ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS THE NEW MICROPLANE BLACK SHEEP
LARGE SHAVER AND TRUFFLE TOOL
Looking for the perfect gift for the Masterchef in your family? We’ve got you covered!
Check out the unique Microplane BLACK SHEEP LARGE SHAVER and TRUFFLE TOOL 2-in-1 SLICER and
GRATER. Already presented in an elegant gift box there’s no need for extra wrapping! You’ll LOVE them.
The BLACK SHEEP series, with matt black stainless-steel handle, frame and blade, is an eye-catching, elegant showstopper. The range is not only an absolute must-have for people who love to cook, but also for those who a have a passion for design-led kitchenware. The innovative BLACK SHEEP series includes seven blades and features a bold, ultra-distinctive design, a robust stainless-steel handle, frame and blade, coated with a scratch-resistant matt black PVD.
The perfect tool for rebellious chefs
Made in USA, the blades unrivalled sharpness is achieved by using photoetched technology which was
pioneered by Microplane over 50 years ago. The blades and teeth behave like sharp knives to cut effortlessly, and precisely without ripping or tearing and releasing the natural aroma of ingredients to prepare stunning dishes for every occasion.
NEW BLACK SHEEP LARGE SHAVER
Five slices in one fell swoop
No other blade or kitchen tool can achieve wafer-thin shavings of hard cheese, chocolate or coconut. The five long, ultra-sharp blades are arranged symmetrically to effortlessly and precisely shave thin slices of Parmesan and carrots for salads and pasta, chocolate and nuts for decorating cakes and elaborate chef-style garnishes for ice creams and hot drinks
NEW BLACK SHEEP TRUFFLE TOOL 2-IN-1 SLICER AND GRATER
For exceptional flavour and aroma
The long-lasting tool has two functions, each used independently of the other:
1. The thickness of the razor-sharp stainless-steel Straight Slicer Blade can be changed by simply turning a screw to achieve uniform slices of truffles, radishes, mushrooms or strawberries to the desired thickness.
2. The Microplane signature ultra-sharp photo-etched teeth of the Fine Blade Grater cut the truffle with speed, precision and ease to ensure precious truffles do not stick or block, but instead slide effortlessly along the cutting surface releasing the intensive, distinctly earthy aroma to numerous dishes.
It’s not just for truffles
To release the exquisite aroma and nutty taste, just grate or slice truffle into slowly stirred scrambled eggs, risotto, pasta or mashed potato and decorate festive dishes with beautiful thin shavings for an exceptional look and flavour. The Fine Blade Grater works equally as well with chocolate, ginger, nutmeg and Parmesan.
Want to buy yourself a Christmas treat?
Beautiful enough to take straight to the table for friends and family to use
(if you’re willing to share)
The non-slip rubber base on the BLACK SHEEP graters ensure stability regardless of the angle of use. A hole at the end of the comfortable ‘velvet-feel’ handle allows cooks to display the range on a kitchen wall or rack for easy access or, as the graters have a modern low design and protective cover, stored safely in a drawer.
While dishwasher safe, the long-lasting BLACK SHEEP series can be cleaned quickly by simply rinsing under warm water to keep the blades in perfect condition.
The other five blade styles in the BLACK SHEEP series are: Zester, Fine, Coarse, Extra Coarse and Ribbon.
The NEW Microplane BLACK SHEEP Large Shaver (RRP £49.95) and Truffle Tool 2-in-1 Slicer and Grater (RRP £64.95) are available from Borough Kitchen
The BLACK SHEEP series was awarded the internationally acclaimed Red Dot Award: Product Design 2022 for ‘distinction for high quality design’. Globally recognized as the original manufacturer to apply photo-etching technology to graters and blades, Microplane is used, and loved, by professional chefs, TV presenters and passionate home cooks around the world for their incomparable sharpness. The Microplane collection includes everything you need to guarantee an excellent, and effortless, experience in the kitchen.
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IT’S BEGINNING TO TASTE A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS
NEW The Gardener’s Collection
NEW The Cheese-Lover’s Collection
NEW The Christmas Collection
NEW 9-Jar Mini Pack
Delicious gourmet gifts for foodie friends and family are the way forward this Christmas.
