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Buying guides

Practical advice and clear comparisons to find the right equipment for your kitchen.

13 published guides

Blenders

Best jug blenders: glass, programmes or a cup to go

Bosch VitaPower, Tefal Perfectmix+ and Ninja BN750EU: comparing containers and controls, with particular attention to hot mixtures.

Reviewed 13 Sep 2026

Kitchen utensils

Best kitchen mandolines: even cuts with proper protection

OXO V-Blade, de Buyer SWING PLUS and Börner V5: settings, attachments and safety for choosing by frequency of use.

Reviewed 13 Sep 2026

Frying pans

Frying pans without PTFE coating: stainless steel, carbon steel or cast iron

WMF Gourmet Plus, de Buyer MINERAL B and Lodge Deep Skillet: three materials and the maintenance to consider before choosing.

Reviewed 13 Sep 2026

Kitchen utensils

Best kitchen scales: capacity, tare and a display you can read

Beurer KS 19, Soehnle Page Profi 200 and OXO with a pull-out display: what you actually need to weigh ingredients at home.

Reviewed 13 Sep 2026

Baking

Best cake tins and moulds: silicone, metal or Bundt

Round Lékué, Pyrex asimetriA and Nordic Ware Anniversary: three formats for different needs and how to adapt a recipe before filling them.

Reviewed 13 Sep 2026

Cooking pots

Best pressure cookers: capacity, format and maintenance before buying

WMF Perfect Plus, Kuhn Rikon Duromatic and BRA Vitesse: three pressure-cooking options considered for use and safety, without promises of universal timings.

Reviewed 13 Sep 2026

Kitchen machines

Best cooking food processors: Thermomix, Companion and Mambo for your routine

Three cooking food processors compared by working capacity, attachments and meal organisation, without adding volumes that cannot be used together.

Reviewed 13 Sep 2026

Blenders

Best hand blenders: control, simplicity and operating limits

Bosch ErgoMixx, Braun MultiQuick 5 Vario and Philips ProMix: comparing controls and uses without assuming every model accepts hot ingredients.

Reviewed 13 Sep 2026

Air fryers

Air fryers for one or two people: choosing the right size

COSORI Lite, Philips NA220/00 and Ninja AF160EU: three single-basket sizes for different routines, not an automatic conversion between litres and portions.

Reviewed 13 Sep 2026

Knives

Best kitchen knives: three 20 cm chef's blades

Arcos Riviera, Victorinox Fibrox and Wüsthof Classic: differences in weight, construction and maintenance, without confusing price with comfort.

Reviewed 13 Sep 2026

Frying pans

Best non-stick frying pans: three 24 cm options for everyday use

BRA Efficient Plus, Monix Mineral and Tefal Unlimited On: comparing construction, bases and care to suit the way you cook.

Reviewed 13 Sep 2026

Air fryers

Air fryers for families: one large basket or two zones

Three options for organising family meals: how a single basket differs from two independent drawers, without turning litres into promises of portions.

Reviewed 13 Sep 2026

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