Buying Guide for Kitchenware

Our aim is to make it as straightforward as possible for you to discover what you’re looking for in kitchenware, so we’ve put this guide together to aid you make your option

Index

•    Dinnerware
•    Cookware
•    Bakeware
•    Cutlery & Utensils
•    Glasses
•    Kitchen Textiles

Dinnerware

Most modern dinnerware is dishwasher safe and can be split into four separate areas as follows:

Bone China: Extremely strong and doesn’t chip easily so it’s excellent for everyday use; nevertheless, its smooth appearance makes it ideal for special occasions too.

Earthenware: A heavy duty style of pottery with a rustic appearance

Porcelain: Very strong and incredibly smooth with a translucent appearance. It’s the finest of all ceramics

Stoneware: A heavy ceramic, dense in structure and suitable for everyday use

Cookware

Aluminium Pans
•    Non stick
•    Suitable for use with gas, electric or halogen hobs
•  NOT suitable for use on induction hobs
•    Heats food rapidly and evenly

Stainless Steel Pans
•    Suitable for use with gas, electric or halogen hobs
•    NOT suitable for use on induction hobs
•    Corrosion resistant
•    Effortless to clean

Bakeware
•    Ceramic oven to table ware is suitable for use in ovens at high temperatures and is all totally microwave and dishwasher secure
•    Pyrex is heat resistant glassware suitable for oven use, serving and storage. All Pyrex items are both microwave and dishwasher safe

Cutlery & Utensils

Cutlery

There are a lot of cutlery ranges to select from; three that stand out are listed below, all of which are stainless steel and totally dishwasher secure
•    Aspen
•     Dakota
•    Elements

Kitchen Knives

A lot of kitchen knives are made from forged stainless steel; they’re entirely dishwasher secure and carry a lifetime guarantee. They are ‘full tang’ which means that the blade extends the full length of the deal with improving the weight and balance of the knife.

The range consists of:
•    Paring Knife – a little knife employed for preparing fruit or vegetables
•    Bread Knife – a serrated blade knife created for cutting by means of crusty bread
•    Utility Knife – a serrated blade knife for general use including preparing meat, vegetables or sandwiches
•    Chef Knife – (also known as a French knife) a specialist knife sharp sufficient to slice very finely
•    Cheese Slice – a utensil used for preparing quite thin and even slices of cheese

Plastic Utensils

Most plastic utensils sets combine modern style with straightforward to clean materials. They have nylon grip handles for effortless use and are totally dishwasher secure. The range includes:
•    Slotted Spoon
•    Slotted Turner
•    Solid Spoon
•    Potato Masher

Glasses

You can buy glasses for all sorts of drink and all types of occasion; they are durable, high top quality and entirely dishwasher secure. Some notable ranges include:
•    Tulip – a range of everyday glassware suitable for most uses
•    Twilight – a sophisticated range of smoke tinted glass 
•     Vinello – an elegant range of fine rimmed glassware
•    Bianco – Hand made contemporary shaped glasses with a fashionable frosted stripe

Kitchen Textiles

Kitchen textiles are used for both protection and decoration. Most items form a range so everything will match in your kitchen or on your table. Some notable ranges consist of:
•    Vintage Blue
•    Portofino
•    Dots
•    Grid
•    Madrid
•    Mother of Pearl
•    Leaf Cutwork
•    Chrysanthemum
•    Linier Aqua
•    Modo

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