John Julian has mastered the art of English ceramics, from DNA to design. The clay, predominantly dug in Cornwall, is made in Stoke-on-Trent and then hand-thrown in a Wiltshire studio by skilled artisans. At John Julian, ceramics are made in small batches and fired once at a high temperature as opposed to the more common…
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…
Since 1905, Anchor Hocking has built its reputation on high-quality glass products for the home. ThisGlass Measuring Jug with Handleaccurately measures liquidsinMetric and Imperial measurements, with the red measurements fired on the glass for durability.
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 itfeel more effortlessthan using a Western knife. A core of hard VG MAX steel, surrounded by 32 layers of Damascus steel, makes it extremely durable and…
GIR’s Ultimate range is made with platinum silicone to withstand temperatures up to 218’C and is safe to use on nonstick cookware. The fibreglass core provides superior heat resistance, and its unibody design makes it hygienic and easy to clean. The Ultimate Flip is designed to slip under delicate dishes like crepes, eggs, or pastry…
It takes two and a half months to make a single Miyabi 5000 MCD 67 knife’that’s how fine the craftsmanship is in this premium range. The CRYODUR blade is frozen and hardened at -196’C for corrosion-resistance, then tempered for flexibility. The core micro-carbide steel blade scores 67 on the Rockwell scale, meaning it has exceptional…
These Westmark Lobster Tongs are made of high-quality stainless steel. The rounded handles provide a firm grip for cracking while the slim tweezer tips easily remove the lobster meat from the shell. These tongs feature an integrated internal spring with a locking mechanism to allow safe handling.
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…
The Mauviel M’Heritage M’150S stockpot is made from 1.5mm thick French copper, which maximises the unparalleled heat responsiveness of copper while being light enough to manoeuvre easily. It lined with tin, which is non-reactive and naturally stick-resistant. (Be careful when using metal utensils with tin or scrubbing too abrasively, as it is a softer metal…
The Silverwood Bakeware Tarte Maison is ideal for sweet or savoury tarts and quiches. 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 still be…
Since 1892, French company Berard has specialised in wooden products for the kitchen and table. This pair of salad servers features a long fork and spoon. It’s ideal for serving all kinds of salad, from leafy greens to ones made of grains. Olivewood is known for its warm hue and strong contrasting grain pattern. Its…
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…