This compact cake tester, with a loop for easy storage, lets you check the doneness of your cake the traditional way ‘ by seeing how many crumbs attach to the metal end. Just pierce the tester into the deepest part of the cake and at the tip, you’ll see a purple band that will become…
Mercer Culinary offers knives of a high professional grade at a very reasonable price. ThisChef’s Knife from their Genesis range features a full tang which means the steel extends the full length of the handle. Fully forged from superior, high carbon, stain-free German steel, the taper-ground blade is very strong and resilient and is joined…
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…
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.(You can pre-heat it in a low oven, at max 150’C, from room temperature so it is warm when…
Award-winning Somerset designer Sarah Petherick’s unique range of contemporary tableware is hand-carved and finished by highly skilled craftsmen in Vietnam. The natural materials used are from sustainable sources. Water buffalo meat is a big part of the Vietnamese diet, and the discarded horn would otherwise be incinerated, releasing carbon into the atmosphere. The rosewood is…
Established in 1857, Jars Ceramistes makes ultra-durable plates, bowls, cups, and serving pieces in distinct colours and shapes. They fire clay just once at the high temperature of 1280’C rather than the standard three times ‘ an eco-friendly practice that results in hard-wearing ceramics that resist cracking, chipping and fading. They hold up to frequent…
De Buyer’sMineral Brangeof carbon steel pans are favouritesin restaurant kitchens becausetheyare intended for frequent and intense use, and only become better, and more stick-resistant, with time.(The pan will go from grey to black’the darker it is, the more non-stick.) Similar to cast iron, carbon steel is known for being indestructible, able tohold sky-high levels of…
Mercer Culinary offers knives of a high professional grade at a very reasonable price. This utility knife from the Mercer Culinary Genesis range features a full tang which means the steel extends the full length of the handle. Fully-forged from superior, high carbon, stain-free German steel, the taper-ground blade is very strong and resilient and…
This beautiful Copper Biscuit Cutter from Eddingtons comes in several classic shapes. The copper plating is not only durable but also adds an alluring aesthetic to any kitchen. The addition of the handle makes the cutter really easy to use and is suitable for children. Use it to cut biscuits, icing and pastry.
Made in France, theStaub Cast Iron Round Cocottehas legions of fans, from professional chefs to home cooks,all over the world. Made from thick cast iron, a hard-wearing material that retains high levels, it is then coated in three layers ofenamel’this makes it possible to clean normally without any need to season (like you would raw…
Kai Shun adapts centuries-old samurai blacksmithing to make exceptional Japanese knives for the modern cook. Every knife in their world-renowned Classic range has a steeply tapered blade, which makes it much sharper than a Western knife. A core of hard VG MAX steel, surrounded by 32 layers of Damascus steel, makes it extremely durable and…
WuSTHOF knives have been manufactured in the city of Solingen, Germany since 1814, and are recognised around the world for superior craftsmanship. Every knife in the Classic range is fully forged from a single piece of stainless steel so it has a full tang, which allows for excellent blade-to-handle balance. The high-carbon blade undergoes a…