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I promise you’ll like them a latte

1. It’s All in the Cup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The key to getting your perfect brew is using a coffee maker that is made for the amount of people you will be serving. A standard coffee maker will make about 5-10 cups and sometimes this can still be too much or too little. At Salton, we decided to do better than that and brought something new to the table. Making coffee for just yourself? Get it perfect every time with the Salton One Cup Coffee Maker. Never let an unfinished pot of coffee go to waste ever again. Now take that, and multiply it by 14. (The limit does not exist). With the Salton Jumbo Java Coffee Maker you can brew up to 14 cups of coffee at once. This thing was made for the “Hostess-With-The-Mostess” in your life. With Pause-and-Serve function, you have the ability to pour your guests a cuppa joe without having to wait for the whole batch to be done. With Keep Warm ability, you have two hours of warm coffee waiting in a pot until everyone is ready for their after-dinner delight. To get the perfect cup, know your crowd, and have the coffee maker that is equipped to handle your situation.

2. Percolating is the New Black

Let’s face it – there are a million and one ways to brew coffee but if you’re following along with the latest trends, percolating is currently all the rage. Compared to regular drip-machine brewed coffee, a percolator circulates boiling water around coarsely ground coffee grinds to get a bold and flavourful cup of coffee. The best part about the Salton Electric Percolator is that it will automatically reduce the heat at the end of the brewing phase, keeping the coffee at drinking temperature but not boiling so your coffee will not burn. Coffee connoisseurs unite around this 10 cup favourite!

3. For the At-Home Barista

If you’re like me, you hate dishing out $10 for a cappuccino. “But how could I ever accomplish that at home?” you think unknowingly to yourself, never having heard of a Milk Frother. With the Salton Milk Frother, you are able to make your No-whip, Low-Fat, 2 pump Cappucino at home, with your favourite kind of milk. Enjoy delicious lattes and cappuccinos in the comfort of your own home! With the touch of a button this easy-to-use Frother will froth hot or cold milk in seconds! The stainless steel construction is both beautiful and durable. The non-stick coating cleans up easily and the 360° cordless base is perfect for left or right hand use. Just froth, pour and enjoy!

4. Get Your Grind On

Another very important step to attaining the perfect cup of coffee is to grind beans to ensure freshness every time. And the best part about it? You save money and it’s totally customizable! Grind your favourite beans to the perfect coarseness in 4 easy steps with this Salton grinder! Simply fill the bowl, select the number of cups, choose your coarseness and press start. And voila! The precision timer takes over to ensure your ingredients are ground uniformly without burning. With a capacity of 12 cups and 5 different grind settings, this grinder is a force to be reckoned with and a definite must-have.

5. Pour, Baby, Pour!

So we’ve all seen it on social media… Those lattes with the amazing designs poured into them! Well this Gooseneck kettle is exactly what you need for #latteart! The Salton Gooseneck Kettle: An elegant brushed stainless steel design with a convenient gooseneck spout providing precise pouring control. This kettle boils the perfect amount of water every time in a petite frame with grand capabilities. Pouring water at just the right temperature over a filter filled with expertly ground beans is the way to get the tastiest cup of coffee, and your guests will be so impressed.

So you just purchased a Salton fondue fountain for your upcoming holiday party, or maybe you were gifted one from a friendly neighbor. Here are some ideas to get that fondue fountain out of the box and in use.

 

Put your fondue fountain to work with these easy tips and tricks:

 

1. Warm your fondue fountain while you melt your chocolate

To get your fountain ready for the chocolate plug in the machine on a stable and level surface to warm up while you are melting your chocolate. This will ensure the best flow from the fountain base over the auger for the perfect chocolate-y experience.

 

2. The best way to melt chocolate is over a double boiler

To melt your chocolate, start by putting an inch of water to simmer in a medium-sized pot. Place a heat-safe bowl on top of the pot so that bottom of the bowl is not touching the water. Add morsels of chocolate to the bowl and stir occasionally. For every 32 ounces of chocolate, add ¾ cup of oil to liquefy in order to use for fondue. Stir until smooth and remove the bowl from heat to pour into the base of the chocolate fountain.

 

3. Use chocolate that contains no more than 60% cocoa

The best chocolate to use for a chocolate fountain is semi-sweet and contains no more than 60% cocoa. This type of chocolate will create the best form when liquefied for using in a chocolate fountain and no additional oil should have to be added.

