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…
This laboratory-grade mortar and pestle from Milton Brook has a dense structural base and a long, comfortable beechwood handle for the easy grinding and crushing of herbs and spices. What makes it stand out is the non-porous finish, which prevents stains and odours. This results from being fired at a controlled temperature until the clay’s…
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…
This Stainless Steel Mini Whisk is great for frothing hot milk, whipping cream, blending sauces, whisking eggs, and emulsifying vinaigrettes. Durable and designed for small quantities, this 20 cm whisk will come in handy.
Made in France, Staub cookware is loved by professional chefs and home cooks alike. This cocotte is made of thick cast iron ‘ a hard-wearing material capable of retaining high levels of heat, which allows for excellent browning and steam retention. Cast iron is also very versatile, suitable for all hobs including induction, the oven,…
The Mauviel M’Cook Frying Pan is no ordinary pan. Every part of the pan, right up to its rim, has five layers of metal: outer layers of 18/10 stainless steel for induction hob’compatibility and easy clean-up, plus three inner layers of heat-responsive aluminium. The middle layer of that aluminium is pure, meaning there is no…
Since 1892, French company Berard has specialised in wooden products for the kitchen and table. These rustic wooden servers provide maximum grip when serving salad leaves, and make mixing more thorough. Each salad hand has a small crevice for comfort when mixing. Olivewood is known for its warm hue and strong contrasting grain pattern. 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…
The Silverwood Bakeware Tarte Maison is ideal for sweet or savoury tarts and quiches. Resilient and heavy-duty, it will not warp, rust or peel. The alloy core spreads heat fast and evenly, producing perfect baking in a reduced time. The anodised aluminium surface, which is completely food-safe, will release cakes easily (but should still be…
This elegant Il Tagliere Chopping Boardis crafted from strong, solid Canaletto (walnut) wood,with a deep brown colour anddark veins. With a height of 4cm, the board provides a stable base for preparing ingredients, and alsomakes a lovely cheese or charcuterie board. The grooved border also makes it suitable for carving meat, as juice will collect…
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 is astructured, modernist take on their original design, and it’s quickly become a classic in its own right. The…
Renowned Japanese knifemakers Kai Shun teamed up with German chef Tim Mlzer to create the Kai Shun Premier range, featuring multi-textured steel blades that are both hard and flexible at once, plus symmetrical wooden handles that are suitable for both left- and right-handed cooks. In this series, every blade’s back down to its middle has…