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Industrial Coffee Machines – Built To Last
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Industrial Coffee Machines
Industrial coffee machines are obviously built for the heavy use and abuse that they will see in a commercial setting, and are ideal for installation in a restaurant, hotel, or other commercial application, although some gourmet kitchens feature an industrial sized coffee machine, too. If you are in the restaurant or food business, then perhaps you are looking for industrial coffee machines as a valuable part of your business and a way to enhance your business’ assets. No matter whether you are catering to a few dozens of customers each day or a few thousand, a great tasting cup of coffee is one thing that will keep them coming back in the door for more.
And for those folks who are in the retail business and not the restaurant or food business, remember that industrial coffee machines can be just another attraction for your customers that will also keep them heading back in your door for more of the good stuff. Read More→
Get A Kenwood Food Processor – Lots Of Choices
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The Kenwood Manufacturing Company has been creating and marketing a variety of kitchen products and accessories since the 1940’s. These food processors are touted as being of the highest quality and most durable in the market today. All models have the ability to mix cakes, slice vegetables, and whisk eggs. They are also recognized for being easy to clean and maintain.
There are a number of different Kenwood food processors and they range in cost and style. The midrange models include such features as a 2 speed or multispeed motor, juicer, metal body, scale, calibrated bowl, shredding disk, and pulse feature. Attachments can include a steel chopping blade, shredder and whisk. All attachments on a Kenwood processor are dishwasher safe, allowing for an easier cleanup. Two of the most popular models of the line of food processors are the FP120, FP250, and the FP 980. Read More→
Kitchen Base Units
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Kitchen base units come in various sizes and shapes, allowing for them to fit comfortably in almost any size kitchen. These units can be used to help create a new feel in any kitchen or can be used to revitalize the entire room, as there are so many designs from which to choose. They can be free-standing, built in, or a mixture of the two to help individualize any kitchen. There are built in cabinets and units to give a kitchen its accustomed feel and there are free-standing units to help change things up or rearrange things when needed. These units can help to determine the overall feel, theme, and look of the kitchen.
A kitchen can be created using a mix of wall and base cabinets, countertops, and shelving units. This can be done in any size kitchen to help utilize space and to improve the look of the room. There are several different styles of these units and there are even some that hold appliances, which can help further free up counter space that was otherwise being used. Many built in base units are more likely to have doors rather than drawers. If drawers are desired, there are several free-standing units that offer them. Read More→
KitchenAid KSM 150PS Earns Top Marks
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The KitchenAid ksm150ps is touted as being one of the best standing mixers currently on the market. This mixer boasts being a very easy to use product, with the ability to do almost anything including whipping, mixing, and stirring in just a matter of a few minutes. It includes several attachments for easier use and mixing and is made with some of the best materials, making it long lasting, durable, and easier for clean up. Read More→
Welcome To Small Kitchen Appliances!
Posted by: | CommentsIn many cultures, the kitchen is the heart of the home. Most people will agree that life is not worth living without good company and good food. To that end, welcome to our small kitchen appliances website! We are going to look for all kinds of neat kitchen gadgets, and appliances which will make your time in the kitchen easier and more enjoyable.
What are Small Kitchen Appliances?
Well, there are a lot of devices that fit into the small appliance category. They include blenders, food processors, mixers, both handheld mixers and stand mixers, toaster ovens, microwave ovens, ice cream makers, bread makers, deep fryers, toasters, grills and many others I’ve not listed here. So, to start this discussion, let’s take some of the most popular appliances and get a list going.
