Sliding Tabletop for Maximum Kitchen Comfort
Let me tell you story, I've heard from a friend I studied with back in high-school. This guy's name was Dima (or Dmitri, whatever you like) and he was from Russia. He told us that in the mid 90's the life sucked so much that people didn't have a chance to keep their small apartments worm... the central heating was more like central refrigerating and the only room that was really worm was the kitchen. Why the kitchen? Because the mistresses used to turn on the gas oven and heat the kitchen so much, that it felt like tropics in there. And it was something like a tradition to receive the guests of the house in the kitchen and not in the improvised dining-room (you can figure how cold it could be in a room without heating up there in Russia).
So if you ask me what this story is all about, I can tell you that today the kitchens are not always used in accordance to their primary destination. Today people are used to have their meals in front of a TV screen, at a computer, though of course there are houses, where meals are served in specially equipped rooms.
However, (now I'm there) the ALNO Cooking Table was surely developed just to bring everyone back into the kitchen. The design of this cool kitchen gadget implies comfort and convenience.
The designer of this gadget has issued three main models of the table, which in short could be characterized as walnut/zebrano, bamboo/oak and white/mango. On the other hand, you must fall so much in love with this table so that you could rearrange your whole kitchen, so that the designs match. Now that would be insane... and neat! The main feature of this three variants gadget is that it is very compact (in the 'compact' state); although at the same time it has a sliding tabletop, which will provide your whole family with comfortable place for meal serving.
So the ALNO Cooking table combines a dual-zone induction cook-top with the sliding tabletop, mentioned above. This way the ALNO table makes it possible all the members of the family to eat and cook at the same table. This is so much fun, gather again together and chat for a long time, while the pan-cakes are getting ready.
Some of my readers might thing that in 21st century kitchen gadgets are no longer in the interest specter of the girls, yet anyways even boys do like kitchen things, so that they could impress us girls. And the question is why we shouldn't be aware of the latest novelties and reviews. I guess we should combine our interest for cool technology gadgets, which unusual things we are bound to like.
January 24, 2007
Coo.boo - the digital cookbook
During the 20-th century fast food became a real value of every day life of lots of people. We became too dependant on this stuff. Rarely we can afford eating 3 well-cooked meals a day. It's all because we are very busy and always lack time.
I have to confess, I have ate my fair share of fast food. I used to spend pretty much time away from the house and it actually was not an easy thing to grab a good meal.
But, still sometimes we can afford to spend an hour or even more on cooking. If we manage, it's up to us to make this process as pleasant as possible. These days I found out about a cute device, able to make cooking exciting and even fascinating. I'm talking about coo.boo.
This one is a digital cookbook. I guess you've never heard of something of this kind before. The gadget is very convenient to use. Being a high-tech digital device, coo.boo can be held like a spatula on your cooking table, or hung up on a wall, for example.
The device is washable, thus making it just a perfect for any kitchen. And is certainly more convenient than any printed cookbook.
Besides, it features a lot of very useful functions a printed cookbook lacks. This digital cookbook gives a possibility to choose the extent of support you need. You can either display recipes or have a kind of audiovisual cooking lessons. All the recipes are stored on your computer and are automatically synchronized through the wireless docking station on the rack.
So, as you can see, coo.boo is an absolute must have for those who wish to make cooking fascinating.
January 19, 2007
Mini Refrigerators for Big Pleasures
I'm sure there are many people who like going out in the parks or any other kinds of nature to spend some of our precious 21th century time out of the city, breathing some clear and fresh air, without CO2, Uranium and such stuff.
Unfortunately there are not much gadgets to help us out with the problem of storing our products out in the nature, where there is no electricity, no mini power plants... actually almost nothing to keep everything cool in a hot day. Except of course those refrigerator bags, which actually don't last very long.
Here is a way out: such Pylones Mini Refrigerators. This would be perfect for girls who like spending time on a blanket somewhere far away. There is actually a drawback of such far-away-in-the-nature picnics: you'll need a car, so you could plug the fridge into the DC power supply of your car. On the other hand you'll always have a fridge at hand and all the food and drinks will be stored in safe coolness.
So since the capacity of such chill-out mini gadgets is rather limited it would be impossible to use it as the chief cooling device in a house, but it would be perfect for any other room. There is an AC adapter foreseen for cases you don't really go out in the nature.
