May 5th, 2015 by Krissy Davis

Winter is drawing near, and what better way to fill those chilly months than with a bit baking? The smell of fresh cookies, or the warmth of home baked bread with lashing of butter, is about as comforting as it gets. So here are our top five kitchen appliance picks we feel every home baker should own. 1. The HR7762-90 Philips food processor This food processor will not only NOT break the ... Read more

April 20th, 2015 by Mark Bristow

Is your Mum special? Of course she is - what kind of question is that? Hawaiian Mother and Child, watercolor and pastel on art board by Charles W. Bartlett, c. 1920 It’s important to give back to the ones we love, and a great way to show Mum our appreciation is to prepare a tasty treat to enjoy with her. Here are a few delicious treats that yuo can make ... Read more

March 25th, 2015 by Krissy Davis

Sunbeam has done it again! The SM9000 stick blender is easy to use and can whip up just about anything, from dips to sauces, and even chocolate mousse! Use the SM9000 to help prepare a delicious salted caramel slice for your son's school bake sale, or use it to blend up a pre-workout protein smoothie just before hitting the weights. The SM9000 is lightweight, so it’s less strain ... Read more

March 18th, 2015 by Krissy Davis

Having a yummy, nutritious breakfast every morning can really help kickstart your day. And if you're always in a rush out the door, you can easily prepare delicious breakfast smoothies and take them with you on the go. It's a Monday afternoon, it's wet and grey outside, and you're stuck in the office. What will help you boost your mood? Why a yummy lunch of course! Take ... Read more

May 22nd, 2014 by Mark Bristow

With winter having rolled around again, we’re right back into slow cooker season.  These great small appliances are handy for making anything from soups to casseroles, roasts, stews and all manner of other dishes. Here are our answers to a few frequently asked questions about slow cookers, and some inspiration for dishes you can prepare using your slow cooker: Should I slow-cook on High or Low?  What’s the ... Read more

November 19th, 2013 by Louise Carter

Greetings, bread lover! Now, you don't need me to tell you how good freshly baked bread is – we all know it's the best thing since sliced... well, bread. What I can help you with, however, is some guidance on what kind of bread maker is best. This Panasonic one is really good, like, seriously In the world of appliance blogging, all appliances are equal. But some appliances are ... Read more

September 16th, 2013 by Mark Bristow

The scientific world is abuzz with a startling new discovery – the biochemical reaction that makes your eyes water when chopping onions may be far more complex than we initially thought! Steady yourselves people, and return from the edge of your seat.  It turns out the enzyme that irritates the eyes is actually SEPARATE from the enzymes that give onions their flavour. This earthshaking discovery was recently recognised ... Read more

August 7th, 2013 by Louise Carter

BANANA BREAD IS DEAD. You heard it here first, people. We here at Appliances Online have it on good authority that banana bread has become about as cool as a pair of MC Hammer pants, and that to order it in a café is basically the same thing as announcing, via loudspeaker, that your idea of a good time is listening to New Kids on the Block ... Read more

June 24th, 2013 by Louise Carter

Last week I was lucky enough to attend a sous vide cooking masterclass with Pete Evans – professional chef and celebrity judge on the popular TV show My Kitchen Rules. Held at the Sydney Seafood School, this class showed us how to use the Breville Sous Vide Supreme™ to get that 'melt-in-the-mouth' quality from food, which you usually only get to experience at five-star restaurants. To prove this wasn't ... Read more

May 20th, 2013 by Mark Bristow

It’s been a long-running joke in the Appliances Online office that the world’s greatest cooking appliance isn’t an advanced induction cooktop or fancy steam oven, but rather the humble sandwich press. Sunbeam Sandwich Press & Contact Grill GR8450 The theory (mostly held by the office's bachelors) says that since the sandwich press offers a rapidly-heating means of cooking on not just one, but TWO different surfaces at once, ... Read more

May 14th, 2013 by Louise Carter

Want to know how to cook perfect mashed potatoes? Who else to ask than Heston Blumenthal – founder of the acclaimed Fat Duck restaurant, and star of numerous TV shows including Heston's Feasts. Here he is, staring intently into your soul, as if to say: I know you ate a cupcake for lunch, instead of salad*. Shame on you. Anyway, for the uninitiated, Heston is a chef who ... Read more

May 1st, 2013 by Krissy Davis

Mother's Day may be just over a week away, but have you worked out what you'll be buying mum this year? More than just flowers I hope! Some of the most loved chefs from around the world are also mothers. From Australia's very own Donna Hay to American Iron Chef Cat Cora and the domestic goddess herself Nigella Lawson, it is no secret that mums are the ... Read more

February 13th, 2013 by Krissy Davis

One of the world's most recognisable chefs - and a personal favourite among the Appliances Online team - has become the global ambassador of a local appliance brand. Heston Blumenthal has teamed up with Breville to help promote the iconic Australian brand's products across all of Breville’s international markets, as well as locally. According to Breville Group chief executive officer Jack Lord, Blumenthal will be more than just ... Read more

February 4th, 2013 by Krissy Davis

Lifestyle diseases have become more of a concern in recent years, and most of us of us are trying to do our bit to eat better, get into shape and live longer. And while juice detoxes may be one of the latest health crazes, new research from the University of Oxford has suggested that vegetarians are less likely to suffer serious heart disease than meat-eaters. "The results clearly ... Read more

January 11th, 2013 by Krissy Davis

The iconic tilt-head mixer sought after by many home cooks is now available online through Appliances Online. KitchenAid has been a household name since 1919, and prides itself on helping families produce beautiful food made with love. The brand - which was named after one executive's wife used a prototype and exclaimed "it's the best kitchen aid I've ever had!" - offers the Artisan KSM150 it has become ... Read more