I immediately fell in love with the beautiful and elegant, yet understated and simple design of the White Line series by Eva Solo.

There is a harmonious balance between function and beauty, where the style of modern elegance honours both the essence of utilitarian objects and the idea of beauty in function.

The Eva Trio White Line set was designed by Ole Palsby, who was inspired by all the functions that professional kitchens have in their toolkits. Designed to be durable and timelessly stylish, the collection blends thoughtful practicality and clean Scandinavian aesthetics. Exceptionally good looking, the products have garnered international acclaim for their simple, timeless elegance.

The White Line series features a variety of cookware – including frying pans, saucepan, sauté pan and pots – that can be gathered together to create a seamless and stylish collection for the kitchen.

The visually appealing cookware is made of aluminium with a white ceramic coating on the outside and a stainless steel rim all the way around the top for protection. The pots and pans have a white PFOA-free non-stick coating, which prevents food from sticking. The coating is hard and robust and will retain its white colour regardless of use.

The superb heat conduction allows for even cooking. Conveniently, the pots and pans are suitable for all kinds of hobs, including induction cooktops. Dishwasher safe for convenience, they are very easy to clean by hand as well.

Deliciously minimal without skimping on utility, the White Line cookware by Eva Solo is a beautiful essential for any modern kitchen.

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For anyone who is tired of preparing all their foods by hand – including slicing and chopping vegetables, grinding up seeds and nuts, shredding and grating cheeses or mixing dough – just consider a food processor.

A food processor is the answer to almost any prep work standing in the way of a tasty dinner. It means spending less time chopping and more time cooking and entertaining. A multi-tasking kitchen appliance, a great food processor will take the hassle out of prep work without compromising the quality of the results.

But there is a huge range of food processors out there, and while all of them claim to make fast and easy work of the many food preparation tasks at hand – creating finely sliced carrots, creamy mayonnaise and perfectly whisked egg whites – the reality is often quite different.

We have tried so many models and I have to say the Magimix processor always comes out as the winner. It is more resilient than anything else we have used, which is really important, and the company has amazing guarantees so if there ever was an issue it is easily fixed. With a great reputation, high quality and top performance, many top chefs, food writers and cookery schools are also long-time fans of this French workhorse.

Chopping, blending, kneading, mixing, emulsifying, whisking, grating and slicing are just a few of the tasks this large-capacity machine embraces with ease and finesse. It works quickly and quietly through large quantities, excelling at every task. It is as good as having a personal sous chef. Strong, robust, reliable and above all simple to use, the Magimix 5200XL is an absolute dream to use.

From cooking from scratch and frequent entertaining, to batch cooking and baking for the deep freeze, Magimix 5200XL takes care of every detail.

Multi-functional and powerfully versatile, the food processor is our single most important kitchen machine for everyday cooking and special gourmet occasions. From elaborate celebration cakes to 3-course dinners – and everything in between – the possibilities are endless.

Boasting an 1100-watt induction motor, it is very powerful yet ultra-quiet. It is sturdy too, remaining extremely stable on the worktop, even at full power.

The large-capacity food processor can handle up to a kilogram of brioche dough, 1.2 kilograms of bread dough, 1.5 kilograms of shortcrust pastry, 1.8 litres of soup or juice, 1.4 kilos of meat, 1.4 kilos of carrots or eight egg whites.

Easy to operate, all it takes is three buttons (Stop, Auto and Pulse) to use all the different functions.

The intelligent motor automatically adjusts itself, supplying the right power for different tasks and eliminating the need for manual adjustable speed controls.

It comes with a set of three nesting bowls that offer increased flexibility. Each bowl is designed for the right job.

Use the main bowl (3.6 litres) for mixing, chopping, grating, slicing, emulsifying or for something heavy-duty such as making dough. The medium/midi (2.6 litres) bowl is designed to be used for grating and slicing whilst the small/mini (1.2 litres) bowl is for processing smaller quantities such as dips, mayonnaise or baby food as well as chopping herbs or garlic.

