The French company Peugeot may be most commonly associated with cars, but they made spice mills first, far back in 1874. In the years since, no other salt and pepper mills have stayed as sharp, resist corrosion as well, and last as long, which is why nobody in the culinary industry would hesitate to call…
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…
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…
All-Clad pioneered multi-ply cookware in the 1970s with the d3 (also called TriPly) series, when they layered aluminium’an excellent conductor of heat’with stainless steel, which is excellent at being non-reactive, oven-safe, induction hob-compatible, and extremely durable. These pans feel light to lift but are sturdy and warp-resistant, with comfortable handles that mould to an underhanded…
Made in Italy, Hestan NanoBond cookware has a stainless steel base, aluminium core, and titanium surface that’s four times harder than stainless steel ‘ they are built for a lifetime of heavy use. This hardness makes NanoBond pans highly resistant to warping, and heat-safe up to a staggering 565’C. They are suitable for any home…
Due to their unique spun iron construction, Netherton Foundry pans are ideal for high-heat searing, everyday cooking in the oven or on the hob, and everything in between, all without straining your wrists. Black iron is highly magnetic, thus induction hob’friendly. This versatile two-handled frying pan is perfect for oven-to-table cooking, especially when pre-searing is…
The Mauviel M’150S Casserole 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 years…
This Kuchenprofi Stainless Steel Pizza Peel features a stainless steel plate with an extra thin edge that slides effortlessly under your pizza base. The stable plastic handle sits comfortably in your hand. Dishwasher safe.
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…
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…
The Mauviel M’Urban4 Frying Pan features three layers of metal from base to edge and conducts heat exceptionally well. Expect to sear food beautifully in a pan that cooks evenly and goes on all hobs, including induction and the oven. The pan’s handle stays cool as you cook, making it easy to manoeuvre from oven…
This vibrant yellow Lemon Squeezer from Eddingtons is designed to squeeze out every drop of juice from lemons. Simply place half a lemon into the bowl and squeeze together the handles. The juice will be pulp and pip free, so juicing is totally simplified. Vivid in colour, the creatively designed squeezer will brighten up any…