A new Ninja air fryer for under £100 has been released – it’s perfect if your kitchen is on the cosier side

Ninja has released a new affordable air fryer for those who want to buy an quality air fryer on a budget. The freshly unveiled Ninja Air Fryer PRO 4.7L has an RRP of £99.99, but is currently reduced to £79.99 via the Ninja website to celebrate its release. Whilst this new Ninja air fryer looks … Read more

Aldi’s sell-out soup maker has finally returned – and it’s now at an even lower price than last time

One of the biggest perks of autumn is that it marks the beginning of cosy soup season. The drop in temperatures outside is the perfect excuse to step into the kitchen to make a hearty bowl of soup. And it’s just got even easier to do so, as Aldi’s sell-out soup maker is coming back … Read more

I’ve never had space for a big and bulky multi-cooker, but this gorgeous mini version just convinced me to make room in my kitchen

Even though I test multi-cookers as part of my 9-5 as Ideal Home’s Kitchen Appliances Editor, I’ve never taken the plunge on installing one in my own (small) kitchen. That’s because they’re often big, bulky and not the prettiest. That’s all change with the launch of Instant Pot’s Classic Multi Cooker in mini size (via … Read more

I have the Aldi £40 stand mixer, but this is why I’d still recommend saving your money for a Kenwood Kmix

Aldi‘s stand mixer is one of the appliances that drops at the same time every year to coincide with the Great British Bake Off. This year is no different as the new Aldi stand mixer is dropping in-store on the 18th September. At £40 it is an impressive price for a sturdy piece of kit, … Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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