 

4. Add flavors to your melted chocolate to enhance your fondue experience

To really step up your chocolate fondue experience, try adding flavourings to the melted chocolate. This is an optional step but really allows you to customize to your taste and try new flavours. You can use: vanilla extract, almond extract, cake batter flavor extract, maple extract, cinnamon extract, coconut extract, hazelnut extract, mint extract, coffee extract. For a unique and adult-only twist, try flavoured liqueurs such as hazelnut liqueur, amaretto, or your favourite liqueurs

 

5. Melt cheese to create a cheese fondue fountain

Get creative with your fondue fountain and try a cheese fondue fountain instead of chocolate. Melt cheese as you would for normal fondue and dilute it with white wine or table cream to keep it liquid for the fountain. Cheese fondue is perfect for dipping grapes, apples, breads, shrimp, crackers, pretzels, meats, and just about anything you’d love to eat smothered in cheese!

Don’t have a Salton Fondue Fountain yet? Available for purchase here.

Some think that a kettle has one use and one use only: to pull out when you need to boil water for a cup of tea or hot chocolate. However, a kettle is a versatile appliance that can do so much more! Here are some kettle hacks to make your life easier – boiling water with a kettle is the safest and most economical way to boil water. And with a Salton Kettle, you can do it in style.

Boil water for breakfast

Don’t forget to save some of your water from your instant coffee or tea in the morning for your breakfast as well. Oatmeal can be prepared in an instant and is healthy and delicious and perfect for travelling. Make mason jars full of oats and your favourite toppings to grab and go in the morning and prepare when you arrive at your destination. You’ll make all your deskmates jealous with your hot and ready and totally personalized jar of oatmeal.

Here are some recommendations for Mason Jar Oats:

Caramel Apple Surprise

Oats

Apple chips

Caramel sauce

Chopped pecans

Fig Newton

Oats

Chopped dried figs

Slivered almonds

Brown sugar

Banana Nut Muffin

Oats

Banana chips

Honey

Chopped walnuts

A dash of cinnamon

Carrot Cake

Oats

Shaved carrot

Raisins

Chopped walnuts

A dash of cinnamon

Brown sugar

Nut Berry Bliss

Oats

Dried cranberries

Chopped pistachios

White chocolate chips

Boil water for lunch

Did you know you can boil water for a quick and easy meal on the go? Save money and time on work lunches and make yourself an easy, hot lunch right in your office! With a bit of prep work the night before, you can have a gourmet recipe on the go. Short on time? Try instant cup of soups, ramen noodles or box mac and cheese.

Here are some ideas for Mason Jar “Just-Add-Water” recipes:

Thai Peanut Couscous

Couscous

Peas, carrots and corn mix

Chopped peanuts

Ginger powder

Garlic powder

Salt and pepper

Mexican Rice

Instant rice

Cooked chicken breast, shredded

Whole kernel corn

Chopped green onion

Chili powder

Garlic powder

Salt and pepper

Dried Mexican spices

Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Fettucine noodles

Cooked chicken breast, cubed

Mushrooms

Parmesan cheese

Garlic powder

Salt and pepper

Other Kettle Uses

Coffee – instant or French Press, just heat your water and make your perfect cup of joe

Baby Bottles – heating water for formula at the recommended safe temperature will take the guess work out of baby feeding

Boiled Eggs – soft or hard boiled, a using a kettle to boil water and then cook your eggs for your desired time will yield your perfect boiled egg

At-Home Pampering – use your kettle to warm water for a foot bath, hand soak or facial steam

 

Check out Salton’s kettles here and see below for some of our new and standout picks. These kettles are stylish yet affordable and make the perfect gift for just about anyone in your life.

This kitchen-counter appliance is not just for breakfast anymore.

You can do so much more than waffles and syrup! (Though we still recommend throwing in some batter for a delicious and classic breakfast every now and again.)

Here are some easy recipes that put a unique twist on your favourite breakfast appliance. The Salton Rotary Waffle Iron can be used in variety of ways, including preparing dishes from breakfast, lunch and dinner to snacks and even desserts!

Breakfast

 

 

Banana Bread: Bananas and waffles are two breakfast staples! Try combining them for the fluffiest, most delicious treat next time you’re serving up a weekend brunch.

What you’ll need:

• 2 eggs
• 2 mashed (ripened) bananas
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt

Optional:

• 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips
• 1 Banana to top
• Chocolate Sauce to top

Here’s how you do it:

1. Preheat your waffle iron
2. Whisk eggs, mashed bananas, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla in a large bowl
3. Whisk flour, baking powder and soda, and salt in a separate bowl and stir into banana mixture
4. Stir in chopped nuts, chocolate chips or other mix-ins as desired
5. Add 1 cup portions to waffle iron and cook until golden, about 5 minutes
6. Top with sliced banana and chocolate sauce and enjoy!

 

 

Stuffed French Toast: Another twist on a breakfast favourite — French Toast! This time stuffed with cream cheese and grilled to perfection on your waffle iron.

