Introducing the Drawer Microwave by Brigade

We all know how counter space is important in a kitchen. In fact, the more bare countertop you see, the larger the workspace will appear.  Keep your counter clutter-free by choosing a built-in Drawer Microwave by Brigade.
The slim design and heavy-duty construction of the Professional DrawerMicro maximizes kitchen space, so you can conveniently tuck it away under countertops, in an island, or beneath your wall oven. Automatic drawer-style access capitalizes on the 1.0 cubic foot capacity to surprising – and easy – effect.
Features:

Touch Control
One touch of a button automatically slides drawer open or closed. Sensor Cooking
Eight sensor cook options automatically cook, defrost, and reheat perfectly.
Easy Installation
Built-in ready, so installation into standard cabinetry requires no additional kits.
Maximized Capacity
Slim line design and drawer-style access take advantage of the 1.0 cubic ft. capacity with tremendous results.
Warm/Hold
Keep everything fresh and tasty with warm/hold. Keeps foods warm for an extended period of time.
Add-A-Minute
With one touch of a button, a minute of cooking time is added to your meal.
Child Safety Lock
Prevent unwanted use and avoid action figure meltdowns with the child safety lock.

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GE Slate Appliances Revolutionize Kitchen Style.

General Electric (GE) has provided a solution for families searching for an alternative to cold and fingerprint prone stainless steel with their new line: GE Slate. Slate is a warm, grey metallic hue with a low-gloss finish that naturally complements a wide array of wall colors and patterns, countertop materials, and cabinetry found in many New England homes. Select refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, and microwaves are available in the slate finish.

Bold and brilliant, GE Slate appliances offer a stylish update to your kitchen. Here are a few reasons why we are excited about the exclusive line from GE.

• Resists fingerprints
  • The dark matte finish naturally hides smudges and dirt
• Great for parents with small children
• Easy to clean
  • Spend less time cleaning and more time with family
• Versatile
  • Blends beautifully with stone, wood, glass, and tile surfaces
  • Also complements stainless steel, black, or white appliances
• Sleek brushed metal touch point handles

See it all in action! This 4 minute video will walk you through a beautiful GE Slate kitchen.

See it in person! Come to our showroom at 840 Summer St in Boston, MA to see our GE Slate display:

General Electric is synonymous with quality and innovation. GE was formed in 1892 as the merger between Thomson-Houston Electric Company and Thomas Edison's General Electric Company. GE appliances, such as French door refrigerators, front load washers, and dishwashers, consistently rank highly in performance and aesthetics.
Join the style revolution and warmly welcome family and guests into your kitchen with GE Slate appliances.

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21 Richest Chefs in the World

If their passion is making delicious food, making money is probably a side effect they don’t mind. I’m talking about the 21 richest chefs in the world. Thanks to our friends at SHS Online, we have a nifty info-graphic that outlines these chefs’ net worth.
Heading the list is Alan Wong with a whopping net worth of 1.1 BILLION dollars. Yes, that’s billion with a “B”. You may have heard of this guy, as he’s the co-founder of Hawaii Regional Cuisine, won half-a-dozen prestigious culinary awards, and cooks for the President on occasion. To put things into perspective: Alan Wong’s net-worth is higher than rest of the 20 other Chefs on this list, COMBINED, by about 300 million dollars!

This guy could buy the LA Lakers if he wanted to!

The list goes on, including some Chefs that double as TV personalities. Gordon Ramsay, Rachel Ray, and Anthony Bourdain are among the list. Who knew yelling “BAM!” would make Emeril LaGasse 50 million dollars?

Did you know that Emeril contributed several recipes to the meals aboard the International Space Station? BAM!

Check out the infographic below, and let us know what you think!

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Introducing The Whirlpool® Front-Control Range

This blog is courtesy of our friends at Whirlpool. 

Whirlpool is known for designing stylish appliances that simplify your life and their brand new range is no exception.
Ordinarily consumers have two choices when shopping for a new range. A Freestanding Range has rear controls and fits into a standard 30’’ wide cutout without any renovation or alterations. A Traditional Slide-in Range has a refined look with front controls, is shallower in depth and requires some countertop alterations or filler strips to give it a built-in look. These models are generally more expensive than freestanding ranges.
The NEW Whirlpool® Front-Control Range is a hybrid of both models giving you the look you want while fitting seamlessly in your existing cutout. It has a professional look, superior features and is easy to install in any kitchen. The full-depth design means no alterations are required. The majority of Canadian homes have a 30’’ cutout for their range, so it’s simple to transform your existing space into something exceptional using this new innovation from Whirlpool®.

