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We simply love a good free-standing kitchen piece, and this cabinet with double bowl sink from Ikea is also easy to place and move. It features adjustable legsm stands steady on uneven surfaces, and the sink comes in stainless steel. There is no pre-drilled hole in the sink unit, giving you free choice in placing the faucet which we really like.
At VÄRDE Sink cabinet/sink w double-bowl



We can all use a little help these days. If your budget cuts have you rethinking how to replace an aging appliance, GE offers a solution that lets you buy a new appliance while helping others. At the online GE outlet store, with any purchase of one of their discontinued, closeout or overstock appliances (which includes standard GE warranty and free delivery) they will donate 2% of the price to the United Way.
They have just about every appliance you could need – from refrigerators, and washers to trash compactors and [...]
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That’s right you heard us – we’re on a break. We’ll see you in a week right back here at KitchenContraptions.com and we’ll have loads of new info as we move into the Fall on kitchen gadgets, small appliances, and well – anything kitchen related. Thanks for all your support over the past 7 years, and we’lll see you in a week more refreshed and ready than ever.



We simply don’t feature enough cool kitchen clocks, but this one from Archie McPhee & Co. is perfect for any kitchen or even a diner. At 13″ round. the clock requires one AA battery, and features spoons and forks around an inner clock. Just think – you can say – hey it’s spoon O’Clock instead of high noon. Nice.



We’re always looking to replace our can of kitchen utensils, and this set helps improve hygiene by minimizing cross contamination. The tools’ heads are elevated, so they never touch the working surface when set down, and they also store neatly away on a rotating head so you can find the tool you want easily later on. They are safe for nonstick cookware, and heat resistant up to 480°F.
This set includes: Flexible turner, slotted spoon, slotted turner, ladle, spaghetti server and solid spoon
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Seriously – why didn’t we think of this for our free standing kitchen earlier? This mobile beer bar has a built-in refrigeration unit to keep the beer cool, even when not being powered, and even has changeable side tops, with additional cooking tops available. Where do you put the keg? The bar features a large central compartment with CO2 gas cylinder barrel of 30 Lt, and has electrical power of 300 W [...]
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July 2011 was another amazing month of Kitchen Contraptions – filled with kitchen gadgets, small appliances, and other kitchen wonders. Thanks again to all of our loyal readers for visiting us each day, and you can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Coffee Makers
Alessi 9090 Espresso Coffee Maker
Egg Cookers
West Bend Automatic Egg Cooker Takes the Guessing out of Soft Boiled
Electronics
Solar Powered [...]
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Thanks to advanced sensors which can detect the weight and volume of the food you are cooking, the new AEG Culisense oven calculates the right temperature and time, delivering mouthwatering results at the touch of a button. In addition, Culisense oven is equipped with a large database of expert recipes and functions, including the unique and innovative AutoCook. Basically, AEG engineered this built-in oven to do all work, keeping your involvement to the bare minimum.
With the new, intelligent AutoCook function and simple NaviSight navigational controls, cooking is [...]
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These professional style, ‘A+’ energy rated custom refrigerators by Officine Gullo are modern appliances with advanced technologies and sought-after features. You will find antibacterial stainless steel interiors, tempered glass shelves, 2 independent motors and 3 independent micro climates to ensure an ultimate conservation environment for all types of food. The exterior is made of thick stainless [...]
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The stunning classic cooking ranges from Officine Gullo Home Professional Kitchen are engineered to impress. The goal is quite simple – allow you to prepare restaurant quality meals in your home. You can choose from 7 custom cooking range models, outfitting it with the cooking tools of your choice, including high-performance brass and cast iron burners, [...]
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This six-cup espresso coffee maker comes in 18/10 stainless steel with cast iron handle, and is called the 9090. The 9090 is Alessi’s first object for the kitchen after the 1930s, and for us a sign of the incredible design Alessi brings to the kitchen and your table. Making espresso coffee is easy – fill the top with ground coffee, and fill the [...]
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We have been using these LED puck lights in various places under our kitchen cabinets, and love the 3 states the puck lights have – on Bright – On Dim, and OFF. You wave your hand to toggle the light states, and they each contain a AA battery you can replace to keep them going. Also the lights use a magnet and self-adhesive tape to mount so there’s no drilling. YAY! Great alternative to powered lights you’ll leave on too long and take way more power to use.
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Stoves and Belling have unveiled a new colour concept which will give you the opportunity to choose from 12 inspiring colours across some of their most popular range cookers. Colour Boutique, initially available in Range Centres across the UK from September, can be applied to all size and fuel variants of the Stoves Richmond and Belling Classic models – offering a total of 180 personalised colour/cooker combinations which is believed to be the biggest colour offering in the market.

