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Personally – this is the best kitchen gadget by far

dacor2It may be more of an appliance but in any case, it’s like having your own Sommelier. 

Have you seen the ad for the Wine Station?  It’s the first professional grade wine-dispensing-and-preservation system for the home.  The Dacor Wine Station allows the connoisseur to choose the right wine and pour just the right amount every time – be it a taste, half a glass (like that’s going to happen) or a full glass (more likely) – all with the simple touch of a finger.

The Wine Station’s proprietary preservation system allows you to open and enjoy a variety of wines and vintages for up to 60 days, while the dual-zone interior allows for the optimal storing and serving temperature for your collection. wine station1I want one of these.

Source: Architectural Digest

 http://dacor.com/Our-Products/Refrigeration/Discovery-WineStation.aspx

 

 

FUN

INtrigue INsider – IN the Kitchen

vitamix logo How did I ever live this long without my Vitamix? 

I made this tropical fruit sorbet in 30 seconds.
I made this tropical fruit sorbet in 30 seconds.

Many times I’ve bypassed the Costco demos (oh, they’re demonstrating another blender – can’t be bothered) as I’m making my way towards the food section to get what I need and make my way out of there as quickly as possible.

They recently managed to grab my attention while announcing making sorbet in 30 seconds.  What?? A healthy & delicious sorbet born out of frozen fruit, some crushed ice & a bit of agave syrup for sweetener.  I was sold!  I didn’t even care that you can make soups, dressings and sauces in 5 minutes or less.  This machine makes it all so easy and clean up is so simple.  The secret is the variable speed dial which allows you to control the blades and therefore provides versatility at various speeds for a multitude of recipes.  It’s actually a high performance blender. It comes with a cookbook for getting started but you can do your own thing from there once you get used to it.  You can blend, dry & wet chop, make frozen treats, heat, grind, knead, emulsity and purée – even make whole grain flour (not that I will ever – but never say never).vitamix2

soup
Soup – we made mushroom & cauliflower and cabbage.

It has replaced my juicer, blender & food processor.  It’s like the netflix of kitchen appliances for convenience.

The best smoothies
The best smoothies ever

Here is a Full Product Description – taken from their website.

The Brand Chosen By Leading Chefs Worldwide.  Quite possibly the most versatile appliance ever built.

With variable speed control and precision crafted stainless steel blades, there is virtually nothing the Vitamix CIA Professional Series can’t handle.  In fact, it does so many things so well; *it will leave you wondering how you ever got along without one.   **I know!

Now, you can make recipes at home the way the Certified Master Chefs at the CIA create their signature dishes. Variable speed operation offers exceptional control.

Vitamix is in a class all its own. These self-cleaning machines allow you to chop, blend, cream, purée, and more—through every course of the meal—with a single appliance. With commercial quality and unsurpassed engineering, you can buy a Vitamix once and have it for life.

  • Coveted by restaurants and professional chefs worldwide
  • Able to make smoothies, soups, frozen desserts, and more
  • Renowned as the world’s most versatile, most durable blender

Images & Logo taken from:

https://www.vitamix.com/Corporate-Information/Media-Center/