In a room the fridge could store a couple of drinks for you and you friends, if you throw a small party to a limited number of best friends. This way you don't organize ambassadors downstairs to fetch some more fresh drinks.
A piece of advice for mummies: the mini fridge is a perfect gadget to install in the kids' rooms, though be careful not to store there to much ice cream or sodas, as you know, the kids won't stop eating and drinking until they see there's nothing more to eat or drink (especially when they like it).
The purpose of this French specialty is something really indefinite and it is up to you deciding where to put it, what to make out of it and so on.
The retail price of the gadget is of about $130 and everything you'll have to think about is what color it should be to fit into the overall design of your college dorm. I think the price allows just about everyone to have this nice and useful gadget, as it never lets your fruit and vegetables rotten out on a picnic on a hot day, and you'll save time to spend with your friends, while not always running downstairs to fetch some more Cola.
January 18, 2007
Sunrise Toaster will bright your morning
I'm just definitely fond of all these designer stuff. Actually, I've always loved usual things shaped unusually, as well as some brand new solutions. These things bright our life and add some spice and taste to that every-day routine. Very often some trifles can just make you happier.
I'm rather indifferent to kitchen appliances, but it's not about the one I want to tell you about today. Sunrise toaster is just gorgeous. You probably are wondering "Why?". Toasters are something very usual and can hardly amaze you.
First, this gadget has nothing to do with you kitchen table, as it is hung on the wall. Pretty unusual for a toaster, isn't it?
Its shape needs some special attention as well. Sunrise can easily become "your home sun", especially if you live in London or in some other city that lacks sunshine. While the bread is toasting, light comes our of the toaster. I absolutely adore this idea. Just imagine, you get a toaster and your little personal sun at once.
I'm sure that with this Sunrise toaster making toasts will become your favorite occupation. As for me, I want this one very much for my kitchen.
January 15, 2007
Gadgets to Make Mornings Easier
Do you know the expression "Good morning"? I'm sure you do. So what I want to tell is that it is false: a morning can never be good! You always need some time to try to wake up (yes, TRY to wake up), then to take a shower, to try to prepare yourself breakfast, to get dressed, to get into the car and so on and on. My personal waking up process can last until I try to wake up the next morning.
Some manufacturers of different gadgets know about the situation with waking up and they tend to make our mornings easier (just like that Philips commercial says).
I've found two gadgets to make our mornings easier and more pleasant.
The first one is a Cereal Dispenser from Vincon. The gadget will make you forget about struggling with that cereal box every morning. It would be OK if the box and the plastic bag inside it were always open. But when the bag is closed - this is a nightmare for me: I'm starting to look for a knife, scissors or anything else to cut the darn bag; and I never find them quickly (that's normal - my eyes are half open, or half closed...). This is really annoying when you are just trying to wake up.
And then I've heard about this Cereal Dispenser gadget. The concept of this device is the same as of those bubble-gum machines, where you insert a coin in the slot and you get a gum. The situation with the cereal dispenser is a bit different: you don't have to pay for you cereal - you just twist the dial and get as much breakfast as you wish (though might think of some payment system for your visitors...). All you have to do is fill in some of you favorite cereal breakfast into the dispenser every now and then. You could always use for something else: how about making a piggy bank of it: in the morning you just twist the dial and get your hand filled with coins. So, this is just about everything you have to do with it: fill in, anything able to sip down the hole, and twist.
If you don't like cereal, you might try some other gadgets. How about the RollerToaster? Don't know what this is? I doubt that - it's a toaster, though not a usual one. The gadget is a concept designed by Jaren Goh from Singapore. It represents a small-sized toaster, which functions like a paper cutter, in way: the mechanism takes your slice of fresh bread through the gadget and the bread comes out on the other side crispy and brown, and ready for anything you like to see on your toast in the morning.
This gadget will need less space in your kitchen than the traditional toasters and will surely become a bestseller among people, who like to stand out. It "WILL BECOME", because the gadget is still a concept and there is no information on its pricing or release date. There is actually nothing to say more about it, other than I'll have one for sure!!!
September 21, 2006
Gorenje's New Chilling Smart Table
Want to decorate your dining room with unusual modern furniture and save room space at the same time? Then you should be interested in multifunctional devices.
Those who read our blog regularly should remember that we've already discussed the subject of multifunctional gadgets.
And my own attitude towards these kind of devices is a little bit complex.
You see, when the gadget features a lot of functions, usually the quality of each function reduces. Of course, modern technologies promise the best quality you've ever seen, though it doesn't change my opinion at all.
