More than other rooms in the house, the kitchen demands cleanliness and
efficiency. So it naturally follows that culinary designers and manufacturers
are devising intelligent appliances and solutions that save time, space,
and energy. Forward-thinking companies like Asko produce beautiful, functional,
environmentally-friendly design. Several of their dishwasher models are
among the most energy efficient available, using only 4.6 gallons for
a normal cycle compared to the 7--10 gallons used by competitors' models.
From Ikea, masters of small budgets and tight spaces, comes the Attitude
Mini-Kitchen, an all-in-one stove, refrigerator, sink, and storage unit.
The first of a new line of space-saving kitchenettes, it is currently
available only in Europe but will be released next year in North America.
Sometimes it's the little things that count. No smart kitchen would be complete
without a solar-powered frother. Solarc's lightweight portable SoLait Frother
can mix all kinds of liquids, from foamy coffee concoctions to salad dressing
to cocktails. Fully charged, it's good for approximately 100 lattes, which
you can make for your friends with all the time and energy you've saved
using this and the other products profiled here.
