6 smart-tech items for the kitchen

Get dinner ready from the office

Weeknight meals are all about convenience — that's why this smart cooker caught our eye. Want to turn it on/off, adjust the cook time, or set it to warm? Since it's wi-fi enabled, you can manage dinner from your desk — or anywhere else you happen to be. Crock-Pot smart slow cooker, $133, Crock-Pot.

Make espresso from bed

If your morning coffee is non-negotiable, this may be the machine for you. Easily controlled (it's iPhone and Android-friendly), you can brew from anywhere in the house (or schedule it ahead of time). Nespresso Prodigio, $269, Nespresso.

Keep an eye on the roast from anywhere in the house

Going for a perfect medium-rare roast? Meat thermometers are a handy way to make sure you don't miss the mark because you kept dinner in the oven too long. And, with a 'smart' thermometer, you only need to be close to your phone to keep an eye on things. iDevices Kitchen thermometer, $80, BestBuy.

Make measuring more accurate

We always prefer to use scales in the kitchen — smart or not — as it adds accuracy and precision to baking. But, if you're a big tablet user at home, the Drop's interactive recipes, step-by-step instructions and measuring capabilites might be just what you're looking for. Drop Kitchen Scale, $125. 

Coming soon: Keep track of your pantry staples

They're smart storage jars! Currently still development with a Toronto company, these jars, among other things, are capable of tracking freshness, quantity, and real-time nutritonal data. NEO Smart Jars, SKE Labs.

Coming soon: Fridge cameras

Over the top? Maybe. Useful? More than likely. (Think about those days when you've forgotten your list, and end up buying doubles or forgetting crucial necessities.) If the price point is accessible, it may be a surprisingly persuasive purchase for tech-lovers come summertime.

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