How to Get More From Your New Kitchen With Your Christmas List

Having a new kitchen design is a great feeling and one that can almost completely transform your house turning that dullest of rooms into something that looks like it belongs in a show home. As a result you'll end up wanting to spend more time here and more time cooking than ever before, so why not capitalize on that by getting lots of new gadgets and gizmos to help make cooking even more of a joy? These are great gifts that most people will be able to afford, and they're practical and fun at the same time.

Here are some ideas to put on your Christmas list…

Kitchen Centre: A kitchen centre is a device that provides power for multiple different appliances in a single spot in your kitchen. This way you simply stand your other items on the surface and they work, rather than having to find them a plug. This is a great gift for loads of reasons, not only does it mean you don't have loads of wires all over your work surfaces, but that also makes it ideal from a safety perspective meaning you won't have to mess around fiddling with sockets and plugs when you have wet hands anymore.

Electric Can Opener: It might sound horribly lazy, but once you've owned an electric can opener you're unlikely to go back. Few people are aware of just what a hassle opening tins really is but once you stop having to do it you'll feel liberated. This way it takes only second thereby helping you to conserve energy for the more important tasks.

Blender: A blender is a very important item that should be in everyone's kitchen. A bender utilises a system of spinning blades on a motor in order to instantly turn many solid foods into sauce or liquid. This is very useful for making soup instantly, for mixing up smoothies, or for making stock even. Many of these snacks and meals are not only quick and easy to make, but also highly healthy. This makes blenders a favourite among students but one that should certainly be adopted in other kitchens too.

Power Mixer: One example of a highly popular gift for the kitchen is a power mixer. This really does what it says on the tin mixing things for you so that you don't need to put in the elbow grease. At the same time this will mean you have fewer things to wash up (no spoon for example) and do a better job of making the mixture smooth and without bubbles or lumps. Whether it's for making mashed potato, or for mixing together Angle Delight, you should find that your recipient uses a power mixer time and again. It's useful on top of a blender because you won't always want to mash what you're mixing of course.

Coffee Machine: Coffee isn't just a drink, it's a way of life and it's a lot of fun to make, to smell and to discuss. Get a coffee machine for Christmas and you'll instantly be a better host, and you'll be able to learn all about espressos, lattes and cappuccinos and just what the difference is…

Elliott Whitaker works at Executive Kitchens, for more information about their products and services click here