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…
Renowned Japanese knifemakers Kai Shun teamed up with German chef Tim Mlzer to create the Kai Shun Premier range, featuring symmetrical wooden handles that are suitable for both left- and right-handed cooks. The core of hard VG MAX steel is surrounded by 32 layers of Damascus steel and forged in a steep, tapered V-shape that…
Founded in 1946 in the American state of Minnesota, where most of their goods are still produced, Nordic Ware rose to fame when a national prize-winning cake was made in one of their bundt pans. This Pirouette Bundt Pan imprints an elegant swirl pattern for a theatrical presentation. The pan is made of high-quality cast…
Made in Portugal since 1951, Silampos pans anticipate the needs of home cooks. Their pots and pans are clad, from base to rim, with three layers of metal: non-reactive and induction-compatible stainless steel on the outside with a core of heat-responsive aluminium. This construction heats food uniformly and retains that heat well. The stainless steel…
Made in Seki, Japan, a city known for its 700-year-old history of samurai sword-making, Miyabi knives are equal parts style and substance. Every knife in their most popular, and thus most extensive, 5000 MCD range has a CRYODUR blade that’s ice-hardened at -196’C for strength and corrosion resistance, then tempered for flexibility. The core micro-carbide…
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…
Jam pans have a unique shape that allows fruit to cook faster than standard pans. Add pure, unlined copper to the equation, and you have a tool that will exponentially improve the taste of homemade preserves. The reason for this is simple: Copper spreads heat quickly and evenly. Its quickness prevents fruits from overcooking before…
Made with high-quality stainless steel, this mini casserole is a gorgeous way to serve individual portions or sharable sides. While M’Cook pans are dishwasher-safe, please note that dishwasher detergents that contain harsh chemicals such as potassium are abrasive to the aluminium edge on the rims of these pans. This can cause the edge to feel…
The innovative All-Clad G5 range has achieved a remarkable feat: It has the quick, even heat responsiveness of a five-layered metal pan, but the lighter weight of a three-layered metal pan. The secret to its success is a disc of graphite at the base of a pan, sandwiched within its core layer of aluminium, which…
The Mauviel M’Elite Non-Stick Frying Pan outperforms standard stainless steel pans by miles because of the way it’s designed. It has outer layers of induction-compatible 18/10 stainless steel 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 weakens its…
This Kuhn Rikon Essential SoftEdge Slice Spatula is made fromhigh-quality stainless steel and has a gentle yet durable silicone edge that is safe on all non-stick cookware and heat-resistant up to 220C. Its unique long slots allow for quick, efficient draining, and the open handle design makes it suitable for hanging. This spatula is great…
The Mauviel M’150B frying pan is made from 1.5mm thick French copper (90%), which maximises the unparalleled heat responsiveness of copper while being light enough to manoeuvre easily. 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…