May 17th, 2015
Don't panic, we haven't got confused by celebrating Mother's Day a week late. No, it's just that here at Appliances Online we like to celebrate our mums all year round. Just because the 'special day' has been and past doesn't mean breakfast in bed, or a relaxing brunch in honour of mum, has to relegated to only once a year. Anyone can whip up this gourmet little dish, and ... Read more
May 16th, 2015
Homemade food doesn’t always mean slaving over a stove for hours to create an epic dish to feed the whole family. In this series of recipes, BRAEDON GOOD offers you some tasty recipe ideas you can quickly rustle up for yourself. 4. White Chocolate and Passionfruit Dip Whenever my mum planned to host a dinner party, and she was always looking to make an impression on the pallet. ... Read more
May 15th, 2015
On any given day, hundreds of visitors to the Appliances Online website ask us appliance-related questions. These questions can range from the probing “What is the best vacuum cleaner?” to the less testing “How many doors does a double-door fridge have?” Let’s reveal the most popular appliance questions in Australia: 1. What is a Smart TV? So what is a smart TV? Like the smartphone did for the mobile phone, a ... Read more
May 13th, 2015
Just as winter begins to set in, competition for top billing in the cooking appliance market seems to be heating up. A new study released this week has ranked the ovens offered by the top ten international brands. Customer satisfaction research and ratings business Canstar Blue presented the inaugural Most Satisfied Customers Award for ovens to Miele. The German manufacture topped the ratings in five of the seven key ... Read more
May 12th, 2015
When the weather is cold and miserable, and you’ve just walked through the door from a long day at work, the last thing you want to eat is a cold meat salad or tuna on toast. At this time of year, we all tend to lean towards more filling, winter warmer dishes, such as stews, soups and curries. The PE6100 pressure cooker can help you create delicious meals that ... Read more
May 10th, 2015
I graduated from the Basic Cooking School some time ago, and my first triumph was being able to cook spaghetti and meat balls...well, when I say 'cook', I mean I managed to open a can and not to burn the contents on the stove. Now, many years later, I can create masterpieces like this simple Italian style, very tasty, Tuscan-variation pasta dish, and can do it without ... Read more
May 7th, 2015
Homemade food doesn’t always mean slaving over a stove for hours to create an epic dish to feed the whole family. In this four part series of recipes, BRAEDON GOOD offers you some tastey recipe ideas you can quickly rustle up for yourself. 2. Potato Wedges with Sour Cream & Sweet Chilli Recipe This recipe is not only a well-loved classic, it’s simple, delicious and cheap as chips ... Read more
May 5th, 2015
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
May 3rd, 2015
Homemade food doesn’t always mean slaving over a stove for hours to create an epic dish to feed the whole family. In this four part series of recipes, here are some tasty recipe ideas you can quickly rustle up for yourself: 1. Spicy Guacamole Whether watching a blockbuster movie, or a ripping game of football, nothing adds perfect company on the couch quite like a bowl of chips. ... Read more
April 30th, 2015
The majority of households around Australia have them, yet they are often only utilised when last night's leftovers are calling. Well, here are five cool ways you get more from your microwave, and some might just surprise you... 1. Disinfecting and deodorizing sponges How many times have you thrown out a perfectly good kitchen sponge because someone has wiped up stinky salmon juice or cleaned the bench after cutting raw chicken? ... Read more
April 20th, 2015
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
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
February 11th, 2015
Today we’re looking at the differences, plus the benefits, of both the Sunbeam DF7700 Deep Fryer, and the Philips HD9240-30 AirFryer. I guess the question most people ask about the two is, "which one is better?" Before we can really answer this question, we must first look at all the benefits for both deep frying and air frying. Deep frying Don’t we all just love the taste of freshly fried ... Read more
February 9th, 2015
Do you have a passion for cooking? Do you want to create amazing meals that take your loved ones and guests from a merely satisfying to a truly transcendental taste experience? Chef Giovanni Pilu knows how you feel. Emigrating from his native Sardinia in the 90s, he brought with him his love of Italian cooking, which he’s shared with Australians ever since. ILVE also shares a passion for ... Read more
February 2nd, 2015
Being a contestant on My Kitchen Rules can’t be easy. You have to cook well under pressure, have a camera crew follow you around, and deal with the sneaking suspicion you’re being mocked behind your back by That One Team Everybody Hates (there’s always one). That said, being an MKR contestant does offer you the opportunity to cook with amazing kitchen appliances that are perfectly suited to ... Read more