Made in Solingen, Germany, a city famous for its strong knife and metalworks tradition, this stainless steel grapefruit knife segments grapefruit, oranges, pomelos, and other citrus fruits with ease, neatly separating the fruit from its skin and membrane. The double-serrated stainless steel blade is thin and flexible, and has a curved tip that allows you…
In 1954, Bamix made the first blender and food processor designed to go directly into the pot or bowl with your ingredients, skipping the need to juggle between containers. Most stick blenders have two main parts that attach: the top has the motor and the bottom has the wand you can immerse. The Bamix, on…
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. Thisfrying pan feels light to lift but is sturdy and warp-resistant, with a comfortable handle that moulds to an…
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…
This Mauviel M’Passion Copper Sugar Pan is essential for pastry fanatics. This unlined copper pan is ideal for caramelising sugar and heating sauces, as copper conducts heat efficiently enough to melt sugar without clumping. The spout makes it easy and safe to pour the hot sugar. Suitable for all heat sources except induction, this stay-cool…
The Mauviel M’CookB Casserole outperforms standard stainless steel pots 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 slightly weakens…
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…
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 Ikon range is fully forged from a single piece of stainless…
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…
Kai Shun adapts centuries-old samurai blacksmithing to make exceptional Japanese knives for the modern cook. Every knife in their world-renowned Classic range has a steeply tapered blade, which makes it much sharper than a Western knife. A core of hard VG MAX steel, surrounded by 32 layers of Damascus steel, makes it extremely durable and…
This De Buyer Prima Matera SS Induction Saute Pan blends everything you love about copper with the practicality of being fully induction compatible. Copper provides excellent thermal conductivity, allowing you greater control over your cooking. The heat distribution is extremely even and the pan will respond to changes in heat virtually immediately. Thissaute pan is…
Made in France, Staubcookwareis loved byprofessional chefsand home cooks alike. Madeof thick cast iron, a hard-wearing material capable of retaining high levels of heat (for excellent browning and steam retention),it is suitable for all hobs including induction, the oven, and the barbecue.Unlike traditional cast iron pans, which require regular seasoning and maintenance, Staub cast iron…