Trends New Zealand Volume 35 No 4 | Page 58

Responsive helpers Need help in your kitchen when it’s nearing dinner time and things are all go? French made appliances by Brandt offer ovens with practical features that leave your hands free, your mind relaxed and your meals delectable Above: When it comes to practical, energy- and time-saving functionality, French appliance brand Brandt has it in spades. Besides great looks, the glass and stainless steel appliances have many tricks up their sleeves. For example, the Brandt Pyrolytic oven includes a Culinary Guide, with 15 automated cooking programmes gauged by food type and weight. There’s also Smart Assist, where the oven recommends the cooking temperature and cooking time. search | save | share at French culinary flair goes well beyond great dishes to also include high quality, feature-rich appliances designed and made in France. Enter Brandt, a high-end appliance line that strikes a balance between quality and economy. Brandt appliances offer no-nonsense features that provide practical help that makes a big dif- ference to the quality of your time in the kitchen. The plusses that come with the innovative Brandt Pyrolytic Oven and Brandt Steam Oven provide a great snapshot of the rich functionality of all Brandt offerings – from ovens to cooktops. First, the Brandt Pyrolytic Oven BXP6575X includes a Culinary Guide with 15 automatic cooking programmes for popular foods such as chicken, beef, lamb, pizza, salmon, and cookies. This labour-saving inclusion is highly sophisti- cated but also a breeze to use. Simply select the program and input the weight of the main ingredient. The oven works out temperature and cooking time via sensor. Brandt’s savvy Pyrolytic Oven also allows you to cook using Smart Assist, where the oven recommends the cooking temperature and duration based on the chosen heating method. Other handy features are Smart Boost –