A composting appliance comprising: (a) at least a first container capable of containing compostable materials; (b) a first aerobic sensor configured to sense aerobic or anaerobic conditions of the compostable materials contained in the first container in electrical communication to an aerator device. A method of composting comprising the steps: (a) containing compostable material in a first container; (b) heating the compostable material in the first container; (c) mixing the compostable material in the second container; (d) aerating either: (i) the compostable materials contained in the first container; or (ii) airspace above the compostable materials container in the first container, (e) composting the compostable material contained in the first container to compost.
