Shropshire-based Netherton Foundry pans have all the advantages of cast iron cookware, with half the weight. This spun iron lid, which retains heat beautifully, is designed to be placed over bread as it bakes on a griddle, sheet tray, or baking stone, in order to trap steam and keep the dough moist while developing a…
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…
Made in Germany’s Black Forest from painted and refined ash wood, the HORL Storage Box is a drawer insert that neatly stores the HORL 3 Knife Sharpener and its complete range of accessories (three additional sharpening discs, leather strop, and magnifier). The box measures 40.5 x 9.2 x 6.9cm ‘ a decision HORL made based…
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…
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…
This griddle plate from Netherton Foundry is made of thick black iron and retains heat exceptionally well, able to withstand high temperatures for extended periods (think sourdough bread). Suitable on the hob, barbeque, or in the oven, they are heavy-duty, durable, and, most importantly, versatile. Use them asplanchas for charring and searing burgers, or as…
This light, razor-sharp Opinel Bread Knife glides through any bread with ease. It produces straight, clean slices at any thickness you desire, and won’t squash your loaf. Its curved shape makes for a comfortable cutting action and allows you to get leverage on the tough crust at the bottom of sourdough and other crusty loaves….
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…
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, 5000MCD 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 steel…
The Mauviel M’Cook Roasting Panis made from robust ferritic stainless steel and is suitable for all hobs, including induction. Polished on the outside but brushed on the inside, it features a curved rim that allows easy pouring. This is especially great for roasting meat, as you can cook pan sauce directly in the roasting pan,…
Established in 1818, Pillivuyt has a world-famous reputation for making culinary porcelain that’s both elegant and durable. Their robust pieces can go in the oven and microwave’at temperatures of up to 290’C (270’C fan)’and are safe in the dishwasher and freezer too. In fact, you can take it from the freezer to the oven and…
This stylish Fish Kettle is constructed of high-quality polished stainless steel, and features large side and lid handles for secure manoeuvring, and a heavy-duty lift-out drainer insert. This kettle is suitable for all stovetops, including induction, and comes with a 15-year guarantee.