Lodge, America’s oldest cast iron manufacturer, is recognised around the world for its 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 scallops or macaroni and cheese. It can go on all hobs including induction,…
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…
This cast iron griddle from Finex can retain sky-high levels of heat, ensuring any food you cook in it gets perfectly browned. Pre-seasoned with flax oil, this two-hob pan is ready to use right out of the box. Like all cast iron pans, you should not use soap to clean it’just water and, if needed,…
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…
This Mauviel M’Plus Skimmer is made from beautiful French copper. The brass handle features a hook that allows hanging from a kitchen rail (not included). Mauviel M’Plus products are made of pure copper that’s soft by nature. They are polished and finished by hand, resulting in minor abrasions, marks or scuffs. These are considered normal…
Mauviel M’Elite pans outperform standard stainless steel pans by miles because of the way they are designed. With outer layers of 18/10 stainless steel, which make them induction-compatible, plus three inner layers of heat-responsive aluminium, they distribute heat quickly and evenly. The middle layer of that aluminium is pure, meaning there is no adhesive agent…
Made in Portugal since 1951, Silampos pans anticipate the needs of home cooks. This frying pan is 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 is…
Mercer Culinary offers knives of a high professional grade at a very reasonable price. This Paring 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…
Pillivuyt’s beautiful collection is made using the highest quality French porcelain, and combines modern technique with traditional French craftsmanship. The results are stunningly simple pieces like this Pillivuyt Souffle Dish, which is incredibly delicate and pure in appearance but also offers outstanding robustness and durability and is even dishwasher, microwave, freezer and oven safe. This…
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,…
Don’t let sous vide cooking intimidate you, especially with the Zwilling’s Enfinigy Sous Vide Cooker by your side. It features a 1200-watt motor that heats water quickly, as well as a timer function from 0 to 99:59 hours. Once the temperature and timer is set, you can go about the rest of your kitchen prep…