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A Greener Kitchen in Honor of St. Patty’s Day

It may be the day to wear green but your green efforts in the kitchen should span year-round. Considering the average family spends the bulk of their time in the kitchen (second only to sleeping in the bedroom), it is most certainly the heart of any home. Trying to be greener in your kitchen? Here’s [...]
Date: March 13th, 2010
Cate: Appliances, Cooking, Food Preparation, Home Appliances, Kitchen Appliances, Toaster, food
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Modern BISTRO Toaster from Bodum

Bodum proves that even a toaster can look good. The BISTRO toaster is designed to tune in how much you want your bread toasted, includes a thawing setting, adjustable cord, and it has a rail that keeps the bread warm. You can even adjust the width for different sizes of bread. Available in many stylish colors from danskdesign.nu $129 US €95

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Time to Throw Out Those Energy Hogs!

Remember the Cash for Clunkers program? Well, the government is at it again, this time implementing a program – aptly named Cash for Appliances – that offers consumers rebates on new, energy-efficient appliances. Refrigerators, washing machines, and other household appliances manufactured prior to the 1992 inception of the Energy Star program use twice as much [...]

Compact Moisture Humidifier with Germ Free Mist

This moisture humidifier is compact and provides germ free mist based on its nano-sliver antimicrobial technology which prevents the growth of mold or bacteria. This technology negates the need for troublesome filters or pads which plague many humidifier models on the market today. Mist settings include both cold and warm moisture depending on personal preference. The tank holds 1.4 gallons and can run for up to 72 hours without being refilled. Price: $169. Buy product: here.

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Date: December 13th, 2009
Cate: Appliances, Home Appliances, Kitchen Appliances
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KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer’s 90th Anniversary

If you haven’t seen a KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer then you are among the few, and this year marks the 90th anniversary of America’s favorite kitchen appliance. This hand assembled kitchen icon is still made right here in Greenville, Ohio, home of KitchenAid since 1919 and can be purchased with various attachments like a pasta maker or meat grinder. The special edition 90th anniversary model is available in a Candy Apple red with a glass bowl and all the same benefits serious cooks would appreciate including: Planetary action allows attachments to spin independently while making continual rotations around the bowl for thorough mixing. Ten speeds range from very slow stirring to very high beating. Head tilts for easy removal of work bowl and beaters. Power hub for use with optional attachments. 5-qt. stainless-steel bowl locks to base. Includes flat beater, dough hook, wire whip and pouring shield. Available from william-sonoma.com List price $399

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Date: October 30th, 2009
Cate: Appliances, Kitchen, Kitchen Appliances, Kitchen Design & Furniture, Vent Hoods
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Star Modern Hood Vent from Elica

Island, ceiling, and wall mounted hood vents perform a valuable job, they control the quality of air in our kitchens and sometimes they even look really awesome like this one. The Star cooker hood from Elica continues their 37 year tradition of providing great looking options to keep the air in your kitchen as fresh as possible. Features include Magic Wand touch-sensitive controls, and stainless steel and glass construction. See all of the modern hood vents from Elica here.

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