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The Guardian
6 days ago
- Business
- The Guardian
Tell us: will you continue to buy takeaway coffee as prices rise?
Australians take coffee seriously, so much so that we perfected it through the humble flat white (although New Zealanders may beg to differ). But local coffee culture, admired around the world, may be under threat. A perfect storm of increased wholesale coffee bean prices, supply chain issues and other rising overheads are driving up the price of cafe coffee. One industry figure suggested takeaway coffee prices could reach $10 by the end of the year, though others say increases this steep are highly unlikely. Meanwhile Breville recorded a lift in at-home coffee machine sales earlier this year. In Sweden, coffee catch-up culture is already changing. Could Australia be next? Tell us in the form below. Please include as much detail as possible. Please include as much detail as possible. Please include as much detail as possible. Please include as much detail as possible. Please include as much detail as possible. Please include as much detail as possible. Please include as much detail as possible. Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian. Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian. If you're having trouble using the form, click here. Read terms of service here.
Gizmodo
6 days ago
- Business
- Gizmodo
Amazon Slashes Breville Espresso Machine Price Below Black Friday as Stock Clears Out Fast
No one is disputing the fact that coffee from the hands of a barista just tastes better. But it also starts to get expensive. When you think about all the money you could be spending on coffee per year, it might turn your stomach a bit. Especially when there are coffee makers that could cut down on both time and money at home, and you could be saving hundreds a year if you tore into them. This deal will wake you up. Get the Breville Barista Pro Espresso Machine for just $600, down from its usual price of $850. That's $250 off and a discount of 29%. See at Amazon Make your favorite coffee at home for less This all-in-one coffee maker has everything you need if you're ready to ditch the grind and save you hundreds, if not thousands a year, depending on how often you go out for coffee. Inside the brushed-stainless-steel body you'll find a commercial-style, conical-burr grinder, precise digital temperature control (PID), and a powerful steam wand. It's all all arranged so you can go from whole beans to velvety micro-foam in well under a minute. And you don't even have to worry about using the correct amount of coffee. The integrated grinder doses beans automatically; you adjust grind size and shot volume with simple dials. That means less guesswork and fewer countertop gadgets compared with a separate grinder-and-machine setup. Breville's ThermoJet heating system is another highlight, reaching brewing temperature in about three seconds. There's also a a nine-bar extraction, which means the result at the end is full-flavored espresso that tastes like you could have gotten it from your absolute favorite coffee shop. The LCD screen can even walk you through grind settings, shot length, and even cleaning cycles, so you know exactly what to do from day one. Milk drinks are equally straightforward. The stainless steam wand creates silky foam suitable for lattes and cappuccinos and swivels 360 degrees for easy positioning. A built-in hot-water spout makes Americanos or tea a breeze, and Breville includes single- and dual-wall filter baskets so you can experiment with freshly ground beans or use pre-ground coffee while you hone your skills. Remember, you get $250 off this machine, so that makes it just $600. It's well worth saving up to get it since it'll ultimately save you money, or just grabbing outright for everything it's capable of. If you're tired of buying coffee almost every day, this is what'll finally change things for you. See at Amazon
Gizmodo
6 days ago
- Business
- Gizmodo
Breville Paradice 9 Review: This Food Processor Completely Changed How I Cook
2025 I have a confession: while I love cooking, I hate prepping ingredients. I know, knife skills are an important thing for any home chef to possess, and I do work on it. But the truth is I'm slow, my cuts aren't super consistent, and I find it really tedious. In short, food processors are made for people like me, but while I've used them at my mom's and other people's places, I've never owned one myself, largely because I didn't think I could find a place for it in my small kitchen. The Breville Paradice 9 changed all of that, and now I can never go back. See Breville Paradice 9 at Best Buy The Paradice 9 is a high-end, 9-cup food processor, with a price to match, coming in at $400. It boasts a 625-watt motor, and it comes with a range of accessories that all tuck neatly into a caddy that lives inside the main bowl, which keeps things organized and saves drawer space. The whole thing measures 17.5 x 7.7 x 11.8 inches and weighs just over 15 pounds. It's actually the exact same machine as Breville's Sous Chef 9 ($350), with the only difference being that the Paradice comes with a dicing accessory, which is otherwise $80 sold separately. Breville Paradice 9 The Breville Paradice 9 is the kind of kitchen gadget you don't know you need until you use it and can never go back to