Combining 4 seasonal [...]
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The Preserve Large Colander is designed by people who love to cook–and who know that delicious food depends on a healthy planet. The durable colander is made out of 100% recycled plastic, and holds 3.5 quarts. We actually have one of these colanders in BLUE, and we find the easy-gripping, fast-draining, dishwasher-safe, BPA-free colander to be our favorite of two colanders in our kitchen. Also – we know we mentioned dishwasher safe, but this thing really does clean up [...]
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Small tile mosaic stone backsplash from Mozaico
The art of the Mosaic goes way back, some 3,000 years BC and is considered one of the oldest art forms that is still here. Stone mosaics used to enhanced decors of the rich and powerful. From ancient palaces of Roman, Greek, and Mesopotamian cultures, the incredibly beautiful mosaic stone backsplash tile finds the way to the modern kitchens of today consumers. You can have stone backsplash done in polished, tumbled or [...]
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With its powerful motor, multi-motion-drive, electronic speed control and modern design, the MUM5 Bosch kitchen machine establishes a new standard in functionality and aesthetics. The MUM5 Series machines showcase a highly elegant appearance and a smart compact shape which fits into any kitchen environment. Bosch equipped these kitchen machines with an innovative multi-function arm with special gearing and integrated 3-position mixing system for optimum [...]
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William Sonoma’s KitchenTECH feature is on this amazing strawberry huller from Chef’n. We eat a lot of strawberries, and taking the work out of getting the steams out, and also getting a little more berry in every bit seems like a great idea. We’ve never used a huller before, but this article shows us how to use one and not cut the tops off of our favorite berries.
How does it work? We’ll it’s pretty simple – basically there’s a claw that extends into the strawberry top and pulls out the top while you twist it.
Pushing down on the green button [...]
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Driven by advanced German technology and inspired by the lives and needs of today homeowners, Futura dishwasher brings easy adaptability, intuitive technology and legendary Miele quality into the kitchen. These high performance and exceptionally quiet dishwashers marry state-of-the-art sensor wash technology that measures load capacity and water quality with patented baskets that allow total flexibility, regardless [...]
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Winner of 2011 product design red dot award, the Bal 150 is an external exhaust that automatically opens when it is switched on, and the extracted air is sucked to the outside below the sloping front panel. The kitchen noise level is practically at zero. When closed, the exhaust is reliably soundproof and thermally insulated. The minimalist looking housing of the weatherproof fan is made of stainless steel. The front [...]
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Skyline ceiling lift hood is the first of the three Berbel kitchen hoods without filters, that won 2011 red dot best of the best design award. Designed by Stefan Ambrozus, the Skyline embodies an impressive light sculpture that hovers at the chosen height when you need it. The ceiling hood comes with a remote control and has a sophisticated LED lighting for a bright yet soft illumination.

The hood uses no generic grease filters but the centrifuge principle to capture and [...]
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This stylish indoor Solar Powered Plant Pot makes light by charging up via a solar panel that is on the end of a 3 meter cord. We love the idea of this pot on our kitchen window sill, and it will stay illuminated for 6-8 hours in the summer and 2-4 hours in the winter. The lights are splash proof protected (e.g. rain) however please make sure the product is never placed where water can collect, a minimum of 2m from any water source (such as ponds) is recommended, and perhaps you want it a [...]
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The new stainless steel Electrolux vertical chimney hood will create a designer feel in your kitchen. This large chimney comes in 55cm and 80cm widths with 2 halogen lights and 4-speed blower to make cooking easier and more pleasant.
Other key features of Electrolux vertical chimney hood include, – 590 m³/h maximum extraction rate – [...]
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Aren’t we all just swimming in kitchen garbage? Well – maybe not but if you want to bring a smile to your face each time you have to deal with it these Pet Goldfish Garbage Bags will brighten up your day. Each box of novelty Goldfish Trash Bags includes 12 pieces & are 100% biodegradable. Good for the environment and fun? No way! Here fishy fishy fish…


Name of Product: Hamilton Beach® classic chrome 2-slice toasters
Units: About 300,000
Importer: Hamilton Beach Brands Inc., of Glen Allen, Va.
Hazard: The heating element in these toasters can remain energized indefinitely when an item is placed in the toaster which may ignite the contents, posing a fire hazard if the toaster is near flammable items.
Incidents/Injuries: Hamilton Beach has received 15 reports of toasters that did not pop-up as intended, including three reports of minor damage to kitchen cabinets. There were no reports of injuries.
Description: The Hamilton Beach recall involves model 22600 [...]
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The new Airone Aida can be discreetly hidden into you kitchen cabinets. What is more, a separate remote motor sits in the ducting, taking the noise away from the kitchen. Comes with two 20W dichroic spotlights, 4-speed soft touch electronic controls, auto shut off function and filter cleaning indicator. Available in 60cm and 90cm widths with several motors. Depending on the motor, top extraction rate varies from 800 to 2,000 m³/h. Airone.

