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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.

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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

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

The Ciroa Umbra Collection is a beautifully designed tableware set, featuring a floral design.  It is the latest set by award winning Australian designer Alex Liddy.

Ciroa Umbra Stoneware 16 Piece Dinner Set, Gift Boxed

This tasteful stoneware collection mixes colours to create a coordinated tableware collection, accented by feature floral designs. The 16 piece dinnerset is an ideal starting point for any home, whether you are making a new home or refreshing your dinnerware collection. The range is Microwave, dishwasher and oven safe. To create a full dining experience the Umbra also offers a Charger plate and salad bowl.

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There’s always time in the day to sit back with a cup of coffee or tea.  Maybe over some cake with friends, whether it’s to catch up or for a meeting, make it special with these Mary Lou coffee cups.  These cups have been designed by Alison Appleton and have featured in BBC Good Home Magazine.  There are a range of options available which include some stunning gift packs.  So whether its for you or a gift make someone’s coffee break special.

Mary Lou Brown Espresso Cup & Saucer 4 x set

This stunning brown floral design will capture the imagination and add distinction to your dinner table.  This gift box contains 4 espresso cups and 4 saucers.  Click here for more details and to buy.

Mary Lou Brown Cappuccino set

If however you prefer a cappuccino rather than an espresso, there is also a cappuccino 2 cup set available.  Click here for more information and to buy.

Mary Lou Brown Latte Mug

If like myself you prefer a Latte, there is also a 2 mug latte set available.  Click here for more information and to buy.

All the Mary Lou cups and mugs are made to La Cafetière’s high standards and there are several Mary Lou ranges available.  Click here to see them all.

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