Contact Grills
Seems like everyone’s comfort food these days is a toasted sandwich or panini. To this end, there are many available choices of contact grills. Mostly, they are electric powered and have non-stick surfaces. The heating elements are on both the top and bottom so that when you place an item to be grilled, it is cooked both from the top and the bottom. The top part of the grill usually is weighted so as to provide downward pressure to apply the heat to your food. Using a grill like this makes a nice, hot, toasty sandwich treat. There are many contenders out there for the best grill, but here are some choices to get you going:
- Cuisinart GR-4N 5-in-1 Griddler
- Black & Decker G48TD Grill and Waffle Baker
- Presto 07046 Tilt ‘n Drain Big Griddle Cool-Touch Electric Griddle
- George Foreman GRP4 Next Grilleration 72 Square Inch White Removable Plate Grill
- George Foreman GRP90WGR Next Grilleration Electric Nonstick Grill with 5 Removable Plates
Food Processors
This handy little kitchen gadget is one of the most useful things you can have. I mean, what recipe doesn’t ask for something diced, chopped, or otherwise mashed? So, what to look for in a food processor? Well, for me, the biggest concern is the available cutting modes and attachments to assist in this task. Given that the unit has enough attachments for all my cutting needs, then I look at the hopper’s capacity. After all, if I’m going to be making food, there better be enough for everyone. Last, but certainly not least, I look for a powerful motor. Sometimes, you will get a recipe that calls for pureeing a sticky or very viscous food. When that happens, you want a powerful food processor that can handle the job with aplomb. OK, I know you are curious about some of the more popular food processors. Here’s a list of some of the current favorites:
- Black & Decker FP1600B 8-Cup Food Processor
- Cuisinart DLC-10S Pro Classic 7-Cup Food Processor
- Cuisinart DLC-4CHB Mini-Prep Plus 4-Cup Food Processor
- Cuisinart DLC-2007N Prep 7 7-Cup Food Processor
- Black & Decker EHC650 2-Speed Food Chopper with 3-Cup Bowl
Coffee Makers and Cappuccino Makers and Espresso Makers
What discussion of small kitchen appliances would be complete without a discussion of the ubiquitous coffee maker? None, of course, so here we go! There are many types of coffee makers out there. The features you should look for are stainless steel heating elements, settings for 1-4 cups of coffee, a built-in timer, and thermal carafe. The reason I don’t recommend a coffee maker with a heating plate is simply that it keeps heating the coffee to a bitter cruddy brew. If you have a unit that dispenses the coffee into a thermal carafe, the coffee will stay hot for hours and taste great for a long time. Anyway, moving on, you should have a unit that is easy to clean, and if you are really into your coffee, a multi-function unit that can also froth milk for that perfect latte. Here are some popular coffee makers (my personal favorite is the Capresso unit):
- De’Longhi EC155 15 BAR Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Maker
- Cuisinart DGB-550BK Grind-and-Brew 12-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker
- Black & Decker DCM18S Brew ‘n Go Personal Coffeemaker with Travel Mug
- DeLonghi EC702 15-Bar-Pump Espresso Maker
- Capresso 303.01 4-Cup Espresso and Cappuccino Machine
Toaster Ovens
This post is getting a bit long in the tooth, so I’ll leave you with a discussion of toaster ovens. For food on the go, you can hardly beat the toaster oven. One of my favorite foods is pizza and a toaster oven is one of the fastest ways of getting that first slice in a hurry. So, when choosing a toaster oven, what should you look for? Well, first off, if you like pizza like me, then make sure that it will fit at least a 12″ pizza. Second, make sure that the unit fits in with your kitchen’s color scheme. These ovens are made in all sorts of colors, stainless steel being the most popular. Anyway, don’t forget the light! Some units don’t have a light. This is very important for people who don’t have a kitchen lined with windows. You’ll find yourself with a flashlight next to the toaster. Definitely not what you want, and I’ve been there. So here’s a look at some popular units (don’t forget to check the criteria I laid out before):
- Cuisinart TOB-40 Custom Classic Toaster Oven Broiler
- Breville BOV800XL The Smart Oven 1800-Watt Convection Toaster Oven with Element IQ
- Oster TSSTTVMNDG Digital Large Capacity Toaster Oven, Stainless Steel
- Black & Decker CTO4500S 6-Slice CounterTop Convection Oven with Pizza Bump, Stainless Steel
Of course, there are so many other things to talk about. I know that we’ve just barely scratched the surface in our discussion of small kitchen appliances. Don’t worry, we’ll be adding lots of content to the site, so pull up a chair and take a look around!