GADGET GURU
T3’s techspert talks tiny kitchens, kid-proofing displays and callusy feet
AOur poor reader explains that they are stuck in a typical affordable London ‘living space’, which basically amounts to a shed-sized hovel with only a twin electric hob and a microwave to work with. Presuming you’re not squashing a family in there, GaGu would first start by thinking about streamlining the tools. A multi-section skillet like the VonShef All In One (£25) enables you to cook multiple items on a single burner, with defined compartments that stop one leaking over onto the other. Sure, it’s gimmicky, and realistically it’s most useful if you do the sensible thing and eat a full English breakfast for every single meal, but in a compact situation it’s a practical choice.
For the other burner, Guru would suggest Kitchen Craft’s MasterClass Smart Space saucepan set (£38.50), a nesting selection of saucepans with a single one-size-fits-all lid. The handle is detachable, so when you’re not cooking the whole lot fits into a tidy 20x20cm package.
GaGu knows it’s important not to overload that postage-stampsized worktop you have going on, so he’d suggest not going heavy on the electricals. However, if you were to choose one counterhogger, a multi-function cooker like the Instant Pot 80 Duo (£100) offers up a multitude of options in a single unit. It’ll slow cook, pressure cook, steam, sauté, cook rice and even help you make yoghurt for all those times you’re desperate for yoghurt and don’t mind waiting hours to cultivate the stuff yourself.
It’s important not to overload that postage-stamp-sized worktop you have going on, so don’t go heavy on the electricals