kitchen tech | here's the thing https://heresthethingblog.com Making sense of gadgets and technology Sun, 27 May 2018 17:19:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.2 https://heresthethingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/FB_icon_500x500-copy-130x130.jpg kitchen tech | here's the thing https://heresthethingblog.com 32 32 Holiday deals: 7 kitchen tech bargains for your favorite cook https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/12/01/holiday-deals-kitchen-tech/ https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/12/01/holiday-deals-kitchen-tech/#respond Fri, 01 Dec 2017 16:26:58 +0000 http://heresthethingblog.com/?p=24751 From a “smart” Wi-Fi smoker to a cordless wine bottle opener, we’ve got some tasty kitchen tech bargains for the top chef on your holiday shopping list. Note: As usual, holiday deals tend to sell out fast, so don’t wait for long if you see anything you want to put under the tree. Bestek 5-Cup […]

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]]> From a “smart” Wi-Fi smoker to a cordless wine bottle opener, we’ve got some tasty kitchen tech bargains for the top chef on your holiday shopping list.

Note: As usual, holiday deals tend to sell out fast, so don’t wait for long if you see anything you want to put under the tree.

Bestek 5-Cup Mini Food ProcessorBestek 5-Cup Mini Food Processor

Price: $30 on Amazon (63% off)

Armed with a 300-watt motor, two speeds and a “pulse” mode, this dishwasher-safe food processor chops, minces and grinds everything from onions and cheese to nuts and herbs. The Bestek mini food processor even comes with its own glass bowl, perfect for mixing and serving.

Check out the Bestek 5-Cup Mini Food Processor on Amazon!

Oster Cordless Electric Wine Bottle OpenerOster Cordless Electric Wine Bottle Opener

Price: $15 on Amazon (17% off)

Your favorite wine drinker will love finding this under the tree. This electric cordless wine bottle opener from Oster takes the pain out of yanking stubborn corks from the bottle (I know I hate doing it). A perfect stocking stuffer.

Check out the Oster Cordless Electric Wine Bottle Opener on Amazon!

Darth Vader ToasterDarth Vader Toaster

Price: $43 on Amazon (14% off)

This one’s more for your kids, but c’mon…it’s a Darth Vader toaster! What’s not to love? If the glowering stare of the Sith Lord isn’t enough of a selling point, the toaster boasts a “cool-touch” housing, reheat, defrost, and quick-stop features, as well as a toasting knob that ranges from “light side” (get it?) to “dark side.” I want one.

Check out the Dark Vader Toaster on Amazon!

Hamilton Beach 7-Quart Programmable Slow CookerHamilton Beach 7-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker

Price: $30 on Amazon (38% off)

While ultra-fast pressure cookers are all the rage, nothing beats the no-fuss prep and all-day aroma of a slow cooker. This seven-quart model from Hamilton Beach comes with a trio of one-touch temperature settings, a “wraparound” element for no-stir cooking, and an auto-warm mode once your cooking time is up.

Check out the Hamilton Beach 7-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker on Amazon!

Cuisinart Deluxe Electric Can Opener

Price: $18 on Amazon (55% off)

Armed with a “power cut” blade and a press-and-release lever, this sleek yet sturdy can opener is a rare Cuisinart bargain. The wide base keeps the can opener from tipping (ugh, that brings back bad memories), and the motor stops automatically once the can is open.

Check out the Cuisinart Deluxe Electric Can Opener from Amazon!

Char-Broil Simple Smoker with SmartChef Technology

Price: $130 on Amazon (57% off)

An meat smoker with Wi-Fi? Why not? On sale for more than half-off, this Char-Broil “SmartChef” smoker lets you monitor the internal temperature of your meat over Wi-Fi using the SmartChef mobile app, and it even alerts you when the food’s done. The smoker comes with three pre-set cooking modes, an easy-access smoker box for wood chips, a pair of adjustable cooking racks, and a cooking basket capable of holding a 16-pound turkey.

Check out the Char-Broil Simple Smoker with SmartChef Technology on Amazon!

DeLonghi Nespresso Essenza Mini Espresso MachineDeLonghi Nespresso Essenza Mini Espresso Machine

Price: $96.85 on Amazon (35% off)

Dinner’s done, time for some well deserved espresso. DeLonghi’s mini espresso machine brews barrista-quality espresso in just a few minutes. Just pop in a Nespresso capsule (a complimentary kit of 16 comes with the machine), select a cup size (Espresso or Lungo), then sit back and enjoy the aroma.

Check out the DeLonghi Nespresso Essenza Mini Espresso Machine on Amazon!

