Junior MasterChef: Crying scenes cut from episode

By Rhiannon Zanetic Viewers of Junior MasterChef have been given the edited version of the kiddie cooking contest it seems, with producers cutting out the emotional meltdown of one contestant this week. Producers of the popular show yesterday found themselves defending their decision to remove the crying scenes of a 12-year-old from the episode, that were witnessed by media and other visitors to the set in August.  The child broke down twice during the pressure test, was then given an extra 10 minutes to complete the task and later received counselling by staff psychologists.  The episode that went to air Monday night was a heavily-edited version. Read More...

Networked food: share your power bill

By Claire Moffat European energy company, Vattenfall, has devised a solution which may also suit Australians facing spiralling electricity bills. The company suggests a community-based social network in which participants receive a discount on their energy bills when checking in to neighbours’ homes for dinner. Read More...

Advertorial: Vac Pac & Save with the new Sunbeam FoodVac

Sunbeam FoodVac If you've had enough of conventional food storage methods like plastic wrap and containers, the Sunbeam FoodSaver home vacuum packaging system is a must-buy for your kitchen. Removing air and moisture from specially designed bags, canisters and containers, the Sunbeam FoodSaver creates a commercial quality vacuum that keeps food fresher for up to five times longer. What it does: Keep food fresher for up to 5 times longer than conventional storage methods New design with neon light control panel One touch, automatic operation Crush-free instant seal function Extra wide sealing strip Pulse vacuum function - remove as little or as much air as required Adjustable food settings to optimise the vacuum and seal Removable drip tray Canister port Accessories include: 1 x canister, 5 x pre-cut bags, 1 x 28cm roll, accessory hose, bottle stopper. The Sunbeam FoodSaver Vac is ideal for keeping baked goods fresh, such as these gorgeous (and easy to bake) cupcakes! Contact:www.sunbeam.com.au

Tech Chef: where are the Aussie apps?

By Claire Moffat As the Ipad is quickly becoming the appliance based recipe book of choice for most aspiring chefs, local talent has been slow to launch their own apps. Not so for icon  Martha Stewart whom, known for decades for her cookie-baking prowess, has just launched Martha Stewart Makes Cookies. This is a new iPad app featuring more than 50 of her well-loved recipes—ranging from classic shortbread to chocolate-chestnut meringues— presented on a “cookie runway” that lets users peruse them all. Martha’s new all-encompassing cookie app includes video tutorials, built-in timers, shopping lists that can be e-mailed to your phone and a glossary of baking tools – it’s recipes and resources in one. Read More...

GE recalls 174,000 dishwashers

By Claire Moffat GE Appliance & Lighting is in the process of voluntarily recalling an estimated 174,000 units of GE Profile and GE Monogram dishwahers. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has said the recall is due to a fire hazard. The dishwashers were made by Louisville, Kentucky-based and were distributed nationwide between July 2003 and December 2006. They were sold at retail prices ranging from US$750 to US$1,400. The CPSC said in its report that a short circuit of the electronic control panel of the dishwashers may result from contact with water. Read more

CONNECTED RECRUITMENT: Product Marketing Manager - Panasonic Australia

Panasonic Australia currently has a great opportunity for a proven Product Manager to join our Consumer Electronics Marketing Group.  Our NSW head office is currently located at Belrose but will be relocating to North Ryde early in 2011. This is an excellent opportunity to join a marketing team of a leading multi-national brand whilst managing a premium product portfolio. Read More...

 

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