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Why Chefs Love Tri-Ply Stainless Steel Cookware
Your favourite celebrity chef uses tri-ply stainless steel pans. Fact. Not just for boiling food, but for searing, making sauces and more. Using these heavy-bottomed, silver-coloured pans can genuinely make...
Why we love the ROK manual espresso maker
Up your espresso game, with this revolutionary piece of coffee-making equipment. Here's why we love it.
Cast iron pans: 10 common myths
Cast iron isn’t a dark art. Not only is seasoning and maintenance very straightforward, these pans are tough as nails, and it's hard to ruin them. We wanted to address some of the common misconceptions surrounding cast iron, so that you can do more cooking and less googling.
Crushing it with iron
If you’d like to work out some frustration on an unsuspecting peppercorn through the medium of cast iron, we'll take you through some options.
Capture flame-grilled flavour with the Solidteknics Barbecue Pan
Harness the magic of open fire cooking with the Solidteknics Barbecue Pan.
Six reasons why our customers love Solidteknics
Each of our fantastic range of Solidteknics AUS-ION™ pans is the epitome of a Buy Me Once product. Every aspect of the design, materials and construction has been carefully considered, combining performance and strength to make it one of the best frying pans on the market.
How do you make a buy-for-life toaster?
We look into British engineering legends Dualit, who are bucking the trend of throwaway appliances.
How to season your new cast iron skillet
Follow this guide for straightforward advice on how to season, wash and use your cast iron pan. You’ll be passing down the knowledge - and the pan! - to future generations.
TOG knives: Japanese craftsmanship, British design
This small British company takes ancient Japanese craftsmanship traditions, and uses them to make beautiful knives for the modern kitchen. Prepare to get a bit nerdy with us as we delve into exactly what makes these knives so special, from the unique materials and designs, to the amazing story behind them.
The Inspirationals: Antonia Edwards, Founder of Upcyclist
Imagine if all the furniture in your home sparked joy every time you look at it, didn't cost you a small fortune to own, and helped save the planet. This is the vision Antonia Edwards saw when she launched Upcyclist in 2011. We spoke with Antonia about the environmental benefits of upcycling and her best tips for sourcing genuine upcycled goods and how to get started as a beginner!
15 Meaningful Gifts for Foodies, Cooks and Bakers
You would think that finding gifts for a foodie would be the easiest task in the world, but when it comes down to it someone with impeccable taste can be a nightmare to buy for. But never fear! BuyMeOnce has gone scouring the earth for the crème de la crème of kitchenware and accessories, so read on for an array of food-related gifts perfect for the foodie in your life. Because let’s face it, it’s in your best interests to encourage their love of cooking.
Reupholstery: A Sustainable Solution for your Old Furniture
1.6 million tonnes of bulky waste, largely furniture, are thrown to landfill each year in the UK. Around 50 percent of this is estimated to be functional with repair. This article is a plea for us to pause before we dispose and first give some consideration to having our furniture altered or reupholstered so that it better meets our needs.
