BETA YOURSELF
BETA YOURSELF SMART COOKING
Already got a kitchen full of clever gadgets? Add one more, says Craig Grannell, by recruiting your smartphone or tablet to help you plan, schedule and make great meals…
THE BASICS
■ Dedicate a device
If you only own one smart device, use it when cooking. But ideally work with a spare phone or tablet in the kitchen so it doesn’t matter if it gets covered in flour. Give it a permanent spot on the counter, and ensure its stand (see panel opposite) and charger are stable so it won’t topple into your casserole.
■ Keep your kit clean
Naturally, a charging port you somehow fill with jam during baking is something you’ll need to fix. But it’s also vital that you don’t transfer germs from gadgets to food. So whether or not you’re using a dedicated device, give yours a wipe with a suitable anti-bacterial cleaner before you start cooking.