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GOURMET NEWS NOVEMBER 2014 www.gourmetnews.com Small Electrics SMALL ELECTRICS 2 1 Fagor Digital Toaster Oven Fagor's Dual Technology Digital Toaster Oven is in- credibly versatile and provides a full size oven per- formance right on your countertop. With 10 pre-set cooking programs, a digital control panel and easy- to-use dials, you will be sure to cook your meals faster and more conveniently. The Digital Toaster Oven is created with infrared quartz technology, which helps cook food in less time and more evenly compared to other cooking methods. It has a maximum temperature setting of 450 F, and comes equipped with a collection of accessories including a baking pan, cookie sheet, wire rack, crumb tray and rotisserie set. Fagor's Digital Toaster Oven is available at a MSRP of $99.95. For more information, call Fagor America Inc. at 201.549.8280, or visit the company online at www.fagoramerica.com. NESCO 1.5 Quart Slow Cooker The NESCO ® Everyday Slow Cooker makes meal- time and entertaining more flavorful. This oval 1.5- quart slow cooker can cook up one- or two-person meals, appetizers, sauces and dips. The adjustable temperature control dial offers a keep warm setting to accommodate a busy lifestyle. The removable crock doubles as a serving dish and can go from the table to the refrigerator to store leftovers with quick convenience. The crock and glass lid clean up easily by hand or in the dishwasher. No matter the recipe or the occasion, NESCO Slow Cookers keep the temperature steady, so your food tastes great. The NESCO 1.5-Quart Slow Cooker is avail- able at a MSRP of $21.99. For more information, contact The Metal Ware Corporation by phone at 920.794.3163, or visit the company online at www.nesco.com. Tiger 3-Cup Rice Cooker The JAJ-A55U 3-Cup Rice Cooker from Tiger Corporation has a modern square design and is available in pink or white. This is a "tacook"-style rice cooker and can make risottos, soups and even cakes without the bother of heating up an oven or stove. Cook two dishes at one time and save electricity. This is small enough to sit on a counter even in a small kitchen. A drop-down front panel reveals the easy-to-use micro-com- puterized menu settings. An exclusive cookbook is also included. For more information, contact Tiger Corpora- tion by phone at 310.787.1985, or visit the com- pany online at www.usa.tiger-corporation.com. Panasonic Electric Thermo Pot The Panasonic Electric Thermo Pot, NC- EH22PC, brings water to a boil and keeps it warm, so you always have hot water available just when you need it. With a 2.3-quart capacity, it is perfect for anything from tea, instant coffee and hot cocoa to instant soup, noodles, baby food and more. Users can select from up to four keep-warm temperatures or reboil. The water gauge allows you to see how much water is re- maining in the pot, and the rotating base easily rotates the unit in any direction for added con- venience. The Electric Thermo Pot has a cool touch body and carrying handle for safe portabil- ity with a non-stick interior. For more information, contact Panasonic by phone at 201.392.6413, or visit the company on- line at www.panasonic.com. Wave of Mini Appliances Reflects Changing Household Demographics, American Consumer Preferences BY AMBER GALLEGOS Changing American lifestyles means that the way people shop has changed too. Sin- gle person households are now more com- mon than they were 30 years ago, and a wave of small electrics scaled down to serve up smaller portions has cropped up to serve those individuals. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2013 there were 34 million people living alone, or 27 percent of all households, up from 17 percent in 1970. Contributing to the shifting demographics of households is the fact that Americans are getting married later in life than they ever have before. The median age at first marriage is now 27 for women and 29 for men, up from 20 for women and 23 for men in 1960, according to the Pew Research Center. When today's young adults reach their mid-40s to mid-50s, a record high share of 25 percent is likely to have never been mar- ried. This translates to folks living solitary lives longer and most likely not needing those larger scale appliances until later on. With more than a quarter of American households only cooking and shopping for one, it is no wonder that there is now a mini version of almost all of the essential small ap- pliances. Add to that the fact that the average population per household is now 2.55, down from 3.67 in 1948, and it becomes more ap- parent that for many folks smaller is better. Small personal electrics typically serve up portions that are perfect for one or two people, compared to the larger versions that can feed a family of three to five or more. On top of that, many do double duty, making them friendlier for smaller spaces where storage is at a premium, like dorm rooms and RVs. GN Total Chef Chocolatiere The Total Chef Chocolatiere is a must-have for any chocolate lover. This versatile electric chocolate melting pot warms chocolate to the optimum heat to create a velvety, smooth chocolate dip. Unlike stovetop fondue pots, the Chocolatiere will not harden or burn chocolate, and you will not need to boil water. Just plug it in to create masterpieces such as chocolate- covered strawberries. For a savory treat, use this versatile machine to make cheese fondue at your next dinner party. The Chocolatiere also comes with multiple molds to make hard choco- late candies and is sure to satisfy a sweet tooth. The Total Chef Chocolatiere is available at a MSRP of $29.95. For more information, call Koolatron at 519.756.3950, or visit the company online at www.koolatron.com. Dash Mini Greek Fro Yo Maker Make your own personalized batches of frozen yo- gurt with the Dash Mini Greek Fro Yo Maker. Enjoy the creamiest, freshest frozen yogurt made with just Greek yogurt and your custom choice of mix- ins. Craft frozen yogurt creations without added sugar or preservatives. The Dash Mini Greek Fro Yo Maker also makes sorbet, sherbet and ice cream. The compact size is perfect for keeping in the freezer so that you're ready to make frozen yo- gurt any time. The Dash Mini Greek Fro Yo Maker is available at a MSRP of $39.99. For more information, contact StoreBound by phone at 646.569.9265, or visit the company on- line at www.bydash.com. BLACK+DECKER FusionBlade Personal Blender Creating personalized blended drinks has never been easier than with the BLACK+DECKER Fu- sionBlade Blender. Perfect for single servings, it comes with a pair of 20-ounce jars that in- clude twist-on travel lids to keep beverages in place no matter where you go. The powerful stainless steel FusionBlade is designed to crush ice and blend foods and liquids evenly, making it the ideal tool for creating mixed drinks and smoothies. Mix some drinks for a night in or create a protein shake to take to the gym. This blender can make customized beverages for all occasions. The FusionBlade Personal Blender is available for a MSRP of $34.99. For more information BLACK+ DECKER, call 800.223.8533, or visit the company online at www.blackanddeckerappliances.com.

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