Kitchen Picks
What I actually use.
My Cookbook
The Dirty Dishes
100 fast and delicious recipes. Lazy brunches, weekday suppers, late night bites. "An accomplished cook with a real instinct for flavour." Prue Leith
Knives
Victorinox Fibrox Pro Chef's Knife
The one every chef starts with. Does everything well.
Global G2 Cook's Knife
Light, razor sharp, feels like an extension of your hand.
Wüsthof Classic Santoku
Wide blade, great for veg. The Japanese workhorse.
Victorinox Bread Knife
Cuts through crust cleanly. Also great for tomatoes.
Chef's Choice Knife Sharpener
A dull knife is a dangerous knife. This sorts it in seconds.
Microplane
Microplane Premium Zester
The original. Citrus, garlic, parmesan, chocolate. Every chef owns one.
Microplane Zester with Catch
Same razor sharp blade with a built in catcher. Less mess.
Microplane Coarse Grater
For when you want bigger shreds. Cheese, carrots, ginger.
Staub
Staub Round Cocotte
French cast iron. Black matte enamel inside keeps things seasoned. Better than Le Creuset, fight me.
Staub Cast Iron Braiser
Wide and shallow. Perfect for braises, risottos, anything that needs space and even heat.
Staub Mini Cocotte
Individual portions straight to the table. Great for baked eggs or desserts.
OXO Good Grips
OXO Salad Spinner
Dry leaves properly and your salads are instantly better. Simple as that.
OXO 4 Piece Utensil Set
Spoon, slotted spoon, turner, ladle. Covers the basics.
Cookware
Tefal Non Stick Frying Pan
Nothing sticks. Easy to clean. Gets used every day.
Stainless Saucepan Set
Good pans make a difference. These do the job properly.
Le Creuset Casserole Dish
The one you pass down. Stews, braises, bread. Worth every penny.
Nordic Ware Baking Tray
Heavy, flat, doesn't warp. For roasting and baking.
Tools
Silicone Spatula Set
Heat safe, flexible. Gets every last bit out of the bowl.
Equipment
KitchenAid Stand Mixer
The one everyone wants. Bread, cake, pasta. Does it all.
Magimix Food Processor
Quiet, powerful, built to last decades. French made.
Digital Kitchen Scales
Baking without scales is guesswork. These are accurate and small.