Dazzle-Them Gourmet: attractive gifts for the kitchen diva
Some of the most popular appliances out there are those designed to infuse culinary excitement into the kitchen. The gourmet gadget options are endless. Delight your senses with the latest digital cookbook or the coolest pasta maker. Take a look at our top five gadgets for the kitchen diva in your life.
Hot Gadget #1: Demy Kitchen Safe Touchscreen Recipe Reader
You probably never thought that you would be using what looks like a digital photo frame to access your favorite recipes. This hot kitchen gadget is a digital cookbook that’s like a miniature countertop TV. With the Demy Kitchen Safe Touchscreen Recipe Reader, you’ll get a brilliant picture and the touchscreen lets you turn pages with a flick of your cute little finger. The cookbook stores up to 2,500 of your favorite recipes and is preloaded with 250 recipes to get you started. An AC adapter and USB cable are included, so synchronization with your PC is very convenient.
Hot Gadget #2: Joyoung Soymilk Maker
A kitchen just isn’t a kitchen without our next most popular kitchen gadget. If you are a soy milk drinker, then you will be excited to buy Joyoung Soy Milk Makers, a healthy choice for any kitchen. The Joyoung Soymilk Maker includes many convenient features that were not available to older soymilk makers. It has a built-in strainer, easy-to-clean stainless steel bowl, filter, blade and heating element. It is capable of making up to 54 ounces of fresh milk. You can choose between soybeans, rice, mung beans, and almonds. Which means you have some low calorie options like almond milk. Delicious! Just think of all the delicious flavors you can make that aren’t offered at your local grocery store. Of course, vanilla and chocolate are always on hand, but what about tempting flavors like strawberry or even hazelnut? Easy to clean stainless steel jug, filter, blade and heating element. Other options are hot or cold cereals, when baking, making smoothies or hot drinks, tea, coffee, or hot chocolate. When you make your own soy or almond milk, you can control the ingredients and you don’t have to worry about unknown ingredients. The Joyoung Soymilk Maker is definitely a great kitchen gift idea, but it’s also smart.
Cool Gadget #3: The Philips AirFryer
For all you French fries or fried chicken lovers out there, here’s a hot kitchen gadget the whole family is sure to enjoy. The Philips AirFryer offers a delicious air-fried option to the conventional oil-fried version. It uses a patented Rapid Air technology that reduces fat by up to 80%. It is a healthier option to prepare some of your favorite fried foods and snacks. The integrated air filter keeps your kitchen smelling so fresh and so clean. The AirFryer has an adjustable temperature control and a temperature light so you can get the results you want. It has a built-in timer that makes a bell sound to let you know your food is ready. No more burnt food. Includes an inspiring recipe booklet containing 30 recipes along with lots of tips and tricks. It has a food separator attachment, so you can cook chicken wings in one bowl and French fries in the other bowl; what a time saver Being dishwasher safe is always an easy option; Just pop it in the dishwasher, cleanup is easy. It is currently offered in two counter-friendly colors: white and lavender. Do yourself a favor and save time driving for takeout and air fry a healthier version. Your family will love you for it. Coming soon in March 2011.
Hot Gadget #4: Hamilton Beach Voice-Activated Coffee Maker
If you’re tech-challenged and always need a cup of coffee before you run out of the house every morning, then consider Hamilton Beach’s new voice-activated coffee maker. It’s called The Coffee 2.0 because it’s the next generation coffee maker that will brew your coffee based on your voice commands. The technology is similar to the voice activation software on your mobile phone. Just press the button and then wait for the verbal prompt for the pre-programmed questions. You have some innovative options like verbally marking the time or simply ordering a hot cup of coffee. Key features of this coffee maker are its 12-cup capacity, dishwasher-safe carafe, and removable filter basket. It also features a 2-hour auto shutoff and pause and serve. This hot kitchen gadget idea is very affordable and will save you time in the morning.
Trendy Gadget #5: Lello 2730 3000 Pro Pastamaster Pasta Maker
Mama Mia! Imagine preparing your own fresh pasta for your next delicious Italian dinner. This hot kitchen gadget gift idea makes numerous pasta items from macaroni to fettuccine. Your macaroni and cheese dishes will be second to none with the ability to produce your own pasta. The Lello 2730 3000 Pro Pasta Maker is a full-cycle pasta maker for the home chef. It actually mixes and kneads the dough inside the machine. Amazingly, it makes 3 pounds of fresh pasta in about 20 minutes. All you have to do is add the flour and eggs and select one of the 8 pasta discs (included). Discs are labeled for easy selection and to make the most popular pasta varieties. You have Cappellini (angel hair), Spaghetti, Linguine, Tagliatella media (small fettuccine), Sfoglia (lasagna), Bucati (large hollow spaghetti), Maccheroni (macaroni) and Biscotti (biscuits). You’ll have to ask for more with this hot kitchen gadget gift idea.