Cookware

We’ve mentioned ceramic cookware a lot on Chef’s Pick. There are scores of cookware articles showing our favourite ceramic cookware and all the info you need to buy the best. However, we haven’t explored granite cookware too much. So, in this cooking article, we’re exploring granite cookware and whether it is better or worse than […]

Knowing when your non-stick pans need to be replaced can be tricky. However, there are a few indications on the surface of the pans that can let you know if the non-stick coating is no longer in good health. Today, we’re looking at the key signs that will let you know if your non-stick pans

Here we are with another cooking rumour for your tastebuds. Does olive oil really ruin non-stick pans, or is this a cooking myth spawned by the internet, that we now all believe to be fact? Well, we’ve done some digging, some cooking, and some serious sizzling and have come to a conclusion. So, let’s really

An age-old cooking question that many home chefs need to know before they commit to buying stainless-steel pans: do they need to be seasoned? Many home chefs try to avoid seasoning at all costs because it is a kitchen task that strikes fear into even some of the most seasoned chefs! So, should you season

A professional chef will tell you that a carbon steel pan is great for just about every cooking task. After all, a carbon steel pan can be used to braised and fry on the hob and then be transferred to a hot oven to finish off the cooking. This is because carbon steel pans don’t

If you fancy a new set of pans but aren’t too sure about which pans are oven safe, you’re in the right place. Strictly speaking, most pans can go in the oven, but not all pans should. Let’s explore why shall we?   Can Non-Stick Pans Go in the Oven? While most non-stick pans can

Wooden utensils have likely been used in cooking for thousands of years. From cave kitchens to modern restaurant kitchens, wooden spoons are ever-present. But why? Surely, wooden spoons should have been replaced by now? There must be a better alternative to wooden spoons, right? Well, let’s look at the benefits of wooden spoons and why

Le Creuset is incredible cookware. Here’s at Chef’s Pick, we have written about our love for this cookware plenty of times. It looks beautiful, it is a joy to cook with and will last you the rest of your life. In fact, if this cookware doesn’t last the rest of your life, you can return

We know that Le Creuset cookware seems expensive. We also know that Le Creuset is coveted by thousands of home cooks around the UK and the rest of the world.  Everyone loves this cookware because of the timeless style and how joyful it is to use when cooking. But surely, Le Creuset doesn’t last forever.

Wooden utensils have likely been used since humans first starting cooking up a storm in caves! But are wooden utensils fit for a modern kitchen? Can you use a wooden spoon in a pan with a non-stick coating, for example? Or will the wood scratch up the Teflon so badly that you need to replace