Top 10 must-have kitchen gadgets

Hands-free

The PC has become an indispensable item in the home, and now it's possible to enjoy all the funtions of a PC and more at the touch of a screen in the kitchen.

The TouchSmart by HP features a slim monitor which responds to the movement of fingers across the screen, making it possible to dispense with the mouse and keyboard. Ideal for surfing the web, viewing recipes and playing music.

A great space-saver, the device can be wall-mounted and has an in-built TV tuner making it possible to watch TV in the kitchen.  

HP TouchSmart IQ500, £999.95, www.pcworld.co.uk