February 05, 2004

By: Natasha Amin
Website: http://www.1st-in-kitchens.com

Philips’ Line of Kitchen Appliances Help Warm Up the Holiday Season

A steamy mug of spiced tea. A perfectly blended cup of eggnog. A crisp Belgium waffle topped with strawberries. Holiday memories are often associated with meals, tastes and aromas enjoyed with family and friends. Philips’ line of kitchen appliances helps bring these memories home this holiday season.

Food is an important part of the holidays, said John Lombardo, Senior Brand Manager for Philips. Philips created a line of kitchen appliances that makes cooking, and creating holiday memories, fun, simple and enjoyable for every member of the family.

Think back to holiday mornings past, sitting at the kitchen table discussing the night’s festivities, sipping a cup of perfectly brewed coffee. This holiday, wake up to the wafting aroma of a fresh cup of coffee brewed in Philips’ Programmable Coffee Maker with Thermal Carafe. With a programmable timer that can be set up to twenty-four hours ahead of the alarm clock, caffeine cravers never need to wait for their morning jolt. This coffeemaker includes a 10-cup insulated stainless steel thermal carafe that keeps coffee hot for hours. And for kitchen-klutzes, a detachable reservoir makes filling and cleaning easy while helping to reduce spilling.

Not a coffee drinker? Philips’ also offers a Cordless Kettle, ideal for a cup of hot tea or mulled cider on a wintry day. To speed up the boiling time of water, the Philips Kettle is equipped with an extra wide surface on its stainless steel quick-heating disc, while a wide lid and spout make for easy filling and controlled pouring. For added convenience and safety, a bell signals when the water has boiled and the kettle automatically shuts itself off.

Never burn a piece of toast again - both the 2-Slice Electronic Toaster and the 4-Slice Electronic Toaster feature a temperature sensor with an electronic timer for even toasting. The extra wide slots with automatic centering system can handle any slice of bread no matter how thick or thin. Prefer bagels instead of toast? Both toasters include a one-sided toasting option. Each toaster also features an easy to read control panel with a defrost setting ideal for frozen foods such as waffles.

Most December days are jam-packed with shopping expeditions and holiday festivities. With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, easy meals are a must. Perfect for the family with different tastes but little time or counter space, the Philips’ 3-in-1 Waffle/Sandwich/Grill combines three appliances into one convenient, space saving unit. With the Philips 3-in-1 cooks can easily whip up a variety of meals, from grilled cheese and hamburgers to Belgium waffles and chicken, that will satisfy every member of the family. Once the meal is complete, clean up is a snap – this appliance features interchangeable plates that detach easily and are dishwasher safe.

While mashed potatoes are often traditional holiday fare, chefs can easily broaden their options and fry up tasty french fries or potato latkes in Philips’ Deluxe Deep Fryer. With a 2.5-quart capacity, the deluxe deep fryer is perfect for family dinners. Designed with safety in mind, the deluxe deep fryer features a Rise and Fall Basket with a cool touch handle, which locks in an upright position. And for added convenience, the fry pot is removable for easy oil disposal and dishwasher safe for quick cleaning.

Tis the season of parties and that means lots of hors d’oeuvres and desserts. With multi-purpose stainless steel blender, chopper and whisk attachments, the Philips’ Hand Blender/Chopper is the perfect holiday helper. Party hosts can make spicy salsas and creamy dips to accompany trays of chips and crudités or toast the holiday season with a glass of perfectly blended eggnog.

And finally, is it really the holiday season without sugar cookies and gingerbread men? Philips’ Hand Mixer makes mixing dough for cookies and cakes a snap. With a set of accessories that includes beaters, whisks and dough hooks and five speed settings (plus a turbo button), this hand mixer can plow through even the toughest batters and doughs.

About The Author:

Natasha Amin is a successful author and regular contributor to http://www.1st-in-kitchens.com.  Everything for your kitchen to make it look great and make cooking a whole lot easier.