Induction Cooker I own an induction cooker, Canon Kinetiser. It is very easy to cook with it and it is more energy efficient than cooking gas (more than 60%). First, I will switch on the power plug and then will set it’s temperature at a maximum of 360, after 1 minute, my cooker will be ready. Now I can use any flat bottomed vessels in the cooker, it’s so easy. It’s cost was 3500/-Rs. when I purchased last year. I can carry it anywhere, it’s weight is just 3 kgs. Cheers!
The Canon Kinetiser induction cooker (a post from India)
March 21st, 2010Black and Decker Gizmo Can Opener
March 21st, 2010I know there are many hand held can openers on the market today, but I absolutely love my Black and Decker Gizmo can opener. I could not operate in my kitchen without it. I feel that there is no easier way to open cans.
The Gizmo is hand held and magnetically snaps right on to the can. After pressing down to start opening, you can let go of the can and have your hands free to do something else. It will turn and turn and automatically open your can.
The Gizmo is very easy to store under a cabinet. Drill a few holes, attach and set the Gizmo into its cradle. It must stay attached and plugged in in order to keep charged. In this way, however, the device is always handy and ready for quick use.
Cleaning is even a snap with this can opener. The blade attachment twists and pops right off for washing or simply pop into the utility basket of you dishwasher. What could be easier?
Be sure to keep the hand held part of your Gizmo attached to its cradle so that when the attachment is cleaned you can pop it right back on and your ready to go. This gadget has certainly made life easier for me in the kitchen.
Frying Pans, Cutting Boards and the love of an oven
March 21st, 2010I need frying pan everyday and I am currently using a Jusco selection non-stick frying pan. For me, non-stick pan is a must because I dislike oily food. The advantage of non-stick pan is that food will not stick on it without putting any oil. However, the problem is non-stick pan usually cannot wash with sponge with rough texture and u cannot use steel-made kitchen appliances on it.
I have two cutting boards in my kitchen, one for cutting meat and vegetables and another is for fruits.
The one I used to cut meat is a wooden cutting board. The problem that arises is that fungus are easy to grow whenever it is wet as it provides place for bacteria, so make sure that you clean and season your board often.
For my plastic cutting board, its great for a quick job or when I need to transfer stuff from the board and don’t want to lug around my wooden one, but that said, I don’t know how many small plastic pieces I have ate because there are many scars left by the knife. 
I think every kitchen needs an oven. It is too useful for me. I found that nowadays cakes sold at shops are too sweet. Pizza offer at Pizza Hut or Domino have only little cheese on it. Furthermore, it is difficult to find roasted chicken breast selling everywhere as they normally only offer the whole chicken. With oven, I am able to bake cakes, pizza and chicken breast with my own secret recipes.