Microplane is a household name across the world for their exceptional, patented photo-edged blades, which grate ingredients without bruising, tearing, or diminishing aromas. This versatile zester can be used for citrus, garlic, ginger, cheese, and many other ingredients, but it is particularly excellent for citrus. Only the slightest amount of pressure is needed for the…
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…
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…
Every knife in Kai Shun’s Nagare range undergoes a highly sophisticated process which involves bonding flexible VG2 steel with a 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…
Lodge, America’s oldest cast iron manufacturer,makes 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 Brussels sprouts. It can go on in the oven, on the barbecue, andall hobs except induction (due to…
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…
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…
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, induction hob-compatible, and extremely durable. This saucepan feels light to lift but is sturdy and warp-resistant, with a comfortable handle that moulds to an…
The Mauviel M’Heritage M’150 Roasting Pan (35x25cm and 40x30cm) is made from a combination of triple-ply aluminium, stainless steel and copper, which allows for even and responsive heating throughout the pan. The 30x20cm size is made from copper and stainless steel. The riveted handles are upright, which lets them take up less room in the…
This 33cm (13-inch) ceramic Pizza Stone from Eddingtons eliminates soft, soggy bottoms on bread, pizzas, scones, and other baked goods, ensuring a crisp base every time. It can handle the highest heat in your oven, as well as work on top of barbecues and open flames. The stainless steel handles let you easily lift the…
Made in Germany since the 1950s, the Cracky shellfish cracker from Westmark is an essential tool for seafood lovers. It quickly and easily cracks lobster, crab, prawns, and a variety of shellfish thanks to large, precise serrations.