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The days of a home-made cup of coffee being some instant in a mug with boiling water are long behind us, thanks to the clever and capable range of coffee machines that are available now. And there’s a machine for everyone, too. If you just want an easy way to make proper, quality coffee on demand, pod-based machines have you covered and open your coffee world to a huge range of varieties and flavours. For those who want more coffee control, full-scale coffee machines, both manual and automatic, let you break out the home barista in you!

Nespresso Vertuo Next Ready to brew in 25 seconds. $299

Are you the kind of person who loves to be let loose in the kitchen to create something amazing? Or do you have that friend who loves to get amongst the ingredients and cook up a storm? There are plenty of ways to make their foodie life even better with devices that help deliver delicious treats and gourmet goodness – perfect for anyone who feels at home in the kitchen. IDEAS FOR THE KITCHEN MAESTRO

DeLonghi La Specialista Arte Manual Pump Coffee Machine Ultimate control for the coffee explorer $699

Pod machines make coffee effortless, but limit the types of coffee available. Manual machines demand some skill, but offer far more control over your coffee. Automatic machines are a great middle ground for budding baristas. JB’s Top Tips

CHILL OUT The Aussie summer can be brutal when it comes to keeping drinks cool – and everything from quality wine to craft beer benefits from being kept at a steady, stable temperature and humidity, as well as giving you a dedicated space for your favourite beverages so they’re always served at their best.

THE HEALTHIERWAYTO FRY One of the biggest things to land in kitchens around the world lately

What to Buy:

– even though they’re actually quite small – are air fryers. The secret to these versatile and clever kitchen devices is that they don’t actually fry at all – instead, they cook your food using constantly- circulating hot air rather than immersing it in oil. That means much healthier food that’s ready faster, cooked nice and crispy but without the health worries and mess of deep frying. They’re just as great for a quick snack as they are for a major meal, and once you’ve tried one, you’ll wonder where it’s been all your life.

What to Buy:

Sunbeam Copper Infused Air Fryer Fast air frying with large capacity. $149

Hisense 140-can Beverage Chiller Keeps your craft beers icy cool, with anti-UV glass. $999 Hisense 46-bottle wine cooler Dual temperature zones to chill whites and keep reds cool. $999

Soho Dual Air Fryer Cook two different foods to perfection at the same time. $229

JB’s Top Tips

If you’re cooking frozen foods like chips, no oil is needed – just let the air fryer work its magic, shaking the basket halfway through. Use an oil sprayer to lightly cover fresh foods – don’t pour oils into the basket.

Philips Airfryer XXL State of the art air fryer with digital display and smart cooking control. $479

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