Anyway there are some samples of multifunctional devices that make me think positively. Gorenje's Smart Table is the right thing that I suppose is worth paying attention to. You see, there's little information about this new Gorenje's creation. The official presentation is only expected and they do their best to prevent any media leak. Here is what I managed to find about this Smart Table.
The most important thing is that the table features a build in refrigerator. What advantages does it give to its users? They say, they it allows you to put left-over food into the fridge without additional moving.
But do you think that this is a good factor? As for me, I suppose that it's only the extra opportunity to get fat. Instead of working off the effects of you dinner, you reduce the number of your movements to minimum level!
I see the other advantage of using this table. It does save space. And when your flat can't store a lot of furniture stuff it might be a good solution. But I think it won't be enough if you have a big family. Then you certainly need something bigger.
Anyway we are still not aware about other features this Smart table hides. I think, that the idea “table & refrigerator” is not a new one. That's why it's not sufficient to name the table – a Smart Table. I guess that there will be other surprises. All these should be revealed right today at the 100% Design exhibition in London. Those who are happen to be in London now, get the chance to reveal the secret earlier. But we look forward to get the freshest information.
September 04, 2006
Cutting Scale 2006 - an amazing Kitchen Gadget
I've noticed more than once that I like multifunctional gadgets and electronic devices. And if these have a cute design besides plenty of features, than I just love these gadgets.
Today I'll present you the concept of the device that features both functionality and amazing design.
Cutting scale is a cutting board that integrates a scale within a certain area of its surface. It measures the ingredients on the same surface.
Actually, scale as an integrated part of the cutting board is a great option. It saves both your time and energy and requires minimum effort.
Each recipe requires different ingredients and techniques. But in most cases recipe requires indicated portion (fixed quantity) of ingredient. Precise measurement opens some new possibilities for new flavors.
Of course, you can judge by eye when cooking. But there are cases when judging by eye may just spoil your dish. Experimenting is not always worth trying, especially if it's a complex recipe.
Cutting scale is a kitchen gadget that is aimed to settle the matter of fixed quantities of ingredients. It reduces some steps of preparation thus making the process of cooking much easier.
Cutting scale measures 10" x 15".
I'll certainly purchase this kitchen gadget when produced in mass. I adore devices that save my time and efforts.
August 31, 2006
A+0 Fruit Preserver
Some time ago I decided to promise myself to lead a healthful lifestyle.
Frankly speaking, I'm sure that whatever your age, body shape or fitness level, it's never too soon or too late to start living healthily.
Actually, healthy living doesn't necessarily imply taking out an expensive gym subscription or exist on a diet of rice and water.
Path to healthy lifestyle is of course step-by-step process. I was thinking to begin with healthy meal. Fresh fruit is perhaps the most accessible key to healthy eating. Fresh fruit is preferred to juices, as it is a good source of fibre. It's for sure a potential life-saver for millions.
So, I was very happy to find out about this new cute A+O kitchen gadget. It's a very nice fruit bowl that features the controlled environment of a refrigerator. So, it keeps your fruit and vegetables chilled and fresh. A+O requires a small amount of electricity but does a great job.
A+O fruit bowl includes several unique elements:
• a solid-state cooling device that is meant to keep fruit at preserving temperature. No intrusive or noisy mechanical devices are used, so you won't suffer from noise pollution.
• a flexible lid that transforms from a lid into a bowl shape. The unique morphing form of the soft lid can be associated with flower that opens and closes in a daily cycle.
By the way, A+O has won first place in the Dyson Eye for Why challenge because of its unique combination of innovative technological solution and awesome design.
This smart kitchen gadget will make my path to healthy lifestyle easier.
I'll be able to add color and variety of fruit to any meal. Besides it's great for dessert and is a perfect substitute for candy or chocolates due to its natural sweetness. I'll have a very nice low-fat snack alternative as well.
A+O makes it possible to keep an adequate supply of most perishable fruits on hand, so it's a must have for girls like me.
August 14, 2006
Guess the puzzle – get your wine
Do you like breaking your head over puzzles? Do you enjoy evenings over a glass of wine?
If you do, this tricky device is for you. But, one probably should have a strong will-power not to break it after the last unsuccessful attempt to open this. The matter is that you have to guess the puzzle, unless you won't get your wine portion. The device fits any standard bottle. It can be any bottle, it's not necessarily should be wine. But I think it won't be so funny if you place it on a bottle of olive oil.
