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The Great British Bake Off – How to Bake

Onthehob — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 11:23:57 +0000

Twelve new amateur bakers are ready to rise to the Great British Bake Off challenge. While they don their aprons, adjust to their new ovens and get used to baking in a tent, this book takes you through the challenges from the series and shows you how to achieve baking perfection.Throughout the book, Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood are on hand with practical tips to help you create perfect cakes, biscuits, breads, pastries, pies and teatime treats every time, as well as showing you how to tackle their ‘technical challenges’, as seen on the show.

There are over 120 recipes in this book, including traditional British bakes and imaginative twists using classic ingredients, as well as the best contestant recipes from the series. There is plenty to challenge keen bakers here, from brandy snaps to elaborate pastries, pavlovas to iced celebration cakes, and with a sensuous and yet practical design and full-colour, step-by-step photography, this really will become the baking book that you will turn to for years to come.

Find out more about the Great British Bake off and buy at Amazon

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Magic Oven Liner

Onthehob — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 13:17:40 +0000

Non-stick washable liner for the floor of the oven. PTFE coated & heat-resistant up to 260°C. Can be cut to size.

Hate cleaning the oven floor? Then don’t! Line it with this remarkable PTFE coated heavy-duty non-stick fabric. It’s heat resistant up to an amazing 260°C, is easy to remove for cleaning and will withstand 5 years or more of constant use and can be cut to size. Even the most stubborn, burnt-on spills will glide off. Can be cut to size. (Suitable for use in all ovens, except where the heating element is in the base.)

Find out more and buy from Lakeland Ltd

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Poach Pods

Onthehob — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 13:15:05 +0000

Eggs from a pod – whatever next? Create perfectly poached eggs time after time with this 21st century solution to the problem of wandering whites. Coat the silicone lightly with oil, crack your egg into the pod, and float in boiling water. Once cooked, flip the pod inside out to release the domed egg.Can also be used for baking or as a jelly mould.

Oven safe.

Find out more and shop at Lakeland Ltd

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Dualit Toaster, Marmite edition

Onthehob — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:34:10 +0000

Marmite you either love it or you hate it, and if you love it what better way to enjoy it than with a Marmite special edition Dualit Toaster. Dualit’s classic toasters have been the first choice of toast connoisseurs for over 60 years.

The result of this partnership between Marmite and Dualit is the stunning new Dualit Marmite toaster, which combines Dualit’s distinctive styling with the colours of a Marmite jar to create a new kitchen must-have for all true fans of the black stuff.

Capacity 1 or 2 Slices.

Dimensions: 26 x 21 x 22 (cm)

The key advantage of a Dualit as well as it’s superior hand built quality is that the heating elements are replaceable.

Find out more and buy at the Official Marmite Store

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Joseph Joseph Chopping boards and Worktop savers

Onthehob — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 17:59:46 +0000

The company Joseph Joseph was founded in September 2002 by two brothers who were educated in design and business respectively. The company is known for its cutting edge Kitchen designs which always stand out from the crowd. perhaps their most iconic ranges are their Chopping boards and Worktop savers. In this article we take a look at some of the designs which have helped establish them as a well known international brand.

Index Chopping Boards

The index chopping boards are the classic Joseph Joseph Chopping board product. Four colour coded boards for meat, Veg, fish and hot foods. The boards are dishwasher safe and the stand has a open bottom to prevent residue gathering. Click here for more information and to buy

Chop 2 Pot Chopping Board

The chop to pot chopping board is another Joseph Joseph innovation, no more spillage as when you pick up the board it changes shape to that of a funnel so that you can simply pour the food into a saucepan or dish. Click here for more information and to buy.

Aswell as truly innovative and useful designs Joseph Joseph also produce many stunning visual designs, particularly on their range of Worktop savers. Above is the sheep worktop saver which uses fruit and veg to create the scene. Joseph Joseph Worktop savers are dishwasher safe, odour and stain resistant and have a lifetime guarantee against breakage. Click here for more information and to buy

Continuing the vegetable theme the range also includes a farmer on tractor and snails. Click on the images to find out more and buy.

