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Bialetti aluminium and stainless steel stovetop coffee makers work on a pressure-based system. Before using the coffeemaker for the first time, unscrew the top from the base. Remove the filter funnel (2) from the base. Then remove the filter plate (3) and the ring (4). Wash all parts in warm water and correctly reassemble the top […]

Frying pan, skillet or saute pan, do you know which to choose? Having the right pan for the job can make the difference between a recipe success or a flop. Frypan, skillet, saute pan, cast iron, non-stick or stainless steel; with so many variables available selecting the best frying pan can be confusing. Here is […]

Nowadays it is hard to purchase anything without taking into consideration its environmental impact. Choosing organic food and biodegradable detergents to reduce our carbon footprint and toxins in the home are becoming usual eco-friendly choices. But there’s also another option we often tend to forget about and that is the cookware we use. Some cookware ranges, […]

Here at Chef’s Complements, we stock a range of Scanpan’s top-of-the-line cookware ranges including the premium range of HaptIQ. All the ranges we stock in full are Axis, Coppernox, HaptIQ, Pro IQ, & TechnIQ. We also carry a few selected pieces in the Classic & Impact ranges. This Guide will show you the differences between […]

Keep your eyes open When buying your first knife, most people are amazed at the number of different options. Different blade shapes, lengths, sizes, grinds and handles can make the choice a little tricky. In this blog, we would like to show you which knife is suitable for which task and what you should pay […]

Which sort of pepper should be used? To get the best results, we recommend you to use only dry, hard, whole peppercorns that are 5 mm (1/4″) or less in diameter. Black, white and dry green peppercorns can be ground in Peugeot pepper mills. The pink berries can be ground only if in a blend […]

Before buying a toaster, consider the type of items you usually toast, how many people use the toaster and how much space you have in your kitchen. What do you like to toast? Thick sliced bread from uncut loaves, toasted sandwiches, crumpets and bagels will need wide or adjustable slots. A bagel or bun setting gives […]

Organic Cotton vs Conventional Cotton There are many reasons why organic cotton is better than conventional cotton. Organic cotton uses only non-genetically modified seeds and is grown without using toxic synthetic chemicals, pesticides, or fertilizers. Organic cotton production reduces human, animal, and environmental impact. 1. Sustainability, always Organic certification requires safe working conditions, no child […]