manually prepping ingredients. See at Best Buy Pros Powerful and sharp for quick, clean cuts Powerful and sharp for quick, clean cuts Dicing kit works very well and saves time Dicing kit works very well and saves time Solidly built and good-looking Solidly built and good-looking Compact size for apartment kitchens Cons More dicing sizes would be nice More dicing sizes would be nice Slicing kit sometimes leaves odds and ends stuck or slices unevenly Slicing kit sometimes leaves odds and ends stuck or slices unevenly Pricey compared to competitors Of course, it has all of the standard food processor attachments, too. There's an ultra-sharp S-blade for mincing, grinding, and pulverizing. It has a grating disc that's coarse on one side and fine on the other. The Paradice 9 has a plastic blade specifically for mixing dough, and it has a sturdy, adjustable slicing disc that allows you to make even slices from translucent 0.3mm up to 5mm thick (there's a storage position so you don't accidentally slice your fingertips off while cleaning it). All of these accessories, as well as the spindle they attach to, are color-coded and lock securely into their own little cubbies inside the clear storage caddy, which keeps everything organized and accessible. When you want to use it, you just pull the caddy out of the bowl, select the attachment you need, and you're off to the races. Of course, there's also the dicing kit. Some impressive engineering went into this thing. It has its own lower-gear spindle, which allows it to generate more torque. Above it sits a disc with a grid of 12mm squares, and a sharp blade locks in on top of that. Basically, the blade is dual-action. It forces the food down into the grid, and then it comes back around to slice it off into little cubes. Once you're done, you use a cleaning tool that quickly presses the last bit of food out of the grid, and you're done. The dicing kit has its own holder, which comes attached to the accessory caddy, but it adds a fair amount of bulk to the Paradice 9 when it's just sitting on your counter, so I opted to separate the dicing kit's caddy and keep it in a drawer, which reduces the footprint, makes it look better, and cuts two inches off its height. I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the feed chute. Coming in at 4.7 inches across, it's very wide for a food processor this size. That means you have to do less cutting ahead of time because larger fruits and vegetables are more likely to fit. Just cut an onion in half, take off the paper, and it's good to go. It also has a narrower insert, which will give you more stability if you're feeding in something like carrots or celery. The plunger very cleverly doubles as a measuring cup—a nice bonus. The controls for the processor are very straightforward. There's just a power button, a start/stop button, and a pulse button. The pulse works extremely well, starting up the instant you hit it and stopping quickly as soon as you let go, which gives you a lot of control. It's also worth noting that the Paradice 9 is the little brother to the Paradice 16 ($700), which is an absolute beast of a machine with a 1,450-watt motor, a 16-cup bowl, and two additional grid sizes for dicing. If you're regularly cooking for a large family and you have the space, it might be worth the upgrade, but it requires a lot more counter space and more storage for the accessories (which don't store internally). Living in an apartment with a modestly sized kitchen, though, the Paradice 9 is the perfect size for me, and if I'm making something larger, I can just empty the bowl a little more frequently. The first thing I did was slice an apple. I cut the core out, set the slicing blade first to 0.3mm, and then 3mm, and within seconds, my apples were sliced. Cuts were even and very clean, so there was virtually no juice lost. A bit of apple got stuck on top of the slicer, usually a chunk of peel, which left it unprocessed, and I got the occasional paper-thin slice, which was likely due to my not pushing down firmly enough, but generally it was pretty perfect. I tried the slicing disc again with green and yellow zucchini, set to 4mm. It took less than 60 seconds to process all four squashes, and they were almost all perfect circles. I coated them with some oil and rosemary salt, then placed them in a spiral in a Victoria SignatureSoft cast-iron pan and baked them, and it ended up being one of the most photogenic dishes I've ever cooked. If I'd been trying to do that by hand, they would have been very uneven. This felt like a huge win. The next test was the main reason I wanted to try this thing. I've been making this shaved fennel-apple-dill salad for the last year, and I love it, but it takes forever to make. With the Paradice 9, it took me just a handful of minutes. I ran the fennel hearts and stalks through the slicing disc, nice and thin, then tossed them into my serving bowl. I grated the apples on the coarse side of the disc grater, then added them to the fennel. Afterward, I switched to the S-blade and minced the cilantro, mint, serrano peppers, and dill. Tossed that in with some toasted almond slivers, added some lemon juice and olive oil, and it was done and delicious. I might tweak the thickness of this and that next time, but I was eating the salad for a week, and it took minimal time and effort. See Breville