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 two-handled frying pan feels light to lift but is sturdy and warp-resistant. It is very versatile,…
It takes two and a half months to make a single Miyabi 5000 MCD 67 knife’that’s how fine the craftsmanship is in this premium range. The CRYODUR blade is frozen and hardened at -196’C for corrosion resistance, then tempered for flexibility. The core micro-carbide steel blade scores 67 on the Rockwell scale, meaning it has…
Staub is a household name in France and around the world for their black enamelled cookware, which has all the benefits of cast iron’namely the ability to absorb and retain intense heat, resulting in gorgeously browned food’but there is no special clean-up required. This roasting dish is deeper than average, making it extra versatile; use…
Rosle products, designed with functionality in mind, are manufactured from the highest quality materials to ensure a lifetime of service. This perforated spatula is made from 18/10 stainless steel, and is durable, easy to clean, and highly resistant to heat and rust. Its long, angled surface makes it easy to get under and flip whatever…
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…
Peugeot, inventors of the pepper mill, are well-versed in how to design a product that enhances cooking. Their Appolia baking dish, which is made in France from Brittany clay, is designed to go from oven to table, where it will stay warm for at least 30 minutes. Anti-abrasive enamelling ensures the glaze is extremely hard-wearing,…
Kinto’s Ceramic Lab range balances orderly, neat design 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…
Thesegreaseproofmuffin cups are able to withstand the heat of the oven and microwave, making them perfect for lining muffin tins for easy clean-up. Made of biodegradable paper, it is safe to compost and won’t clog up any landfills. It comes in recycled cardboard packaging printed with vegetable-based inks.
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…
Founded in 1963, Cutipol is a family-run company specialising in cutlery with sober, fine lines that are pleasant to the touch. Each piece is handmade in Portugal, allowing for great attention to detail and quality control. This Set of 2 Steak Knives is from the RIB collection, designed by Jose Joaquim Ribeiro. The matte brushed…
The Mauviel M’150S saucepan is made from 1.5mm thick French copper (90%), which maximises the unparalleled heat responsiveness of copper while being light enough to manoeuvre easily. The other 10% is made of stainless steel; unlike old-fashioned copper pans which are lined with tin, stainless steel does not need to be re-tinned every few years…