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 loaf tin combines a straightforward rectangular shape with their bundt tin’s star-like ridges. The pan is made of high-quality…
All-Clad is a pioneer of multi-ply cookware, in which metals are bonded together not just at the base but throughout the pan, providing effective, even heating without any hot spots. The d5 range was designed with the high heat of induction hobs in mind, as its five layers of indestructible metal’18/10 stainless steel exteriors, with…
Mercer Culinary offers knives of a high professional grade at a very reasonable price. This Carving Knife from their Genesis range features a full tang which means the steel extends the full length of the handle. Fully-forged from superior, high carbon, stain-free German steel, the taper-ground blade is very strong and resilient and is joined…
The Mauviel M’Urban4 Frying Pan features three layers of metal from base to edge and conducts heat exceptionally well. Expect to sear food beautifully in a pan that cooks evenly and goes on all hobs, including induction and the oven. The pan’s handle stays cool as you cook, making it easy to manoeuvre from oven…
Made in France, Staub cookware is loved by professional chefs and home cooks alike. This cocotte is made of thick cast iron ‘ a hard-wearing material capable of retaining high levels of heat, which allows for excellent browning and steam retention. Cast iron is also very versatile, suitable for all hobs including induction, the oven,…
The Mauviel M’150B saute pan is made from 1.5mm thick French copper (90%), which maximises the unparalleled heat responsiveness of copper while being light enough to manoeuvre. 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…
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 exceptional…
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. The enamelled finish prevents the pan from rusting and, thanks to its…
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. Thisfrying pan feels light to lift but is sturdy and warp-resistant, with a comfortable handle that moulds to an…
This set of 4 MeasuringSpoons from Zyliss is made from durable stainless steel and held together with a ring that can also be used for hanging. The unit of measure is engraved in both ml and teaspoons, 1.2ml (1/4 tsp) 2.5ml (1/2 tsp), 5ml (1tsp) and 15ml (1 Tbsp). Dishwasher safe.
If you want the kind of sharp knife blade that will cut through ingredients with the utmost ease and precision, this set will do the trick. It features two interchangeable whetstone discs ‘ fine (#3000 grit) and extra-fine (#6000 grit) ‘ that affix to the roller of the HORL 3 knife sharpener, as well as…
John Julian has mastered the art of English ceramics, from DNA to design. The clay, predominantly dug in Cornwall, is made in Stoke-on-Trent and then hand-thrown in a Wiltshire studio by skilled artisans. At John Julian, ceramics are made in small batches and fired once at a high temperature as opposed to the more common…