www.sabichi.co.uk

The stylish range of Sabichi 30L bins come in 5 vibrant colours, designed to brighten up any kitchen. The range of colours include Purple, Lime, Rouge, Cream and Brushed Stainless Steel. The choice of colours allows you to compliment or contrast your kitchen paint or tiles, giving your kitchen both character and colour.

The shades of colour Sabichi use on their bins are gorgeous. Some colourful kitchen bins can use quite garish colours, but the Sabichi bins use shades of colours that will suit most kitchens. The bins are 30L which is an ideal size for families. They have a high quality metal outer casing and a strong stainless steel dome lid. This lid is controlled by a hygienic hands free foot pedal and has a non-slip rubber base which is brilliant as it won’t slide across the kitchen floor when used. The bins are fairly slim so will not take over your kitchen, keeping rubbish out of sight and out of mind.

Inside the bins is a removable inner plastic insert which is very easy to clean. The insert also has a wire lifting handle. The outside of the bins are easy to clean, which is a feature every kitchen bin needs. In my opinion the Sabichi bins have an elegant profile and are very stylish. They are hard wearing and are wonderful for waste management in the kitchen.

The Sabichi bins have a RRP of £35

www.salterhousewares.com

No kitchen would be complete without Salter Housewares.   Salter Housewares are one of the leading global suppliers of quality household and domestic scales and other kitchen gadgets, making them a must-have in the kitchen.

Salter are well known for producing fantastic kitchen scales.  One of these scales is their Geo Electronic Kitchen Scale.  The Geo Scale allows for the accurate measuring of ingredients when cooking.  It can convert weight units and features an Aquatronic liquid measure that is suitable for all water based liquids, including wine, milk and stock.

The Geo Scale also has a fantastic ‘Add and Weigh’ feature that allows you to weigh several different ingredients in one bowl.  This is perfect as this means there is no more fussing with multiple bowls whilst cooking.

The Geo Scale is definitely a stylish addition to any kitchen.  It has a large display and a stainless steel platform that is very easy to clean. It only needs to be wiped with a damp cloth and cannot be submerged in water.

Salter have also worked together with Heston Blumenthal to create an exclusive range of kitchen products that gives ultimate precision in the kitchen. The precision-led products designed by Blumenthal will transform the way you cook at home.

The Precision Digital Measuring Jug is a perfect example of precision cooking.  This jug allows you to accurately measure weight and volume, taking into account for the different densities of different ingredients.  You can select from 5 pre-set ingredients; water, milk, oil, flour and sugar.  This means it can accurately measure volume as well as weight.

What makes this measuring jug even more wonderful is that like the Geo Electronic Kitchen Scale, it has an ‘Add and Weigh’ zero function that allows you to measure multiple ingredients in the same bowl.

The measuring jug is a 1 litre detachable jug that has ml, cup, fl.oz and pint markings.  It features an easy-to-read display which is positioned in the handle and has an ‘auto power off’ which means it will switch itself off after 5 minutes, conserving battery life. This is an ideal feature for those who leave electronic devices on, even when they are not being used.

The Digital Measuring Jug is very easy to clean- a feature every cook wants.  The clear detachable jug can be washed by hand while the base and handle can be wiped clean with a damp cloth as they cannot be submerged in water.

The Salter range is definitely needed in any kitchen as its brilliant technology makes cooking much easier and stress-free.

The Geo Electronic Digital Scale is available at John Lewis and its RRP is £35.99

The Digital Precision Measuring Jug is available at www.salterhousewares.com and its RRP is £35.99

www.fiskars.co.uk

Fiskars, a leading global supplier of branded consumer products for the home, garden and outdoors have produced a new range of sizzling kitchen scissors.

New for summer, Fiskars have designed some gorgeous scissors in 4 new stunning shades.  Adding a splash of colour to the kitchen this summer, Fiskars have designed kitchen scissors in Coconut, Water, Eggplant and Juicy.  Each one has serrated blades to keep materials in place and have adjustable blade tension.  They are also made of stainless steel and are wonderfully dishwasher safe.

