February 18th, 2016 by Krissy Davis

Do you remember the excitement of seeing your newly-bought fridge  being pushed on a trolley down your hallway, on its way to your kitchen by the delivery team? Or the excitement you had when you finally got to place all your food and drinks into the shiny, clean cavity? [caption id="attachment_34726" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Image courtesy of sritangphoto at FreeDigitalPhotos.net[/caption] Or what about the joy you had of sticking ... Read more

February 10th, 2016 by Mark Bristow

Do you need some extra storage space to keep your family and guests well-fed? Do you ever wish that your food, drink, ice and chilled water were easier to access? Do you want to add a bit of additional style and sophistication to your kitchen? In other words... have you considered a French Door Fridge? What exactly IS a French Door Fridge? A French Door fridge is a type ... Read more

January 22nd, 2016 by Krissy Davis

2015 was the year Cadbury released dairy milk, limited edition Vegemite flavoured chocolate. [caption id="attachment_34636" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Image soured from yummylummy[/caption] It was also the year Tony Abbott bit into an onion on live TV like it was nothing. And let’s not forget how Bondi was left covered in sand after powerful winds back in April. [caption id="attachment_34638" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Image sourced from disqusfeed[/caption] Yes, 2015 was a good year. It ... Read more

December 8th, 2015 by Mark Bristow

To get ready for the festive season, many Australian households invest in a spare fridge to go in the garage, spare room, even the laundry. This extra storage space can be really handy if you’re hosting Christmas lunch, letting you chill plenty of food and drink for your family and guests. No-one knows this better than former Prime Minister of Australia, Tony Abbott: My husband with Tony Abbott ... Read more

December 3rd, 2015 by Mark Bristow

If you’ve had your fridge or freezer for a while now, there’s a chance that its interior may start to resemble Antarctica – all frost and ice, but without the fun of penguins. source: Piotrus at Wikimedia Commons Here’s our guide to defrosting your fridge or freezerand removing that icy build-up so your appliance can keep running smoothly: Note – we won’t be talking about defrosting or thawing out ... Read more

October 29th, 2015 by Mark Bristow

Organisation is essential in any kitchen. The mark of a great home chef is knowing exactly what ingredients are stored where, so they can be used to whip up a recipe at a moment's notice. Plus, by correctly storing different ingredients in the pantry or fridge, you can ensure that they'll remain fresher for longer, saving you from having to toss out spoiled and wasted food. Making ... Read more

October 9th, 2015 by Krissy Davis

Studio apartments, small one-bedroom homes and lofts... most of these places have one thing in common; they have little to no space! This is where 2-in-1 appliances work best, as they allow one appliance to work in versatile ways. So if you follow the list below, you should find your small apartment starting to feel bigger, without having to knock down any walls. Convection Microwave Ovens  With convection microwaves, you ... Read more

September 9th, 2015 by Mark Bristow

One of the many wonders of living in the information age is the pervasive influence of video on our everyday lives. It’s not too surprising, considering that many of us carry around a device our pocket that can both record and play videos with just a swipe of our thumb. But it’s not just smartphones, computers, and some televisions that have cameras built into them now – ... Read more

September 7th, 2015 by Mark Bristow

Recent news out of IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin - Europe’s premier consumer electronics and home appliances trade show) tells us that an interesting new prototype refrigerator being shown off to the world. One that does something so simple, that the fact it hasn’t been done before actually makes it rather innovative: The clear refrigerator Brought to us from Haier, the Smart Window Refrigerator includes a window built into ... Read more

August 24th, 2015 by Mark Bristow

It's not long now until Spring hits us, with Summer just around the corner after that. When the time comes, do you reckon your old fridge will be able to stand the heat? While your fridge may have cruised its way through winter without a care, when the mercury starts to rise, you may want to take another look at your fridge’s temperature settings. Why? Well, when the ... Read more

August 14th, 2015 by Krissy Davis

Growing up as a child, I remember we were always freezing things in a deepfreeze located in our garage. At the time I didn’t think much of it, but the older I got, the more it made sense.  As grocery prices rose, sales in the supermarket never looked more appealing. But there always seemed to be one recurring problem; the best sale items are always in bulk, ... Read more

August 11th, 2015 by Mark Bristow

Choosing the right fridge or freezer can be a challenge. You could replace your old one with an identical model, or you could upgrade to a design that suits your household's needs a little bit better. Make the right choice when picking out your new fridge, with the help of our handy videos, starting with our buying guide:   What type of fridge is right for my kitchen?   What ... Read more

August 10th, 2015 by Mark Bristow

Going vegetarian is widely acknowledged to be a Good Thing, both in terms of ethics and health. But going vegetarian isn’t as simple as just giving up meat - it also means getting creative when you're cooking. For example, removing the steak from a meal of steak, chips and salad isn't going to leave you with a satisfying vegetarian meal. source: Siddhantsahni28 on Wikimedia Commons Making healthy and delicious vegetarian ... Read more

August 5th, 2015 by Mark Bristow

If you’re taking a well-deserved break from the everyday home-work-sleep routine that will last longer than a couple of days, it’s entirely possible that a good chunk of your home’s electricity will end up going to waste… and you’ll still have to pay for it! source: Mjuzikxhankej on Wikimedia Commons Here’s a quick checklist of things to, well, check before you head off on your next great adventure: Switch ... Read more

August 4th, 2015 by Mark Bristow

Cold brew coffee is one of those things that people like to tell you they knew about before it was cool. Geddit? Cool? Forget it... source: Dennis Tang on Flickr I wasn’t one of those people – when I first heard about cold brew coffee a few months ago, its street cred had already been well-established. Now that cold brew has become available from behind the counters of international ... Read more