May 1st, 2012 by Sofia Fernandez

If a cook is only as good as their appliances then Sunbeam will be hoping this year's MasterChef contestants create masterpiece after masterpiece. It will be the third year running that Sunbeam is the small appliance sponsor of MasterChef, having recently had a similar deal with rival reality cooking show, My Kitchen Rules. My Kitchen Rules drew 2.6 million viewers during the finale and Sunbeam is hoping for ... Read more

April 30th, 2012 by Keri Algar

When selecting the right appliances for our kitchen we often look to the experts for guidance. What appliances do chefs find practical, easy to use, and efficient? A recent dinnertime debate between gas cooktops (the mother) and induction cooktops (the daughter) became muted when the daughter asked the table which famous chefs used induction. No one came to mind quickly enough, her point proven. (What is induction?) However, of course ... Read more

April 24th, 2012 by Keri Algar

It's not only a fishy smell that indicates if fish is fresh or not. And unless we've been lucky enough to catch it ourselves, we can never really be too sure how fresh the fish at the market is. Fostering a good relationship will our local fishmonger will help, we might even get a wink and a bonus lemon every once and a while as well! Otherwise,  we ... Read more

April 24th, 2012 by Keri Algar

Looking over last night's recipe booklet from the Sydney Seafood School there is a sharp sensory reminder of the eve's fare. No, not because of a cut finger, or words or pictures, but smell. The paper is pungent with cooking oil infused with Sichuan pepper, lime, coriander, deep fried squid and prawns. Our task was to prepare salt and pepper prawns with a prickly ash (that's a Sichuan ... Read more

April 20th, 2012 by Keri Algar

After months of writing about appliance news, events, quips and quirks it's no wonder I have the odd appliance dream. The washing machine is yet to chase me down the road but there have been cases of the 'too traumatic to untangle vacuum hose' and 'the never ending wet washing basket' to make me wonder: is my subconscious saying I shouldn't vacuum any more (please, let it ... Read more

April 19th, 2012 by Keri Algar

You've got what? Food poisoning is one of the most unpleasant, ungainly, unwanted experiences out there. And raw meat is a principle source of dangerous, illness causing-bacteria like Listeria and Salmonella. We'll do anything to avoid a bout of tummy trouble but can we go too far? Are we throwing away edible, safe food? Of course we're better off safe than sorry, still, is the fear of poisoning making ... Read more

April 18th, 2012 by Keri Algar

Butter, sugar and syrup. Sounds good. Sometimes the finest things in life are the simplest, like my Mum's ANZAC biscuit recipe. As with most things she does in the kitchen, it is straightforward and delicious. ANZAC biscuit recipe What you'll need: 130 grams of butter 2 tablespoons of golden syrup 120 grams of sugar 120 grams of flour 1 cup of rolled oats 120 grams of desiccated coconut 1 teaspoon of baking powder. What you'll do: Melt the butter and add ... Read more

April 18th, 2012 by Sofia Fernandez

As part of its new marketing campaign Miele has revealed the hardcore testing the German appliances undergo to ensure that they are 'Forever Better'. Good looks and charm will get appliances in the door, but hardworking and durability are features that will keep them there. The German engineered appliances are tested to the equivalent of 20 years usage and in some cases, such as Miele washing machines, appliances ... Read more

April 17th, 2012 by Keri Algar

The new Fisher & Paykel Gas on Glass cooktops will be getting a workout at the renowned Sydney Seafood School. The Seafood School sees over 13,000 people drawn in each year by well known guest presenters such as Mathew Moran, Christine Manfield and Guillaume Brahimi, who teach food lovers how to prepare seafood dishes from around the world. Presented most weekdays, nights and weekends, the classes range from ... Read more

April 10th, 2012 by Sofia Fernandez

Appliances Online has teamed up with classy Italian appliance maker, Emila, to give away an Emilia gas oven. Entering the competition is as easy as cooking with gas. The Facebook entry asks what you would cook with such a snazzy oven and hey presto, you're in to win. The 60-centimetre Gas Fan Oven (EMF61MVI) is a little beauty, too. Made in Italy, this oven usually retails for $1,299, although ... Read more