STACK #210 Apr 2022

LIFE TECH FEATURE

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GREAT MOVIE MUMS Aliens

Awakened from hypersleep after 57 years, Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) discovers that she has outlived her own daughter and subsequently becomes an adoptive mum to orphaned girl Newt. She must ultimately battle the monstrous mother that is the alien queen in order to protect the child.

Barista-style coffee machines and air fryers are must-have additions to any kitchen, bringing versatility, convenience and taste sensations.

Nespresso Vertuo Next Premium Coffee Machine A stylish addition to the kitchen, this capsule coffee

will also bake, roast and grill, and there are seven preset programs for a variety of foods – simply select and start cooking with the touch of a button. The XL basket holds enough to feed the family, and the tub’s non-stick coating makes cleaning a breeze. Ninja AF100 Air Fryer From golden chips to crispy chicken wings and more, this compact air fryer does the job, and does it well. Three minutes of preheating and the Ninja is good to go, delivering delicious air-fried chips in 20 minutes. The 3.8-litre non- stick basket will comfortably feed two, and there are four auto cook functions – Air Fry, Roast, Reheat and Dehydrate. Temperature and cooking times are preset for added convenience but can be easily adjusted if required, and the included recipe booklet will get mum started with a variety of culinary creations.

and froths the milk. There’s even a latte art option for that finishing touch, and six preset recipes to select from. Eight grind settings pulverise all types of

machine brews the perfect cup with a minimum of fuss thanks to one- button operation and clever capsule-recognition tech that reads a

beans, there are five infusion temperatures for different blends to bring out the full flavour of the beans, and Active Temperature Control tech optimises coffee extraction during brewing. It's the complete barista experience to make that morning cup even more special. Bellissimo! Philips Essential Digital Air Fryer Give mum one of the best kitchen inventions of the last decade and enjoy delicious fried food without the

barcode on the pod and brews according to the coffee blend – and there are 27 Nespresso capsules to choose from. Centrifusion technology blends the coffee grounds and water together to create the perfect brew and crema. The machine suits five cup sizes: Espresso (40ml), Double Espresso (80ml), Gran Lungo (150ml) Mug (150ml) and Alto (414ml). It’s energy efficient too, with 25-second heating. Give mum one of the best capsule machines on the market. DeLonghi La Specialista Maestro Manual Pump Coffee Machine Awaken mum’s inner barista with this impressive looking coffee machine, that would look equally at home in her favourite café. This deluxe model does it all – grinds, tamps, brews

greasies and calories. Hold

the oil – air fryers use

hot air tech to create a crispy finish and a tender interior,

dispensing 90% fat-free food. This versatile appliance

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