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Kitchens : The New Zealand Kitchen in the 20th CenturyExplore the captivating evolution of New Zealand kitchens in the 20th century with 'Kitchens: The New Zealand Kitchen in the 20th Century' by acclaimed author Helen Leach. This hardback edition, measuring 215 x 285 mm and comprising 264 pages, offers a rich tapestry of culinary history that reflects the significant changes in cooking practices and kitchen design over ten transformative decades. From the rise of Macaroni Cheese in the 1930s to the
Explore the captivating evolution of New Zealand kitchens in the 20th century with 'Kitchens: The New Zealand Kitchen in the 20th Century' by acclaimed author Helen Leach. This hardback edition, measuring 215 x 285 mm and comprising 264 pages, offers a rich tapestry of culinary history that reflects the significant changes in cooking practices and kitchen design over ten transformative decades. From the rise of Macaroni Cheese in the 1930s to the influence of globalization on meal structures, this book meticulously examines the material culture of cooking in New Zealand households. Each chapter not only highlights the popular dishes of the era but also discusses advancements in kitchen equipment and design, showcasing substantial innovation beyond just the food itself.Helen Leach's thorough research, backed by the Marsden Fund of the Royal Society of New Zealand, positions this publication as a key resource for anyone interested in culinary history, New Zealand culture, and the progression of home cooking. This unique historical account is perfect for food enthusiasts, historians, and anyone passionate about the evolution of New Zealand cuisine.
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CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 215 x 285 mm
Pages: 264
Bind: hardback
Author: Helen Leach Publisher: Otago University Press
Publication Date: 20-11-2014
â€You could say that the 1930s saw the highpoint of Macaroni Cheese.’
â€New Zealand kitchens of the late twentieth century became increasingly spacious, as the average number of household members declined.’
This engrossing history of the domestic kitchen covers 10 decades that saw our culinary
traditions accommodate extraordinary changes in technology and the irresistible process of globalisation. Each chapter surveys the external influences on households and their kitchens, samples the dishes prepared during the decade, and discusses the structure of meals. A study of kitchen equipment and design then closes each chapter, cumulatively revealing more innovation in these aspects than in what we ate.
Kitchens is the culmination of a 10-year research and writing project by anthropologist
Helen Leach, supported by the Marsden Fund of the Royal Society of New Zealand, focusing on the material culture of cooking by New Zealanders living in the past two centuries. The project has led to the publication of From Kai to Kiwi Kitchen (2010), The Pavlova Story (with Mary Browne, 2008), The Twelve Cakes of Christmas (with Mary Browne and Raelene Inglis, 2011) and this book.
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A PLACE FOR YOUR HEADSET
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This holder is fantastic, if you have the steel series headset and extra batteries it's perfect you'll love it, but would like to see a white version as well.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2026
★★★★★ 2
Not quite right
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this is "as advertised" but
a simple extra ridge of plastic would have made it perfect.
the issue people are having with the arctis pro, the thing that makes you want a stand for it, is the base station is a little too light, you can push it when you go to use the knob's integrated button.
Issue here is the fit of the base is loose enough, you can still push the base out of the back. So it looks nice, and gives you a place to put the headphones and some other desk clutter, but it doesn't REALLY solve the problem.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2026
★★★★★ 3
3D Printed (Not Mentioned) and Base is Way Too Loose
Size: Small Storage Area, Size: Small Storage Area
I bought this to clean up my desk setup for my SteelSeries Nova Pro Wireless, and while it looks decent from a distance, there are two major issues that weren't clear from the product page.
First, this is a 3D-printed product. Nowhere in the Amazon description or photos does it state that this is 3D printed. You can clearly see the layer lines and "stair-stepping" on the curves. While I don't mind 3D printing in general, for this price point, I expected a standard injection-molded plastic finish. The product page feels a bit misleading by omitting this detail.
Second, the fit is very poor. The "integrated dock" for the GameDAC station doesn't actually lock into place. There is no snap or friction fit; it sits so loosely that you can slide the DAC out of the front or back with the single push of a finger. This makes it feel unstable, especially when you are trying to use the volume dial or swap out batteries.
Bottom Line: It’s a nice idea and fits the aesthetic of the headset, but the execution feels like a prototype rather than a finished consumer product. If you're looking for a secure "lock-in" feel for your expensive base station, this isn't it.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2026
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High quality stand
Style: Swivel Base, Color: Silver, Style: Swivel Base, Color: Silver
The mStand 360 is an amazing stand. I love how it is built from a single piece of aluminum and looks amazing on my desk. It fits my Macbook Pro 15" extremely well and raises it up to the height of my monitor easily. Not only does it help me improve my posture, but it also neatens up my desk significantly. I can easily fit an external keyboard under my Macbook when I am not using it, clearing up space. The hole in the back is also useful for bunching cables together that go directly into my Macbook, keeping my cables off the floor when I take my Macbook to go somewhere.
The stand feels very stable, with no chance of my Macbook falling off. The aluminum C shape does have a slight bend on it if you put extra weight on it, but all in all, it feels very sturdy. The rubber padding on the stand also keeps the stand from scraping or damaging any part of my laptop and I feel very comfortable trusting the stand with my laptop. I would not recommend typing on a laptop keyboard while it is on the stand, but it works great with external keyboards.
The swivel feature met my expectations, allowing the laptop to be easily turned. Thankfully, it was not too easy to turn and my laptop does not turn itself when in the stand. It is a nice feature to have, especially because I paid only 5$ extra for it (the price for the swivel stand seems to have increased since then).
I am very happy with my purchase, even though it did seem a little expensive. I am wholly satisfied that I spent the extra 20$ to get a great laptop stand that will probably last for years.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2016
★★★★★ 5
This stand is just perfect!
Style: Swivel Base, Color: Space Gray
I first started looking at stands when I learned that staring at a laptop for hours can cause back injuries.
So, I got the idea to use a stand, at home. This stand allows me to have a keyboard and mouse and use my laptop as a glorified desktop with a smaller monitor.
I was astonished at the quality of this stand. It is better built than it needs to be, but I am not complaining at all about this. Let's face it, we spend a lot of money on our laptops, and you want to have a great platform to sit your laptop on.
I love the ability to swivel the stand. My desk is very close to a window that lets in a lot of the sun at certain times of days. This would result in a glare if not for the ability to spin my computer ever so slightly in either direction to combat this problem.
Also, it is a great cable manager with the hole on the back of the stand that makes everything look cleaner and more organized. The color matches my MacBook perfectly and looks like it is an Apple product.
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Great product. High quality. Looks great. Swizel is impressive and useful.
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