Gift Idea: 48-inch BlueStar RNB (with griddle) in Ruby Red.
Photo courtesy of BlueStar
For all you appliance lovers out there (or even those of you who just covet a cool kitchen tool or two), I’ve compiled a list of some of the appliances large and small I’d ask for this holiday season (if I had someplace to put them and money was no option).
Once you’ve checked out my list, I want to know what you’d put on yours. Post a comment below to share!
Bosch Evolution Dishwasher. Talk about green and clean. Named one of the top 10 green building products for 2007 by BuildingGreen, the 800 Series SHE98M line of Evolution Dishwashers from Bosch have been called the most energy-efficient and quietest full-size dishwashers available in the United States—in fact, the Energy Factor of this dishwasher is 73 percent higher than the Energy Star requirement. Whew. I’ll take it.
Bright BlueStar Ranges. Aside from the fact that they pack the cooking power and performance of professional-grade cooking ranges, what I love about BlueStar ranges is the fact that they’re available in 190 colors. Yes, you read that right. 190 colors. Although they’d look ridiculous in my current kitchen, I can’t stop staring at the bright orange and lime green options. Try out the colors yourself. Yummy.
Gift Idea: Wave cooker hood by Elica.
Photo courtesy of Elica
Elica Hoods. Is that a cool pendant light suspended above your cooktop? Nope, it’s a ventilation hood. But guests will be none the wiser when you install these striking range hoods from Elica that look more like décor than a functional part of your kitchen. Ooh and ahhh and add them to your wish list, but as far as I can tell they’re not sold in the United States yet, so you may be stuck dreaming about them for now.
Viking Induction Cooktop. How about another green gift idea? Cook faster—and use less energy—with the Viking All-Induction Cooktop, which transfers heat through a metal pan into the food, so almost all of the heat goes directly into your cooking rather than getting lost like it does with standard ranges and cooktops.
GE Profile Wine Cellar. I know I don’t need a wine chiller (and they’re not the most energy-efficient appliances in the world, so that’s a definite drawback) but it sure would be fun to have one, wouldn’t it? You can store up to 57 bottles in GE’s wine cellar. Now to pick out my 57 favorite wines …
Gift Idea: Lussino Ice Cream Maker
by Musso.
Lussino Ice Cream Maker. I absolutely love ice cream. In a dream world, I’d have this gourmet, stainless-steel ice cream machine made by Musso on my kitchen counter for whipping up rich, creamy ice cream and gelato whenever the mood strikes. (Of course, I’d have to get rid of that pesky milk allergy first …)
Gift Idea: Nespresso Essenza D90
Coffee Machine.
Photo courtesy of Nespresso
Espresso Makers. OK, so coffee that’s been prepackaged in little capsules may not be quite as delicious as a freshly ground cuppa joe. But for convenience (and price), the Nespresso Essenza espresso maker can’t be beat. If you’d rather play barista every morning and whip yourself up a gourmet espresso, then consider adding the Miele Plumbed Coffee System, which features a built-in coffee maker and espresso machine, to your Christmas list. It fits in your cabinetry, comes in sleek and stylish stainless and black, and makes one heckuva cup of coffee.
Aside from the “dream” appliances I listed above, I’ve been toying around with getting a few more attainable ones sometime soon. I love baking, so KitchenAid’s stand mixer would be the perfect addition to my kitchen. And I can’t eat enough Italian food, so maybe it’s time to try making my own pasta—anyone have any recommendations for a good pasta maker?
Oh, and one of my more frivolous kitchen wishes came true last Christmas when my honey gave me a chocolate fountain. Why more kitchens don’t come outfitted with one I’ll never know—it’s a chocolate-lover’s dream, and one you should definitely add to your wish list!
Until tomorrow,
The Home Know-It-All
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