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Spice up Your Kitchen

These high-end appliances can increase the wow factor -- and make life easier -- in your kitchen.

By Jessica Anderson, Staff Writer

From Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine, December 2007

Beverage center
Marvel, $1,599
This specialized fridge has separate temperature zones for wine and other drinks, with room for 14 bottles on slide-out racks in the wine section and 133 12-ounce cans in the beverage section.

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Convection microwave
Dacor, $689
A convection microwave circulates hot air with a small fan, so it can roast and crisp food like a conventional oven at microwave speed. The Dacor has two racks and features automatic functions.

Dishwasher drawer
Fisher & Paykel Double Dishdrawer, $1,399
This dishwasher runs one load or two and fits in the same space as a standard model. Certified remodeler Tim Sweeney, of Madison, Wis., praises dishwasher drawers for their quietness.

Warming drawer
GE Monogram, $988
Warming drawers are designed to keep hot food ready to serve. This one has a 1.9-cubic-foot capacity and can be set to anywhere from 75 to 230 degrees.

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