Since 1857, Jars Ceramistes has specialised in handcrafted tableware that is elegant yet playful, adding a touch of refinement to any table setting. Made in France, their ceramics are remarkably durable, able to resist cracks, fading, and the stress of dishwashers and microwaves. (You can warm these plates and bowls in the oven, set to…
Made in Solingen, Germany, a city famous for its strong knife and metalworks tradition, this stainless steel flexible spatula with a polypropylene handle is ideal for turning and lifting delicate foods such as fish and eggs. The metal is thinner towards the top, making it flexible at the functional area but firm closer to the…
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…
These Laguiole en Aubrac steak knives can trace their origin back to 1829 when a simple folding knife started making waves in the town of Laguiole in France. Adorned with the signature bee emblem on the handle and with extraordinary attention to detail, these four steak knives are beautifully made from the finest quality materials….
A household name in Sweden, where all their products are still manufactured, the Ankarsrum Assistent Originalstand mixer is a robust machine thatcan mix up to 5kg of dough gently, as if by hand.The Ankarsrum will rarely overheat or overwork doughs, batters and creams, thanks to apowerful 1500-watt motor at the base of the machine. This…
The Mauviel M’Heritage M’150B Roasting Pan is made from a combination of triple-ply aluminium, stainless steel and copper, which allows for even and responsive heating throughout the pan. The riveted handles are upright, which lets them take up less room in the oven and prevents them from getting scorching hot. Suitable for all hobs except…
A saucepan that takes care of your boiling, stewing, poaching, and sauce-making needs, this Mauviel M’Cook piece outperforms standard stainless steel saucepans 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…
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…
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…
Made entirely by hand in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, this oval serving dish 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…
Made in Portugal since 1951, Silampos pans anticipate the needs of home cooks. This saucepan is clad, from base to rim, with three layers of metal: non-reactive and induction-compatible stainless steel on the outside with a core of heat-responsive aluminium. This construction heats food uniformly and retains that heat well. The stainless steel is polished…