HOME COOKING ENVIRONMENT-SMALL KITCHEN APPLIANCES FOR FOOD PROCESSING Defined as portable or semi-portable machines, used with electricity or other fuel to accomplish different food preparation tasks, e.g., mixing, food processing, blending, juicing and water heating. They are often placed on benches or other household-platforms, inside the house. Whenever you are not sure about the right answer, please provide your best guess/choose the most appropriate option provided.