With the help of designers “This is Rude” Joseph Joseph have created this iconic range of Famous people worktop savers featuring The Queen, Marilyn Monroe and Elvis. Click on the images for more information and to buy.

Cakes and Union Jack are two more fun Worktop savers from Joseph Joseph. Click on the images for more information and to buy.

Onions, Stripes, Rings, and Tooti Fruiti Worktop savers are four other designs we love click on the image to find out more and buy.

Click here to view and buy all products buy Joseph Joseph at Amazon UK

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Mothers Day ideas with Whittards of Chelsea

Onthehob — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 14:17:38 +0000

March 22nd is Mothers Day and it’s never too early to start thinking what to get! Whittards of Chelsea want to make your decision easier with a 20% off voucher. Just use the discount code AMUM9 at there checkout. Click here to shop at Whittards of Chelsea. Voucher valid until March 22nd (Mothers Day!)

Whittards of Chelsea are well known for their quality tea and coffee gifts. What gift is better than a cup of tea? It always comes with good conversation, and sometimes cake too!

Here are a few of our favourite Mothers Day gifts from Whittards of Chelsea.

Chelsea Garden fine bone china

The Chelsea Garden fine bone china set has a timeless design which will look perfect in any home, click here for more information and to buy

Victoria Chintz Tea for Two Gift Set

This fine bone china range embodies the elegance, tradition and ceremony of afternoon tea. The Chatsford Strainer Teapot has been designed to make the preparation of loose leaf tea quicker and easier. Click here for more information and to buy

Stovetop Espresso Set

Tea might not be well.. your cup of tea. In which case why not try this stovetop espresso set, suitable for Gas, electric and ceramic hobs. Click here for more information and to buy

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Food Processor Buying guide, How to choose the right Food Processor

Onthehob — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 09:51:33 +0000

Food processors come in all shapes and sizes and it can be difficult to decide which is the right one for you. Here we discuss the features to look for when choosing a food processor.

What is a Food processor?

A food processor is a electrical appliance used to make repetitive food preparation tasks easy. A key feature of food processors is that they have interchangeable blades so that one processor can have many functions.

What can a Food Processor do?

Different food processors will have different blades and functions, which may include

Slicing / Chopping Vegetables
Grinding – Eg Nuts and Spices
Shredding / Grating
Puréeing
Mixing and kneading Doughs

How to choose

When shopping for a food processor consider the following.

Size - Make sure the food processor is the right size for your uses, ideally you want the capacity to take all of your food in one go.
Attachments - Does the model have the attachments that you need?
Washing options - Are the parts dishwasher safe for easy cleaning?
Power – The power of the machines is measured in wattage. Obviously the more powerful the easier it will cope with more strenuous tasks, however as power increases so does price. Also look out for induction motors, these directly drive blades (no gears or belts) so are much hard wearing and often come with extended guarantees.
Speed Controls - Does the processor has variable speeds or a pulse function.
Warranty - How long is the machine guaranteed for?

What are the options

So you’ve decided what features you’re looking for in a food processor, here’s several food processors with different features which we feel are worth consideration.

Kenwood Compact FP116 Food Processor

Kenwood Compact FP116 Food Processor. The Kenwood Processor FP116 is a good entry level affordable processor. It only has a 0.8 litre capacity so is more suited for smaller portions but for the price has many attachments which include – Shredder, Juicer, Stainless Steel Blades, Whisk. The motor is only 300Watts. Click here for more information and to buy the Compact FP116

Kenwood FP580 Food Processor

Kenwood FP580 Food Processor – This is a more versatile machine than the FP116 as you can change out the bowl for a liquidiser, great for soups and smoothies. This machine has a 500 watt motor and a 2.9 litre bowl.

