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 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…
This slightly angled, double-sided pizza cutter neatly slices pizza, pasta, and other flat doughs. The rust-proof stainless steel blade is durable and retains its sharpness well, and is separated from the handle with two shanks for hand safety. The walnut handle is made of wood sourced from orchards in the Sauerland region of Germany, where…
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…
De Buyer’sMineral Brangeof carbon steel pans are favouritesin restaurant kitchens becausetheyare intended for frequent and intense use, and only become better, and more stick-resistant, with time.(The pan will go from grey to black’the darker it is, the more non-stick.) Similar to cast iron, carbon steel is known for being indestructible, able tohold sky-high levels of…
This fantastic 3-piece saucepan set comes from Mauviel’s M’Heritage range. The collection is made from bi-laminated copper and stainless steel (90% copper and 10% stainless steel). Because copper heats more evenly and much faster than other metals it offers superior cooking control. The non-reactive stainless steel interior preserves the taste and nutrients of food and…
This Flour Dispenser from Marcato will be a trusted friend in your kitchen for preparation of bread, biscuits, cakes, and pasta, and more. The body is made of food-grade anodised aluminium alloy, and it comes topped with a stainless steel mesh sievethat allows you to dust flour evenly for easy handling of dough. The rounded…
A small copper saucepan (a scant 2″), this piece from Mauviel’s M’Minis range can be used to decorate a table, or as a dish to serve an individual portion of sauce. We especially like it for pouring rum over pudding (the lip helps with that) before lighting it up for a flambe.
This light, razor-sharp Opinel Parall’le No.116 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…
What’s the quickest, easiest, and safest way to barbecue That’s the question the Lotus Grill was designed to answer. The charcoal sits in a small, contained inner chamber, and a battery-operated fan circulates the air around the grill, spreading the heat throughout the surface. By blowing oxygen into the coals, the fan makes the charcoal…
This De Buyer Prima Matera CI five-piece copper cookware set features everything you love about copper with the practicality of being fully induction compatible. Copper provides excellent thermal conductivity, allowing you greater control over your cooking. The heat distribution is extremely even and it will respond to changes in heat virtually immediately. Every pan in…
Made in Italy, the Hestan CopperBond range has been optimised for induction hobs. Every piece features five layers of metal: outer layers of stainless steel, supporting layers of aluminium, and a core of copper, a metal that provides unparalleled temperature control. The wraparound stainless steel base creates greater contact area with the heat source, which…