STACK #214 August 2022

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FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE KING OF TH E KITCHEN

Ninja BL682 Blender System with Auto IQ A three-in-one with a Pro Extractor blade, chopping, and dough blade, the versatile Ninja is a 1500W powerhouse that will reduce fruit and veg to their base nutrients, whip up pancake batter, puree ingredients for dips, and crush ice for a cocktail. Intelligent blending programs eliminate the guesswork, and there’s ample volume with a 2.1-litre capacity. An 18-piece set with a 25-recipe book to get inspired and creative, this is a gift that’ll keep on giving.

The modern dad can be just as happy in the kitchen as in the garage, even if his culinary creations end up being appreciated by the family dog. If he’s a kitchen king, the latest small appliances are the perfect practical gift, and if he’s a kitchen klutz, the simplicity of today’s tech can turn him into a master chef or barista. Whether it’s café-quality coffee, a nutritious smoothie or a delicious fat-free feed, there’s a range of kitchen tech to streamline the prep.

STACK ’s PICKS

Nespresso Vertuo Next Premium Coffee Machine A capsule coffee maker that brews a tasty cup with no fuss, via one-touch operation and clever capsule recognition tech that reads a barcode on the pod and brews according to the blend – and there are 27 Nespresso capsules to choose from. This energy efficient machine heats in 25 seconds and suits five cup sizes: Espresso (40ml), Double Espresso (80ml), Gran Lungo (150ml) Mug (150ml) and Alto (414ml).

Breville AquaStation Purifier Say goodbye to overpriced spring water and excess plastic bottles and dispense refreshing filtered H20 at the touch of a button. The three-litre tank can be filled from the tap (no plumbing required) and the fast-flow four-stage filtration system removes nasties three times faster than traditional jug filters. The filter will last for three months/200 litres, and an alert will signal when it’s time to replace it.

Tefal EY701D Easy Fry Deluxe XXL Air Fryer Air fryers have become a kitchen staple, eliminating the grease without compromising taste and texture – food retains a crispy finish while keeping the inside tender, with little to no oil required. The Ezy Fry Deluxe features eight diverse preset programs – fries, steak, shrimp, cake, pizza, fish, grill and roast – and the fryer’s XXL capacity prepares up to eight portions (1.6kg/5.6L) to feed an entire family, with leftovers. The removable basket and signature non-stick tray makes cleaning a cinch, and they're dishwasher-safe too.

Hisense HRBC140 140 Can Beverage Centre When is a bar fridge not a bar fridge? When it’s a ‘beverage centre’. We like that, and dad will too when it’s time to down a cold one to celebrate Father’s Day. Finished in stainless steel with a tempered glass door and wide temperature range to keep drinks chilled, the adjustable shelves can hold 100–149 cans/bottles. And if it’s accidentally left open, a door alarm will sound after two minutes.

Breville Barista Touch Coffee Machine This all-in-one machine is a simple three step solution for making a quality cup – it will grind the beans, brew the coffee and foam and texture the milk, with precision extraction and temperature control. Select from a pre programmed café-style menu on the intuitive touchscreen, or personalise and save up to eight favourite brews. When coffee is a priority first thing in the morning, rapid three-second heating delivers a caffeine fix in a flash.

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