Don't get me wrong, I love to host. But making sure that everyone has a topped-up glass can take up the majority of an evening that's meant to be spent with friends.

That's where my most superfluous appliance comes into its own every single time – my Ninja Slushi MAX (was £359.99, now £259.99), which always makes my guests laugh when they first see it.

As Ideal Home's Kitchen Appliances Editor, my friends are used to me trying out slightly wacky buys at home to see if they live up to the hype – but even I'm aware that a machine purely for frozen drinks is in another realm of silliness.

That's why it might surprise you to hear that the Slushi…

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