It comes with a batch of useful attachments including:

• Sabatier stainless steel knife blade for chopping, crushing, blending, mixing
• Sabatier stainless steel slicing discs of 2 millimetres and 4 millimetres
• Sabatier stainless steel grating discs of 2 millimetres and 4 millimetres
• Dough blade for heavy pasta dough, bread dough, brioche and pastry
• Egg whisk for whisking egg whites and creams for desserts (mousse, meringue and so on)
• Extra-large feed tube that enables the slicing and shredding of whole or large pieces of fruit and vegetables
• Blendermix for a finer and improved blend for velouté soups, smoothies and pancake batters
• Triple pusher to create perfect mayonnaise and salad dressings
• Citrus press for fruits, with two cone sizes for smaller and larger fruits.

Optional accessories include a spiral expert kit that transforms fruit and vegetables into spaghetti, tagliatelle or fusilli; 6-millimetre slicing disc; 6-millimetre grating disc; parmesan/rasping disc for grating hard cheeses or hard chocolate; julienne disc for producing fine chips and small batons; a juicer kit for juices, thick jus or purée from fruit and vegetables; and a mash and purée kit for delicious home-made mashed potatoes, purées and baby food.

For us, Magimix has earned its keep many times over and is deserving of a spot on our counter. In spite of its large capacity, the Magimix 5200XL has a more compact footprint than many comparable food processors.

With Magimix’s proven track record over the decades, it is the Rolls-Royce of food processors. Drawing on its wealth of experience, Magimix has been designing and building sturdy, efficient and easy-to-use kitchen appliances in the heart of Burgundy, France for more than 40 years.

With one of the longest guarantees to be found for a product that is designed to last a lifetime, the Magimix food processor comes with a reassuring 30-year motor guarantee for normal domestic use. All parts and accessories are guaranteed for three years from the date of purchase.

I have had the Magimix 5200XL for six months, and I just want to say one thing: this machine is down-right fantastic. If I could only choose one kitchen appliance to have for the rest of my culinary life, this would be it. No hesitation.

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Freshly made French press coffee is one of life’s greatest simple pleasures, and YIELD has truly perfected it.

Make a delicious brewed, full-bodied cup of coffee by using this stylishly good-looking ceramic French press.

As beautiful as it is functional, the French press has caught the eyes of coffee lovers everywhere with its elegant design and delicious brewing capabilities.

With its clean-lined aesthetics of style and timelessness, this beautiful piece will add refinement to both the kitchen and one’s coffee-making experience. Designed by Andrew Deming and Rachel Gant, it comes with an ergonomic handle that makes pouring easy. The plunger and stem are made of quality stainless steel, whilst the exquisite shimmering copper pull adds a sophisticated finishing touch for low-key formality. The overall look is simple, understated and of effortless beauty.

It is a quality and well-designed product that makes exceptionally aromatic, great-tasting coffee right at home.

Using the traditional French press method is easy: brew, stir, plunge and enjoy. Nevertheless, the press comes with a detailed instruction pamphlet that helps one brew the best cup. It explains ratios of coffee to water. It puts anyone well on their way to fabulous coffee in no time.

The French press uses a thick-walled ceramic body to maintain a consistent temperature throughout the brewing process and to help keeping the coffee warmer for longer. Apart from being used for brewing the best in French press coffee, it can also be used for loose-leaf tea.

Only steel, ceramic and copper have been used; there is no rubber or plastic. For peace of mind, the French press is certified SGS Food Safe. The 850-millilitre size (3-6 cups) coffee press comes in four colours: cream, sand, grey and black. There is also a glass version in clear, grey and amber.

Although YIELD prefers to work with local and domestic manufacturers, they ultimately choose to partner with a Fair Trade, family-run ceramics house in an ancient village near Hanoi, Vietnam. The manufacturing company boasts a 700-year history of ceramics production, with tricks of the trade passed down from generation to generation. The facility is now run by the 8th-generation grandson of a famed ceramicist from the 18th century. The workers are given fair pay and safe and ethical working conditions. Child labour is never used.

For anyone who likes their coffee intense and flavourful, look no farther than this ceramic French press by YIELD. With a cool, clean and understated silhouette, yet with maximum functionality and elegance, it has set a benchmark for everyday utilitarian objects.

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In 1915, the young Danish mechanic Palle Hoff Wodschow came up with the idea to build a mixer where the tools rotated in the bowl like planets around a star. He could not have known then that, more than 100 years later, his invention would remain the best technology known for mixing dough.

