Buying Guide For Kitchenware
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Submitted by: Louise Barlow
Our aim is to make it as easy as possible for you to find what you re looking for in kitchenware, so we ve put this guide together to help you make your choice
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 great for everyday use; however, its smooth appearance makes it ideal for special occasions too.
Earthenware: A heavy duty style of pottery with a rustic appearance
Porcelain: Extremely 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 quickly and evenly
Stainless Steel Pans
Suitable for use with gas, electric or halogen hobs
NOT suitable for use on induction hobs
Corrosion resistant
Easy to clean
Bakeware
Ceramic oven to table ware is suitable for use in ovens at high temperatures and is all completely microwave and dishwasher safe
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 choose from; three that stand out are listed below, all of which are stainless steel and completely dishwasher safe
Aspen
Dakota
Elements
Kitchen Knives
A lot of kitchen knives are made from forged stainless steel; they re completely dishwasher safe and carry a lifetime guarantee. They are full tang which means that the blade extends the full length of the handle improving the weight and balance of the knife.
The range includes:
Paring Knife a small knife used for preparing fruit or vegetables
Bread Knife a serrated blade knife designed for cutting through 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 enough to slice very finely
Cheese Slice a utensil used for preparing very thin and even slices of cheese
Plastic Utensils
Most plastic utensils sets combine modern style with easy to clean materials. They have nylon grip handles for easy use and are completely dishwasher safe. The range includes:
Slotted Spoon
Slotted Turner
Solid Spoon
Potato Masher
Glasses
You can buy glasses for all types of drink and all types of occasion; they are durable, high quality and completely dishwasher safe. 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 include:
Vintage Blue
Portofino
Dots
Grid
Madrid
Mother of Pearl
Leaf Cutwork
Chrysanthemum
Linier Aqua
Modo
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