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. The pan is made of high-quality cast aluminium for perfect heat distribution, plus an easy-release coating that helps ensure your…
Microplane is a household name across the world for their exceptional blades, which grate and zest ingredients without tearing or diminishing their aromas. This zester is designed to help you get the most out of your citrus with the greatest possible ease. You only need to apply the slightest amount of pressure for the razor-sharp…
The French company Peugeot may be most commonly associated with cars, but they made spice mills first, far back in 1874. In the years since, no other salt and pepper mills have stayed as sharp, resist corrosion as well, and last as long, which is why nobody in the culinary industry would hesitate to call…
Made in Germany, HORL scissors excel at making ultra-fine cuts in the kitchen (though they are equally effective for use in arts, crafts, and textiles). They are extremely sharp, and cut from the tip all the way to the join of the two blades. They detach and reassemble easily, no extra tools needed, and can…
Made in Portugal since 1951, Silampos pans anticipate the needs of home cooks. This frying pan is clad, from base to rim, with three layers of metal: non-reactive and induction-compatible stainless steel on the outside with a core of heat-responsive aluminium. This construction heats food uniformly and retains that heat well. The stainless steel is…
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…
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…
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…
Opinel’s signature folding knife is an ideal tool for cutting fruit, cheese, and other foods when camping or on a picnic. This special version includes an embedded corkscrew, making the knife even more versatile, without taking up any extra space. The 10cm blade is made of Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel, which is anti-corrosive thanks…
The Zyliss Salad Spinner uses a patented AquaVent technology in the basket of the spinner, whichgently tosses greens around the bowl when spinning to maximise air circulation and water removal, removing more water thanstandard spinners.The wave-shaped internal basket features a larger surface area and uses centrifugal force to dry your salad leaves quickly and efficiently.It…
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…
Mauviel’s M’Cook range outperforms standard stainless steel pans by miles. Every pan in this range has outer layers of 18/10 stainless steel and a flat base, which makes it induction-compatible, plus three inner layers of heat-responsive aluminium. The middle layer of that aluminium is pure, meaning there is no adhesive agent in it that slightly…