Features include

1 x Double sided shredding and slicing discs

1 x Double sided coarse shredding and slicing discs

1 x High speed liquidiser

1 x Spatula

1 x Knife blade

1 x Maxi blend canopy

1 x Citrus juicer

1 x Whisk – twin geared

1 x Dough tool

1 x Disc storage box

1 x Fine shred/slice disc

1 x Fine julienne disc

1 x Mill jar lid

Click here for more information and to buy the FP580

Magimix 5200 Food Processor

Magimix 5200 Food processor – Magimix are makers of quality food processors, if you are going to use a food processor regularly I would always recommend a magimix. The have a range of processors, which differ in size. The 5200 is their largest with a 3.7 litre capacity. The Motor is a 1100 watt induction motor which directly drives the blade. The Machine has a 3 year guarantee and the motor is guaranteed for 12 years.

Features include

1100 Watt motor,
Mini bowl (1.2 litres) and sabatier knife,
Mini polycarbonate bowl (2.6 litres) ,
Main polycarbonate bowl (3.7 litres),
Twin feed tube lid and pusher,
2mm reversible slicer/grater,
4mm reversible slicer/grater,
parmesan grater,
citrus press and safety arm,
dough blade,
Geared egg whisk,
New flexible spatula and accessory storage box.

All magimix food processors have commercial grade induction motors guaranteed for 12 years, all other parts are guaranteed for 3 years.

Click here for more information and to buy the Magimix Food processor

Which food processor do you own? Which attachments are most useful? Leave a comment.

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Vintage is Modern?

Onthehob — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 09:23:44 +0000

Vintage kitchenware is very on trend at the moment, particularly creamy light colours. Many of the major kitchen brands have jumped onto this trend which means you don’t have to compromise on quality to make your kitchen looking great. John Lewis have featured cream kitchen electricals in their latest home brochure. Below we have featured some of the key lines which will make your kitchen stand out!

Dualit 72402 Kettle in Cream

It has a concealed element for easy cleaning, twin water indicator gauge so you’ll always know when a trip to the tap is required – which thanks to the hinged lid won’t prove too much of a chore. The washable limescale filter ensures debris-free beverages. For left- or right-hand use. Dualit’s retro-look stainless-steel kettle is cordless and sits firmly on its electric base. Click here to buy the Dualit 72402 Kettle from John Lewis

Magimix Le Duo XL Juice Extractor, 14251, Cream

The Magimix Le Duo XL juice extractor and citrus press, pours delicious, nutritious fresh fruit and vegetable juices straight into your glass. The Le Duo XL has an extra large feed tube, which will take whole or large pieces of fruit. It has a large free flow spout and ‘feeder’ hopper for small fruit and vegetables. There’s also a citrus press attachment for thicker juices, purees and preparing baby’s first food. Cleaning your Magimix juicer is easy too, as all parts, other than the motor, are dishwasher-safe. With shaped spatula for easy pulp removal, small and large cones, and full colour instruction and recipe book. Click here to buy the Magimix Le Duo from John Lewis

Kenwood kMix HM792 Hand Mixer, Almond

With 400 watts of power packed into its curved almond and grey body, the Kenwood kMix Hand Mixer certainly cuts a dash around the kitchen – and the mixing bowl.Perfect for smaller mixing tasks such as whisking, there are 5 speeds and a rubber grip handle so you’re always in control. A compact grey base acts as a stand for the hand mixer and a storage area for the stainless steel whisks and dough hooks, when not in use. And thanks to the integral cord wrap, you won’t see any untidy cable either. Click here to buy the Kenwood KMiz HM792 from John Lewis

Dualit Espressivo 84202 Coffee Machine, Cream

Coffee enthusiasts will love the Dualit Espressivo 84202 coffee machine. It’s designed with every element crafted to deliver the ultimate coffee; from a smooth espresso to a dense velvety latté.Ready to go in less than 40 seconds, it’s packed with user-friendly features, such as the 15-bar pump delivering the ideal pressure for the perfect ‘crema’, and the Thermobloc water heating system providing hot water and steam instantly.