As we all know, Fiskars always manage to combine quality and style to their products and these scissors are no exception to the rule.  They are super sharp, durable and comfortable to use.  Whether you are using them to snip herbs for the salad, snip barbecue sausages, or to tackle tricky packaging, Fiskars scissors are a must have kitchen gadget.

RRP is £15.99 Available at www.pandorasupholstery.co.uk

www.zokuhome.com

A fantastic product especially for little ones who want to make their own ice lollies as they only have to wait 7 minutes to see the finished result!

The Zoku Quick Pop Maker freezes ice pops right on your countertop without any electricity. To create these fabulous lollies in only a matter of minutes, the compact base needs to be stored in the freezer then when ready, add the lolly stick and ingredients.

Each kit includes six plastic pop sticks with ridged designs to allow the pops to adhere securely. The sticks also have special drip guards for tidy eating- brilliant for my 2 year old!

You can add various ingredients to your pops including fruit juice, fruit and nuts, yoghurt,  it is entirely up to you. You can make them as healthy (or as unhealthy) as you want.

Also available in the Zoku range are the Duo Quick Pop Maker and the Single Quick Pop Maker.  Both use the same fantastic technology as the Original Pop Maker but just make smaller quantities.

Zoku also sell a range of tools to accompany the Quick Pop Maker.  My absolute favourite range is the Zoku Character Kit.  This kit allows you to create and freeze your own unique character pops, creating different fun faces, animals.  This character kit includes 14 stencils, 1 faceplate, 1 stand for holding the pop maker steady, a pusher tool, instructions, and sample character designs to help get started.

I have used the Quick Pop Maker many times with my daughter and she loves creating her own characters.  We both found it very easy and enjoyable to use.  She often wants to make lollies for her little brother and friends.  She especially loves not having to wait very long to taste her creations!

A must buy for anyone who love ice lollies.

http://kenwoodworld.com/uk

The Kmix kitchen machine has that retro flair that will both blend in and stand out in a variety of kitchens. Not only is it ergonomically designed but it, as most products from Kenwood are, is reliable.

The machine is easy to use with everything you need, with regards to attachments and buttons, placed conveniently at the front of the machine. Making use of the Kmix kitchen machine stress free. Simple, but in the best way, the Kmix is versatile. Holding up to 5 litres in its stainless steel bowl, or as a comparison 12 egg whites for baking or cooking.

It also comes with a range of attachments which you can switch as and when you need them, allowing just this one machine to handle a variety of different ingredients. It can even cope with the stiffest of dough’s! Kenwood state “The unique fold function allows the bowl to revolve using a 2.5 turns revolution mixing action to perfectly incorporate ingredients” which allows it to mix without losing air, something bakers everywhere will know is very important!

The speed control allows you to monitor and adjust the speed of the machine, meaning that you can ensure that no mixture is spilt or ruined. Allowing the ingredients to smoothly mix together – without any accidents! Kenwood believes that “You can be sure the kMix only uses high quality, tested components and attachments to enable you to create great food, every day, every time.”

Something that I am inclined to believe.

http://www.josephjoseph.com

This range of utensils are both practical and space saving, perfect for your kitchen. They neatly stack together, taking up the minimum about of space and are therefore easily stored on your worktop, in your cupboards or drawers.

Nest utensils are the latest addition to the Joseph Joseph range and compromise 5 tools that are essentials in all kitchens.

Wondering how they stack together so neatly? Small magnets in the handles hold them in place.

The colourful design is sure to put a smile on your face and brighten up your kitchen, and the space saving concept it also reduces the need to fill up your cutlery drawer with various spoons and utensils!

The utensils themselves are made from nylon and are resistant up to a heat of 240 degrees Celsius.

