June 5th, 2012
It can be a tricky decision, to repair or to replace an appliance? New appliances may be more affordable to run, be better for the environment and have time saving features convenient for modern living. On the other hand, repairing an appliance may pinch the wallet less painfully. Now, an appliance parts company in the US has revealed its ideas on when it's best to chuck an ... Read more
June 5th, 2012
Have you ever slept in through your alarm? Have you ever run so late in the morning that you’ve had to skip breakfast altogether? Do you find it difficult to find the motivation to leave the toasty warmth of your bed’s covers each morning? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you may need the Wake n’ Bacon! Combining an alarm clock with a baking ... Read more
June 4th, 2012
If you're drinking a Bloody Mary in the morning the thought of tiny, salty fish swirling around in it will surely be enough to tip that hangover from barely bearable to lurching for the loo. What in the world am I talking about? I'm talking about the Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce commonly added to cocktails such as a Bloody Mary or meals like Welsh Rabbit, Caesar Salad, Oysters Kirkpatrick, chili con ... Read more
June 4th, 2012
Over the weekend, we all got to experience the pomp and ceremony of the diamond jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We can only speculate on the protocols regarding appropriate gifts for such an occasion, but we do know that Her Majesty is rather tech-savvy, having accepted the gift of an iPod from US President Obama, and is reportedly interested in the iPad 2. With this in ... Read more
May 31st, 2012
We can now confidently say that ILVE’s range of prestige appliances are great for entertaining, having sampled their delicious results firsthand and learned all about their innovative special features, such as induction teppanyaki and 2-minute pizza. To celebrate ILVE’s appliances becoming available on Appliances Online for the first time, a group of Appliances Online staff were fortunate enough to visit the ILVE showroom and head office in ... Read more
May 31st, 2012
This blog is written from a dark place. There's a lot of rage in it. A lot of pain. Call it a primal scream ... from the kitchen. It's the hub of the home so naturally the kitchen is a place where First World Problems arise ... (oh, for the uninitiated "First World Problems" are apparently petty but actually deeply traumatic things suffered in the developed world ... Read more
May 30th, 2012
Freida Cocks is 93 years old today. Born in Kurow in the desolate deep south of New Zealand's South Island, Freida has witnessed the invention of every modern home appliance since her birth in 1919. As a child nothing in her house was electric, let alone automatic. In the 1920s in remote NZ her principal home-keeping chore was gathering firewood, an essential energy source for cooking and ... Read more
May 30th, 2012
Transforming frozen meat into a delicious meal is a multi-part process. Just as a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, cooking meat begins the defrosting process, which can be far trickier than you’d expect to get just right. We've previously looked at the best ways to store your meat. Now, here are a few tips on the best ways to defrost your meat ... Read more
May 28th, 2012
If there's one thing the internet is lacking, it's pictures of cats. In an attempt to rectify this imbalance, I henceforth present to you: photos of cats where they do not belong. (Author credit: getoutoftherecat.tumblr.com). Cats and fridges [caption id="attachment_12807" align="aligncenter" width="449" caption="get out of there cat. i know that it is hot outside but that doesn’t mean that you can have whatever you want in the fridge. that’s ... Read more
May 28th, 2012
As the Laura Star disappears, awake she sheds a silent tear A blood red dawn begins to rise, and reflects the fear in Rinnai's eyes, For through old promises to Omega She has sealed her Bromic's demise. (Have you read part one?) The brave little kettle shouts out his warning As Bromic dives for his Sharp sword, The piercing whistle Brevilles out through the morning 'Til St George slays Morphy and the blood starts to pour. Rinnai looks Delonghingly as ... Read more
May 25th, 2012
Here’s a hypothetical for you – how would you go living in a garage? Not just hanging out for a few hours, or camping in there overnight, but turning it into a proper home. Would you still be able to cook and eat well, or would you have to survive on takeaway food? One couple in New Zealand have proven that healthy garage living is indeed possible. When ... Read more
May 24th, 2012
Slow cookers are pretty great, aren’t they? We think so, and so does Choice.com.au, which tested 25 slow cookers priced under $200. Here are four reasons why we love slow cookers, paired with four of our favourite picks from the Choice's Top Nine: Slow cookers are convenient It really doesn’t make sense to cook a big, elaborate meal in the evening, when most of us are tired after a full day ... Read more
May 22nd, 2012
Of all the tragedies ever told There is none more sad nor chronic, In legends new or those of old Than that of Rinnai and Bromic. The lusty passion between the two Heated kingdoms far and wide, And no happier was the day When Bromic asked Rinnai to be his bride. But lo! Receival of this news Sent Omega into a spin, The angry God frothed, his cycle stopped For Rinnai's heart should belong to him. A Whirlpool of warriors, St ... Read more
May 22nd, 2012
Dry July is coming up. If you or a loved one is participating, you'll want to get any temptations out of the house - that includes the emergency beer supplies tucked away in the back of the fridge. Even if you're not participating in Dry July, it's an unfortunate reality that sometimes beer gets left out, and ends up warm, flat, contaminated, or otherwise unfit for human ... Read more
May 21st, 2012
Making an impression in a small kitchen space requires big design and appliance ideas. The best thing about a small kitchen is that all your favourite appliances can be within arm's reach! But first, how is the decor? Even small spaces can feel roomy when they are planned properly, and it's often the little things that make a difference. In a kitchen for example, making sure that well ... Read more