Paradice 9 at Best Buy Next, I tried the Paradice 9 on nut butter. My aunt and uncle had gifted me a two-pound bag of pistachios, which would take me a year to go through, so I decided to sacrifice 8 ounces of them for an experiment (even though they were already salted and roasted, which isn't ideal). I spent an hour shelling them, blanching them to try and get their skins off, and then drying them in the oven. Then I just tossed them into the Paradice 9 with the S-blade and let it rip. It quickly turned the nuts into a consistency of sand, then flour. I added just a teaspoon of avocado oil into the chute, and seconds later, the dry mixture transformed itself into a beautiful, shiny nut butter that was absolutely delicious. I was impressed with how consistent the S-blade is, as I have yet to find a single chunk. For another big test of multiple attachments, I decided to make a veggie soup. I started out with a traditional mirepoix of a couple of carrots, a few stalks of celery, and an onion. I ran them through the dicer one at a time, and the whole mirepoix was done in less than 45 seconds. Not only that, the little cubes were gorgeous—super consistent with very clean edges. It probably would have taken me 15 minutes to do that by hand, and with inferior results. While that got cooking, I used the S-blade to quickly mince a few cloves of garlic, then used the slicing disc set to 5mm to make short work of a few zucchinis. It was the best-tasting (and prettiest) soup I've ever made. I also wanted to try the dough attachment, so I took a stab at making naan. Now, I fully confess, I'm not a bread maker. Despite watching every episode of The Great British Bake Off, I've never tried it myself, so it's entirely possible that some of this was user error, but the Paradice 9 struggled here. It mixed the dry ingredients fine, but once I started adding the liquids, things got a bit gummy. It separated into one huge dough ball and then a bunch of little dough bits, and then the motor just stopped. So I followed America's Test Kitchen's advice and switched to the sharp metal S-blade (they recommend that for all food processors). It helped things come together a bit more, but still, after a bit, the motor locked up and it refused to restart. The dough had mostly come together by this point, but it still tore a bit too easily and didn't stretch as much as I wanted. I fried the naan in a Victoria skillet, though, and it still turned out very tasty. I really wanted to put the dicer through its paces, so for my final test, I went with carnival squash and purple sweet potato. I'd never made carnival squash before, so I didn't know that the skin is pretty tough and not great to eat, but that didn't stop the dicer. It tore right through all of them and made a nice, even hash. I was worried the raw, purple sweet potatoes would be too fibrous, but nope! I just tossed the little cubes with a tablespoon of oil and some herbed salt and put them in the oven—and they were perfect. After each of these tests, I found that cleaning was extremely fast and easy. Usually, I could just use the sprayer in my kitchen sink to knock the bits of food out, put the pieces up to dry, and that was it. That said, almost all of the accessories (except for the dicing set) are dishwasher safe, and they all came through a hot wash unscathed. Of course, I'd be remiss not to mention the 800-pound gorilla of the food-processor world—Cuisinart. Cuisinart makes very high-quality food processors that seem to last forever (I think my mom's is roughly 30 years old and still going strong), and they're a lot cheaper, too. Its most famous workhorse is the Custom Cup 14 ($250), but the closest competitor to the Paradice 9 would be the Custom Cup 10 ($180). It has a similar footprint, and it's less than half the price, though it has a weaker motor, and the dicing kit would be an additional purpose. I've also been told by friends who own Custom Cup 10 that it doesn't dice very well. Still, if you're not going to be using a food processor that much, it might make sense to spend less. So, what's the ultimate verdict here? I absolutely love the Paradice 9. I wish you could get the additional grid sizes for the dicer that come with the Paradice 16, because 12mm is just a little smaller than I'd like for home fries, but that aside, it's great. Dicer attachments for food processors are notoriously lousy, but this one works wonderfully, and the powerful motor made quick work of everything I threw at it. The Paradice 9 also looks good on my counter, doesn't take up too much space (thanks to the caddy system), and has a ton of thoughtful details in there. It's not cheap, but its size and features make the Paradice 9 the best food processor you can get for an apartment-sized kitchen. See Breville Paradice 9 at Best Buy
Daily Record
7 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
'Hassle-free' waffle maker cut down to £35 that makes 'perfect food every time'
