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(ARA) - Today’s elegant new countertop appliances are more than work tools -- they are literally works of art.

With kitchens becoming the center stage of the home, cooks are no longer settling for run-of-the-mill-looking small appliances. Manufacturers are now offering high-performance countertop tools in the most popular new colors and finishes. For example, the Jenn-Air Attrezzi line of mixers and blenders is literally too beautiful to put away. Each appliance features artfully designed glass and metal components that can be color coordinated according to one’s personal style.

Consider the following options for providing your kitche with a work of art:

* Beautiful Blenders

For ice-cold smoothies or summer drinks, blend them with style using a Jenn-Air Attrezzi blender. With a sleek, sophisticated shape that evokes fine Italian jars and vases, the blender’s glass pitcher is offered in heavenly hues like Amber Tortoise or Aqua Beach. The newest option is limited-edition Iced Coral. According to the Color Marketing Group’s 2005 forecast, home colors are moving to fresh and joyful colors, including coral. Not only is Iced Coral one of the season’s hottest color trends, but its etched-glass pattern is from renowned American glass artist Michael Weems and incorporates his signature frosted- and etched-glass design.

To further the blender’s customization options, the glass pitcher can be paired with a cast metal base in a variety of finishes including lustrous new Oiled Bronze, one of the home’s rich new metallics seen in everything from cabinet hardware to plumbing fixtures.

In addition to its beauty, the Jenn-Air Attrezzi blender has a variety of high-performance features including an extra large capacity, 72-ounce pitcher that holds almost four cups more than standard blenders. It also has five-speed glass touch controls to crush ice, grind coffee beans or mix malts at the touch of a button.

* Sophisticated Stand Mixers

Elegant and powerful, the Jenn-Air Attrezzi stand mixer makes food preparation a joy. Its contemporary design centers around a colorful glass mixing bowl that can be used to prepare foods as well as serve them, making a seamless transition from countertop to tabletop.

Whether it’s the fingertip electronic controls or dual handles on the mixing bowls, the stand mixer is a smart, easy-to-use high-performance kitchen tool. Its innovative touch wheel controls at the top of the mixer make it easy to see the mixing speed and even easier to adjust it.

And, there’s also no need to worry about making a mess in the kitchen. For example, if you like to make treats like homemade banana bread, you can take advantage of the mixer’s ten solid-state selections that smoothly move from low speed to high, preventing dry ingredients like flour from flying out of the bowl, and wet ingredients like puréed banana from splattering the inside.

For appliances that truely make an artistic statement, consider both the Jenn-Air Attrezzi mixer and blender in color-coordinated colors and finishes. Or visit www.JennAirAttrezzi.com to mix and match your own beautiful combination.

Courtesy of ARA Content