Pixie Espresso Machine with Aeroccino

I have been introduce to the Nespresso coffee when I had the opportunity to review Breville Nespresso Creatista Plus back in October.  So I will admit that I was not thinking of getting another Nepresso machine but when the Pixie Espresso Machine was available for review on Amazon Vine Voices, I was curious – could it be that small?   After talking with my husband about it, he thought it would be great for our RV since we are limited in space.    The box is a bit large but once you open it you can see that it is packed strategically.

When I received the Pixie machine I knew we had made a great choice in selecting this machine to review.  The machine is very slim – only 4.33 inches wide which hardly use any space on a counter.   You cannot design a coffee machine more compact that this one! The size of it is perfect for small kitchen or an RV!   It is also very portable since it weighs only 8 lbs.   The coffee machine itself is composed of three main parts – the section that includes the capsule container, the drip tray and its grill, the coffee outlet itself, and the water tank.   Fill the tank with water, select one of the Nespresso coffee capsule, and voilà you are ready to make a delicious specialty coffee from the comfort of your home.  Two buttons are located on the top of the machine which allow you to select the capacities of the coffee you desire to make – espresso (40ml) or Lungo (110ml).     These two capacities can also be reprogrammed to custom volumes.    From the first cup of joe you will have with this machine you will be able to smell the beautiful aroma of the coffee capsule during the brewing process.  

The container of water in the back of the machine will contain approximately 0.5 liters of liquid.  

This specific machine is designed for domestic use only.  This means that if you are considering getting this machine for a business you should not purchase it – unless of course that you have a home business.

Another device is included in the box – the milk frother.   To froth milk you should use whole or low-fat milk that has been refrigerated.   Using it is quite simple – fill the milk frother up to one of the two “max” level, place the lid on the Aeroccino, and press the button to start.  You can either have a hot milk froth or a cold milk froth with it.   And let me tell you that this makes the best hot chocolate you would drink.   Absolutely divine!

If you decide to purchase this coffee machine, you will also receive a Nespresso capsule tasting gift which will introduce you to marvellous flavours of coffee.   Nespresso capsules can only be purchased at the Nespresso website or at their stores located in malls throughout the country.

Bottom line, this machine is perfect for small spaces like in our RV or in apartments where you do not have a lot of counter space or in your kitchen if you prefer to have only a small coffee machine (or you are the only one drinking coffee for that matter!).    The machine is the perfect size and do not weigh a ton.   It is easy to use and will provide delicious drinks with the Aeroccino.   You have everything in one box to make fabulous coffees and to simply relax without waiting in line to get your hands on  your drink.  

The Pixie Espresso Machine with Aeroccino is available for purchase at your favorite store, even on amazon.ca and amazon.com.

 

Disclaimer: This product has been provided courtesy of Amazon.ca Vine Voices for review purpose. I was not monetarily compensated for this review. Please note that the review was not influenced by Amazon.ca or the Sponsor in any way. All opinions expressed here are only my own.

Delonghi Full Room Radiant Heater

I recently received a Delonghi Full Room Radiant Heater to review from Amazon Vine Voices.   Right away, I knew this useful heater can have its advantages because it possess an easy wheel system that will allow you to move the radiator around the room or to another spot in your house.

We have decided to put it in our own bedroom which is the biggest room on the second floor.  But due to its location (facing north and above the garage) we thought that the radiator would help us not the get too cold at night.  And we were right!  Since we are using it we have slept better and do not wake up due to cold temperature in our room.   We have programmed it to stay at 20 degrees Celsius for our comfort.

While I was testing it, one afternoon the room was particularly cold, so I decided to bring the temperature higher at 25 degrees to see how it will start.  Immediately I could sense the heat coming out of the thermal slots which was nice.    After a certain period of time, I decided to touch it to see if it gets too hot for the touch.   I was please with the fact that I didn’t burn myself doing so.  It was indeed warmer but not burning hot.   So the thermal slots maximizes the heat flow but maintain the low surface temperature.   Apparently this unit contains 35% more steel than standard radiators which enhance the rapidity of the heat and allow it to be more even.

