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Is Your Kitchen Smart Enough?

The world of smart homes and connected technology has entered the kitchen!
Are you ready to learn which Smart Kitchen Appliances are for you?

So the “What’s for Dinner” is still the question on the table.

We want to make a healthy home-cooked meals, but it is almost impossible to do in an hour or less and still get everything else done.

Or is it? I say it is not only possible but fun!

What is going to save you time, let you cook absolutely delicious, healthier meals and maybe get smarter yourself? No, not a maid.

I asked myself this question as I reviewed a gazillion appliances and gadgets until I had a list of 10 I knew were MUST-HAVES for us all.

Whatever your cooking style or cooking expertise, I promise there are many Smart Kitchen Appliances out there for you to choose from.

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Whether we like it or not most of us have a busy lifestyle, and unfortunately, where we tend to save some time for ourselves, is in cooking home meals.

True, there are some yummy choices out there for take- out, agreed?
Admittedly too easy, not always healthy.

Personally, I like to cook, and I love technology, so it stands to reason, why I am always a sucker for a new cooking product that is going to impress me with digital features.

Digital cooking is exploding and making our lives easier, healthier, and very entertaining. Several products here show how technology is not only changing the way we cook, but the actual food we eat as well.

How Many Smart Appliances Do You Have
& How Many Do You Want?

#1 Crock-Pot 6- Qt Programmable Slow Cooker with Digital Timer

Like most of us, I use crock-pots for breakfast, family meals and potlucks.
Crock-pots have come a long way since they first hit the counters in our kitchens.

Having owned many slow cookers, a couple of features have become non-negotiable for me.
The first one is a WARM setting, hopefully kicking in after the programmed time.
This Crock-Pot does that!
The second is being able to program the Crock-Pot to cook, so I don’t have to think about it.

 You can program cook times anywhere from 30 minutes up to 20 hours & the lid locks for transporting to parties.

Purchase from Amazon

Okay, I’m just going to throw this out there. There is a SMARTER Crock-Pot that you can control remotely with your phone, but I would have a hard time paying this much for a crockpot, but maybe it is perfect for you.

#2 AmazonsBasic Microwave – Works With Alexa

At first, I was skeptical about this microwave however, I quickly saw the genius behind it.
You’ll never need to guess about time or temperature because Alexa does it for you!

You do need Alexa or Echo to use the voice commands and there many Quick-cook presets built right in with more on the way.
For example, if you say, Alexa, “heat one cup of coffee,” Alexa determines the power and time settings OR you can simply say, “Alexa, cook for 2 minutes.”

Because it is small, it won’t take up a lot of counter space and would make a great gift for students.

Purchase from Amazon ( microwave only)
Purchase from Amazon with Echo

#3 Breville Precision Brewer Coffee Maker with Thermal Carafe

I love GOOD COFFEE in the morning. You can brew craft filter coffee automatically with the precise temperature and brewing time required to make perfect coffee every morning.

With 6 unique brewing modes, you can enjoy a cup of coffee exactly the way you like it.
Preset modes include Gold, Fast, Strong, Iced, Cold Brew and My Brew.
Furthermore, you control the taste of your coffee by adjusting bloom time, flow rate and brewing temp.

I do need to mention I have several devices by Breville and in my opinion, Breville really means quality. I know I am getting the best and I’m going to love it.

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#4 NutriBullet Balance Smart Blender.

When my friends told me how much they love their Nutribullet and told me to buy one, I quickly found out there were many models to choose from, and in reality, my friends may not even be talking about the same Nutribullet.

So I dug in, read reviews from several sources, and the manufacture website. This is the one I came up with because……This is the SMARTEST Nutribullet

The new balance has a built-in smart nutrition sensor that connects to an app via Bluetooth and visually counts calories, protein, carbs, fat, sugar and more based on ingredient volume.

Really! This Nutribullet connects with your phone by Bluetooth and keeps track of the nutrients in your smoothie as you add them! Keeps track of calories, protein, carbs, fats and more.

In addition, the app provides hundreds of recipes for delicious smoothies based on your own dietary needs and will even help create your grocery lists!

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#5 Instant Pot DUO Plus 8 Qt 

Duo plus Instant Pot replaces at 9 kitchen appliances including a pressure cooker ( main idea), slow cooker, rice cooker, yogurt maker, egg cooker, steamer, warmer, sterilizer, and even makes a cake.

First of all, let me say from experience I highly recommend buying the 8 Qt Instant Pot.
There are only two of us now and I am totally happy with leftovers or something to freeze for a future meal.

This is the Instant Pot I have and I love it. It really does cook up to 70% faster. Clean-up is a breeze.
This is a real game-changer. I haven’t found anything I can’t cook in the Instant Pot fast and yes, with more flavor.

The Smart part? Program with 15 Smart Programs, a large blue LCD display so you can see what is happening inside.

Purchase from Amazon

#6 iDevices iGrill2: Touch Wireless Digital Thermometer

When we grill, my husband is always wondering if the meat is done. It is a total guessing game. It isn’t a problem if you like your meat well-done as he does. However, the rest of the family likes medium to medium- rare.

Pushing on it while it’s cooking and cutting it open is not an option.

Happy days, this Bluetooth thermometer helps him get it done right and with much less stress, and everyone is happy. – (At least with their meat)

He can also use preset temperature alarms or create custom alarms to let you know when your food needs flipping or is done.- a dream come true for the worried griller.