NEW Tracklements The Gardener’s Collection RRP £11.50
Spending time in the garden remains one of the great British pastimes with over 27 million of us loving it, so this one’s the perfect stocking-filler for green-thumbed, food-loving friends and family. Packed with the best flavours grown in British gardens, the collection includes Zingy Rosemary Jelly (220g), Country Garden Chutney (200g) and Green Tomato Chutney (200g), you will be impressed by just how easily these jars can enhance the flavour of all your festive spreads, leftovers and any sneaking snacks you’re planning to serve in between.
NEW Tracklements The Cheese-Lover’s Collection RRP £15.50
The ultimate collection to elevate every cheese-board and Boxing Day spread, Apple & Cider Brandy Chutney (200g) is made with Bramley apples and a liberal measure of Somerset cider brandy for a boozy kick and indecently good with flinty Cheddar and blue cheese, Apricot & Ginger Chutney (200g) the sweetness of the apricots with the warmth of the ginger makes the most of a soft, Camembert, Fresh Chilli Jam (210g) smoulderingly beautiful with creamy cheese and Caramelised Onion Marmalade (210g) made with a splish of redcurrant juice for a pleasing tang, adds cheer to any cheese.
NEW Tracklements The Christmas Collection, RRP £13.50
A real treat for any stocking or a clever little gift for the Christmas Day host, these fantastic four are, literally, the taste of Yuletide in a jar. From Cranberry, Port & Orange Sauce (110g) – which takes a quick Boxing Day supper of toasted cheese to a new level, Sticky Fig Relish (110g) made with plump figs soaked In spiced vinegar and gently cooked with rich, dark sugar, superb with soft cheeses, Spiced Plum Chutney (90g) where sharp fruity Stanley plums are mixed with fresh orange zest and subtle spices for a real crowd pleaser spooned, drizzled or dolloped over pâtés, terrines, pork pies, and cheese – to Christmas Spice Chutney (90g) where the delicious aroma and sweet flavours of whole cranberries is paired with Kentish apples and warm spices to perfectly complement a traditional Stilton.
NEW 9 Jar Mini Pack, RRP £9.50
Vegetarian and gluten free and at under £10, this makes a great gift for the hostess with the mostess. They can either keep it for later, or get this quintessential collection of 25g jars straight onto the table alongside the festive cheese spread. There’s something to please everyone here (someone pass the port!): Country Garden Chutney Sticky Fig Relish Caramelised Onion Marmalade Robust Wholegrain Mustard Fresh Chilli Jam Tomato & Chilli Chutney Sweet Mustard Ketchup Apple & Sage Jelly Spiced Honey Mustard
The NEW Tracklements Gift Collections are splendid gifts for foodies, filled with Christmas joy. Simply order directly from www.tracklements.co.uk and the Tracklements elves will pack up these artisan planet-friendly condiments in biodegradable bubble bags, cushioned by vegetable starch curls and drop it down your chimney right on time.
Also available from fine food delis and farm shops nationwide and The Cheese-Lover’s Collection and The Christmas Collection is also available from Waitrose stores. Order early to avoid disappointment!
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THE BEST CULINARY CHRISTMAS GIFT?
HO HO HO HOKAN BOWLS, OF COURSE …
The home of sustainable, stackable, stylish, stoneware bowls
Looking for the perfect gift for the next Great British Chef in your family? Check out Hokan innovative, sustainable, stackable stoneware bowls and lids. As beautiful as they are functional, the range, offered in Lemon Yellow, Sea Green Cobalt Blue, Pitch Black and Antique White, is oven, microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe.
The bowls heat evenly and retain heat efficiently. Cooking and baking with the lid on keeps moisture in and the temperature stable. Taking the lid off allows the top surface area to crust or brown – so just perfect for the Cauliflower Cheese – without which no festive spread is complete. Prep all the veggies and pop into the Hokan bowls on the festive table to keep warm until the centrespread is ready to make an appearance.
The volume of each bowl is determined by its height, which keeps all of the lids the same size for each bowl, so no need to search through the kitchen for the correct lid – they all work. You can also use the lids as a side dish. Smart!
COOK, SERVE AND SAVE ALL IN ONE PLACE
Hokan was established by film producer Alistair Donald. As a father of two sons, it quickly became apparent that he needed to be more efficient in the kitchen to avoid unnecessary food waste. He swapped the leaning towers of cling-filmed bowls and tubs for a practical, plastic-free solution that was easily stackable and could be used to cook, bake and serve, and then store and save, food.
