July 30th, 2012 by Krissy Davis

Last week we hinted at the results of a new consumer survey and today we begin to reveal the big winners in categories such as vacuum cleaners and kitchen appliances. The Reader's Digest Trusted Brands 2012 survey looked at almost 2,500 responses and came to the conclusion that the top whitegoods brand in the country is … Westinghouse! "Westinghouse won the Trusted Brands Whitegoods category because Australians know ... Read more

July 20th, 2012 by Richie Black

As human progress screams headlong into a golden age of convenience and unlimited laziness ... it’s about time we call out manufacturers on the appliances they AREN'T making! We’re calling it 8 Appliances That Haven’t Been Invented Yet – these are items which will meet specific demand that consumers have been crying out for years. We’ve even given them some helpful names to help prod those lax inventors ... Read more

July 19th, 2012 by Keri Algar

A side by side fridge, a top mount, and two new top loader washing machines will enter LG's home appliance arsenal this week in Australia. Side by side refrigerators are a popular style when it comes to fridges in Australian kitchens and LG has ensured that  alongside fashion there is function. An irksome issue with water and ice dispensing fridges is the plumbing. The new LG GC-L247ENSL is non-plummed. This makes ... Read more

July 5th, 2012 by Keri Algar

Perhaps there's been a power cut, a spill that never got wiped up, or you've been away for the weekend while a science project has been growing in the fridge. Either way, opening up the door to be greeted with a wave of stinky air is enough to put you off your food! The only way to get rid of bad odours in the fridge is to ... Read more

July 4th, 2012 by Louise Carter

Hello everyone! My name is Louise and I like cats. To celebrate Cat Appreciation Week*, I've put together a special edition 'Cats in the Fridge' blog for your enjoyment. (They're cats! And they're in the FRIDGE! What more do you need?? I mean, other than articles of substance, originality, intelligence and wit...) ...cats!!! (Please help me...) Here is a cat, demonstrating the advantages of large door shelves. If your ... Read more

July 3rd, 2012 by Richie Black

Here is a blog about a fridge. Oh, god, I can almost hear you pitching head-first into your keyboard with the boredom of it all. Think how I feel. I have to write this because Louise asked me to. Well, hang on there, tiger. Hoist yourself back to the upright position – there you go, easy does it - now I come to look at it, this is ... Read more

July 3rd, 2012 by Richie Black

Appliances Online and Electrolux are joining forces to help the charity 1 Million Women take action against climate change with a competition that puts four environmentally-friendly fridges up for grabs.  1 Million Women is an organisation dedicated to helping Australian women live more sustainably on a daily-basis – each member taking on the challenge of cutting one tonne of carbon pollution from their lives over 12 ... Read more

June 26th, 2012 by Keri Algar

With a few fridges and some baby cream, leading German installation artist Thomas Rentmeister brings his exhibition Objects.Food.Rooms to Australia. Dozens of fridges smeared with baby cream piled in a corner of the room - what, you don't get it?! Apparently some people, namely art buffs, do. Rentmeister has been impressing the European art scene for a quarter of a century with his installations, using materials and objects that are most ... Read more

June 26th, 2012 by Louise Carter

If your kitchen only had room for either an oven OR a fridge, which would you choose? I thought the answer to this would be obvious, but apparently there is a person out there (a real person who lives in Sydney) who chose… the OVEN. This seems mental to me, but apparently it can work? Personally I prefer my food non rancid, but each to their own I ... Read more

June 20th, 2012 by Keri Algar

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 14th, 2012 by Mark Bristow

We're going to talk about appliances for Lefties.  By "Lefties", I'm not talking about anyone's political leanings, but rather something far more sinister... Left-handed people. Geddit? "Sinister"?  Latin for "left"? *crickets chirp* Ahem. Studies show that as human beings tend to be naturally co-operative creatures (outside of politics), most of us use our right hands in an unconscious effort to fit in and support our fellow homo sapiens.  It is ... Read more

June 7th, 2012 by Richie Black

So, you're a free-wheeling bachelor about town. It doesn't matter why - maybe you're stuck in a permanent state of arrested development, maybe your ex left you for a therapist called Alan or Elaine or something, maybe they found you in bed with a small scotch terrier - whatever. Relax, it's all good news, my friend, 'cos you have control of the kitchen. You've no one to ... Read more

June 6th, 2012 by Mark Bristow

Artistry is important when preparing food.  The contestants over on Masterchef are judged on the presentation of their meals as much as their taste - probably more so, as great-looking food makes for great television.  And we’ve previously explored the art (or science) of great sandwiches. But what role can food play in creating art for art's sake? Christchurch-born and New York-based photographer, Henry Hargreaves, may have recently ... Read more

May 30th, 2012 by Mark Bristow

Transforming frozen meat into a delicious meal is a multi-part process.  Just as a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, cooking meat begins the defrosting process, which can be far trickier than you’d expect to get just right. We've previously looked at the best ways to store your meat.  Now, here are a few tips on the best ways to defrost your meat ... Read more

May 28th, 2012 by Keri Algar

As the Laura Star disappears, awake she sheds a silent tear A blood red dawn begins to rise, and reflects the fear in Rinnai's eyes, For through old promises to Omega She has sealed her Bromic's demise. (Have you read part one?)   The brave little kettle shouts out his warning As Bromic dives for his Sharp sword, The piercing whistle Brevilles out through the morning 'Til St George slays Morphy and the blood starts to pour.   Rinnai looks Delonghingly as ... Read more