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 up to 250’C, and induction hob-compatible. All that plus three layers of PFOA-free nonstick coating ensure effortless food release and easy clean-up….
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…
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…
Peugeot, inventors of the pepper mill, are well-versed in how to design a product that enhances cooking. Their Appolia baking dish, which is made in France from Brittany clay, is designed to go from oven to table, where it will stay warm for at least 30 minutes. Anti-abrasive enamelling ensures the glaze is extremely hard-wearing,…
Microplane is a household name across the world for their exceptional blades, which grate ingredients without bruising and tearing them. This medium-thickness ribbon grater is fitted with a comfortable soft-grip handle, as well as a no-slip rubber base that lets you stand it up at an angle over a plate or cutting board. It’s perfect…
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…
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…
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…
This porcelain Jug from Mihaly Herczeg has an enchanting marbled pattern, the result of a technique that involves swirling stained porcelain with white. Every piece has been hand-thrown in South London ‘ due to this artisanal process, no one piece is identical to the next, making a truly unique product. Since porcelain is difficult to…
Made in Portugal since 1951, Silampos pans anticipate the needs of home cooks. This frying pan 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…
Halfway between a frying pan and saucepan, the Mauviel M’Cook Splayed Saute Pan outperforms standard stainless steel pans by miles because of the way it’s designed. 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…
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…