SAY GOODBYE TO PLASTIC
For a sustainable, BPA-free household, Hokan offers a unique alternative to storage solutions with
potential harmful pollutants. Stoneware is dense pottery fired at high temperatures making it non-porous and, consequently, odour and stain free. Which can’t be said of plastic alternatives.
Hokan Bowls, RRP £80 for a set of three or individually:
• Small: 400ml, RRP £24
• Medium: 600ml, RRP £27
• Large: 1000ml, RRP £30
Available from hokanbowls.com
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THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR CULINARY CONNOISSEURS
Tormek has 50 years of expertise in tool sharpening for woodworkers and over 35 years in knife sharpening for commercial kitchens. The Tormek T-1 Kitchen Knife Sharpener is the first, premium kitchen knife sharpener for the home.
The latest addition to the range is a collaboration between two Swedish greats – Tormek and
Morakniv – both renowned for their premium quality and expertise.
The NEW Tormek T-1 Morakniv 1891 has a sleek industrial design and comes fully assembled
with a powder-coated zinc body stamped with the collaboration logo, diamond grinding
wheel, composite honing wheel and a solid birch handle in the famous Morakniv red. The
vibrantly colourful handle contrasts with the sharpener’s subtle minimalist design making it
an eye-catching addition to any kitchen and a real collector’s item for culinary connoisseurs.
‘Utility knife’, the ideal everyday knife, sporting the unmistakable red birch handle from the Morakniv Classic 1891 series, is laser marked with the Tormek logo and is also available
from the Tormek website.
Quick, easy, clean and quiet, it precisely sharpens blades of any length. Based on the innovative sharpening system developed for professional kitchens, the Tormek T-1 Morakniv 1891 effortlessly delivers a razor-sharp and durable cutting edge ensuring the blade stays sharper for longer.
Just three steps to sharp knives:
SET PREFERRED BEVEL ANGLE
You can choose any angle between 8 and 22 degrees. However, 18 degrees (the Morankiv
1891 Utility Knife is 18 degrees per side) is a good angle to start with if you are unsure. A
small angle will cut more easily, while a large angle will give a stronger edge.
SHARPEN ON BOTH SIDES
The fine-grained diamond grinding wheel sharpens all types of steel including ceramic
knives – to professional sharpness. The low-speed means that there’s minimal steel wear.
Insert the clean, dry knife into the guide. A magnet in the patented guide collects the steel
particles keeping the grinding wheel clean. Follow the shape of the knife and apply only a
gentle pressure.
HONE TO AN EXPERT, RAZOR-SHARP FINISH
Simply remove the burr* and polish both sides of the knife on the honing wheel.
* after sharpening a ‘burr’ is created which needs to be honed off to obtain a sharp and
durable edge.
Unlike some alternatives, the Tormek T-1 sharpens the entire bevel of the knife, not just the outer edge, and because the bevels can be sharpened separately, there’s the option to set different edge angles on each side of the blade, or sharpen just one side, which is particularly useful for more advanced knives.
Built to last, with an 8-year warranty, made in Sweden.
Buy it for yourself or for the Masterchef among your family and friends this Christmas.
The Tormek T-1 Morakniv 1891 in collaboration with Morakniv, RRP £350 Morakniv 1891 Utility Knife, RRP £120
Tormek T-1 Morakniv 1891 + Morakniv1891 Utility Knife, RRP £450 Available from shop.tormek.co.uk
Chuckle Soaps: https://www.chucklesoaps.com/main-store/p/sports-soaps
Perfect for the Sports Lover on your Christmas List, Chuckle Soaps have just launched their new Sports Silhouette Soaps, which contain a mini silhouette which when released ‘pops out’ and can be placed on a windowsill or shelf. You can choose from Golf, Rugby, Cricket and Surfing currently, with more sports to be added soon – each silhouette is also completely biodegradable.
All of Chuckle Soaps https://www.chucklesoaps.com/ are fragranced with 100% organic essential lavender oil, SLS Free (so not abrasive at all, the glycerine base ensures it is soothing and moisturising in fact – ideal for when you been out in the cold doing your favourite sport!) vegan, 100% organic and are hand poured in Hampshire.
Visit Chuckle Soaps to see the rest of their designs which include assorted mini-figures, mini ducks, word soaps and pet silhouettes meaning that all the family can have GOOD.CLEAN.FUN !
Soaps are £6.50 each.
