Author Archive for Louise Carter

What is a steam oven?

June 13th, 2012 by

All around Australia, cooks and chefs have been getting steamy in the kitchen with the latest appliance trend to hit our shores: the steam oven. Already popular in Europe, steam ovens make it possible to cook delicious food that's much healthier because it doesn't need to be drenched in oil. Additionally, steam cooking is proven to retain more vital nutrients and minerals than boiling or microwaving.   Steam ... Read more

Bringing sexy black: kitchen style trends from Europe

June 12th, 2012 by

Cooktop not so hot? Sink on the brink? Oven need some lovin'? If your kitchen's looking less than bitchin', it might be time to update your appliances. You'd be amazed what a difference it can make to the look and feel of your kitchen, and it needn't cost the earth either – especially now that the End of Financial Year Sales are on. But what's hot right now? ... Read more

End of Financial Year Sale – discounts across all categories!

June 12th, 2012 by

It's sale season at Appliances Online – grab a bargain while it's hot! ALL product categories are reduced, with savings of up to 40% off the RRP: Coffee machines: 25% off RRP Cooktops: 45% off RRP Dishwashers: 35% off RRP Fridges: 35% off RRP Microwaves: 35% off RRP Ovens: 30% off RRP Small appliances: 40% off RRP Vacuums: 35% off RRP Washing machines: 40% off RRP Hurry, while stocks ... Read more

How to eat cake for every meal

June 8th, 2012 by

This morning I ate cake for breakfast, and it was delicious. 'And how is morbid obesity working out for you?' you may be (snidely) asking. To which I respond (with as much dignity as one can whilst removing sprinkles from one's cleavage), cake is the breakfast of diet champions, haven't you heard? Questioning what place cake has in a balanced diet is like questioning what place art has ... Read more

Anthony Bourdain: a celebrity chef worth salivating over

June 6th, 2012 by

Anthony Bourdain – author of New York Times best-seller Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly and host of the Travel Channel's No Reservations – was in the news recently with the announcement that he will join the US news network CNN to produce a new TV show. The new show will air next year and is part of CNN's bid to distinguish itself as a network ... Read more

Patrick reviews the Whirlpool Sports Washing Machine

June 1st, 2012 by

Patrick from the Appliances Online team recently became the proud owner of a new Whirlpool 6.5kg Sports Washing Machine, and he couldn't be happier! "It's super-fast – the 15 minute cycle is so useful!" It may be true that you can wear your underpants four times without washing, but if your washing machine can clean them in only 15 minutes, why not treat yourself to a clean pair ... Read more

Baking our blues away: raising awareness for mental illness

June 1st, 2012 by

Today, as we recently discovered, is the first ever 'Baking Our Blues Away' day. Held on the first official day of winter, 'Baking Our Blues Away' is a grassroots movement that started on Facebook and is quickly catching on around Australia and beyond. The idea is simple: if you know anyone who suffers from a mental health issue such as depression or anxiety, bake them something on June ... Read more

Bonus $100 gift voucher with any Electrolux side-by-side fridge

May 31st, 2012 by

Cool  news! For a limited time, Appliances Online will be giving a $100 gift voucher to everyone who buys an Electrolux, Westinghouse, or Kelvinator side-by-side refrigerator*! This offer also applies to the Electrolux EQE6007SB 600L 4 Door Fridge. This is an awesome fridge, perfect for large families. Read the customer reviews: Electrolux fridges are eco-friendly If you're concerned about your household's impact on the environment, you'll be pleased to ... Read more

Cats in strange places: appliance edition

May 28th, 2012 by

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

Get lost in the moment with ILVE – entire range reduced!

May 28th, 2012 by

Now available at Appliances Online, ILVE is the quintessential Italian brand. The Italian approach is to use the best quality ingredients and the best quality tools to achieve the best possible results. Based in Venice, ILVE is a brand committed to creating premium quality cooking appliances that are not only well-made and technologically advanced, but a joy to use. If you are truly passionate about cooking, ILVE ... Read more

Lynne’s amazing kitchen makeover – before and after photos

May 25th, 2012 by

There's nothing we at Appliances Online love more than to hear from our customers! It gives us enormous job satisfaction to know that we've made a positive impression on the 200,000+ Australians who have purchased from us.   Recently Lynne from Melbourne emailed us photos of her beautiful new kitchen renovation. All of the appliances were purchased from Appliances Online, and the cabinetry was custom-built by Briar ... Read more

MasterChef Musings – DIY yum cha

May 24th, 2012 by

Four seasons into MasterChef Australia, you might wonder how much longer a nation can continue to be entertained by a bunch of 'ama-tah' chefs running around having stress-induced emotional breakdowns before programmes with things like 'a plot' (other than which MasterChef contestant is going to burst into tears this episode as their 'dream' disintegrates before their very eyes like so much overcooked gingerbread) start to seem ... Read more

Electrolux refrigeration factory tour

May 22nd, 2012 by

Last month selected members from the Appliances Online team had the pleasure of visiting the Electrolux factory in Orange, NSW. Located 250 kilometres west of Sydney, the Electrolux factory has been operating since 1946 and is one of Orange's biggest employers (currently with over 600 staff). This factory manufactures between 300,000 and 325,000 fridges and freezers a year which are marketed under the Electrolux, Westinghouse, Kelvinator and Simpson ... Read more

Heating sale – starts Thursday!

May 22nd, 2012 by

For 5 days only, Appliances Online is having a HOT sale on heaters! There's no need to freeze this winter with our huge range of top-brand heaters. Plus we've got gas heaters and energy efficient electric heaters that are as budget friendly as they are environmentally friendly. So if your extremities are turning blue and you find yourself using the 'from frozen' setting on your toaster even though ... Read more

Next day delivery cut-off time extended to 5pm in NSW

May 17th, 2012 by

Appliances Online is thrilled to announce that the cut-off time for next day delivery in NSW has been extended from 2pm to 5pm. So if you live in Sydney and your old fridge blows up at 4 in the afternoon, you could hop onto appliancesonline.com.au, order a replacement, and have it delivered and connected the very next day! Plus we'll even take the dead fridge away and ... Read more