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. This is a result of an energy-saving manufacturing process that fires only once at 1285’C rather than the…
Established in 1947, Mepra is a family-run business dedicated to imbuing Italy’s rich tradition of food, lifestyle and design into their silverware. Their Michelangelo collection is made of heavy-gauge polished 18/10 stainless steel, and features accentuated drop-shaped handles. Use this serving spoon alongside its matching serving fork for a variety of dishes, from salads to…
A frying pan with sides tall enough to cook stews and curries, the Mauviel M’Cook saute pan outperforms standard stainless steel pans by miles. 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…
Lodge, America’s oldest cast iron manufacturer,makes 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 steak or Brussels sprouts. It can go on in the oven, on the barbecue, andall hobs except induction (due to…
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. This saucepan feels light to lift but is sturdy and warp-resistant, with a comfortable handle that moulds to an…
The Silverwood Bakeware Continental Flan tin is perfect for making everything from shallow custard to jam and fruit-filled tarts, lemon meringue pies to savoury bakes. 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…
WuSTHOF knives have been manufactured in the city of Solingen, Germany since 1814. The company, which is still run by the founding family, takes quality very seriously ‘ which explains why their knives consistently feature in ‘best of’ lists. Every knife in the Classic range is fully forged from a single piece of stainless steel…
The Laguiole en Aubrac Carving Set distinguishes itself by having been crafted with superior quality materials with the skill of true artisans. The knife’s blade and the fork are fully forged from ultra-strong Sandvik steel and have a brushed finish. The juniper handles feature unique grain patterns and has a beautiful, naturally peppery scent.
This set of 4 MeasuringSpoons from Zyliss is made from durable stainless steel and held together with a ring that can also be used for hanging. The unit of measure is engraved in both ml and teaspoons, 1.2ml (1/4 tsp) 2.5ml (1/2 tsp), 5ml (1tsp) and 15ml (1 Tbsp). Dishwasher safe.
Sous vide cooking requires submerging ingredients, sealed in bags, in a heat-controlled water bath. These bags ‘ available in a pack of10 small or 10 medium bags ‘ are perfect for the task.Simply place the ZwillingFresh & Save Vacuum Pump over the red valve, press the button, and all the air will be removed in…
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…
Made in Seki, Japan, a city known for its history of samurai sword-making, Miyabi knives are equal parts style and substance. Every knife in the 5000FCD range has a fine carbide steel core with a 61HRC hardness, which ensures the blade glides through ingredients, making meal prep more efficient. The FRIODUR blade is frozen and…