'Received yesterday, perfect waffles for breakfast this morning.' Many people have a preference for what they have for breakfast in the morning. Some people enjoy toast, some have a certain brand of cereal they live by, while some people decide to forgo the meal altogether and enjoy a warm beverage instead. While these are good options for busy working days, on the days where you are able to enjoy a relaxing morning without the rush, why not indulge in a wee treat to start off the day? Waffles are a great breakfast alternative, and they don't even need to be full of sugar as there are many recipes online on how to make them healthy. However, in order to make this delicious snack, a waffle machine is an essential piece of equipment to have. Thankfully, in a limited time deal, Amazon has dropped the price of the Breville Waffle Maker. Normally retailing for £53.99, shoppers can now snatch up the cooking gadget for £34.98. Designed with a DuraCeramic coating, this waffle machine was created to be scratch resistant, easy to clean, non-stick and be able to cook 20 per cent faster than other models. Additionally, the appliance is said to be four times more durable, meaning shoppers will be able to make plenty of perfect waffles. Also boasting a stainless steel finish, the machine is said to allow users to make "superior" waffles, whether they be sweet or savoury. Able to make two waffles at a time, the waffle machine features a unique clip system which allows the waffles to rise whilst cooking, while also doubling up as the locking system for when the machine is not in use. Breville states that overall cooking time should take six minutes - including heating up the device - but this may vary by use. Another waffle machine available on Amazon is the Global Gourmet American Waffle Maker, which is retailing for £26.99. While this machine - which has over 6,600 reviews - allows users to make round waffles, it does mean users are limited to making one waffle at a time. Alternatively, over on Argos, the retailer is selling the Salter Kuro XL Deep Fill Waffle Maker for £38. With an automatic temperature control and a cool touch handle for added safety, this machine can make two Belgian or American waffles at a time. Breville's Waffle Maker currently has a 4.6 star rating on Amazon and over 600 people in the last 30 days have decided to treat themselves to the device. With many shoppers raving about the compact machine, one reviewer claimed they were able to make "perfect waffles every time". One happy shopper said: "I bought this waffle maker after my previous cheaper salter branded one started having issues with the non-stick coating. I did a lot of research and this one was coming in the top five of most lists. "I decided to bite the bullet and got it, and till now I am very impressed. It takes about four minutes to heat up and then seven to 10 minutes to make two waffles, but they come out perfect and cleaning it is super easy. Overall a good purchase." With another five-star reviewer adding: "I wanted a waffle maker reliable and hassle free. This model is perfect. Heats up quickly, clear instructions, no button, very straight forward to use. The waffles come out perfect every time. The machine seem well made and sturdy." However, some shoppers did share a few grumbles, as one person wrote: "The waffle maker looks good and is sturdy, easy to clean removing the plates, non stick. "The only part that I don't like is that the bottom plate cooks more than the top one, I would prefer them cooked evenly on both sides, take around nine minutes to cook them the way I like them but sadly only on one side, maybe I should try flip the in the middle of cooking." One more reviewer had another issue: "Cooks waffles wonderfully quick and perfect. The only issue is the ceramic shell on the maker started breaking off after six months of daily use." On the flip side, a further shopper praised: "Received yesterday, perfect waffles for breakfast this morning. Removable plates makes cleaning super easy, and I'm so impressed that it's teflon-free, so no nasty forever chemicals, and the ceramic non-stick is fantastic. Recommended." A fourth delighted shopper continued: "Makes making waffles soooo easy! Literally drop a ladle of waffle mixture on, cook for five mins and done! Then just lift the plates out and wash them. So glad I got this one so they're easy to clean. Highly recommend this product, faultless." For those who want to make some treats at home, click HERE to buy the Breville Waffle Maker. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. 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Forbes
26-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Amazon Memorial Day Deals: The 60 Best Sales We've Seen So Far
Today is your last chance to shop Amazon's Memorial Day deals. Whether you want to refresh your patio for summer, pick up a few skincare essentials or upgrade your tech, Amazon's sale is worth checking out before it ends. Some particularly great deals we've found this weekend include 20% off this editor-favorite EltaMD sunscreen and 29% off the highly rated Breville Pro Espresso Machine. The best Amazon Memorial Day deals include discounts on small kitchen appliances, skincare ... More essentials, tech and more. The retail giant's sale has been live since Friday, but a majority of its discounts will come to a close at the end of day. So if you see something you want at a price you like, don't hesitate to add it to your cart. If you want to shop more deals beyond those available at Amazon, check out our roundup of the best Memorial Day sales so far. Amazon From single-touch grinding to quick heat-up times, this Breville espresso machine pulls out all the stops. 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