Kitchen Smarts
Rethink your culinary routines with these five innovative appliances
In the Mix
There’s no need to hire a sous chef for your cooking endeavors thanks to the Thermomix TM6 ($1,649). This all-in-one multicooker offers 28 functions (including chop, blend, steam, knead, sauté, grind, whisk, sous vide, and slow cook) as well as access to more than 80,000 guided recipes on the integrated Cookidoo app. The revolutionary product is for everyone from professional chefs to home cooks looking to up their game. (thermomix.com)
Waste Away
A new take on kitchen cleanup and a much less odorous alternative to traditional composting methods, the Mill Food Recycler ($999) converts food scraps (everything from turkey bones to avocado pits) to nutrient-rich grounds. Use the grounds in your garden, or send them back to the company to be turned into chicken food and distributed to farms. The Mill runs automatically with intelligent cycles based on what you put in it. Instead of needing to be emptied daily, it can run for around a month thanks to its large capacity. This powerhouse can transform 1.4 pounds of food scraps into dry, shelf-stable grounds in just 2.5 hours with an operating sound similar to the quietest air filter. The hands-free design allows you to easily open it by pushing a pedal, while the activated charcoal filters effectively eliminate odors. Sit back and let the Mill do its thing, or get on the app to see what’s happening inside your bin and create a custom schedule. (mill.com)
Toast of the Town
The genius of toasters, Revolution Cooking’s R180 Connect Plus Smart ($400) boasts a 7-inch full-color LCD touchscreen, enabling users to select from 40 toasting options and seven brownness levels. A patented heating system sears the bread without drying it, so it becomes crispy on the outside while remaining soft on the inside. And lest you think this device only toasts, it also connects to Wi-Fi to auto-detect time and date and display it along with the daily local weather forecast. You can even upload 24 photos that the toaster will cycle through on its screen when not in use. (revcook.com)
Take it for a Spin
The team at Spinn Coffee set out to “reimagine coffee for the connected age and the discerning coffee lover.” The result is a coffee maker that features a multi-patented centrifugal brewing technology that can brew whole beans to precisely how the growers and roasters envisioned. Now in its second generation, the Spinn2 ($999) is Wi-Fi connected, so it can learn, track, and communicate with users. You can also save your customized preferences to make your perfect cup of coffee, espresso, or cold brew whenever you are craving it. (spinn.com)
Nice to Meat You
No more guessing when meat is done. Simply insert the Meater Pro smart thermometer ($130) in any meat, then set up to cook, and the app will display the progress with colorful clarity on your phone or other device. Feel free to chat up your dinner guests or catch up on your favorite podcast while you wait. The app will alert you when your food is ready. (meater.com)