Perfect for whatever it is you may be cooking or baking, the Nest set includes a slotted spatula, Spaghetti Server, Slotted Spoon, Solid Spoon and Ladle.

The tools are also dishwasher safe, meaning less time at the sink after dinner.

I love to cook but sometimes it’s a lot of hassle when your peelings/gratings seem to end up everywhere but on your plate. If you’ve ever tried to make a grated cheese sandwich you will understand my pain!

That’s why when I spotted this Oxo box grater I knew it was just the addition to my kitchen that I needed! No longer am I trying to scoop up every last piece of cheese or potato, now it all lands safe and soundly in the box below. Making it as easy as possible for me to simply remove the box and pour the ingredients in to my dish.

Plus, it’s versatile! Oxo states “A slimmer fine grating surface is just right for nutmeg and ginger, and the slicing surface yields perfect slices of cucumber, zucchini, cheese and more.” So it is perfect for whatever you feel like slicing or grating.

The non-slip handle is a great addition for keeping the product steady whilst I am using it and it is also soft and comfortable, to make the process that little bit more enjoyable.

Alongside the handle, the non-slip base should be a feature that all products like this adopt. It stays steady on my worktop without making any dramatic movements whilst in use.

The box also stores inside the product when not in use, meaning that it won’t get lost or broken within your pots and pans.

The blades are sharp and reliable, plus the Oxo box grater is dishwasher safe so no scrubbing is required!

http://www.cuisinart.co.uk/

It’s a cold winters evening and you fancy soup, but not all the preparation and deliberation over the stove.

That’s where you’re wrong. With the Cuisinart soup maker the process couldn’t be simpler. You can make fresh, homemade soup in as little as 20 minutes!

The soup maker’s powerful heating element allows for fast heat up, which means the soup will be in your bowl in no time! With a 1.4L capacity for soup there will be enough for your whole family and then some.

With the Cusinart soup maker all you have to do is add your fresh ingredients in to the machine and it will do the rest. The glass jars thermal element also ensures that even when you have finished cooking the soup will still stay warm, perfect for seconds or thirds.

The machine features stainless steel blades with 4 speed settings, meaning you can adjust the power and speed depending on the ingredients chosen. The soup maker also features a pulse setting, which is a great extra feature to have.

With only 4 stages to making a batch of soup, why would you use any other method? Simply sauté your ingredients, then cook them with stock bringing them to the boil, simmer until cooked and finally blend until it is the right consistency for you.

The soup maker also comes with a 3 year guarantee.

http://www.lakeland.co.uk/

Colour Works put it perfectly: “Put an end to mundane measuring with these brightly colored sets.”

These measuring cups are perfect for brightening up your kitchen and the set of 4 means that you will have the correct measurement available for whatever you are making, with measurements from 1/8 to 1 cup.

These measuring cups feature nice, long handles to ensure that they are easy to grip and hold while in use. The plastic ring that they clip on to is also a great feature – no more searching through your kitchen drawers to find the right one.

Not only are these practical and stylish but they are also dishwasher safe and non-stick friendly.

Made from stain-resistant melamine, they have nice long handles for scooping and clip onto the plastic ring to stay together in the drawer.

I also found these incredibly useful for American recipes, where the standard of measurement is often ‘cups’ rather than the English equivalent.

http://www.morphyrichards.co.uk/

A traditional concept with all the necessary modern add-ons! Holding up to 1.5 litres, or 6 cups, this is the perfect addition to your kitchen. With its 360 degree cordless base, for left or right-handed users, and boil dry protection, you can be sure that this kettle will remain reliable and function through times good and bad.

Its 3kW element means that it is fast to boil, cutting down on the time you are stood waiting and watching! The kettle also features a removable lime scale filter, which not only stops lime scale getting in to your drink, ensuring a nice smooth hot drink everytime, but it also makes cleaning easy. Fast and stylish, what more would you need.