Kai Shun adapts centuries-old samurai blacksmithing to make exceptional Japanese knives for the modern cook. Every knife in their world-renowned Classic range has a steeply tapered blade, which makes it much sharper than a Western knife. A core of hard VG MAX steel, surrounded by 32 layers of Damascus steel, makes it extremely durable and…
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…
Mastering French macarons requires skills that come in handy for a variety of baking tasks, from how to wield a steady hand when using a piping bag to ensuring food colouring results in the exact hue you want.
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…
Made entirely by hand in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, this serving bowl from Bertozzi is made of Limoges porcelain, considered the finest in the world. Its unique mix of kaolin, feldspar and quartz allows it to be fired at extremely high temperatures for durability and a luminous glaze associated with royal china. It is glazed using…
Kinto’s Ceramic Lab range balances orderly, neat designs with the warm patterns of sandstone native to the Nagasaki prefecture of Japan, where it is manufactured. Many transformations occur in this unique porcelain, which is ultra-sensitive to temperature and humidity when firing. This results in a speckled, ‘scorched’-looking pattern called ‘yo-hen’. The natural unevenness of this…
There’s no better way to ensure meat is properly cooked than a thermometer. This super-fast thermometer from Big Green Egg takes out the guesswork. It’s easy to use with four clear buttons, a big display, and a cover for neat storage.
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…
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…
This De Buyer Reusable Piping Bag is made of extra supplepolyester and is suitable for both hot and cold use. It is easy to clean and features a loop for hanging. Works with all nozzles.
Located in a small workshop under an archway in South London, Blenheim Forge is a jewel in Britain’s culinary landscape, beloved by chefs like Gordon Ramsey and Francis Mallmann. We collaborated on a collection of knives made with a core Japanese super blue carbon steel’known for its long-lasting durability and unparalleled sharpness’clad with rust-proof stainless…
This Mauviel M’Passion Copper Sugar Pan is essential for pastry fanatics. This unlined copper pan is ideal for caramelising sugar and heating sauces, as copper conducts heat efficiently enough to melt sugar without clumping. The spout makes it easy and safe to pour the hot sugar. Suitable for all heat sources except induction, this stay-cool…