi Milk Frother … Read more