Induction v Ceramic Hobs
I travel quite a bit, and sometimes I cook on my beloved aga, sometimes I use an induction hob, and sometimes an electric-ceramic one; occasionally, when I’m lu...
kitchen equipment
Steve McGraw, Managing Director of Riedel Glass UK, on the Development of Glasses and Decanters
"A glass should be to wine as a stereo speaker is to music – it should present every subtle element and nuance, every detail, in the best way possible. We essen...
The Only Fish Slice You Will Ever Need
In this post:the correct name for a fish slice - what it is and what it isn't
size is important
rigidity is important
finding the right fish slic...
Which Cast Iron Casserole… or Dutch Oven?
“Karina fetched what I recognised as a Dutch oven, oval in shape and of heavy enamel, inside which were neatly packed many little dark green rolls, much like th...
The Best Breadslicer… or Anything Slicer
I recently had to buy a new bread slicer.... well, in fact it's not a dedicated slicer of bread, it can slice anything - ham, salami etc... but primarily I use ...
The Spiraliser – The Latest Must-not-have Gadget And What To Get Instead
"This season she tackles a spiraliser, which did make me sigh. Et tu, Nigella? But then she resorts to using it to make what are, essentially, chips. This is pu...
The Best Salad Spinner
For my sins I am involved in fitting out kitchens for rental properties. Everything gets some pretty hard wear and one of the first things to go is the salad sp...
The Spoon Which Makes It Worth Overcoming Your Nostalgia For Wood
I love my wooden spoons – the discolourations, the nicks, the scratches all represent one event or another – they have the warm patina of age, the comfort of ol...
How To Poach An Egg
"Take eggs and break them in scalding hot water and when they are sufficiently cooked take them out."
A Forme of Cury, 14th century
Simple eh? There...
What Is The Difference Between Soy Sauce And Tamari Sauce? And Why Quality, And Not Quantity, Is Important For Both
In this post:what is the difference between soy and tamari sauce - short answer
brewed soy sauce
blended soy sauce
Tamari sauce
which soy sauc...