# Mini Kitchen Boxes Cook and Serve a Whole Meal with Liew Ann Lee's Cookease By Leslie Chen | Published 2011-06-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liew-ann-lees-cookease References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/06/14/compact-cooking/) & [nusdid.edu.sg](http://www.nusdid.edu.sg/gradshow2011/annlee_cookease_3.html) Sometimes, your living space is less than ideal and leaves little room for necessities like cooking, but Liew Ann Lee's Cookease solves this problem with ease. A compact cooking device and server in one, the Cookease is like having a portable kitchen. Containing a heater and two bowls, Liew Ann Lee's Cookease has everything you need to make a meal and enjoy it with someone else at the same time. The way the heater works is with a "magnetic induction" which "is made from silicone," according to [Yanko Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chopsticks-maker). People may assume this handy little box that resembles a [McDonalds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-japan-frappe) [Happy Meal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-friends-x-godzilla) is just your lunch for the day, but they will be extremely impressed that it has the ability to cook and serve an entire meal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Compact Kitchen Appliances:** Compact kitchen appliances are becoming increasingly popular, offering convenience and functionality in small living spaces. - **Portable Cooking Devices:** Portable cooking devices are on the rise, providing individuals with the ability to cook and serve meals on the go. - **Magnetic Induction Heating:** Magnetic induction heating technology is disrupting traditional cooking methods by offering efficient and precise heat control. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchen Appliance:** The kitchen appliance industry has the opportunity to expand its product line to include compact and portable cooking devices. - **Travel and Camping Gear:** The travel and camping gear industry can tap into the market of portable cooking devices to offer convenient solutions for outdoor cooking experiences. - **Technology and Electronics:** The technology and electronics industry has the potential to innovate magnetic induction heating technology to enhance cooking experiences and provide energy-efficient solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stackable Modular Induction Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookmate-kitchen-appliance.md) - [Hybrid Heating Countertop Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-cooker.md) - [One-Person Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-cooking-appliance.md) - [Revolutionary Cooking System Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-cube-cooking-system.md) - [Gas-Powered Toaster Oven Stoves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cook-nook.md) - [Camping-Friendly Compact Cookware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yunsoo-choi.md) - [Portable Electric Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-electric-pot.md) - [Contemporary Smart Cooker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ods.md) - [Steam Heating Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfheating-lunch-box.md)