May 10th, 2012 by Kevin Bradford

Everybody loves a BBQ, right? Whether it's a quintessentially Australian experience on a roasting hot summer's day, or, as I am more familiar with, a battle under grey skies and umbrellas in the UK, there's a Neanderthal excitement associated with cooking outdoors. The varieties of food, the combination of smells and the sense of healthy eating is enjoyed in gardens and beaches the world over. But when winter ... Read more

May 10th, 2012 by Keri Algar

I wonder if some Mum's would prefer it if someone actually did the vacuuming, rather than buy her a vacuum cleaner for Mother's Day? Doing the chores for Mum this Sunday is one way to sweeten her up. But the weekly jobs are a short lived respite for Mum. So here are a few other house hold duties with more long term benefits: Give the refrigerator-coils a quick ... Read more

May 9th, 2012 by Kevin Bradford

A more precise time management display system has been launched by Bosch in its fully integrated dishwasher range. The TimeLight function, unveiled at Milan's EuroCucina, shows the exact remaining time when loading and unloading, without the need for a visible control panel on the front of the appliance. Details about the remaining time, which programme has been selected, and what phase the cycle is on, are projected onto ... Read more

May 8th, 2012 by Sofia Fernandez

Not Generation Y, apparently. A new national survey has found that almost half of Gen Yers would rather pass their delicate dirty laundry to dry cleaners than hand wash it themselves. The figure - established in Canstar Blue's latest washing machine survey - is four times that of baby boomers, who are more willing to use a bit of elbow grease. Nor does the expense incurred through dry cleaners bother ... Read more

May 8th, 2012 by Louise Carter

Matt Moran – also known as 'the guy seen with a fish draped over his shoulder in all the ads for MasterChef' – has recently been appointed as brand ambassador for LG's Signature Kitchen Range. “The superior finishes, stylish designs and innovative technology of the LG Signature Kitchen range will give Australians the opportunity to cook like a professional in the comfort of their own home,” Moran ... Read more

May 8th, 2012 by Sofia Fernandez

Keen coffee lovers can be a particular bunch, if not peculiar. With tastes and requests so specific it's no wonder Philips Saeco has taken this on to develop an espresso machine as unique as a fingerprint. The Philips Saeco Xelsius with digital ID actually uses fingerprint recognition technology to determine who the drinker is before it prepares coffee exactly how they like it, from bean to cup. Perhaps James ... Read more

May 8th, 2012 by Keri Algar

A recent study has found that stainless steel sinks trump ceramic sinks for their durability and modern look. Kitchen sinks are the most hardworking and often underrated element in a kitchen. Sometimes they're piled sky high with dirty dishes, or they're used to wash and peel the spuds, scrub grubby hands... And it's true that stainless steel is a virtually indestructible surface, unlikely to stain or scratch badly, which is what ... Read more

May 8th, 2012 by Kevin Bradford

There is often a lot of hot air spoken about the difficulty of combining sleek design with functionality in kitchen appliances. But Bosch has attempted to literally blow that away with the presentation of its new incline rangehood. The latest design, showcased at EuroCucina in Milan, features a glass cover over a brush stainless steel surface which conceals the usually exposed fan filters. The panel then drops down to act ... Read more

May 7th, 2012 by Kevin Bradford

A dishwasher that only uses six litres of water has been hailed as a "main innovation" from German manufacturer Bosch. The ActiveWater Eco can clean up to 13 place settings in one cycle, and features the lowest water consumption figures on the market. Showcased at Milan's EuroCucina last month, the latest design uses intelligent technology to save up to 20,700 litres of water annually compared to hand-washing. Bosch engineers ... Read more

May 7th, 2012 by Sofia Fernandez

A national energy standard across all whitegoods has been announced by the Federal Climate Change Minister Greg Combet. The new rules will affect whitegoods manufacturers, who will soon have a single set of energy efficiency standards to meet, according to an AAP report. This will affect appliances such as air conditioners, dishwashers and fridges and it means the end of different rules applying to different Australian regions. The announcement ... Read more