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Designed by Italian architect Luca Trazzi for illy, the X1 Trio Espresso Machine resembles a mini time machine. Even though it isn't a time machine, the rich and delicious espresso it makes will definitely catapult your mind back to the first time when you had some real great coffee. Made of metal with a baked-on powder coat finish.

10.5"w x 9.5"d x 12.5"h.

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krups gx4100 electric grinder


The GX4100 Electric Grinder by Krups has sharp stainless steel blades that can quickly mince fresh herbs and dried spices and grind coffee beans from coarse to fine in seconds. I use it primarily for grinding seeds (cloves, cumin seed, coriander seed, etc.) for Indian dishes. It's so handy!

3.5"w x 4.25"l x 7.25"h

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morrison toaster


Jasper Morrison, who is known for using simple and durable forms that remain functional and true to their materials, designed this übersleek electric toaster for Rowenta, Germany in 2004. This toaster has: motorized operation, brushed steel warming tray top, photo sensor browning control, single slot 2-slice capacity, touch sensitive controls stop/start, LED display and audible signals, soft eject crumb tray, and cord storage. Manufactured from polypropylene and stainless steel.

15"w x 4.25"d x 7.5"h.
Slot: 9.75"w x 1.5"d.

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rizo micom rice cooker & warmer
Designed by the award-winning furniture and product designer Toshiyuki Kita and developed by Zojirushi, this compact rice cooker is perfect for singles and small families. Its "menu settings include white/sushi rice, risotto, and steam cooking, plus keep warm and reset." It is super easy to use.

8.875"w x 8.625"h x 9.5"dia.

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Small Appliances: May 2008: Monthly Archives