Even the steaming and milk-frother is easy to use, making perfect foam for your cappuccino every time with the minimum of fuss. The water tank is removable for convenience, while a useful accessory holder keeps your ESE pods and froth nozzle to hand. With a 3 year guarantee. Click here to buy the Dualit Espressivo from John Lewis

Kenwood kMix BLX52 Blender, Almond

Combining good looks with simple, yet powerful controls, the Kenwood kMix BLX52 blender will make a chic addition to any kitchen.The kMix comprises a 1L calibrated glass goblet, stainless steel blades and metal body, with a profiled pouring spout and ergonomic handle. The goblet also drops onto the base unit, making it easy to align before blending begins. Its 4 pre-set programmes also make the most of its 800W motor, so you don’t need to guess which speed to use, whether you’re making soup or crushing ice for a cocktail.

Keeping your kMix blender in tip-top condition’s easy as well: the blades, goblet and base can all be dismantled for easy cleaning. Click here to buy the Kenwood kMix from John Lewis

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The Kitchenaid Mixer – One machine, endless possibilities

Onthehob — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:24:56 +0000

Kitchenaid is a USA brand which specialises in the manufacture of small kitchen electricals. Their products are known for there quality workmanship and long life. They won’t just work well in your kitchen. They’ll also look good. Each of their products is available in a range of stunning colours.

KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer

The Kitchenaid Artisan Stand mixer is a solid metal mixer with a 300 watt direct drive motor. A direct drive motor means that it is quieter than a standard mixer as their are less moving parts than a normal “belt / gearbox motor” . It also means it is more reliable and longer lasting. The 5 quart bowl has been ergonomically designed with a easy to hold handle. The mixer itself has a tilt back head allowing full access to the bowl and easy changing of attachments. Kitchenaid mixers are assembled by hand to give you a quality product and peace of mind.

The classic design is by Egmont Arens and dates back to 1937 and forms part of Kitchenaid’s Artisan collection. The products in this collection have a stylish retro look with solid knobs and buttons, and smooth curves.

The mixer includes

Mixer

Dough Hook

Whisk

Flat Beater

Instruction Book

and is available in the following colours – Click on the colour to find out more and purchase

But that’s not all! A Kitchenaid Artisan mixer isn’t just a mixer! You can also purchase optional attachments to extend versatility of the machine into other areas.

KitchenAid Mixer Attachment Pack. Grinder/ Mincer, Slicer/ Shredder, Fruit & Vegetable Strainer

The Kitchenaid mixer pack aims to make your life easier by grinding, mincing, slicing, shredding and straining for you. Click here for more information and to buy.

Here’s a short video showing the strainer in use.

Click here for more information and to buy.

KitchenAid KPRA pasta attachment

The Kitchenaid pasta attachment set contains three attachments so that you can roll and cut perfect pasta. The roller attachment allows you to roll pasta up to 140mm wide. This would be perfect for lasange, there are also two cutters which cut at different widths for either tagitelle or linguine. Click here for more information and to buy the Pasta attachment set.

The following video from KitchenAid shows how to use your KitchenAid mixer and pasta attachments to make great pasta.

Click here for more information and to buy the Pasta attachment

A raviolli atttachment is also available here

KitchenAid JE citrus juicer

The KitchenAid Juicer attachment helps you get the most out of your citrus fruits. Complete with strainer to catch the excess pulp and seeds. Click here to find out more and buy the Juicer attachment

This video shows the KitchenAid juicer attachment in action.

Click here to find out more and buy the Juicer attachment

KitchenAid SSA sausage stuffer

Have you ever wanted to make your own sausages? Perhaps create your own inventive flavours. With the KitchenAid sausage stuffer it’s easy. Click here to find out more and buy the Kitchenaid sausage stuffer.

If you’ve bought a Kitchenaid mixer the opportunities are endless leave a comment and let us know what you like best about your’s or any tips and tricks to share with our readers.

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Robot Mugs by Clifford Richards

Onthehob — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 16:30:17 +0000

Clifford Richards has designed this fantastic range of Robot Mugs available at Graham and Green.

Robot Mugs

The Mugs form a family of four robots Atomic, Walking, Planet & Family. Also available are two eggcups, click here for eggcups.

These mugs are available in both Large and Small sizes and come in quirky gift boxes.

Click here to shop at Graham and Green

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