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mespresso coffee machine
We\'ve collected 10 of the top scoring kitchen gadgets that have been tried and tested in the very thorough hands of the Good Housekeeping Institute, starting with a coffee maker with a difference.
Nespresso Le Cube £149
Here\'s what the GHI had to say: \'Well designed machine which is easy to use and looks great. Empty pods drop into waste container which can be removed with drip tray and washed out. Side mounted water tank is easy to access. Good crema and colour, best flavour from the larger serving size. Thick and heavy body with an edgy flavour.\'
Stockists: 0800 442 442, nespresso.com
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Russell Hobbs Glass 4 slice toaster, £69.99
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russell hobbs toaster
What the GHI had to say:
\'Batch toasting test produced even browning and acceptable coverage but this became less even as the test progressed. Coverage and colour was good for the frozen test but inner faces were darker. Thick bread and bagels were evenly browned with good coverage. It stays on standby if kept on at the wall. Press controls are at the front for easy access but are quite small.\'
Stockists: 0845 658 9700, russellhobbs.co.uk
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Simac II Gelataio GC5000 £199.99
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ice cream maker gelataio
What the GHI had to say:
\'Instructions could be more detailed but provide a good choice of recipes. Paddle turns more swiftly than the other machines which produced a light, whipped ice cream result. Easily coped with chocolate chips and quick to thicken. Choice of three functions: freeze only, paddle only and freeze and paddle. Doesn\'t automatically switch off when thick.\'
Stockists: 01249 815511, www.domotec.uk.com
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Rival Crockpot Versaware SC7500-IUK £39.99
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crock pot slow cooker
What the GHI had to say:
\'The only model which lets you put the inner pot straight on the hob to brown food before it goes back in the outer shell to cook. Produced a very moist casserole. It is a little awkward to scoop food out of the pot and you can\'t see through the lid to check progress.\'
Stockists: 0800 052 3615
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KtichenAid Artisan Food Processor £269
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Kitchenaid food processor
What the GHI had to say:
\'Bowl and lid lock together securely. For safety the motor won\'t start unless the pusher is in place. Performed well on chopping, grating and slicing tests but the plastic paddle splashes cream up bowl sides, making it hard to view progress. Remains stable when kneading bread and mixes cleanly. Solid bowl, very clear instructions.\'
Stockists: 0800 381 04026, kitchenaid.co.uk
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Panasonic breadmaker £99.99
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panasonic breadmaker
What the GHI had to say:
This is a consistently good performer with excellent white, rapid white and wholemeal loaves. The front-angled display is easy to see and the controls are easy to operate. It is simple to programme with clear step by step instructions and a wide choice of recipes. The programmes are longer than most other models. Approx size of white loaf: 20 x 17 x 13cm
Stockists: 0844 844 3857, panasonic.co.uk
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Kenwood Smoothie Concert SB250 £39.99
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kenwood smoothie maker
What the GHI had to say:
\'Coped well on both hard fruit such as apples and softer berries and bananas. Crushes ice quickly and evenly. Lightweight jug lifts off easily from base.\'
Stockists: 02392 392 333; kenwoodworld.com
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KitchenAid Artisan Mixer £349
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kitchenaid mixer
What the GHI had to say:
\'Sturdy machine which doesn\'t move even with heavy mixtures. Left bowl clean after making dough. Coped well with minimum and maximum amounts of mixture. Speed control and the lifting control are on either side of the machine which means it is hard to use unless the bowl is angled towards you. Attachments are a little awkward and messy to remove. Handle on bowl makes pouring out mixture mess free and easy. Good egg white volume. Clear instructions.\'
Stockists: 00800 381 04 026; www.kitchenaid.com
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