By Emma Brannam
Tefal Toast N' Egg
$99.99 at Noel Leeming
I've found the perfect invention for single men or those who just don't have time to have a proper breakfast in the morning. Instead of just a toaster, how about a toaster complete with built-in egg cooker!
In just four minutes, the Tefal Toast N' Egg lets you make a complete breakfast. Toast, poached or boiled eggs and even warmed bacon, ham or sausages!
What I really liked about this quirky kitchen appliance is that you can also choose different settings for how you want your egg - soft, medium or hard.
It's quite healthy as well. As all you need to do is add water to the egg cooker which means it cooks with steam minimising fat content.
Of course, the gadget works just as a well as a toaster on its own, so plenty of different options to choose from. No more skipping breakfast for me!
Dyson Air Multiplier
$450 at From: Noel Leeming
With these hot summer days and nights we've been having, a fan is an essential addition to any household. Usually, they annoy me. They can be noisy and blow way too much air. So I was quite pleased to stumble across the Dyson Air Multiplier.
This little beauty has no blades. Instead, it multiplies air 15 times, expelling 450 litres of cool, smooth and uninterrupted air every second.
The blower is hidden in the base, forcing the air through a ring of vents. It works really well but it is its design is what sets it apart.
It's actually pleasing on the eye and what's more is it’s easy to clean (just wipe with a cloth) and easy to assemble - just pop the ring on the base, switch it on and away you go.
It is perhaps a little expensive at roughly $450 from Noel Leeming at www.noelleeming.co.nz but that said, it's looks good in any room of the house and more importantly it's safe. No danger of getting little fingers caught in blades. A great buy!
Sushezi
$29.00 (in sale now) at Stevens www.stevens.co.nz
The Sushezi is a great kitchen gadget that enables the user to make a perfect sushi roll without the mess and problems that are often associated with sushi making.
Wellington Inventor Warren Tatham invented the Sushezi in his home after being dissatisfied with the poor results obtained using the traditional rolling mat method.
As I'm not the world's best cook, I was a bit dubious at how well I would be able to use it. I was pleasantly surprised! The sushi roll took just minutes to make and came out beautifully. All I had to do was put in the filling, close the device, give a little twist, pipe it out and Bob's your uncle it's done!
It can also make all sorts of other yummy things like lolly cake and chocolate rolls.
The Sushezi was introduced to the market about three years ago and sells well in NZ (distributed by Hydraflow Industries) and in Australia. It's now entering the US market as well. Other markets are underfoot.
Check out my video or www.sushezi.com to see it in action. You can get one NZ through the Stevens chain of kitchenware outlets.