Meet the SMEG Family: A Fusion of Vintage Design & Italian Technology
By Everything Kitchens
From the country that brought the world tiramisu and Ferrari, you can rest assured there will be nothing less than luxury from Italian maker SMEG. Established in Northern Italy in the mid 19th century, the Bertazzoni family has evolved from blacksmiths to one of Italy's leading home appliance manufacturers. SMEG is widely recognized for its stunningly simplistic 1950's retro design in beautiful pastel colors, combined with industry-forward technology.
A freshly brewed cup of espresso from a SMEG Espresso Machine will transport you to an Italian piazza from your breakfast nook. Or use the SMEG Stand Mixer to craft the perfect cannoli filling. With an extensive line of small appliances, you'll be able to coordinate your kitchen in full 1950's retro style or mix and match look for a more custom feel.
Let's meet the SMEG family!
Stand Mixers – A sleek minimalist appearance with stainless steel accents, the SMEG stand mixer stays true to the iconic 1950's retro style aesthetic while sporting a powerful 600-watt motor and 5-quart bowl capacity. You'll feel like you're operating the Ferrari of stand mixers thanks to the Smooth Start feature which makes shifting between speeds effortless. Choose from 7 beautiful color options including Cream, Pastel Green, Silver and more. Attachments are also available to increase the functionality of your stand mixer. To learn more, read the full SMEG Stand Mixer review.
Blenders – The retro style of SMEG Blenders will throw you back into the nostalgia of soda shops, ice cream parlors, and diners. The 600-watt blender motor powers a blade rotation of 16,000 RPM guaranteed to make the creamiest milkshake, smoothie, soup or purée in a blender jar capacity of 48-ounces.
Unlike the industrial or commercial look of most blenders, the SMEG Blender is sleek with a single backlit chrome knob control; the simple control makes it easy to transition from any of the 3 presets or 4 speeds.
Variable Electric Water Kettles – Don't let the subdued, no-frills look of the SMEG Variable Electric Water Kettle fool you. You'll undoubtedly love the iconic SMEG design, with chrome accents and an array of color options. But more than that, it's the functionality and features of this kettle that will impress!
The SMEG Variable Electric Water Kettle allows you to select one of 7 temperature levels easily by toggling the chrome lever. A Keep Warm function maintains the desired hot water temperature for up 20 minutes in a jaw-dropping range between 106°F to 212°F, while a built-in safety feature shuts off the heating element if the water kettle is activated without any water in it. The kettle is also equipped with a removable washable stainless steel limescale filter that keeps water fresh.
2-Slice Toasters – SMEG's design is quintessentially retro, reminding us of a simpler time when people enjoyed a slower pace of life. It's a timeless look that can also be blended with other styles to achieve stellar, beautiful kitchen eye candy. Imagine a pastel blue SMEG 2-Slice Toaster paired with country floral patterns to add flair to your farmhouse kitchen or maybe the sleek black SMEG Toaster integrated with your modern stainless steel motif.
Take the SMEG 2-Slice Toaster out for a test drive and you will find a steel body design, polished chrome base, a stainless steel ball lever knob and an adjustable temperature setting backlit chrome knob. Look under the hood and discover the 2 extra wide slots, automatic slice pop up, 3 pre-set programs (Reheat, Defrost, and Bagel), along with 6 browning levels.
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About the Chef: Chef Austin Merath is Everything Kitchen's Culinary Wizard, Kitchen-Gadget Reviewer, and New-Product Tester. He studied under chefs in College of the Ozarks' Culinary Program. It's his job to make sure you choose the kitchen tools that are right for you by testing the best we have to offer. When not cooking, Austin is tinkering with computers or exploring the Ozarks with his wife Amy. Click here for his full bio. |