The iGrill2 comes with 2 probes and can connect up to 4 probes as you can see in the photo
Each probe can be monitored using the free app.

 With a 150 foot Bluetooth Smart range, he can walk around and visit our guests without forgetting he is the one cooking.
Actually, most of the guys will be gathered around the grill watching the thermometer work.

In addition, he can keep a close watch on the internal temperature of our meat from his phone, using the free iDevices Connected app. 

For me, I have grilled different sized roasts and had to keep a close eye on not over cooking and the iGrill2 saved me.

Purchase from Amazon

#7 Drop Scale – Connected Kitchen Scale and Step-by-Step Recipe App

The Drop Kitchen app lets you browse through hundreds of delicious, interactive recipes, or search for something specific.

The idea here is to let the scale replace measuring cups and measuring spoons.

Find the recipe you want and follow on-screen directions for prepping your ingredients, adding exact amounts, and precise baking times.
Expect perfect results every time. – Easy.

By the way, you can adjust the size of the recipe and it automatically calculates the correct scaled amount for each ingredient. You don’t have enough sugar, it will adjust all the other ingredients.

The Drop Scale is a no-brainer for anyone who bakes or wants to bake.

Purchase from Amazon

#8 COSORI Digital Air Fryer

A digital air fryer not only changes the way we cook, but the health benefits are enormous.
Until you try it, you just won’t believe how you can have crispy fried food fast with no oil!

• 3.7QT Electric Hot Air Oilless Cooker,
• 11 Cooking Presets,
• Preheat& Shake Reminder,
• LED Touch Digital Screen Pot,
• Nonstick Basket,2-
• Dishwasher safe

 How is it Smart? This digital air fryer has a built-in digital one-touch screen menu featuring 11 presets-Steak, Poultry, Seafood, Shrimp, Bacon, Frozen Foods, French fries, Vegetables, Root Vegetables, Bread, Desserts, – the sky is the limit!

Preheat. Just tap and go! Super easy to use.

Purchase from Amazon

#9 ChefSteps Joule Sous Vide, White Body, Stainless Steel Cap & Base

I hope I am not the only cook that sees Sous Vide and has virtually no idea what it is?!

Well, after researching it and seeing what it can accomplish for the everyday cook, I am sold! It is a way of cooking you will love, so read on.

What Is Sous Vide Cooking?

So, what is sous vide exactly? Well, it’s a cooking technique that means “under vacuum” in French. This cooking method — pronounced “sue-veed” — used to be reserved primarily for fine-dining chefs, but now, home cooks have taken a liking to it because it makes it easy to cook a steak that tastes like a meal you bought at a four-star restaurant. The best sous vide machines only make the process easier.

Written by Erica Rawes
Taken from Digital Trends What is Sous Vide Cooking?

The following video is well worth your time and explains the cooking process perfectly.

Joule is the smallest, most powerful sous vide tool available. It heats water faster than any other immersion circulator or precision cooker and holds the temperature with absolute accuracy to ensure perfect results every time.

Sous Vide cooking is NOT BOILING IN A BAG. In fact the water bath never boils.

Bluetooth and WiFi Ready, cook with Bluetooth alone or control Joule remotely with WiFi.
Works with Amazon Alexa.

Purchase from Amazon

Instant Pot Accu Slim Sous Vide Immersion Circulator

However, there is more to this story. As I was doing my research I found another Immersion Circulator that is designed to work with the pot that came with your Instant Pot!

Purchase From Amazon

One more thing before we leave the Sous Vide cooking topic. Do you have a vacuum sealer?
If not, take a look at this one, Food Saver Vacuum Sealer Machine.

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#10 Breville the Smart Oven Air Convection Oven/AirFryer/Dehydrator

I am not crazy about having a countertop appliance, but here I will make an exception. How many times have you wanted an extra oven, or is your oven kind of old and this oven offers so much more?

Last but not least on my list is another fantastic Breville product.

SMART Ovens are also becoming increasingly popular because of their efficiency and the Breville Smart Oven interior is super versatile with 13 cooking functions to guide you to perfection: Toast 9 slices, Bagel, Broil, Bake, Roast, Warm, Pizza, Proof, Airfry, Reheat, Cookies, Slow Cook, Dehydrate.

So why do I want one? Because of all the many things, it can do!
It has 13 Smart Preset Functions: Toast, Bagel, Broil, Bake, Roast, Warm, Pizza, Proof, Air Fry, Reheat, Cookies, Slow Cook and Dehydrate.

But that’s certainly not all, it is a stand- alone Airfryer, Dehydrator, and Slow Cooker too!

Purchase from Amazon

Like I said, in the beginning, these are the top 10 smart kitchen appliances on my list today.
I can’t promise what tomorrow might bring- but that’s what makes it fun., Right?

I’m on to bigger Smart Kitchen Appliances next.

I know my son and daughter-in-law have a refrigerator that plays music, displays what is in the fridge, displays recipes, and even displays their tv and streaming!- I can’t imagine what is next.

Ok. What did you think was the coolest device out of these 10 Smart Kitchen Appliances? Maybe you have some already and can offer the rest of us tips and advice in the comments below!

Now that your kitchen is so smart, put it to good use with
Menu Plans for Family Vacation- With Recipes. In fact here is a free link to the menu plans, just download & print. Be sure to scroll to the bottom for recipes.

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