What you’ll need:

• Sliced Bread
• 1/2 cup cream cheese
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Optional:

• Powdered sugar to top

Here’s how you do it:

1. Preheat waffle iron
2. Stir cream cheese, maple syrup and cinnamon in a bowl
3. Whisk eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla
4. Spread cream cheese on one slice of bread and top with another to make a cream cheese sandwich TIP: Make sure to leave about 1/2 inch border around the cream cheese so it doesn’t spill out in the waffle maker
5. Dip sandwich in egg mixture and cook in waffle iron until golden, about 5 minutes
6. Top with powdered sugar and enjoy

 

Lunch

 

 

Quesadilla: This one’s pretty self-explanatory, but I bet you’ve never thought about cooking a quesadilla in your waffle iron before!

What you’ll need:

• Tortillas
• Shredded cheese

Here’s how you do it:

1. Place one tortilla on a preheated waffle iron and top with 1 cup of shredded cheese
2. Place another tortilla on top and cook until crisp and golden, about 4 minutes

TIP: If using large tortilla wraps rather than small, use a pair of silicone-covered tongs to carefully remove the excess tortilla from around the perimeter of the waffle iron. When the tortilla is softened because it is hot, this will be easy to do!

 

 

Apple Grilled Cheese: Similar to a quesadilla, but with bread. And it’s delicious!

What you’ll need:

• Sliced bread
• Shredded cheese
• 1 Granny Smith apple

Here’s how you do it:

1. Preheat waffle iron
2. Butter two slices of bread
3. Thinly slice 1/2 of the apple
4. On the unbuttered side of one slice, place 1/2 cup of shredded cheese and two slices of apple 
5. Top with other side of buttered bread, buttered side up 
6. Place on waffle iron and grill until crispy and golden, about 4 minutes
7. Serve with apple wedges and enjoy!

 

Dinner

 

 

Zucchini Fritters: Healthy and delicious! Grilled in the waffle iron saves calories and makes it easy for the whole family to help prepare.

What you’ll need:

• 2 zucchinis
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp salt
• 2/3 cup flour
• 1/4 tsp baking powder

Here’s how you do it:

1. Preheat waffle iron
2. Grate zucchini onto a few sheets of paper towel
3. When finished, take a few more pieces off your roll and press on zucchini to remove excess liquid
4. Place into a bowl and stir in shredded cheese, beaten egg and salt
5. Stir in flour and baking powder
6. Add 1 cup portions to waffle iron and cook until golden, about 8 minutes

 

 

Pizza Pockets: Say goodbye to frozen pizza! Now you can quickly make at-home versions of this kid-friendly meal in your waffle maker.

What you’ll need:

• Pre-made (or homemade) pizza dough
• Pre-made (or homemade) tomato sauce
• Pepperoni (or your favourite pizza topping)
• Shredded cheese

Here’s how you do it:

1. Preheat waffle maker
2. Spread pizza dough and separate into 100 g squares
3. Roll into 6 inch rounds
4. At the half way mark, top with 1 tbsp of pizza sauce, 1 tbsp shredded cheese, and 2 slices of pepperoni
5. Fold over to form a half moon and press edges to seal
6. Cook in waffle iron until golden, about 8 minutes

 

Snacks and Desserts

 

 

Cheese Crisps: We love cheese! And this simple recipe is totally customizable to your favourite kinds — don’t be afraid to mix it up.

What you’ll need:

• Shredded Cheese

How you do it:

1. Add 1/3 cup portions of shredded cheese to waffle iron
2. Cook until crisp, about 3 minutes
3. Remove immediately and let cool

 

 

Churros: This warm pastry hits the spot! Serve up with a mug of hot chocolate for sipping and dipping.

What you’ll need:

For dough:

• 4 tbsp butter 
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup flour

For topping:

• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 4 tbsp sugar

Here’s how you do it:

1. Preheat waffle iron
2. In a pot over heat, add butter, sugar, salt and water and bring to a simmer
3. When the butter is melted, remove heat and add flour
4. Add heat again after stirring in flour for 30 seconds
5. Remove dough from pan and ball into 1/3 cup portions
6. Add ball to centre of waffle iron and cook until golden, about 6 minutes
7. When done, remove from iron and coat both sides with cinnamon sugar

 

Cinnamon Buns and Raspberry Turnovers

On the Salton Rotary Waffle Iron, you can quickly make chilled store-bought pastries and other treats in a pinch. This a great way to quickly make crispy cinnamon buns or raspberry turnovers. To do this, we used chilled store-bought doughs and added four small rounds of cinnamon buns to the four quarters or one raspberry turnover to the centre of the waffle iron. Cook until golden, about 2 minutes! Top with icing that is included in the tin.

TIP: Make sure to let the turnovers cool for a few minutes before serving. The jelly inside gets very hot!

Interested yet? Purchase the Salton Rotary Waffle Iron here and share in the comments what foodie creations you’ll be making with your new favourite appliance.