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…
The Mauviel M’CookB 2 Handle Frying Pan outperforms standard stainless steelpans by miles because of the way it’s designed. 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 adhesive agent in it that…
This Non-Stick Perforated Double Baguette Baking Tray from De Buyer is great for not only baguettes but for shapingtuiles and brandy snaps. The perforations allow for optimal hot air circulation and produce excellent baking results. Functional and practical, the tray has a PFOA-free coating for an easy-release finish andprotection against oxidation.
Kinto’s Ceramic Lab range balances orderly, neat design with the warm patterns of sandstone native to the Nagasaki prefecture of Japan, where it is manufactured. Many transformations occur in this unique porcelain, which is ultra-sensitive to temperature and humidity when firing. This results in a speckled, ‘scorched’-looking pattern called ‘yo-hen’. The natural unevenness of this…
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 Flour and Icing Sugar Sieve from Gefu features an ergonomic handle to distribute flour on the worktop, decorate cakes or pastries with icing sugar or cocoa powder, or incorporate air into dry baking ingredients with one hand. Two lids give protection against moisture and offer immediate storage.
The Silverwood Bakeware Mini Pudding Mould is perfectly sized for individual desserts, steamed puddings or starters. 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…
Renowned Japanese knifemakers Kai Shun teamed up with German chef Tim Mlzer to create the Kai Shun Premier range, featuring multi-textured steel blades that are both hard and flexible at once, plus symmetrical wooden handles that are suitable for both left- and right-handed cooks. In this series, every blade’s back down to its middle has…
There is a good reason so many chefs idolise copper: It conducts heat impeccably. In chef-speak, that means quickly and evenly, responding to changes in temperature in an instant. But because copper does not naturally attach to magnetic induction hobs, it takes a bit of expert engineering to make induction-friendly copper work’and Mauviel, with their…
Bake like a pro with the Birkmann Baker’s Best Non-Stick 24 Hole Mini Muffin Pan. It features a durable carbon steel construction and a PFAS- and PFOA-free non-stick coating to ensure easy release for hassle-free baking.
Made in Italy, Hestan ProBond tri-ply stainless steel pans have a core of heat-responsive aluminium for optimum performance. Expect quick, even heat distribution and lifetime durability. The rims are flared for drip-free pouring, as well as sealed ‘ which means they can be cleaned in the dishwasher without any risk of the edges becoming sharp…
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…