A Delicious Evening with AGA — Highlights from Our In‑Store Demo

Last Monday, the lights were bright and the ovens radiant as we welcomed the wonderful Penny Zako — Global Brand Ambassador for AGA — to our Expert Electrical shop here at Fleming’s Department Store. As one of only a select few official AGA Centres in the Republic of Ireland, we were thrilled to have Penny showcase the latest AGA electric range cookers in their full glory.

A Warm Welcome — and Something Tasty

From the moment guests stepped through the door, the atmosphere was alive with excitement and curiosity. Penny greeted everyone with enthusiasm, before treating invitees to a feast of delicious recipes — lovingly prepared using AGA’s electric cookers. The air was filled with inviting aromas, the clink of cutlery, and plenty of “oohs” and “aahs” as tasters tucked in.

It wasn’t just about sampling food; it was about discovering how a modern AGA can transform everyday cooking into something special. Penny walked everyone through the cooking process — sharing her expertise, answering questions, and explaining why AGA electric ranges offer so much more than just heat.

A Crispy Christmas Secret — Penny’s Roast Potato Tips

One of the many highlights of the night? Penny’s fool-proof method for achieving the ultimate crispy, golden roast potatoes — just in time for Christmas dinner. It’s delightfully simple, but incredibly effective:

1. Par-boil your potatoes until they’re just tender.
2. Shake them in the pan to rough up the edges — this is key for that golden crunch.
3. Let them cool slightly.
4. Dust with semolina or flour for extra crispiness.
5. Heat your roasting tin in the oven and make sure your fat of choice is really hot.
6. Roll the potatoes in the hot fat before popping them in the oven.

If you’re lucky enough to be cooking on an AGA like Penny’s, you can take things to the next level by moving the potatoes between oven levels:

• Oven floor – for a frying effect.
• Middle shelf – for perfect roasting.
• Top shelf – for a golden, grilled finish.

By adjusting the placement depending on what else you’re cooking, you get complete control — and those beautifully crisp, fluffy‑on‑the‑inside roasties we all dream of. A small set of steps, but an absolute game changer for Christmas dinner.

Why AGA Electric Is a Game‑Changer

One of the most striking things about AGA’s electric ranges is how they combine tradition with modern convenience. These cookers offer all the warmth, character, and even radiant‑heat cooking that AGA is famed for — but with the flexibility the modern kitchen demands.

• Independent control: The ovens and hotplates can be switched on and off independently, so you only use what you need.
• Modern cooking options: On certain models, a state-of-the-art induction hob sits alongside the classic AGA hotplate. This gives you the best of both worlds: traditional AGA cooking plus modern speed and precision.
• Gentle, flavour‑locking cooking: Radiant heat is gentler on food, helping lock in moisture, flavour and nutrients — ideal for stews, roasts, slow cooking, or anything you want to taste wholesome and rich.
• Flexible installation: Because AGA electric ranges are room‑venting, they can be located almost anywhere in the kitchen — even on an island. That means they’ll fit beautifully in both traditional and sleek, modern, airtight homes.
• Style and efficiency: They’re economical to run, and come in a lovely palette of colours — so whether your kitchen is contemporary or classic, there’s an AGA to suit your space.

With models from just 60 cm wide to the largest AGA ever built, there truly is a size and configuration for every home — including the much-loved eR3 and eR7 Series.

Chat, Cook & Connect — More Than Just a Demo

What made the evening shine was the personal touch. Penny didn’t just demonstrate recipes; she spent time chatting with guests one‑on‑one, answering questions about cooker features, discussing different model options, and helping everyone imagine how an AGA could fit into their kitchen and lifestyle.

For many, this kind of hands‑on conversation was as valuable as the cooking demo itself — the opportunity to explore, consider and dream a little.

A Fabulous Addition to Any Home

Whether your kitchen is ultra-modern, cosy‑country, or somewhere in between — an AGA electric cooker is more than just an appliance. It’s a statement piece, a trusty cooking partner, and a way to bring warmth, flavour, and convenience into daily cooking.

We believe an AGA is a fabulous addition to any home — contemporary or traditional — and after Monday’s event, we’re more convinced than ever that once you experience one, you’ll fall in love.

If you’d like to explore the range further or chat with our team about which model might suit your home best, be sure to pop into Expert Electrical at Fleming’s Monaghan — we’d love to show you around.

Here’s to many delicious meals ahead!