Other Specialty Appliances

For chopping, blending, whisking and mixing, a stick mixer is one of the most special of specialty appliances, and your all-important right hand in the kitchen. But which model should you add to your small appliance army? Well, wonder no more. We’ve talked to our in-store experts and checked our list of top sellers, all to help you level up your cooking game with the best stick mixers on the market.

The latest stick mixers, also known as stick blenders or hand blenders, come with attachments and various features to turn your mixer into a deft multitasker.

So, how to choose? Read on to discover the best stick mixer for you.

What’s your favourite way to eat a hot cross bun? We like it hot from the oven, with lashings of butter and a cuppa on the side. However you like them, baking big batches of traditional Easter hot cross buns at home has never been easier, with the latest stand mixers, the right mixer accessories for the job, and precise oven controls. 

Also, prepare for some new twists on an old favourite. We’re talking Vegemite, white chocolate and, wait for it, bacon! And then there’s the delectable Easter egg toastie – yum!

Indulge anytime or mark the Easter 2024 dates in your calendar on 29 March for Good Friday and 31 March for Easter Sunday.

Easter is the perfect time to relax and enjoy a long weekend with family and friends. Spoil the people you love with a delicious home cooked meal with recipes kindly supplied by our friends at Smeg, Bosch and Westinghouse. Enjoy a succulent Lemon and Sage Roast Chicken, Lemongrass Fish Kebabs, a stunning Strawberry Tiramisu for a showstopping desert and don’t forget the Hot Cross Buns – it’s not Easter without them!

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Tired of two-minute noodles and takeaway pizza? These kitchen gadgets will help you create tasty, convenient and cheap meals to rival any meal delivery. Think versatile stick mixers to blend smoothies and pancake batter, the classic sandwich press, and even egg cookers to make breakfast a breeze (because who really knows how to poach an egg?).

Whether you’re cooking for the house or making Monday night meals for one, these six genius gadgets will give you instant kudos in the kitchen.

Love chocolate? The Easter holiday is the ideal time to indulge your sweet tooth. Give the bunny a run for his money with scrumptious Easter chocolate dessert recipes and best ever chocolate cake recipes that will have your guests drooling over the long weekend. First step? Assembling a crack team of baking buddies to make prep a breeze. We’re talking sturdy stand mixer, feature-packed oven, plus dessert machines - all must-haves for whipping up a mouth-watering Easter feast.

Now it’s ready, set, go for sweet Easter success.

Searching for Easter activities for kids? Cooking is always a holiday entertainment winner, so set the steam mop and stick vac on charge (because making a mess is part of the fun!) and get into these easy Easter baking recipes for kids.

We know little hands need a little help, so call on a cavalry of small appliances – think foolproof dessert machines and the extra muscle of a stand mixer – then crank up the oven for supervised fun in the kitchen. We even have tips to make the clean-up exciting for kids!

Here’s our checklist for a successful mini-chef session this Easter.

In a busy kitchen, there’s nothing better than multitasking appliances. Thanks to advances in technology and innovation, even the fridge is capable of more than you might think, and smart ovens mean meals are almost cooking themselves. But, when it comes to serving up some serious kitchen style, it’s the small kitchen appliances that are making a big impact. Here are five ways to spice up your kitchen aesthetic with benchtop appliances you actually use.

Looking for the perfect present for the king or queen of the kitchen? Gone are the days of novelty aprons, tea towels and cringe-worthy quotes on mugs. Spoil the fabulous foodie in your life, or yourself if you’ve spent the year cooking for everyone else, and invest in a gift that will actually be put to use. Think small appliances, kitchen accessories and the cooking tools they never knew they needed.

Want more gift ideas? Check out our Christmas Hub for all your gift inspo!