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COMBI FUNCTIONS
Here’s taking pure and clean flavours to the next level. Tupper Brands’ range of TUPPERCHEF™ Inspire Cookware aims to make cooking healthier by using little or no oil and water. These work in a similar manner to combi-ovens, but at a fraction of the price. Key features lie in the moisture-lock glass lid and open/close valve options that seal in heat and moisture, allowing foods like vegetables, chicken and fish to cook in their natural juices or fat without water or oil, which in turn, retains a higher nutritional value. The cookware also comes with a stainless steel synchro-heat flat base for more even heat distribution and an easy-to-grip Bakelite handle that stays cool throughout the cooking process. They are also suitable for use on most heating hobs like the ceramic stove, hot plate, induction and gas stove. Comes in the following forms: casserole pot, fryer, saucepan, stockpot and wok.
Nothing beats the aroma of fresh coffee as a pick-me-up, topped only by a first sip of the steaming brown liquid. Cuisinart’s Grind & Brew Coffee Maker, one of the best in the market in our books, delivers both, and offers an easy way to get great coffee! The 12cup wonder automatically grinds the beans right before brewing to deliver the freshest coffee flavour. Also comes fully programmable with a large control panel. Tip: To save time, fill up the beans the night before and pre-programme to brew in the mornings. $388 from ToTT
Prices start from $216 for a saucepan, call 6285 3988 for purchase enquiries
Sake Snowman
Elegant with a twist in its design, this Syukidaruma sake bottle and cup set stacks up to form a snowman, and is handmade using traditional techniques in Seto City, Japan – a key area for ceramics in Japan. In the hands of designer Kaichiro Yamada who is a two-time winner of Japan’s Good Design Award, and also winner of the International Red Dot Design Award in 2010, a functional item transforms into a beautiful decorative table piece.
Nutrition Booster
$52, from Four&Twenty authorised dealers
ICE CREAM FRIDGE
Beko’s latest range of appliances include a cool refrigerator that also doubles up as an automatic ice cream maker. Simply follow a basic ice cream recipe, pour the prepped mixture into the ice cream making compartment, set it to the required mode and wait for delicious preservative- and additivefree results. The multi-tasking refrigerator also comes with wine rack storage and water dispenser function. $1,888 from various retail outlets including Courts Megastore, Courts Causeway Point and Courts Jurong Point
Start your day with a shot of pure nutrition! With the Hurom HU600 juicer, we’ve found a quick way to supplement healthy living. Hurom’s latest model comes in brushed stainless steel and redesigned silicone wiper blades that allow less pulp into the juice. Tip: prepare your fruit or vegetable juices the night before and store in glass containers placed in the refrigerator, to consume the following morning. We find that they still taste pretty fresh and keep us buzzed, when stored for up to two days. $928, available at major department stores
Party Bowl
Keep entertaining over the festive season as fussfree as possible, with this sleek stainless steel holder. Keeps your champagne bottles chilled and also doubles up as a punch bowl. $84, from Howards Storage World
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