June 19th, 2014 by Mark Bristow

There’s a new Italian coffee machine which makes espresso that's literally “out of this world”.  And we’re not kidding – the machine has been developed specifically for the astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS)! image source: Huffington Post Commissioned by the Italian Space agency (Agenzia Spaziale Italiana), the coffee machine known as the ISSpresso (groan) was designed in a collaboration between the aerospace engineers at Argotec and ... Read more

June 18th, 2014 by Mark Bristow

If you only use your microwave for defrosting and reheating, you may be surprised by just how well it can cook when you give it try. Here’s a short list of some of our favourite microwave meal ideas, complete with tips and tricks! Microwave baking Oven on the fritz?  In the mood for a sweet treat but not quite ready to eat an entire cake by yourself? Sticky Date Pudding ... 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

May 13th, 2014 by Mark Bristow

When it comes to premium blenders for making juices, smoothies and more, there are several great options available to you.  Two of Australia’s top blending choices are the BioChef Blender from Vitality4Life, and the Vitamix 5200 from Vitamix. So which of these high-performance blenders is right for your kitchen?  Let’s compare and find out:     Brand Bio Chef Vitamix Model # KT-BL-BC-AU-BL 65215 Warranty 10 Years on Motor / 7 Years on Parts 7 Years Colour Black Stainless Steel Depth (mm) 240.00 222.50 Height ... Read more

April 28th, 2014 by Mark Bristow

Still looking for a Mother’s Day gift?  If nothing in our Buying Guide quite fits, you may want to think about at least meeting up with Mum for a nice chat and a cup of coffee.  Say, there's an idea... If you're looking for a better way to enjoy coffee at home, or to help you Mum enjoy her caffiene fix, you can win a Saeco Moltio ... 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

October 10th, 2013 by Mark Bristow

Everyone loves juice, right?  It’s got all the nutrition of fruit and veg, but in liquid form! And if you choose to make your juice at home using a juicer from Appliances Online, you’ll always know precisely what's going into your body, which isn't always possible with store-bought juices (which can be packed with sugars, preservatives and other artificial ingredients). This man (Jason Vale) loves juice, AND SO ... Read more

September 24th, 2013 by Mark Bristow

Who doesn’t love the Sixties?  It brought us counterculture, the space race, timeless music and movies, and this guy: *insert your favourite overused catchphrase here* There’s also the classic design of the Sixties kitchen.  Expanding upon the appliances put to use by the "Modern Housewife" of the postwar Fifties (a familiar figure from vintage fridge ads), Sixties appliances aimed to be stylish as well as practical, to better ... 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 19th, 2013 by Louise Carter

Breville has been doing a lot of 'food thinking' in recent times – coming up with ingenious solutions to common cooking problems. Now the boffins at Breville have turned their attention to the humble microwave. 'How can we make it not crap?' they asked, fondling their beards. We can't imagine it was easy, but somehow, they've done it. Introducing: The Quick Touch™ More than a mere microwave, the Breville Quick ... 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

July 3rd, 2013 by Richie Black

There are some amazingly stupid things you can do to ruin your appliance, ruin yourself, or burn your house down. We don’t judge, ‘cos we’ve been there – and have the fire-brigade on speed-dial. We keep making mistakes ‘cos we are human. Stuff happens. We’re sometimes tired, distracted or drunk. So here’s a few pertinent reminders you can print out and post on your fridge to remind ... Read more

June 24th, 2013 by Richie Black

It’s Click Frenzy time again – and Appliances Online is again climbing aboard this online sales juggernaut.     The crucial dates are this Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th June – put them in the diary, tattoo them on your face, etch ‘em on an 18th-century French chaise lounge using a rusty compass  … whatever it takes. 'Cos Appliances Online is offering some smoking hot deals. • Washing Machines: up ... 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

June 17th, 2013 by Mark Bristow

One of the first pieces of advice typically given to anyone looking at reorganising a cluttered kitchen is to get rid of everything you don’t use.  Alas, more than a few different small appliances fall into this category, rarely getting used for anything more than gathering dust and getting in the way. An impressive collection, but how many do you REALLY need? But certain small appliances, especially single-use ... Read more