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IN A COUNTRY KITCHEN

Cooks’ NEWs

Steel yourself

A good pan is hard to find, especially one that
performs as smartly as it looks, but the newest
stainless steel creations from Le Creuset are
ticking all our boxes. Made from three-ply
stainless steel, the range uses multi-layer
technology to spread heat evenly and gently.
That means faster, more efficient cooking.
Stainless steel pans, from £80, Le Creuset
SEASON TO TASTE

It’s easy to forget about the importance

of good seasoning, but any chef worth
their – ahem – salt, knows that this is
the most important ingredient to have

in a kitchen. Founders of Halen Môn,
the Anglesey Sea Salt Company, have written an

enthralling, practical and inspiring guide to change
the way we think about this classic seasoning. Do Sea
Salt – The magic of seasoning by David, Alison and

Jess Lea-Wilson (£8.99, The Do Book Company)

Flavours

of the sea
She SellS Sea ShellS Seaweed isn’t just for sushi! Founded

Inspired by her walks along the Jurassic Coast, three years ago in Devon, Ebb Tides
Sophie Conran created the Shell collection for hand-harvests the best of British
FEATURE THEA BABINGTON-STITT focused on the shape of shells, the feel of them you’re making something as simple
seaweed – including dulse, kelp and
Portmeirion. This tactile new range of porcelain
laver – to be used in cooking. Whether
(including serving bowls, platters and plates) is
as beans on toast, or whipping up a
in the palm of your hand and the warm neutrals
more elaborate dish, seaweed is an
of the sun-bleached treasures. They’re just the
unusual and delicious way to add
thing for serving up a seafood lunch. White
heaps of flavour. We’ve been using
porcelain shell serving bowl, £42; bowls, £26
the peppery Sea Salad Shaker, £4.70,
for two; platter and bowl, £58; silver oyster dish
on everything; visit ebbtides.co.uk
and spoon, £39, all Sophie Conran at Portmeirion
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