Discerning consumers who place both personal and planetary health at the forefront of their lifestyle choices will be thrilled to discover Beko, “Europe’s favorite freestanding home appliance brand,” is now available locally at Friedman’s Appliances. Beko, frequently...
When it comes to designing a kitchen, strategic planning can transform your home cooking experience. One of the most important decisions you can make throughout the process is whether you should opt for a single range or a cooktop and wall oven combination. Depending...
There are lots of moving parts in any kitchen design. Creating a dream workspace for the prolific home cook is a particularly tall order. Understanding your client’s cooking style can help point the way. STARTING THE COOKING CONVERSATION Does your client enjoy cooking...
All luxury appliance cooktops come in three options: electric, gas, and induction. As an experienced chef, you know that all three have advantages and disadvantages. But what if you are a chef that prefers all three and more? You like the speed and safety of induction...
Whether you are replacing a cooktop or adding one to your next kitchen design, there are a lot of things to consider when looking for the perfect fit for your kitchen. Dimensions Kitchen cooktops come in three standard sizes - 24, 30, and 36 inches - and you have to...
Cooktops and rangetops are different from traditional range cooking. Typically kitchens with this design choice have the burners in a countertop location and a wall oven in a separate location. Both of these styles are great options for kitchens with an island, and...
The weather is soon changing, and you are making plans. You know who’s invited, and you know the date. But do you know if your appliances are ready? Before your guests arrive, we have a simple checklist for your kitchen appliances. Now is a great time to go through it...
Ever wish you could get gourmet results at home? Now you can prepare a gourmet recipe with confidence—and to perfection—thanks to the collaboration of Café Appliances and Hestan Smart Cooking, Inc. These two culinary leaders have created induction cooktops and ranges...
When you entertain indoors, you end up spending a lot of time with your guests in the kitchen. Because cooking with friends is now part of the entertaining experience, it’s important to clean as you cook so the kitchen isn’t left messy right before you sit down to...
If you are still wondering what induction cooking is and how an induction cooktop can give you smarter, safer, faster cooking, then read on for a re-introduction to this innovative technology. With induction cooking, the element located under the glass heats the...
Did you know that Frigidaire invented the first home refrigerator, the first home freezer, and the first room air conditioner? Their newest innovations build upon the brand’s 100-year legacy of offering appliances that make preparation, cooking, and clean up quicker...
It may seem like some sort of magic, but once you understand how induction cooking works, you realize that it's actually pretty simple science. Under the glass cooktop are magnetic coils. When an electrical current passes through these coils, it transfers a magnetic...