In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the art of making Thai curry paste from scratch and gain an in-depth understanding of key Thai ingredients and their usage, like fish sauce, kaffir lime leaf, tamarind puree, shrimp paste, and more.
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…
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…
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 Egg Perfect timer sits inside a pot of boiling water with eggs and changes colour as they cook for perfect eggs every time. The ‘timer’ measures heat instead of time for increased accuracy, and features a clear graduated scale to show when eggs are soft, medium or hard boiled at a glance. For best…
Made in Italy, the Hestan CopperBond range has been optimised for induction hobs. Every piece features five layers of metal: outer layers of stainless steel, supporting layers of aluminium, and a core of copper, a metal that provides unparalleled temperature control. The wraparound stainless steel base creates greater contact area with the heat source, which…
Made entirely by hand in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, this cylindrical vase from Bertozzi is made of Limoges porcelain, considered the finest in the world. Its unique mix of kaolin, feldspar and quartz allows it to be fired at extremely high temperatures for durability and a luminous glaze associated with royal china. It is glazed using…
Featured in The Independent’s list of the10 Best Rolling Pins, this USA-made pin from Fletcher’s Mill is made from sustainably sourced maple wood, which is particularly hard-wearing and dense. Measuring 51cm, the shape of the French pin, which has tapered ends, is perfect for rolling out super thin pie crusts. It allows for more flexibility…
This laboratory-grade mortar and pestle from Milton Brook has a dense structural base and a long, comfortable beechwood handle for the easy grinding and crushing of herbs and spices. What makes it stand out is the non-porous finish, which prevents stains and odours. This results from being fired at a controlled temperature until the clay’s…
A small copper saucepan (a scant 2″), this piece from Mauviel’s M’Minis range can be used to decorate a table, or as a dish to serve an individual portion of sauce. We especially like it for pouring rum over pudding (the lip helps with that) before lighting it up for a flambe.
Formerly a well-kept trade secret, this chef’s notebook is now available for the home cook. With a ribbon bookmark and back pocket for clippings and notes, it is full of carefully considered features such as: Environmentally friendly paper that is water- and grease-proof, wrapped in durable vegan leather Conversion charts, so there’s no need to…
The M’Mini range from Mauviel is a collection of the company’s most popular, high-quality products in miniature form. They are ideal for cooking small quantities or individual dishes. This M’Mini Casserole is made from stunning French copper which is an impeccable heat conductor, heating evenly and quickly, for super-controlled cooking. This handcrafted casserole is suitable…