Choosing Your Range

Whirlpool’s Front Control Ranges are available in electric or gas depending on your preference or existing set up.

Electric Models:

* Ice Collection model

Gas Models:

* Ice Collection model
Consumers then have the option of Fan Convection or upgrading to True Convection for both electric and gas models.
Fan Convection: This range has two heating elements – one is on the bottom for baking and one is in the top to broil. A fan then moves air continuously throughout the range, evenly cooking your food faster and more efficiently than a conventional oven.
Fan Convection is best for achieving fast results – for example, a lasagna dish that needs to be melted on top and cooked throughout.
True Convection: This range has a third heating element along with the fan to blow heated air throughout helping you achieve excellent results every time.
True Convection is best for achieving consistent, even baking results – for example cookies or muffins.

Aesthetically Superior

This range is sleek and modern with premium weighted knobs and digital oven controls for ease-of-use. The Front-Control Range has knobs at the front so you can easily control and adjust the temperature for perfect results every time.
This range is available in White, Black, and Ice Collection colours to match your current kitchen appliance finishes.

Features You’ll Love

More Capacity – More room to cook all your favourite dishes – big and small! The electric model has 6.2 Cu. Ft. of space while the gas model has 5.8 Cu. Ft.
Frozen Bake™ Technology – Go from frozen to cooked in just one step. No pre-heating required!
AccuBake® Temperature Management System – Get consistent results every time. This system senses the temperature of the oven to ensure optimal heat and even baking.
TimeSavor™ Plus True Convection – TimeSavor™ seals in flavour and juices while providing optimal, even heat on every rack. The rear fan and third heating element work together to cook food faster with perfect results**.

Panoramic Window – The large panoramic window makes it easy to monitor your cooking progress without opening the oven door.
Premium Storage Drawer – Easily access and store items in the storage drawer conveniently located underneath the oven.
AquaLift® Self-Clean Technology – An energy-efficient odour-free cleaning cycle uses water and low-heat to break down baked-on foods from the bottom of the oven, in under an hour. After the cycle is complete, simply wipe the excess water and soils away with a dry towel.

Five Element/Burner Cooktops – Depending on the model, 5 Elements or Burners provide plenty of cooking space so you can comfortably make multiple dishes at once.

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Review of Residential Convection Steam Ovens

I have been fortunate enough to use these first in food service, in which was a godsend for producing quality, quantity and ease of use. For the last decade I have had fun with a couple of brands that offered Steam ovens for the residential kitchen.
Along comes the competition amongst the higher end brands with an addition to their appliance repertoire that includes Steam ovens.
If there is a gadget that you are looking for in your home kitchen, consider a Convection Steam Oven also referred to as a Combi Steam Oven. I have written posts regarding a Gaggenau that I had in my old kitchen and obviously enjoyed cooking with it.
This is a Healthy way to cook and reheat or Refresh Leftovers. The addition of convection provides and entirely new cooking technique in your kitchen. Keep in mind that this goes way beyond steaming vegetables and shellfish.
I recently had the opportunity to compare cooking in a few brands and any of them would be convenient tool in your kitchen.
The Viking Steam oven is not included since I have not had the opportunity to cook in it to provide an honest opinion. Certainly there maybe others on the market but the following are the from several of the top Appliance Manufacturers: Wolf, Gaggenau, Miele, JennAir and Thermador.

The information provided is based on the manufacturer's  Use and Care Manuals and Installations documents so hopefully we have included enough facts to help in your decisions and installation requirements.
Omitted from the list is Gaggenau's Non Plumbed or Tank units, since I have not used the current model and do not have enough information on them. The prices are estimates based on Manufacturer's suggested retail, on line and local retail pricing. It may vary in certain areas.
Convection Oven Comparison
As this list provided are a few differences in heat elements, power levels and interior capacity. All of the ovens can cook a 14lb Turkey and any roast that size. The cooking times should be less than your traditional ovens since these ovens take less time to heat up and the elements are closer to the food you are cooking.
Here is a cool shot of the Gaggenau CombiSteam's under glass broiler

Also missing from this comparison is the Convection Steam Oven in the Thermador ProGrand Range. The features are the same as the ones listed in the comparison. I am only comparing the Wall Ovens that that Steam as Convection as their primary cooking modes.

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