The company’s focus back then was on mixers for professional users, and it remains so today. Supported by its outstanding track record, Varimixer stands as the reference brand for professional mixers for production on any scale. It can handle hard daily work in bakeries, kitchens, food production lines and the pharmaceutical industry.

Today, the mixers can be found in more than 70 countries. Varimixer’s success is based on well thought out functionality and technology, along with exceptional quality, solid Danish craftsmanship and great design.

The mixers are built on the idea that the tools rotate around their own axis whilst being driven in a circular motion around the bowl, like planets around the sun. This means the entire mixture is worked, and all points along the bowl sides are reached.

Comprehensive and ongoing quality control ensures that each mixer is one of impeccable quality, making it able to handle hard work, year after year. It is timeless Danish design, where form and function are in perfect harmony.

Varimixer has more than a century of tradition for hand-built quality, based on the best materials, processed with precision and professional pride. These mixers are not mass produced: about 60 experienced craftsmen build each by hand at the Brondby plant near Copenhagen. Each mixer is the work of a single employee, from start to finish.

We love baking our own yeast bread and sourdough bread, so we were beyond excited to get a chance to test the TEDDY mixer. It is the smallest mixer of the entire range and is suitable for small professional kitchens, bakeries and restaurants, as well as those serious home cooks who will not compromise when it comes to bread making. TEDDY has the versatility and the power to handle all mixing needs, from tough bread dough to the lightest whipped cream.

TEDDY is a strong, professional 5-litre mixer. Aesthetically beautiful, it is suitable to be kept on a countertop, which is especially important since it is no light-weight, coming in at 18 kilos. Thanks to its superior strength and exceptional performance, this mixer is beyond impressive.

Just as sturdy as it looks and extremely powerful, it is designed to handle many years of hard work. Although only 500 watts, it has a specially designed motor which, unlike most other small mixers, is also capable of mixing heavy and difficult ingredients at very low speeds.

TEDDY is ultra-quiet. We are awed by the low hum of the precision motor that purrs like the engine of a fine sports car, whether on a low speed or high.

We are very impressed by its ease of operation. The speed can be adjusted using the machine’s multi-functional control knob, ergonomically placed on both sides of the mixer. This means that the TEDDY can be operated from both sides, thus providing flexible placement possibilities.

The operation knob is also the click-lock and hinge point when the mixer head is tilted back to change tools. The bowl is held effectively in place during operation by a single lever.

Its die-cast, rounded design and no external screws or openings make the mixer extremely easy to clean. Even the tilting action does not expose any gaps that could make cleaning difficult.

Besides the 5-litre stainless steel mixing bowl, TEDDY comes with three tools: a wire whisk, a beater and a specially designed hook to ensure dough is kneaded and turned to perfection. All accessories are made of stainless steel and are dishwasher-safe.

There is also a permanently fixed safety guard, removable splash guard, lid for the bowl and detachable filling tray/chute that makes it easy to add ingredients during the process.

The mixer is the perfect option for heavy dough mixtures or for mixing large batches. It can accommodate up to 2.5 kilos of bread dough (50% AR and 60% AR), three kilos of ciabatta dough (70% AR), 2.5 kilos of muffins, 0.7 litres of egg whites, 1.5 litres of whipped cream, 4.4 litres of mayonnaise and much, much more.

Apart from TEDDY’S super performance, we fell in love with its sleek and clean-lined design. It therefore came as no surprise that this good-looking mixer was selected in 2016 to join the permanent exhibition of the most innovative, attractive and inspirational designs of the 21st century on display at the Designmuseum Danmark.

Smart looking, TEDDY is made of die-cast aluminium and coated with hard-wearing silver, red, white or black paint. It truly is a fantastic ambassador for Danish design around the world.

We have used Varimixer’s TEDDY several times a week for kneading bread dough. We have also been making traditional fruitcakes, chocolate cakes, pastry and biscuits in no time at all. The professional mixer has never failed, even when faced with the toughest doughs.

The sound when it starts is just unbelievable and the whole experience different from anything we have ever experienced.

There is no return after experiencing a machine like TEDDY. It is the perfect balance of form, function and performance. I would not know what to do without this wonderful workhorse in our kitchen!

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