Every knife in Kai Shun’s Nagare range undergoes a highly sophisticated process which involves bonding flexible VG2 steel with hard VG10 steel, surrounded by 72 layers of Damascus steel that form a radial pattern. Besides looking beautiful, this construction provides excellent durability and prevents food from sticking to the sides of the blade as you…
Since 1953, Tojiro has produced high-quality cutlery in Tsubame-sanjo, a craft centre in Japan specialising in metallurgy. They were one of the first Japanese companies to prove stainless steel knives could be just as effective as carbon steel for culinary use, and their passion for melding traditional Japanese techniques with modern industrial technology has won…
A household name in Sweden, where all their products are still manufactured, the Ankarsrum Assistent Originalstand mixer is a robust machine thatcan mix up to 5kg of dough gently, as if by hand.The Ankarsrum will rarely overheat or overwork doughs, batters and creams, thanks to apowerful 1500-watt motor at the base of the machine. This…
All-Clad pioneered multi-ply cookware in the 1970s with the d3 (also called TriPly) series, when they layered aluminium’an excellent conductor of heat’with stainless steel, which is excellent at being non-reactive, oven-safe, induction hob-compatible, and extremely durable. These pans feel light to lift but are sturdy and warp-resistant, with comfortable handles that mould to an underhanded…
The Silverwood Bakeware Tarte Tatin Pan is perfect for avid bakers. Resilient and heavy-duty,it will not warp, rust or peel. The alloy core spreads heat fast and evenly, producing perfect baking in a reduced time. The anodised aluminium surface, which is completely food-safe, will release cakes easily (but should still be greased, as with all…
Lodge, America’s oldest cast iron manufacturer,makes reliable, virtually indestructible cast iron skillets. Cast iron is prized for its ability to get extremely hot and retain that heat, resulting in gorgeously browned foods, whether that’s seared steak or Brussels sprouts. It can go on in the oven, on the barbecue, andall hobs except induction (due to…
Mauviel’s M’Cook range outperforms standard stainless steel pans by miles. Every pan in this range has outer layers of 18/10 stainless steel and a flat base, which makes it induction-compatible, plus three inner layers of heat-responsive aluminium. The middle layer of that aluminium is pure, meaning there is no adhesive agent in it that slightly…
Made entirely by hand in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, this oval serving dish from Bertozzi is made of Limoges porcelain, considered the finest in the world. Its unique mix of kaolin, feldspar and quartz allows it to be fired at extremely high temperatures for durability and a luminous glaze associated with royal china. It is glazed…
A frying pan with sides tall enough to cook stews and curries, the Mauviel M’Cook saute pan outperforms standard stainless steel pans by miles. It has outer layers of 18/10 stainless steel, which make it induction-compatible, plus three inner layers of heat-responsive aluminium. The middle layer of that aluminium is pure, meaning there is no…
There’s no better way to ensure meat is properly cooked than a thermometer. This super-fast thermometer from Big Green Egg takes out the guesswork. It’s easy to use with four clear buttons, a big display, and a cover for neat storage.
This De Buyer Prima Matera SS Induction Casserole blends everything you love about copper with the practicality of being fully induction compatible. Copper provides excellent thermal conductivity, allowing you greater control over your cooking. The heat distribution is extremely even and the pan will respond to changes in heat virtually immediately. Thiscasserole is constructed from…