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Eccle cakes are divine

But are made with currants not raisins.

Copper based pans. Worth the dollar? I'm getting a little fucked off with shitty non-stick coatings lasting about a year.

From what I've heard they are brilliant if looked after (I would hang them up) but I'm not sure if they are worth the extra over Le Creuset style pots and pans.

Anyone?

^ Yes please. Keen to invest in some pans in the next week or so. Not really heard that hanging pans is "good" for them - why is this? Or is it simply because you're not stacking them and knocking them against each other over time? Not sure if I'll have solid enough shelves in the kitchen to hang them from.

I was looking at some Le Creuset's in town earlier but at 90 quid a pop I figured I should do some more research.

So my proposal is this - read your answers.

I love the copper base pans my mum has.

If I was buying new pans >>>>>>>>>>> http://www.debuyer.com/product.php?id=711&cat=60&background=bleu1

But are made with currants not raisins.

Oh please.

DeBuyer pans are hands down the best frying pans around. We have a couple that are 30 or so years old that we use everyday.
I was given a new one recently and it looks very much like our old ones.

Shit picture. Made a salad.

sumac roast butternut squash
tuna, anchovies, chickpeas, red onion, piquillo pepper, lemon zest, parsley, olive oil, red wine vinegar.

    ![](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8445/7983390291_d7b0eca6a2_c.jpg)

Not bothering to wipe the plate down?

nah, i like it sloppy

Re. De Buyer:

Prima Matera - Inocuivre Induction - YouTube

SOLD.

http://www.langtoninfo.co.uk/showitem.aspx?isbn=3011246206207&loc=GBP

/SeePrice

Knocked up a few flapjacks, as I cannot be effed with buying some energy snacks.

Added whey powder - Mistake?

Has anyone been to Roti Chai?

Looks good.

http://www.rotichai.com/

^ Yes please. Keen to invest in some pans in the next week or so. Not really heard that hanging pans is "good" for them - why is this? Or is it simply because you're not stacking them and knocking them against each other over time? Not sure if I'll have solid enough shelves in the kitchen to hang them from.

You hang them so the weight of pans isn't stacked onto the cooking surfaces. Over time this causes problems, and if you're paying out £100-£200 on a pan you would want a lot of years use out of it.

XH, when you say DeBuyer pans are the best and really last, which ones are you talking about? They have a fair range from cheap to very expensive

These are the ones we have. Cheaper than the copper ones but still last a lifetime.

http://www.divertimenti.co.uk/Cookware/Frypans,_omelette_pans_and_blinis/mineral-steel-frying-pan-28.html

We also used them when i was cooking at Moro. They had been open 12 years and still using the same debuyer pans

Copper based pans. Worth the dollar? I'm getting a little fucked off with shitty non-stick coatings lasting about a year.

From what I've heard they are brilliant if looked after (I would hang them up) but I'm not sure if they are worth the extra over Le Creuset style pots and pans.

Anyone?

^ Yes please. Keen to invest in some pans in the next week or so. Not really heard that hanging pans is "good" for them - why is this? Or is it simply because you're not stacking them and knocking them against each other over time? Not sure if I'll have solid enough shelves in the kitchen to hang them from.

I was looking at some Le Creuset's in town earlier but at 90 quid a pop I figured I should do some more research.

So my proposal is this - read your answers.

Saucepans - Le Creuset is the Rapha of the cuisine. Nice but Pricey. Totally worth it.

Sautee pans - we've had some of the Analon Raymond Blanc pans for about a year and they have been fantastic. Not non-stick, but you just need to season and maintain them.

And invest in some good cooking tools - silicon only for your non-stick stuff and hand wash carefully with the right sponges. Last forever that way.

These are the ones we have. Cheaper than the copper ones but still last a lifetime.

http://www.divertimenti.co.uk/Cookware/Frypans,_omelette_pans_and_blinis/mineral-steel-frying-pan-28.html

We also used them when i was cooking at Moro. They had been open 12 years and still using the same debuyer pans

those are £37 in Nisbets

i got taken for a ride then. premium marylebone prices

Knocked up a few flapjacks, as I cannot be effed with buying some energy snacks.

Added whey powder - Mistake?
Eat the flapjack, if they taste bad then you can blame the whey powder. If they taste good then you can claim to be cooking king.

hi all, looking for a nice country pub within an hour's derive of south london, anyone know of a hidden gem?

Nisbet's is one of my favourite stores in London, quality stuff and low prices... I'll go in for just a milk jug or something and come out £50 lighter with a big bag of stuff... ;)

If I was buying new pans >>>>>>>>>>> http://www.debuyer.com/product.php?id=711&cat=60&background=bleu1

XH, when you say DeBuyer pans are the best and really last, which ones are you talking about? They have a fair range from cheap to very expensive

These are the ones we have. Cheaper than the copper ones but still last a lifetime.

http://www.divertimenti.co.uk/Cookware/Frypans,_omelette_pans_and_blinis/mineral-steel-frying-pan-28.html

What, does my opinion not count?!

:P

Nisbet's is one of my favourite stores in London, quality stuff and low prices... I'll go in for just a milk jug or something and come out £50 lighter with a big bag of stuff... ;)

isnt it in bristol? where in london ? link?

Edit; got it: http://www.nisbets.co.uk/VisitOutTradeCounters/Static.raction

+1 for Nisbets

Copper pans look nice, but I'd recommend Le Bourgeat Tradition stainless saucepans (from Nisbets) which are great. More functional than pretty, but look as they could last forever!

Their nonstick frying pans are ok as well and the coating lasts a long tme.

Nisbets is Shaftesbury Ave just north of Cambridge Circus beside Angels fancy dress. They took over Pages cook shop who used to be on that site.

I take it back, Wahaca's steak burrito is actual sliced medium rare rump steak and not stewed brown meat like the rest of the "steak" burritos in centre of town. Nom.