Formerly a well-kept trade secret, this chef’s notebook is now available for the home cook. With a ribbon bookmark and back pocket for clippings and notes, it is full of carefully considered features such as: Environmentally friendly paper that is water- and grease-proof, wrapped in durable vegan leather Conversion charts, so there’s no need to…
Staub is a household name in France and around the world for their black enamelled cookware, which has all the benefits of cast iron’namely the ability to absorb and retain intense heat, resulting in gorgeously browned food’but there is no special clean-up required. The enamelled finish prevents the pan from rusting, reacting to acidic foods,…
Made in France, this bread scoring lame has a sharp ceramic blade for making incisions on bread dough before it goes into the oven. A beautiful beechwood handle makes it a delight to hold, while the small size is convenient for storage.
Due to Netherton Foundry’s unique manufacturing process, this traditional, durable spun iron pie dish is relatively lightweight, but also, like more mainstream cast iron cookware, retains heat exceptionally well and can withstand high temperatures for extended periods of time. This means faster cooking times, consistently even cooking, and perfectly browned crusts. It’s also safe on…
Since 1892, French company Berard has specialised in wooden products for the kitchen and table. This olivewood bowl can be used to serve salad or as a fruit bowl, adding rustic charm to any table. It’s difficult to break, making it great for houses with young children and pets. To restore sheen, simply rub the…
The Mauviel 150 frying pan is made from 1.5mm thick French copper (90%), which maximises heat responsiveness while being light enough to manage. The other 10% is made of stainless steel; unlike old-fashioned copper pans which are lined with tin, stainless steel does not need to be re-tinned every few years and will last forever….
Peugeot, inventors of the pepper mill, are well-versed in how to design a product that enhances cooking. Their Appolia baking dish, which is made in France from Brittany clay, is designed to go from oven to table, where it will stay warm for at least 30 minutes. Anti-abrasive enamelling ensures the glaze is extremely hard-wearing,…
Though Jars Ceramistes is a family-run company that’s been around since 1857, their tableware is perfectly suited to contemporary needs. Their ceramics are very hard-wearing, able to resist cracks, fading, and the stress of dishwashers and microwaves. This is a result of an energy-saving manufacturing process that fires only once at 1285’C rather than the…
A pair of 24cm toaster tongs from Pebbly that, thanks to a magnet, stick to the side of your toaster so you have it readily available instead of fumbling around for it in the morning. Made from biodegradable bamboo, they are food safe; hand wash only.
Shropshire-based Netherton Foundry pans have all the advantages of cast iron cookware, with half the weight. This spun iron lid, which retains heat beautifully, is designed to be placed over bread as it bakes on a griddle, sheet tray, or baking stone, in order to trap steam and keep the dough moist while developing a…
This Two Tier Bamboo Steamer captures the true essence of authentic Oriental cuisine. Made from natural bamboo, it is ideal for fish, vegetables, dim sum and couscous while preserving vitamins, minerals and colours.