Kitchen
If you spend a lot of time in your kitchen, then you’re most likely always looking for ways to make cooking, cleaning and food storage so much easier. This is especially the case when you’re juggling kitchen time with work and family time.
Whether you’re considering investing in a pressure cooker or a vacuum sealer machine, the good news is, that the appliance and gadget market has something for everyone. A few minor additions will make a considerable difference to your daily cooking and baking duties.
Choose the Right Appliance for the Job
Ever-changing modern technology ensures that there’s never a shortage of new and exciting gadgets to try in your kitchen. Some appliances are old favourites with a new spin.
We’ve listed a few of the more popular counter-top appliances and gadgets that will help streamline the food prep and storage processes.
Vacuum Sealer Machine
Vacuum sealers have been around for a long time. With a broad range of vacuum sealers available, you can easily get the perfect one for your kitchen needs. Having the right type of vacuum sealer has numerous benefits which include:
- Keeps food fresher for longer
- Reduces waste as you’ll have less spoiled food
- Increases space in cabinets and refrigerators as food is vacuum packed
- Food can be marinated or seasoned before packaging
- Enables you to buy food in bulk without fear of spoilage
- Allows you to divide food into pre-packed portions
- Dried food such as nuts can also be vacuum-sealed to maintain freshness
Pressure Cooker
Pressure cookers are another one of those old classics that’s been around since your grandmother’s days. The way they look might be more modern, but the principle is the same.
Pressure cookers work when a sealed chamber traps steam as it’s heated. As steam builds, the liquid can reach more than 212°F. Essentially, cooking food at a higher temperature shortens cooking times. Since there’s a lack of evaporation, flavour is extracted and retained more effectively.
Air Fryer
Air Fryers have become the buzzword in kitchen appliances in recent years.
Air fryers make it easy to cook everything from crispy bacon to delicious French fries. Additionally, you can cook meat and even a full chicken in your air fryer. Aside from being easy to clean, air fryers provide healthier food in a fraction of the time. People who work long or unusual hours enjoy the speedy food preparation of an air fryer. Get the flavour without the oil!
Coffee Machine
If you or your family enjoy coffee, investing in a coffee machine is almost a no-brainer. Having a stylish, super-functional coffee machine on your kitchen counter boasts some of the following benefits:
- Allows you to make specialty coffee on demand
- No need to spend money at a coffee shop, or stand in queues
- Makes it easy to serve guests tasty café-quality coffee drinks
- Easy and convenient
- Depending on the model, you can make several cups at once
Smoothie Maker or Juice Blender
If you’re looking for a quick and instant way to improve your family’s nutritional intake, a blender or smoothie maker is worth considering. Smoothies make it easy to consume your daily fruit and veggie intake in one or two tasty drinks.
Additionally, smoothies are ideal for people who don’t have time for a sit-down breakfast. Simply pop your smoothie in a thermal mug and drink it on the go. Fruit can be blended into juices and placed in the fridge for later.
Sandwich Press
While there’s nothing new about a regular old sandwich press, it’s a great way to make school or work lunches. With the variety of fillings that you can toast between two slices of bread, it’s no wonder that toasted sandwiches are a firm favourite in many households.
Some of the popular toasted sandwich ideas that you’d be able to make in a sandwich maker include:
- Tuna and mayonnaise
- The classic cheese and tomato
- Chicken, lettuce and mayonnaise
- Egg and mayonnaise
- Cheese and ham
Stand Mixer
If baking ranks on your list of favourite things to do, then you definitely need a stand mixer. Stand mixers are perfect for mixing batter, whipping cream and even creating sauces.
They’re ideal for keeping contents from spilling and make mixing easier and faster. Depending on the model you opt for, the mixer can mix on its own for a specified time, leaving your hands free to carry on with the rest of the baking.
Final Thought
There’s an old saying, “A man is only as good as his tools.” This definitely rings true when it comes to the appliances, gadgets and accessories in your kitchen. Whether you spend most of your day in the kitchen or just want things simple when you do, there’s no denying, that the right appliances make all the difference!