This specific unit also has an energy saving 24-hour programmable time and adjustable thermostat with 3 heat settings.  I have tested it and it works perfectly well.  When you put the heat at maximum the radiator will immediately kick in and start heating your area.     The digital panel and the easy to push buttons makes it easy to control the temperature.

There are two other interesting functions on the radiator.  The first one is the antifreeze function.  If you set the temperature to 5 degrees with the minus button, the appliance will activate to the antifreeze function and a snowflake symbol will appear.  This will program the appliance to turn on automatically at the max power if the room temperature falls below 5 degrees Celsius.   The ECO function can be selected in order to set the radiator to go to the most appropriate power level to guarantee optimum comfort while reducing energy consumption.   We have decided to select this function when using the radiator.

You will also see a working indicator when the unit is heating the room.  If it is red, the unit is working at the maximum power.  If it is orange, the unit is heating at medium power.  If it is green, the unit is heating at minimum power.  Finally, if the indicator is absent, it means that the unit is not heating the room at the moment. 

You will also have the possibility to program the unit for delayed start or delayed stop.   This could be useful if you have specific time period you would like to have the unit working. 

Finally, the Delonghi Full Room Radiant Heater possess a safe thermal cut off if the unit accidentally tips over.   Note that even though this unit contains oil in it, it is completely sealed and it does not leak.  You won’t have to refill the unit at any time while using it.

We also realized that compared to a smaller heating unit that we already have, the Delonghi Full Room Radiant Heater will take a bit longer to warm up the room.  However, once it has reached the temperature desired, the warmth will stay longer.  

The Delonghi Full Room Radiant Heater is available for purchase at a store near you.  It is also available on amazon.ca and amazon.com.

 

Disclaimer: This product has been provided courtesy of Amazon.ca Vine Voices for review purpose. I was not monetarily compensated for this review. Please note that the review was not influenced by Amazon.ca or the Sponsor in any way. All opinions expressed here are only my own.

DeLonghi Electric Milk Frother

My kids enjoy having a warm cup of cocoa every once in a while during the winter time.  However, I dislike the taste of hot chocolate made with water and much prefer making it with warm milk.  But putting mugs in the microwave sometimes cause spills when the milk bubbles too much.  A solution would be to have a milk frother and I am quite please with the opportunity to review the DeLonghi Electric Milk Frother.

This kitchen appliance resembles to a miniature kettle.   I would say it is about half the size of a kettle.  It could be store easily in your armoire or left on the counter top.   Using this particular milk frother is very easy – even a child could do it.

You pour milk in it, put back the top over it and the little spinning tool will do it’s magic while frothing the milk.   You can decide to make hot chocolate or simply pour the milk in your coffee if you desire.   

This is how the milk looks like when the frothing is finished.

And it makes a fabulous hot chocolate that is completely divine!

What is particularly interesting with this specific milk frother is that you will have the possibility to froth cold milk as well so that you can have ice cappuccinos.  

As I mentioned, the milk frother is easy to use and even a child could use it.  However, the jug cannot go into the water so it would be preferable that an adult or a responsible child clean it up after use.    You can only wipe a damp sponge or cloth in it in order to remove the residues of the milk you have used.   Apart from that making frothed milk was a breeze.   The appliance is very quiet and it will take about 1 minute or 2 before you get your frothed milk.  

This would make a great gift for someone who desire to have frothed milk in their coffee without spending a fortune on a machine.    It makes delicious hot chocolate that my kids have enjoyed to the last drop.    Quick and easy frothed milk at your disposition anytime you desire.

The Delonghi Electric Milk Frother is available for purchase at your favorite store, even on amazon.ca and amazon.com.

 

Disclaimer: This product has been provided courtesy of Amazon.ca Vine Voices for review purpose. I was not monetarily compensated for this review. Please note that the review was not influenced by Amazon.ca or the Sponsor in any way. All opinions expressed here are only my own.