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…
Established in 1947, Mepra is a family-run business dedicated to imbuing Italy’s rich tradition of food, lifestyle and design into their silverware. Their Stile collection was designed by Pininfarina, automobile designers known for their work with Ferrari, Maserati and Rolls Royce. It is made frommirror-polished 18/10 stainless steel and stands out for its simple, clean…
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…
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…
Staub is a household name in France and around the world for their black enamelled cookware, which has all the benefits of cast iron’namely the ability to absorb and retain intense heat, resulting in gorgeously browned food’but there is no special clean-up required. The enamelled finish prevents the pan from rusting and, thanks to its…
We consider the Kai Shun Classic range the best of the best for its high-quality stainless steel blades and comfortable handles. 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…
Microplane is a household name across the world for their exceptional, patented photo-edged blades, which grate ingredients without bruising, tearing, or diminishing aromas. This versatile zester can be used for citrus, garlic, ginger, cheese, and many other ingredients, but it is particularly excellent for citrus. Only the slightest amount of pressure is needed for 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…
Mauviel’s M’Steel collection is crafted from 100% durable carbon steel. Carbon steel is lighter than cast iron for manoeuvrability. It heats quickly, making it an excellent material for searing, browning, stir-frying and grilling, but unsuitable for slow simmering. Pans in this collection work on all heat sources, including induction, and the oven This M’Steel Round…
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…
A frying pan with sides tall enough to cook stews and curries, the Mauviel M’Cook saute pan outperforms standard stainless steel pans 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…
Mauviel’s M’Cook range outperforms standard stainless steel pans by miles. Every pan in this range has outer layers of 18/10 stainless steel and a flat base, which makes 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…