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…
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…
Cast iron pans are beloved for their ability to retain extremely high levels of heat, resulting in perfectly browned steaks, cornbread, pies, and so much more. They are suitable for all hobs including induction, in the oven, and on the barbecue. What makes a Finex skillet so unique is its coiled stainless steel handle; it…
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…
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…
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…
Every knife in Kai Shun’s Nagare range undergoes a highly sophisticated process which involves bonding flexible VG2 steel with hard VG10 steel, surrounded by 72 layers of Damascus steel that form a radial pattern. Besides looking beautiful, this construction provides excellent durability and prevents food from sticking to the sides of the blade as you…
Shropshire-based Netherton Foundry specialises in spun iron cookware ‘ a more lightweight and heat-responsive alternative to cast iron. This material’s best feature is its ability to retain high levels of heat, which is key if you want to achieve beautifully crisp edges on your baked goods. The second best feature It lasts a lifetime. In…
Don’t let sous vide cooking intimidate you ‘especially with this essential set from Zwilling’s Enfinigy range, which simplifies precision cooking. All you need to do is fill a large pot with water, insert the sous vide cooker, and set a temperature and time according to your recipe. Then place your ingredients in the bags and…
Lodge, America’s oldest cast iron manufacturer, is recognised around the world for its reliable, virtually indestructible cast iron skillets. Cast iron is prized for its ability to get extremely hot and retain that heat, resulting in gorgeously browned foods, whether that’s seared steak or reputation-saving Brussels sprouts. It can go on all hobs including induction,…
Since 1953, Tojiro has produced high-quality cutlery in Tsubame-sanjo, a craft centre in Japan specialising in metallurgy. They were one of the first Japanese companies to prove stainless steel knives could be just as effective as carbon steel for culinary use, and their passion for melding traditional Japanese techniques with modern industrial technology has won…
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…