I just made soft serve ice-cream at home in under 30 minutes with no pre-freeze – and no, it wasn’t with the Ninja Swirl

I’ve been waiting to get my hands on the Cuisinart Frost Fusion ever since I found out that you can use it to make at-home soft serve in under 30 minutes, as my first look at this game-changing appliance discussed. That’s a marked difference from any of the best ice-cream makers I’ve ever tested in … Read more

Are patterned air fryers the new big thing? This Laura Ashley air fryer is making a strong case with its stunning floral print

One thing I’m pleased to see hit the shelves recently is the increase in pretty air fryers, and the latest from VQ, the Laura Ashley Digital Air Fryer (£89.99 at Amazon), is a real beauty. By now, there aren’t many kitchens that aren’t home to one of the best air fryers. The game-changing appliances have … Read more

Hotel Chocolat has transformed its iconic Velvetiser and included a genius new feature to level up your hot chocolates

I have been a huge Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser fan since I added one to my kitchen four years ago. I didn’t think anything could beat its ability to mix up delicious and velvety hot chocolate…until now. This week, Hotel Chocolat unveiled its new and improved Velvetiser, which has been two years in the making. The … Read more

Lidl is selling a £20 alternative to the viral Ninja Slushi – it’s a great budget option for frozen margarita fans

Frozen drink makers have been the hottest appliance you can get your hands on this summer. So, of course, that means that Lidl has arrived on the scene with one of the cheapest new models on the market, in an attempt to rival the coveted Ninja Slushi (£340 at Argos). We’ve seen blistering hot days … Read more

Currys wants your old electricals (whether they work or not) – you’ll get a £25 or £50 discount on Ninja if you hand yours over

If you’re in the market to upgrade your old kitchen appliances this summer, like your old version of the best air fryer, there’s an offer on at Currys right now that can seriously help. Running until the 9th of September, this offer applies to a long list of products which you can find here at … Read more

Aldi is selling a £30 smart kettle that rivals Ninja – but this clever feature means you can turn it on from your sofa

Have you ever wanted to make a brew without ever leaving your sofa? Now you can, as Aldi’s smart kettle (£29.99) has a clever WiFi feature that means you can switch it on from the comfort of your sofa. The best kettle will produce the perfect cuppa’, which is largely why the rise of clever, … Read more

You can’t buy Ninja’s new waffle maker in the UK yet, but this alternative from Amazon has an almost identical design

The Ninja NeverStick Waffle Maker is the latest product from my favourite kitchen appliances brand to only be available in the US for the time being, along with the Ninja Swirl and the Ninja Thirsti. If you love the look of this clever vertical waffle maker and don’t want to wait until the UK release … Read more

Cuisinart’s soft serve maker is the most impressive alternative to the Ninja Swirl and Slushi I’ve seen – there’s no need to pre-freeze anything

If you’re impatiently awaiting the UK drop of the Ninja Swirl, then I’ve found just the alternative for you for the upcoming heatwave. The Cuisinart Frost Fusion, which launched on today, is the all-in-one soft serve and slushie machine maker of dreams and is currently on sale for £249.99 down from £299.99 on Amazon. I’ve … Read more

The Ninja Swirl is finally available to pre order – here’s where you can shop it ahead of time to avoid it selling out

The much-anticipated drop of the at-home soft serve machine of the summer is here. Yep, you can finally order the Ninja Swirl via John Lewis for £349.99 and have it arrive at your door (without paying a delivery free) on its launch date on the 25th of July. With 13 total functions, as discussed in … Read more

I’m a Ninja Slushi superfan, but I was surprised by how similar this cheaper alternative from Amazon was when I tried it. Now it’s reduced for Prime Day too

Let me tell you, there has never been a better summer to be testing out a frozen drinks maker at home. I’ve been able to turn any occasion into something a little sweeter with the Ninja Slushi, which is plenty expensive for £349.99 via Ninja, but also a very fun addition to my kitchen, as … Read more