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KITCHEnAID TWO-SPEED
IMMERSIOn HAnD BLEnDER

Durable blades make this handy-
dandy item both a blender and

tains or the valleys, it adjusts a crusher–and it’s ideal for every-
automatically to altitude, time,
thing from soups and baby food to

and temperature. According to Ball, smoothies. As its name indicates, the
the canner works faster than tradi- WILLIAMS-SOnOMA SMART immersion blender works best when its

tional methods, uses about 60 percent THERMOMETER
eight-inch blending arm is submerged
less energy, and requires 85 percent oven-safe smartphone thermometers? deep into a pot or bowl. When you’re

less water. Each system comes with its There really is an app for that! This done, simply detach the blending arm
own recipe booklet, filled with deli- probe thermometer and its accompany- and throw it in the dishwasher. The

cious ideas.
ing smartphone app help you through blender comes with a handy BPA-free
the entire cooking process. The app plastic mixing cup that has helpful

Available at Williams-Sonoma, $299.95.
actually instructs you on where to measuring marks. for the blending
place the probe and sends alerts via enthusiast, KitchenAid also makes a

your home’s Wi-fi connection while variety of attachment tools, such as a
PHILIPS VIVA DIGITAL AIR FRYER
your meal bakes. The app includes mini food processor and a whisk. If two

oil splatters and fire hazards, be gone! pre-set programs for various meats and speeds aren’t enough for your kitchen,
This revolutionary technology fries cooking thoroughness (rare vs. well- this manufacturer also sells three- and

your foods in their own fats and oils, done), and keeps track of your remain- five-speed units that include even lon-
using air currents to re-circulate those ing cooking time. Even better, it also ger blending arms.

oils during the cooking process. Ca- alerts you when it’s time to complete
pable of frying anything from dough- other cooking tasks, such as warming Available online at www.kitchenaid.com,

nuts and french fries to chicken and the veggies or basting the turkey. Make and at Bed, Bath & Beyond, $39.99.
sausages, the unit includes a stainless your friends jealous by using the “share Attachments additional.

steel basket and tray, with capacity
to social media” feature that’s also built
for frying two different foods at the in. We foresee much distracted cooking

same time. It’s also capable of roasting, in our future. Now compatible with
grilling, and baking foods, and the unit Apple and Android devices.

comes with a handy cookbook filled
with a variety of air-fried dishes. When Available at Williams-Sonoma, $199.95.

you’re done, simply put the nonstick
drawer in the dishwasher for easy

cleanup. We’re still dubious about this
Dutch manufacturer’s claims that air

frying is a healthier alternative to its
traditional cousin—but our mouths are

sure watering anyway.

Available at Williams-Sonoma, $299.95.

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