Kitchen Equipment

The daily grind

Mr Not Delia reviews the Krups GVX 2 coffee burr grinder, and explains why blade grinders just don’t cut it.

I’ve got a silver machine…

Mr Not Delia has a new toy to play with – a Krups XP5240 espresso machine.

Espresso: steam v pump

Does it matter what sort of machine you use to make espresso? Mr Not Delia investigates.

Hygiplas Multistem Thermometer

Temperature probes are a handy way to help you avoid food poisoning

Japanese Turning Vegetable Slicer

Not Delia recommends the Benriner Japanese turning vegetable slicer

Mr Not Delia tries the new bread machine

Mr Not Delia gets his hands on ND’s latest bit of kitchen kit – with rather odd-looking results

OXO Good Grips vegetable peeler

Not Delia reviews the excellent Y peeler from OXO Good Grips – great for shavings as well as peeling veggies

Not Delia minces meat, not words

Not Delia recommends making your own mince at home rather than buying ready-minced meat.

Chef’s knife and utensil set in travel case

A fantastic bargain from Nisbets catering equipment – five knives and eight utensils. All for £22.99!

Chopping boards – plastic or wood?

Are plastic chopping boards more hygienic than wooden? Not Delia tries to find out.

How to remove the skin from a fillet of salmon

How To Pin Bone a Fillet of Salmon

Want to save your guests from having to “fish” bones out of their mouths during their meal? Then pin bone your salmon first – here’s how to do it.

Twin Fish – Japanese Chef Knife

A few hone truths

Yorkshire Puddings – silicone vs tin

Not Delia’s silicone versus tin Yorkshire pudding tray challenge!

Passionate About Knives