Previously, Downdraft cooktop ventilation
Integrated range hood

June 2011 was another amazing month of Kitchen Contraptions – filled with kitchen gadgets, small appliances, and other kitchen wonders including some new interesting kitchen software programs for your mobile devices. We’ve been pretty grilling obsessed this past month just like in May and featured a bunch of new grilling stuff, and we’ll probably be even more grilling obsessed in July. Thanks again to all of our loyal readers for visiting us each day, and you can also follow us [...]
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Dishwashers are no longer a luxury appliance. They are considered a standard appliance in most of today’s kitchen remodels. But the type of dishwasher you choose can make feel as if you are living a life of luxury.
Miele appliances are known for their high quality and skillful design. We saw some of [...]
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From designer Kim Joonmin comes a concept that is both interesting and space saving – the kitchen light dishwasher. We love combo concepts and this one doesn’t disappoint. We are a little worried about the mess, but perhaps this would work. You open the front and back of the dishwasher to gain access, but we’d also assume you’d need some way to lower it. Also – it would need to be really big and how would the water get [...]
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AmazonFresh is Microsoft’s grocery delivery service, and so far it’s only available in Seattle and only available on the Windows Phone platform as a native app. Okay – so that may sound limited but you can see the idea here – integrate your shopping needs with your kitchen appliances say a wired refrigerator, and have it keep track of what you need. Then your phone gets a notice it’s time to order the groceries. iPhone owners can order through [...]
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Before you step into a showroom or start a conversation with a salesperson at your local home store, educate yourself about today’s dishwashers. Then decide what type will be right for you. Here are some thoughts to consider:
Decide on a dishwasher type before you begin. The built-in dishwasher, ideal for fitting into a specially formatted space within your cabinetry, is the [...]
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The VÄRDE Counter storage unit from IKEA is a work of freestanding kitchen art. We love the many drawers, and the design lines are clean and simple. VARDE features adjustable legs, and stands steady on uneven surfaces. The drawers feature smooth-running slides and also have a stop. The countertop is made of solid wood, and you can addd a hardwearing natural material that can be sanded and surface treated if required for more furious cutting episodes in your kitchen.




The Venturer KLV3915 15.4-Inch Undercabinet Kitchen LCD TV/DVD Combo features a 15.4-inch undercabinet LCD TV/DVD combo, and the flip-up screen flips around and up to save space and protect the screen. The DVD player is compatible with DVDs, CDs and JPGs. And for broadcast and cable options there’s a Digital/analog ATSC/NTSC TV tuner. The set includes a magnetic remote control and under-cabinet mounting hardware. We’ve had a Kitchen TV for a long time, and can safely say it’s really nice for not just [...]
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Taylor’s Coloured Kitchen Knife Block is a thing of beauty. The five knives sit suspended in a acrylic see through knife block. We love the color variety, and the only issue we could see was not keeping your knife block clean and this looking less than see through, but that could also be a plus because you’ll know the interior of your knife block is a bit dirty. Whatever the case you’ll get the following knives with this killer block:
Purple chefs knife 19cm Pink bread knife 19cm Blue carving knife 19cm Orange all purpose knife 13cm Green paring knife 9cm
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We really love this 12-ounce gravy boat that seems to exude style where most gravy boats have none. We love the patterned edge, and the mosaic tiles are bright and actually interesting. This gravy boat is both dishwasher and microwave safe, and we’re pretty sure will look amazing on our summer kitchen table.
At Villeroy & Boch Twist Alea Limone 12-Ounce Gravy Boat



The ‘A+’ rated Smeg FA800AO matches perfectly with 60cm wide classic range oven. Finished in anthracite with gold handle and logo, this bottom freezer Smeg refrigerator brings timeless look into your kitchen along with LED display, electronic controls and 100% No Frost functionality.
The 264 liter refrigerator compartment offers one fixed and two height-adjustable safety-glass shelves, fresh food drawer with 0°C to +4°C [...]
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Our kitchen can be a bit cramped and that’s when we thought about an under counter trash can. Problem is they just sit in there and you have to put the trash in or pull it out a bit to get the job done. This kitchen trash can with a slide-out design from simplehuman uses 13-gallon standard trash bags and makes the job easy. Simply reach in and pull the can out to get to it and slide back [...]
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges consumers to check their grills and “fire it up safely” to prevent fires and carbon monoxide poisoning.
Before lighting the grill, do a safety check.
Has your grill been recalled? Check SaferProducts.gov. If the grill has been recalled, contact the manufacturer and stop using it until you get a repair or replacement.
Visually inspect the hoses on a gas grill for cracking, brittleness, holes and leaks. Make sure there are no sharp bends in the hose or tubing and that all connections are secure. Replace [...]
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We’ve been using a Bissell Sweeper for just about 4 years now because we can’t seem to let go of a little carpet in our kitchen and also there’s all those debris that need cleaning. It picks up just about anything a quarter inch or smaller, and is easy to put away by simply sticking it in the corner. Given you get dual dustbins inside the Bissell, you can use it for about 1/2 the week or so before emptying. It’s also great to use around the [...]
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This set of 3 kitchen towels: waffel cotton, terrycloth with a ruffled hem, and printed cotton also match a Cherry Apron and Cherry Oven Mitt. We love the 50′s and think this motif would suit us for a themed dinner or just fun in the kitchen. All three are 100% cotton and machine-washable.
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Bertazzoni Design Series offer 8 stylish and high performing contemporary cooktops to satisfy your every culinary desire. All gas, all induction or a combination of two – the cooktop you choose will help you create the best tasting, restaurant-quality dishes in your own kitchen.

