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. This saucepan feels light to lift but is sturdy and warp-resistant, with a comfortable handle that moulds to an…
The innovative All-Clad G5 range has achieved a remarkable feat: It has the quick, even heat responsiveness of a five-layered metal pan, but the lighter weight of a three-layered metal pan. The secret to its success is a disc of graphite at the base of a pan, sandwiched within its core layer of aluminium, which…
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…
Made in Germany since the 1950s, the Cracky shellfish cracker from Westmark is an essential tool for seafood lovers. It quickly and easily cracks lobster, crab, prawns, and a variety of shellfish thanks to large, precise serrations.
This robust Potato Ricer from Gefu is not only perfect for making smooth and fluffy mashed potatoes, itcan also remove excess water from thawed frozen spinach or grated potatoes, mash avocado for guacamole or crush chickpeas for hummus. Made from high-grade stainless steel, it disassembles easily for cleaning by removing the pin.
Mercer Culinary offers high-functioning, professional-grade German steel knives at more approchableprice points. This Boning Knife from their Genesis range features a full tang, which means the steel extends the full length of the handle, improving durability and blade-to-handle balance. Fully-forged from superior, high carbon, stain-free German steel, the taper-ground blade is very strong and resilient…
Rosle products are designed with functionality in mind, and are manufactured from the highest quality materials to ensure a lifetime of service. These extra-long BBQ tongs are made from 18/10 stainless steel and are highly resistant to rust, heat, and heavy usage, even outdoors. They’re fitted with a patented coupling mechanism that means you can…
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…
Founded in 1946 in the American state of Minnesota, where most of their goods are still produced, Nordic Ware rose to fame when a national prize-winning cake was made in one of their bundt pans. This Loaf Pan features the simple dual strand design of their Braided Bundt and is made of high-quality cast aluminium…
Made in Portugal since 1951, Silampos pans anticipate the needs of home cooks. Their pots and pans are 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…
This MasterClass Non-Stick 6 Hole Giant Muffin Pan (27 x 18 cm) is made from robust, commercial weight 1mm carbon steel to ensure it will not chip, peel or warp. Carbon steel has the benefit of retaining very high levels of heat, resulting in better browning. A double-coated non-stick finish makes for easy release (but…