COOK S COMPANIONS THERE ARE A FEW CULINARY TOOLS OF THE TRADE YOU SHOULD CONSIDER ADDING TO YOUR WISH LIST WORDS HOLLY BYRNE

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1 COOK S COMPANIONS THERE ARE A FEW CULINARY TOOLS OF THE TRADE YOU SHOULD CONSIDER ADDING TO YOUR WISH LIST WORDS HOLLY BYRNE THERE ARE AN endless number of new tools and technologies on the market that promise to enhance our culinary capabilities. More often than not, it s too hard to distinguish the difference between game-changers and gimmicks, so homemakers often steer clear. Here s our pick of the essentials some of which you may never have known you needed.

2 EVERYDAY ASSISTANCE Investing in the right pieces makes prepping meals a breeze Cast iron cookware Whether it s a skillet, tagine or a casserole dish, if you re a crafty home cook, the chances are you will already own (and worship) a cast-iron creation of some sort. If not, it s time to invest. Generally suitable for both the stove top and the oven, a cast-iron casserole dish will see you through countless pot roasts, soups, stews, cakes and breads. Easy to clean, hardy and naturally non-stick, it s a fail-safe addition that you ll never regret and likely never have to replace. When shopping, choose one with an oven-proof handle for maximum versatility Cast-iron square grill pan in Duck Egg Blue, $98.95/28cm, Zanui. 2. Signature cast-iron round casserole dish in Marine, $99/20cm, Le Creuset.. Cast-iron frying pan with handle, $419.95/26cm, Staub. PHOTOGRAPHY (OPPOSITE) SHANIA SHEGEDYN, (THIS PAGE, FROM TOP) FELIPE SCHEFFEL/RBA, MICHAEL GORDON HILL 1 Kettles & Toasters No kitchen bench is complete without a kettle and toaster. While neither are surprising inclusions, latest functionalities and designs are taking breakfast to a whole new precision level, and they ve lifted their game in the style stakes, too. Choose from a range of temperatures tailored to make the perfect coffee, or black, white and green tea, pick exactly how dark or light you want your toast to be, and enjoy the convenience of self-centring bread racks and keep-warm options. I love the functionality of my Breville toaster, says creative director Imogene Abady of Home Beautiful. It features a little bit more function, which allows for 10 seconds more toasting time. With so many artisan breads with varying sugar content, it gives me added control over cooking time, and the perfect slice of toast Breville Smart Kettle Pure kettle, $169.95, Harvey Norman. 2. Maestro toaster, $89.95/2 slice, $109/4 slice, Sunbeam.. Distinta digital kettle, $199.99, DeLonghi. 4. KMT2204 Pro Line toaster, $79, Kitchen Aid. Stockists, page 226 > 4 NOVEMBER 2017 I HOMEBEAUTIFUL.COM.AU 149

3 ENTERTAINER S WISH LIST These lust-haves will take your soiree from great to glorious Wine cooler A dual-temperature-zone wine cabinet may sound excessive, but if you are a true connoisseur you ll know that good wine storage means more than whites in the fridge and reds in the cupboard. Enjoying a glass of wine has become a quintessential part of entertaining culture, so wine cabinets are fast becoming an Aussie kitchen essential, says general manager Tania Garonzi of Hisense Australia. Great for aficionados of the grape, a dedicated wine cooler is also brilliant for entertainers just make sure you position it in a space in your kitchen where guests can access it easily, saving you a little bar duty Under bench wine climate cabinet, $6999, Gaggenau. 2. Hisense 6-bottle wine cabinet, $699, The Good Guys.. KWT 621 UG built-under wine fridge, $999, Miele. New technology in the kitchen adds quality to your life not only do you get your cooking time back, but your results are better ~ Tamara Buchanan, Smeg Clever cookers From homemade dips to 0-second daiquiris, all-in-one kitchen appliances should be at the top of any entertainer s wish list. The Thermomix, for example, does the work of a host of appliances, making way for more bench space, and less time in the kitchen. Ambassador Michelle Bridges says, The rise of technology helps make things simpler for people in the kitchen and saves them time, too it s a great tool for making real food simpler, faster and more fun TM5 thermomix, $2089, Thermomix. 2. Cuisine companion, $1699, Tefal.. Kitchen Aid Cook Processor, $1999, The Chef s Toolbox. Stockists, page 226 > PHOTOGRAPHY (TOP) STEPHANI BUCHMAN, (BOTTOM) SUE STUBBS 150 HOMEBEAUTIFUL.COM.AU I NOVEMBER 2017

4 FAB FUNCTIONALITY A quick update can make all the difference Pull-down mixer The kitchen tap is a vital component. However, for all the colours, sizes and styles of tapware on the market, there is one that trumps them all the pull-down sink mixer. This wondrous invention makes everything from cleaning big, bulky pots and pans to filling buckets a breeze, and you ll only realise how life-changing it is once you ve installed it. Serial renovator and interior stylist Carly Schulz admits, In our last renovation I chose a more traditional mixer for the colour, and it wasn t until we actually moved in and started using the kitchen that I realised how much I had relied on and missed! the spray lever Oliveri brushed Milto pull-out mixer, $999, The Good Guys. 2. Linsol Elias kitchen mixer with pull-out hose in Matt Black, $1190, Harvey Norman.. V719 CHR Vivid pull-out mixer in Chrome, $588.50, Phoenix Tapware. Stockists, page 226 > PHOTOGRAPHY SCOTT FRANCES/OTTO/RAVEN & SNOW 152 HOMEBEAUTIFUL.COM.AU I NOVEMBER 2017

5 LITTLE HELPERS Ten kitchen gadgets fit for a chef Compiled by Kylie Jackes There are so many great gadgets on the market these days, all created to ensure you master even the trickiest of recipes ~ Imogene Abady, creative and food director, Home Beautiful Tipsy wine bottle stopper, $49.95, By Design Co. 2. Eva Solo tea bag, $44.95, Until.. Rok espresso maker, $229, Alternative Brewing. 4. Cheeseporn cheese board, $59.95, DOIY. 5. Eva Solo Cut N Slice cutting wheel, $79.95, Until. 6. Alessi Roost double egg cup, $49.90/set of 2, Top By Design. 7. Mad Millie fermenting crock, $129.95, Myer. 8. Marcato Marga Mulino grain mill, $275.95, Victoria s Basement. 9. Eva Solo digital kitchen scale, $99.95, Until. 10. Eva Solo Gravity corner spoon in Beech, $25, Top By Design. Stockists, page HOMEBEAUTIFUL.COM.AU I NOVEMBER 2017