"The 1990s were the decade that gave us boy bands, Pokémon, and an unreasonable fear of the coming millennium, but it was also the defining age of novelty gadgets. Long before smart small kitchen appliances started filling our homes, countertops and cabinets were brightened up by multi-functional tools designed to save time, remove fat, and part you from your hard-earned cash. The late-night infomercial prompted millions of amateur cooks to purchase items that claimed to make their culinary lives easier and their food so much better."
"From popcorn makers that allowed you to enjoy an authentic movie theater experience in your living room, to a rotisserie oven that proudly displayed your rotating chicken as it cooked, the '90s were filled with fun kitchen appliances that many of us look back on with nostalgia. Though some, such as the revolutionary George Foreman grill, are still regularly used in kitchens today, many '90s classics made their way from the counter to the back of the cupboard, and sadly, eventually to the trash can. Let's take a trip down memory lane with a look at several old-school kitchen gadgets that defined the decade."
The 1990s saw a surge of novelty kitchen appliances sold via late-night infomercials that promised to simplify cooking and improve results. Countertops and cabinets filled with multi-functional tools designed to save time, reduce fat, and appeal to convenience-driven consumers. Popular examples included popcorn makers, rotisserie ovens that showcased rotating chickens, and enduring hits like the George Foreman grill. Many gadgets eventually fell out of regular use and were relegated to cupboards or discarded. Bread machines automated kneading and baking, often featuring delay timers so users could add ingredients before leaving for work.
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