COOKING & KITCHEN
1 AUK MINI
Level up your chef game with the freshest herbs and greens possible, grown right in your kitchen in this sharp, well-designed smart garden. Ten minutes of setup is all it’ll take for you to start farming. The whole process is just about entirely hands-off, at least until you reach in and pluck off a leaf or seven. You’re not even restricted to pods – you can use whatever seeds you’d like. £219, auk.eco
2 PHILIPS 5000 SERIES
Air fryers, being almost ubiquitous in post-pandemic society, have to do something special to stand out. How about steam? Not only can Philips’ excellent dual basket hot box fry, bake, roast and grill, it can produce tender veg with gaseous water, too. Even if you’d rather stick with crispy chicken and chips, the steam can be called upon to blast away fat residue when you’re done. £170, philips.co.uk