December 19th, 2011 by Louise Carter

If you're in the market for an induction cooktop, Asko is currently giving away a 4-piece GreenPan™ cookware set with every Asko induction cooktop sold!* The GreenPan™ set includes the Stockholm Casserole Pot 24cm (640004), Stockholm Frypan 20cm (640005), Stockholm Frypan 28cm (640007), and Stockholm Wok 30cm (640015 - pictured). This offer is valid for the HI1661 and HI1861 models which are both available at Appliances Online. GreenPan™ products ... Read more

December 19th, 2011 by Louise Carter

It just wouldn't be summer without a trip to the beach. But as fun as it may be, there's nothing fun about the way in which sand can become lodged in difficult places long after the picnic basket and beach umbrella have been packed away. One of the questions the Appliances Online team gets asked around this time of year is: How do you get sand out ... Read more

December 16th, 2011 by Louise Carter

Last week Appliances Online had the pleasure of welcoming the gorgeous Rowie Dillon – founder of Rowie's Cakes and author of Indulge – to our staff kitchen. Rowie Dillon is Australia's queen of gluten-free baking, proving with her business and her new cookbook that gluten-free food need never be bland. Here she is explaining the science of flours: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZOHkcHD7oI&list=UUPgTCiyQM0L5gBE06ILaJrg&index=2&feature=plcp One in three children and one in five adults suffer from ... Read more

December 16th, 2011 by Louise Carter

With Australia Day just around the corner, Smeg has released a Fab Fridge adorned with the Australian flag to keep your VB nicely chilled this summer. The iconic Fab Fridge range combines retro styling with ultra-modern cooling technology, giving you the best of both worlds. If you want a fridge to that is bright, bold, colourful and fun you can't go past this true blue Aussie Fab ... Read more

December 14th, 2011 by Louise Carter

Back in the good old days, appliances were made to last. Like this General Electric fridge which has been running continually without maintenance since it was purchased in 1952 – that's more than 58 years! Nowadays GE is still making fridges, and they're even better than ever. Today Mark from GE came in to show us the latest range of GE side by side fridges. They have a lot ... Read more

December 14th, 2011 by Louise Carter

Like invisible tape beneath an evening dress, the key to elegance is often that which can't be seen. A minimalist kitchen is like the little black dress of interior design – perennially chic, timeless, and tasteful. Glossy white cabinets, stainless steel, glass, and simple lines all form the cornerstones of the minimalist kitchen aesthetic which is guaranteed to retain its style well into the future. In keeping with this ... Read more

December 12th, 2011 by Louise Carter

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Unfortunately, Fridge Buyback has shut up shop in NSW and their services are no longer available. But don't worry! We still have our remove and recycle services available.  Fridge Buyback is a NSW government initiative to remove old second household fridges for free. In certain cases a $35 rebate will be awarded.* Many households around NSW have an old fridge in their garage. However what people ... Read more

December 8th, 2011 by Louise Carter

The latest addition to the Appliances Online staff kitchen is the Bosch TES70621RW VeroBar 600 Coffee Machine. Like all things Bosch, every last detail of the VeroBar 600 has been intuitively designed. This means you don't need to be a barista to figure out how to use this machine. Everything is straightforward and simple so anyone can use it and enjoy delicious café-quality coffee at home. There's a ... Read more

December 7th, 2011 by Louise Carter

Did you know that in medieval times people drank ale, mead, or cider instead of water because the water supply was usually dirty? It almost makes being a medieval peasant sound like a sweet deal, until you consider the fact that the life expectancy was around 35 years. Which kind of puts a sobering spin on things. These days, we're well aware of how important it is ... Read more

December 5th, 2011 by Louise Carter

Are you or is anyone you know gluten intolerant? Ten years ago coeliac disease (a condition that occurs when the immune system reacts abnormally to the gluten protein found in wheat, rye, barley and oats) was not very well known. But in recent times more light has been shed on coeliac disease and other forms of gluten sensitivity and wheat allergies. This is evidenced by the broader range ... Read more

December 2nd, 2011 by Louise Carter

Chocoholics beware! Smeg's famous retro-style FAB Fridges are now available in a decadent dark chocolate finish with bright gold trimmings. Popular among foodies, interior designers, and anyone with a fondness for the Fifties, the Smeg FAB fridge range makes it possible to enjoy old fashioned styling with the convenience of modern refrigeration technology. Glossy, velvety and irresistible, the new chocolate FAB fridge will transport you back to a ... Read more

November 30th, 2011 by Louise Carter

A recent study on Australians' shopping behaviour around the Christmas season has revealed that almost three quarters (72%) of Australians will conduct some of their Christmas shopping online. Almost 20% of Australians surveyed said much – if not all - of their shopping would take place at online retail outlets this festive season and a further 52% said some of their Christmas shopping would take place online. ... Read more

November 29th, 2011 by Louise Carter

Attention Sydneysiders: the 2012 Sydney Festival is fast approaching! Opening 7 January 2012, there are some really exciting shows and events happening, guaranteed to make you a more cultured and interesting person. Zip is the principal sponsor of the Sydney Festival, and to celebrate they are giving you the chance to win a Zip HydroTap installed in your home, plus one of four VIP Sydney Festival Experiences! Prize ... Read more

November 23rd, 2011 by Louise Carter

Last night Appliances Online and Winning Appliances had the pleasure of attending the Australian launch of the Beko brand. Held at the Sheraton on the Park in Sydney, guests enjoyed drinks and canapés while getting up close with Beko fridges, washing machines, dishwashers and cooktops. Some quick facts about Beko: •    Beko ranks as the 3rd brand in Europe •    Beko is the number 1 brand in the UK ... Read more

November 21st, 2011 by Louise Carter

Last week Campbell from Billi came in to talk to us about their range of instant filtered water systems. Billi filtered water taps can be installed in your kitchen to provide a constant supply of filtered chilled or boiling water whenever you need it. The compact filtering system is designed to sit beneath the kitchen benchtop (in the cupboard under the sink) with the tap positioned above the ... Read more