When it comes to trying your hand at all those scrumptious French recipes, it would be a sin to skimp on cookware. We bring you the top of the pots…
KEEP A LID ON IT
Japanese cookware Maho Nabé is taking French kitchens by storm. Tried, tested and endorsed by chef Alain Passard of L’Arpège, this award-winning, cast-iron ‘magic pot’ keeps food piping hot thanks to its double-vacuum design. €395
www.maho-nabe.com
DRIP FEED
There’s nothing more comforting in winter than a scraping of hot, gooey raclette, and this dual-purpose Lagrange machine not only lets you melt the hallowed cheese but also cook the rest of the meal! €73.99
www.laredoute.fr
TIP THE SCALES…
…in your favour with this fetching Staub fish dish, ideal for slow cooking and simmering. €249
MAKE YOUR OWN MADELEINES…
…with this darling moulded tray from Mastrad. €20
TANTALISING TAGINE
This classy ceramic tagine from Emile Henry is a fair size at 32cm, catering for up to eight people. Tuck in! €82.30
THE WHITE WONDER
Introducing the ‘White Truffle’, the latest in Staub’s line of cute cocottes. Like the truffe, it elevates meals into something near-divine, thanks to an enamelled cast-iron body which seals in mouthwatering juices. From £64.95 (mini)
HIT THE SWEET (S)POT
If you have more framboises et fraises than you know what to do with, why not whip up a jam? This copper jam pan from E. Dehillerin is just the ticket. €171.30
www.edehillerin.fr
THRILLS AND GRILLS
Bring some sizzle back into the kitchen with Chasseur’s versatile plancha. From €99.50
www.chasseur-brandshop.com
CHASING RAINBOWS
We adore Le Creuset’s shiny new metallics range, a shimmering colour wheel of iridescent blues, pinks, berry reds and beetle greens. From €16
PIECE OF CAKE
From muffins to meringues, baking just got a whole lot easier with Tefal’s Cake Factory. €124.99
Sold in select retailers.
This comes courtesy of Taste of France Issue Two. For more great recipes, food news and interviews with top chefs, buy your copy here!