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]]> https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/12/01/holiday-deals-kitchen-tech/feed/ 0 Bestek 5-Cup Mini Food Processor Oster Cordless Electric Wine Bottle Opener Darth Vader Toaster Hamilton Beach 7-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker Cuisinart Deluxe Electric Can Opener For $79, trade in your slow cooker for an Instant Pot pressure cooker https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/11/14/instant-pot-pressure-cooker/ https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/11/14/instant-pot-pressure-cooker/#respond Tue, 14 Nov 2017 14:29:11 +0000 http://heresthethingblog.com/?p=24455 Note: Susan Leopold is a tech enthusiast, avid cook, and co-founder of here’s the thing. “Amazing!” “Fantastic!” “We love it!” Those are just some of the quotes that keep popping up on my Facebook feed about the Instant Pot—and indeed, just last night I saw my friend trading Instant Pot recipes. So, what’s all the […]

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]]> Note: Susan Leopold is a tech enthusiast, avid cook, and co-founder of here’s the thing.

“Amazing!” “Fantastic!” “We love it!” Those are just some of the quotes that keep popping up on my Facebook feed about the Instant Pot—and indeed, just last night I saw my friend trading Instant Pot recipes. So, what’s all the fuss about?

Here’s the thing: I’m what you might call a traditional cook. I use the stovetop to cook rice and don’t have many gizmos around my kitchen, partly because I’ve never seen the attraction. But there’s no avoiding the current “pressure cooker” craze, and the Instant Pot (which is easily mistaken for a Crock-Pot) is the brand my Facebook feed is buzzing about.

On sale for $79 for the six-quart version (three- and eight-quart models are also available), the Instant Pot Lux V3 pressure cooker not only cooks rice in a snap, it’s also great for potatoes, meats, soups, and other delicious items.

A few reasons why I’ll be trying an Instant Pot this year:

  • It goes in the dishwasher after you’re done — and there aren’t any dangerous blades
  • It looks easy to use – just dump the food in, press a few buttons, and voilà!
  • Cooking time is much faster than other methods

So while I haven’t tried this new (or am I late?) kitchen gizmo yet, I’m adding it to my cart now. If you get one, let us know what you think. And maybe we’ll start trading Instant Pot recipes over Facebook!

Check out the Instant Pot Lux V3 pressure cooker on Amazon!

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]]> https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/11/14/instant-pot-pressure-cooker/feed/ 0 Whip up something delicious with this $28 Cuisinart hand blender https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/10/31/cuisinart-hand-blender/ https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/10/31/cuisinart-hand-blender/#respond Tue, 31 Oct 2017 18:04:50 +0000 http://heresthethingblog.com/?p=24221 I love to cook, but whenever I see the word “blender” in a recipe, I tune out. If you share my impatience with those massive, old-school blenders with splattery dual blades, give this one-handed Cuisinart model a look. On sale for $28 (its list price is $65), the Cuisinart CSB-75BC Smart Stick 200 lets you […]

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]]> I love to cook, but whenever I see the word “blender” in a recipe, I tune out. If you share my impatience with those massive, old-school blenders with splattery dual blades, give this one-handed Cuisinart model a look.

On sale for $28 (its list price is $65), the Cuisinart CSB-75BC Smart Stick 200 lets you blend drinks, soup, sauces, pancake batter and more in a pot, bowl, pitcher, or the included two-cup mixing beaker. Just squeeze the Low or High buttons on the shaft of the Smart Stick to blend or pulse, then detach the stainless steel blade (complete with an anti-splatter blade guard) for easy cleaning.

Check out the Cuisinart CSB-75BC Smart Stick 200 on Amazon!

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]]> https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/10/31/cuisinart-hand-blender/feed/ 0 Cook the perfect meal with this Bluetooth-enabled “precision” cooker https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/04/14/anova-sous-vide-precision-cooker/ https://heresthethingblog.com/2017/04/14/anova-sous-vide-precision-cooker/#respond Fri, 14 Apr 2017 15:18:42 +0000 http://heresthethingblog.com/?p=22808 Ever heard of “sous vide” cooking? Apparently, it’s a method of sealing meat, fish, veggies, or just about anything else in a bag or a jar, then cooking it in a pot of water heated to precisely the right temperature. The result: perfectly cooked food, every time, and you can try it at home with this […]

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]]> Ever heard of “sous vide” cooking? Apparently, it’s a method of sealing meat, fish, veggies, or just about anything else in a bag or a jar, then cooking it in a pot of water heated to precisely the right temperature. The result: perfectly cooked food, every time, and you can try it at home with this bargain-priced (and iPhone-friendly) cooker.

On sale for $119 (normally it’s $150), the Anova Precision Cooker clamps to the side of any pot. Fill the pot with water, drop your sealed into the pot, set the timer and temperature, then press Start. When the timer goes off, voilà! Your precision-cooked food is ready (although you’ll want to sear steaks and fish on a skillet before serving).

You can control the Anova cooker remotely via Bluetooth using your iPhone or Android phone, and the cooker comes with more than a thousand recipes plus a series of video guides. Check the video below for a demo—and eat your heart out, Gordon Ramsay.

Check out the Anova Precision Cooker on Amazon!

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