June 25th, 2012
You know those foods that are the hardest to eat in social situations? The ones that often end up splattered down the front of your shirt. Usually, to the horror - or worse, amusement - of your dining companion. Well, here’s a little guide to some foods more likely to end up your clothing than in your stomach. With some tips n' tricks on how to handle ... Read more
June 22nd, 2012
A team of scientists has designed what is being hailed as 'the healthiest meal in the world,' able to satisfy all 222 health claims accepted by the European Food Safety Authority. While it took 5 years for the EFSA to narrow the 44,000 health claims submitted by its member groups down to just 222, it took the UK's Leatherhead Food Research Group only a week to design ... Read more
June 20th, 2012
The best thing about getting kids to help out around the house - especially young ones - is that they don't really know the difference between a chore and a super fun activity like dusting. Seriously, it's crazy. It's a matter of perception, and if you make it look like an easy and fun activity that they would be fools to miss out on, there's a good ... Read more
June 20th, 2012
Most of us are aware that fresh juice is better than store-bought juice. But why is that? A bit of research reveals that it's a lot more complicated than it would first seem. There has been a lot of attention in the press recently of people who have overcome serious health problems by incorporating fresh juice into their diet. The main arguments for fresh juice are: • It ... Read more
June 20th, 2012
The myriad of features on modern appliances can make the mind boggle and one ask, which do I really need? Too much choice can cause agonisingly long decision making, something many of us would rather avoid. Occasionally we even ditch making a purchase altogether for fear of making a bad choice. Especially today with a host of smart appliances making their way into the home. There are some ... Read more
June 20th, 2012
Buying a new fridge is a big purchase, a big consideration. That's why we've come up with six excellent reasons to invest in the Samsung biggie sized fridge, the side by side 684-litre. It's big on the inside and classy on the outside: Reducing the thickness of the walls means there is more space on the inside without blowing out on the outside. The 684-litre Samsung side by side ... Read more
June 19th, 2012
Spanish tapas are small appetizers (read: morsels of divine savoury treats) served with a drink in bars across Spain. Derived from the Spanish verb tapar (to cover), it is believed that the tapa was originally a slice of salty meat (chorizo or jamon serrano (cured ham)) or bread that would cover a small glass of sherry, typical in the southern region, to keep fruit flies from the ... Read more
June 19th, 2012
In the land of deep fried samosas, papadums, bhajis, pakoras, poori and bananas, a new deep fryer has been released that requires no oil (no oil!) at all. Philips India has launched a product it calls the AirFryer. For roughly AU$265 the small appliance combines fast-circulating hot air with a grill element to help fry food with air instead of oil. It's called 'rapid air technology' and reaches up to ... Read more
June 19th, 2012
"We bought a Whirlpool Duet Sport washer & dryer. And we found the stack kit to be pretty expensive for all that it is... And I'm wondering if we REALLY NEED this kit? My boyfriend said he was going to just use heavy duty industrial strength velcro?" asks Sadie's Mummy on Yahoo Answers. Best answer? "Get the kit and prevent a BIG safety issue and the possibility of ... Read more
June 19th, 2012
There about a million and one things that can affect property values; everything from location, to property age and condition, to more complicated market trends that don’t always seem to make sense. But in the end, all a property’s value boils down to is how much a buyer is willing to pay for it on sale day. We all know that renovations can play a big role in ... Read more
June 18th, 2012
Combined with a robotic vacuum cleaner the device could see chore day becoming a much more pleasant experience. We love Bosch. The stylish and functional range of European appliances are a popular choice at Appliances Online. But Bosch produces more than appliances, the company also makes car parts, power tools and now a robotic lawn mower. In the tradition of robotic vacuums like the Samsung NaviBot, the Bosch ... Read more
June 18th, 2012
Kidding - we don't really think that Spiderman sucks. It's just that recently our favourite sucking device has been used to help people scale walls like a superhero. One of the home's more neglected appliances has come up trumps in an US Air Force sponsored competition. It asked groups of engineering students from 17 universities to come up with a design that would allow a four-man team ... Read more
June 18th, 2012
At long, long last Homer Simpson's silent prayers have been answered as his favourite daily essentials become available in two vending machines: one for beer, the other for pizza. For the beer, Homer will have to travel to Argentina where the more liberal South American bars now have Rugbeer, a vending machine for beer that requires it to be tackled before it releases the can of brew. It ... Read more
June 18th, 2012
The Evantair Electric Flame Effect Heater has been officially recalled due to the effect of fire becoming reality. The flame effect heater is being taken off shelves due to the chance of it catching fire. It is the third heater to be recalled this winter. According to the recall notice there is a chance that a high resistance joint in the fuse holder will overheat and catch fire. The ... Read more
June 15th, 2012
On the back of a couple of recent blogs devoted to culinary habits of a more unusual nature we thought we’d take a gander at some of the more unique taste-sensations out there. These things fall into the criteria of foods that are highly popular ... yet only appetising to a very finite set of palettes. That they involve some disgusting, prurient or dangerous detail to ... Read more