The P30 I 4 XX black ceramic, stainless trimmed 30″ wide, 4-zone [...]
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May 2011 was another amazing month of Kitchen Contraptions – filled with kitchen gadgets, small appliances, and other kitchen wonders. We’ve been pretty grilling obsessed this past month, and we’ll probably be even more grilling obsessed in June. Thanks again to all of our loyal readers for visiting us each day, and you can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Bowls
Le Creuset Silicone Multi-Colored Prep Bowls
Coffee [...]
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Thermador’s Pro Grand Steam 48-inch range offers seven distinct cooking options — steaming, convection baking, burner cooking, simmering, grilling, griddle cooking and warming — with a combination Steam & Convection Oven, a large-capacity convection oven, a six-burner gas cooktop featuring the exclusive Star® Burners, and a [...]
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Amazon has a really great page of grilling, cooking, and other kitchen and yard gadgets for your father this spring. We think you can’t go wrong with a great knife block or grill, but really you can get a bunch of smaller stuff as well like grilling tongs, coffee mugs, timers, thermometers, and other items Dad will find useful in his everyday pursuit of cooking perfection. We’ve had huge success with keeping the [...]
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This durable and maneuverable outdoor grill from Alpes Inox Liberi Collection lets you cook outside as comfortably as in the kitchen. Just roll it outside to the place where you want to grill, lock the wheels and start cooking. The mobile outdoor grill station has large cooking area between the cast iron grill and electric deep fryer, and full width underneath shelf to [...]
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It’s time to honor our troops and get some grilling done for this Memorial Day weekend in the US. Kitchen Contraptions will resume normal posting next Tuesday, and we’ll have lots of kitchen gadgets to ensure your summer is off to a great start. We want to put a big shout out to the women and men of our armed forces that keep us going each and every day. We can only hope you get some tasty treats this holiday weekend.



The world first iPhone and iPad vacuuming game makes the annoying process of vacuuming much more exciting. Now you can challenge your friends on Facebook and compete to become the best at virtual cleaning. And if you are good enough, you could even win a brand new vacuum cleaner.

If you win, the choices are the UltraOne, the UltraSilencer Green and the 1964 Luxomatic.

Hold your iPhone or iPad at just the right angle to pick up as much as you can [...]
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Sous-Vide cooking is gaining popularity as most young chefs are using not only in their kitchen at work, but also their kitchen at home. We reviewed the SousVide Supreme for home use sous-vide cooking some time ago, and are still using this method for pork chops and other items in our kitchen. If you’re unfamiliar with sous-vide cooking it’s basically a french method [...]
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Jamie Oliver has two apps currently available to make your kitchen contraption filled life easier – Jamie Oliver’s award winning 20-Minute Meals and Jamie Oliver’s Recipes. 20 Minute meals is available on Android, and Recipes is available for the iPhone. We’ve tried out recipes and the feature set is solid – you get a sampling of recipes and then can even buy a set of 20 minute recipes with it. The 20 minute recipe app on android comes with 60 quick and easy recipes, and has pictures of what you’re trying to make [...]
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We don’t even have a kitchen lighting category after 7 years here at Kitchen Contraptions, yet lighting in our kitchen has been a constant thing on our minds. We recently replaced our flood lights with LEDs so we have been now looking to get those same lower watt savings in our under cabinet lights.
The CounterMax MX-LD Collection led discs mount easily under any cabinet and can link up to [...]
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The The Times of India has a pretty extensive article on 8 kitchen gadgets which will help you lose weight? How? Well they claim an oil mister, apple divider, herb mill, grater or zester, handheld chopper, and kitchen scissors will do the trick. We have to agree.
By being in touch with your food and portion control you can easily shave off calories, and also make your food taste better and be prepared with less oil. A grater or zester will help prepare a meal not [...]
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