Here are some of my favourite kitchen appliances that are both functional and a joy to use.
Smeg Kitchen Scale
Beautifully designed and rechargeable, this kitchen scale combines style with precision. It’s perfect for accurately measuring ingredients, making it an essential companion for baking and mastering new recipes.
PowerPac Mini Steamer
Don’t let its compact size fool you, this mini steamer is a powerhouse. It’s my go-to appliance for making perfectly steamed breakfast eggs, and the two-tier design lets me steam bread, a small serving of vegetables, or even a bowl of steamed egg at the same time. Small but incredibly versatile!
Thermos Shuttle Chef 4.5L
The largest in my Thermos Shuttle Chef collection, this has become one of my most-used kitchen appliances. It’s an incredible time-saver for preparing porridge, soups, desserts, braised meats, and stews. Simply bring the ingredients to a boil in the inner pot, then place it into the insulated outer pot and let it continue cooking for a few hours, no electricity, stirring, or supervision required.
The excellent heat retention keeps food hot even overnight, making it perfect for tenderising meats and drawing out rich flavours from soups and broths. With minimal effort and maximum convenience, it’s truly a game changer for slow-cooked meals.
Click & Grow Smart Garden
While technically not a kitchen appliance, the Click & Grow Smart Garden is an indispensable part of my kitchen. It’s an effortless way to grow fresh herbs and vegetables at home. Simply insert the plant pods of your choice, top up the water once a week according to the indicator, and switch on the built-in grow light. That’s it!
The smart lighting system automatically runs on preset intervals, providing the optimal amount of light for healthy plant growth. Before long, you’ll have fresh herbs and vegetables ready to harvest whenever you need them.
At the moment, my Smart Garden is growing three varieties of basil, conveniently placed right beside the stove so I can snip fresh leaves straight into my cooking.
Smeg Countertop Combi Steam Oven
Last but certainly not least, the Smeg Countertop Combi Steam Oven is by far the most-used appliance in my kitchen. It’s a true workhorse, packing over 10 functions into one sleek machine, including baking, steaming, air frying, grilling, defrosting, reheating, keeping food warm, and a variety of automatic cooking programs.
Its versatility means it handles almost everything I cook, making meal preparation quicker and more convenient. With its iconic retro-inspired design, it’s as much a statement piece on my countertop as it is an indispensable kitchen companion.