Abstract: The invention relates to an appliance (100) for processing food (130), comprising a base (140) having a base stand (140b), an arm (160) for attaching a processing accessory (120), a pivoting joint (153) connecting the base stand (140b) and the arm (160), the pivoting joint (153) being arranged for enabling the arm (160) to move between an operational position (P1) and an open position (P2) via a rotation (151) around a pivoting axis (150), the pivoting axis (150) being substantially in a main horizontal plane (111, 112) of the appliance and at an oblique angle (152) compared to a main vertical plane (111, 113) of the appliance. This appliance uses less vertical space when the arm is in the open position, and it allows a user better access to the processing accessory.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for cooking and a method of helping a user to cook by prompting the user, step by step, to carry out the corresponding preparation at the right time. The apparatus comprises a presenter, configured to present information with respect to a first preparation for a first operation; a detector, configured to detect whether said first preparation has been carried out; and a performer, configured to perform said first operation. By applying the apparatus and method of the present invention, the process of cooking is greatly simplified to users. Users no longer need to monitor the cooking process. All they need to do is carry out the corresponding preparations as prompted or guided.