2009.12.02
The kitchen is probably the most important sections of a house, simply because it's where all the food comes from to keep it's inhabitants filled and happy. So why not make someone's kitchen up to date with the best kitchen gadgets on the market? These items make ideal gifts as well as a wishlist for yourself.

1. Vorwerk Thermomix TM 31
The Thermomix sounds like heaven to many ears. This all-in-one miracle cooker will save your bacon. It can steam, boil, blend, grate, whisk, knead, chop, and even weigh your food. It's available in most countries for about US $1,500 vorwerk.com

2. Fuego Element Grill
The Fuego Element, its tubular good looks, zippy wheeled undercarriage, and handy attachments — like swappable cooking surfaces, including a pizza stone and a griddle. But this droid's most special powers are its propane burners: one kicks out steak-searing, 24,000-BTU heat for grilling; the other provides low, indirect heat for slow smoking. US $450 elementbyfuego.com

3. Baratza Virtuoso Coffee Grinder
If you're a coffee lover and are particular about how your coffee is made, this is the perfect grinder for you. Its conical burrs mash beans without heating them and dulling the flavor like blades do. Everyone could do with a Virtuoso. US $225 baratza.com

4. Cuisinart Vertical Rotisserie

1. Vorwerk Thermomix TM 31
The Thermomix sounds like heaven to many ears. This all-in-one miracle cooker will save your bacon. It can steam, boil, blend, grate, whisk, knead, chop, and even weigh your food. It's available in most countries for about US $1,500 vorwerk.com

2. Fuego Element Grill
The Fuego Element, its tubular good looks, zippy wheeled undercarriage, and handy attachments — like swappable cooking surfaces, including a pizza stone and a griddle. But this droid's most special powers are its propane burners: one kicks out steak-searing, 24,000-BTU heat for grilling; the other provides low, indirect heat for slow smoking. US $450 elementbyfuego.com

3. Baratza Virtuoso Coffee Grinder
If you're a coffee lover and are particular about how your coffee is made, this is the perfect grinder for you. Its conical burrs mash beans without heating them and dulling the flavor like blades do. Everyone could do with a Virtuoso. US $225 baratza.com

4. Cuisinart Vertical Rotisserie
With this easy-to-use rotisserie, enjoy a home-roasted chicken rather than a take out convenience after a hard day's work. It doesn't require much effort. Cuisinart's countertop cooker will beatify a bird in about an hour while you relax. Cleaning up is as simple as using it: A nonstick pan catches drips, and the interior wipes down easily. US $199 Cuisinart.com

5. Casa Bugatti Vera Electric Kettle
The Vera electric kettle by Casa Bugatti sports an LED display on the handle, along with controls to set timers and dial in precise temperatures. It'll even let you know when your water hits the desired level of hotness — you don't need to watch this pot. US $300 casabugatti.it

5. Casa Bugatti Vera Electric Kettle
The Vera electric kettle by Casa Bugatti sports an LED display on the handle, along with controls to set timers and dial in precise temperatures. It'll even let you know when your water hits the desired level of hotness — you don't need to watch this pot. US $300 casabugatti.it






















