New Oven!

Hurray! My new Smeg oven is finally installed and working! After a frustrating 4 weeks and 3 visits from the Smeg technician we have regained ability to cook chips. Anyone that knows us well knows this is Rather Important.

So in case you didn't know, brand-spanking new ovens need to be primed. Apparently to burn off oils and other nasties that will be in the oven during the manufacturing process. Word of warning, the oven will start smoking and STINK out your house.

So can anyone guess the first thing we cooked in the oven? That's right.. chips. Not just any chips... Crispy Beer Battered Steak Fries. DROOL. Absense really does make the heart grow fonder. I would have snapped a pic to commemorate the first use of the oven but Sue was too hungry after a vigorous Body Pump class.

So far, I'm quite happy with my new toy. Compared to it's predecessor (the 20 year old budget non-convection oven) this baby is HEAVEN. Firstly, it preheats to 200 Celsius in like 5 minutes. I dont' think I've never had an oven that can do that in less than 20 minutes! Technological progress is wonderful! Secondly, the thermostat works and will beep at you when it's reached the preset temperature. Trust me, its accurate. I checked with the oven thermometer. Thirdly, how cool is quadruple layered glass doors?! I don't think even I can manage to burn myself and you get such a lovely view of your food :) Oh Fourthly, the oven light switches on when the oven is working so I get to see the food cook hehehe. Very cool! No bad points so far ! Wheeee