Appliances
Similar to our list of favorite utensils, these appliances make our work in the kitchen less labor-intensive, and more enjoyable (especially with a glass of wine to help make the work less stressful). Below are the appliances that we use every day in our kitchen.
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Bialetti Moka Pot
The original Italian stovetop coffee maker. Walk into any kitchen in Italy and you'll find one of these classic devices, invented by Alfonso Bialetti in 1933. It comes in various sizes, colors, and patterns, and makes a great espresso or Americano.
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Almond Cow Nut Milk Maker Machine
Sonia discovered the Almond Cow a couple years ago through Sarah Adler's Simply Real Health, and it has quickly changed how we drink “regular” milk and our morning coffee ritual. It makes any plant-based milk at home, quickly and easily — you can even get raw nuts (almonds, cashews, oats, coconut) shipped straight to your door.
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Baratza Encore Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
Grinds for everything from espresso to French press. Straightforward controls make it simple: load the hopper with your favorite beans, set the grind, and go.
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Click & Grow Indoor Herb Garden Kit
A smart indoor garden with a grow light — easier than hydroponics, and great for a home kitchen or windowsill. The starter kit comes with 9 plant pods.
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SodaStream Terra
A super easy, convenient way to always have sparkling water on hand. We used to buy it in bulk — now we make our own.
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Bodum Bistro Electric Milk Frother
We first saw this at Vintage House at the Estate, a hotel in Yountville, CA, and loved it — it froths and heats milk in one step.
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Zojirushi NP-GBC05XT Rice Cooker
We found ourselves in need of a new rice cooker last year, and after researching we discovered the Zojirushi Induction Rice Cooker family of products and chose this one. I can honestly tell you, that cooking rice has never been easier, and we (and by we, I mean I) have not overcooked or undercooked our rice ever since we started using it. Highly Recommended.
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