You know, I always have troubles with bottle opening. Several times I managed to break corkscrew when trying to open a beverage. My friends can't understand how it's possible, but it's the fact. So, after breaking all corkscrews in my house, I have to use improvised means. That's why I think that Don't Break The Bottle is a kind of black humor.
But I'd willingly play a joke with my friends. Just imagine how funny it can be to watch your guests puzzling over this bottle, while you're eating up sugar candies. I think next time when you decide to invite them they'll come with their own beverages.
Don't break The Bottle is made of wooden pieces and rope. It will make your brain working.
August 11, 2006
Cyber Fridge from Electrolux
It's again about household appliances. I wonder, what will be the first thing you buy when decide to create a family? Of course, if you haven't one yet.
I've thought about this many times in different periods of my life. When I was elder I came to the conclusion that I can't do without music. That's why I imagined that it would be a kind of stereo system with high-quality sound. Now, I realize that computer plays a great role in my life. I need it for my work, this brings me money and only after gaining them I can afford something extra.
Many years have passed, but I still don't pay much attention to household appliances. It happens, probably because I don't have any problems of this kind. Nevertheless, I understand that I can't do without refrigerator, washing machine, microwave, vacuum and many other necessary devices. And let it be the best samples of modern household appliances.
Cyber Fridge from Electrolux is a perfect example of high-tech devices I can easy put on first place of my wish-list. You see, it's not a common refrigerator. It's a really multifunctional mega gadget. After looking at the picture it's easy to guess that it features some additional options. In fact, you can spend all you time around this. But be attentive unless you notice yourself putting on flesh after spending several nights near Cyber Fridge.
The refrigerator has a touchscreen and a built-in computer, so you can get access to Web space. I consider this to be very handy, especially for busy people who have to perform several things simultaneously. With the help of this magic refrigerator you won't waste your time. The screen is placed in a special way, so you won't bother your family members when taking something tasty out of it.
August 04, 2006
Kitchen helper
Everybody likes chiс stuff. Unfortunately, our days are not only holydays. I'd be happy to review only luxury goods and not draw your attention to the kitchen and household gadgets. But reality differs. That's why we should be aware about all novelties in gadgets world, no matter whether it's a gold and platinum incrusted cell phone or just a tech toilet.
You see, people are aimed to create maximum comfort around them. And this is a quite natural desire. I think there is nothing shameful when a gadget-geek girl is interested in kitchen devices. The logic is rather obvious. After you equip your flat with household appliance, you get more time to stay at your computer. Moreover, you get time to pay attention to yourself. So, we can conclude that we only gain. That's why excuse my interest in kitchen stuff, but it does helps.
After this long introduction, let me introduce you Egg and Muffin Toaster. This is a multifunctional device that guarantees that you won't be hungry even when you lack time. This smart machine is able to perform several functions simultaneously. It features three main options that can be combined in a way you want. It can boil eggs, toast bread and warm meat. Moreover, it's able to cook poached and stem-scrambled eggs, toas badel, muffin and croissant. So, you are free to choose the meal you like. You can easily clean it up, as it has removable crumb tray and control touchpad.
Now, you won't waste your time on cookind the breakfast, Egg and Muffin will do it instead of you.
August 01, 2006
Eggs Subject
As for me I enjoy eating eggs. I can have them for the breakfast, dinner and supper. Moreover, it makes no difference whether they are boiled, fried or scrambled. I used to eat them once a day. But several months ago I discovered that this doesn't favor my health. In fact, it contains a lot of cholesterol. Of course, I wasn't happy to find this information out! Nobody is glad when his/her favorite product affects negatively health. Anyway, I've begun to think about the matter and now try to limit my eggs consumption. I don't know but just now an old famous phrase came to my mind, something like this: everything that brings pleasure is immoral, out of low or brings to adiposity. That's why we also have to limit things of that kind.
Another problem that I've faced is eggs cooking. I mean that not always I manage to achieve proper degree of finishing. It's especially bothers me when boiling eggs. You see, I never guess when it's ready, no matter whether I keep time or not. Fortunately, now I've got the opportunity to control the process. Lion Quality (British company) has developed a kind of tattoos that are to determine different stages of eggs taste. The matter is that these tattoos are temperature sensitive and show whether eggs are soft, medium or hard-boiled. I think it's a perfect solution, of course, if it does work.