Shows like My Kitchen Rules and Masterchef have got all of us – including myself – a bit hooked on the idea of getting more creative in the kitchen. But plating a dish worthy of a top score is never going to happen if you’ve not got the proper tools to work with.
(Brought to you by Nuffnang and Lorraine Lea.)
In today’s post, I’m showing you some fab new kitchen essentials from my friends at Lorraine Lea, and they’re going to transform the way you cook this winter and beyond. And yes – Lorraine Lea does cookware (they’re about so much more than fabulous bedding!).
What’s so amazing about the pieces you see in this post is that they perfectly blend form and function; they not only look great (so you don’t have to hide them away) but they perform wonderfully too. I always say that any piece you need to use regularly should feature a combination of form and function – and these really do!
Let’s take a closer look at what makes these new pieces so good.
Ceramic Cookware: Why it’s Better than Teflon
Teflon was a bit of a cooking buzzword in years gone by and it’s safe to say that we all got swooped up in the hype. The problem with Teflon, though, is that using it under high heat conditions can cause the coating to crack and release toxic fumes.
What makes this ceramic cookware so special is that it’s made from raw clay and water. This means that it won’t crack, it’s completely non-stick and you won’t need to use as much oil when you’re cooking. So not only is it safer, but it’s healthier too (and coming into winter I can use all the extra healthy-eating help I can get!).
The other great thing about Lorraine Lea’s ceramic cookware is that it cooks your food far more evenly than other pans and is a much better hear conductor. When it comes to cleaning, that’s pretty easy, too; just let the piece cool down and clean with warm soapy water and a sponge (no need to crack out the scourer here!).
The 9-piece ceramic coated cookware set you see in this post (that you can win below) from Lorraine Lea comes with a 12-month warranty against manufacturing fault, which gives you added peace of mind when purchasing!
To find out more about this new ceramic cookware range, click here.
Schmidt Bros Knives; Designed for Lorraine Lea
When Crocodile Dundee said, “that’s not a knife”, clearly he hadn’t discovered these bad boys from Schmidt Bros. The popular German brand has partnered with Lorraine Lea to release a range of top-end knives that are not only rust-resistant, but stain resistant too.
What makes these German steel knives so superior is that they’re made from higher quality materials and feature a full tang.
What is a full tang? Well, a full tang means that the metal of the blade runs all the way to the tip, through the handle and right to the end of the knife. Having a single piece of steel like this prevents the knife from breaking at the tip, ensuring its longevity and durability.
From a design perspective, I love the grain you can see in the rare ash wood handles. They not only look on-trend but they feature a soft grip too, making them super-easy to handle. Because the knives look so sleek, you can display them on your bench top, so they’re within easy reach but look good when not in use.
The knives also feature the patented Schmidt Brothers Curve for superior quality and safety, meaning you can rock some of them back and forth on your chopping board to finely dice herbs and veggies.
To see all the knives available from Lorraine Lea, click here.
If you’d like to stay in the loop when it comes to cooking, decorating and keeping your home super-stylin’, click here to jump onto the Lorraine Lea blog and get inspired.
And if you’re keen to secure some of these divine pieces from Lorraine Lea for your own home, see the competition below for details on how you can win!
Win a 9-Piece Ceramic Cookware Set
To go in the draw to win the 9-piece ceramic cookware set you see above, valued at $499, simply:
Drop a comment below telling me what you love about this Lorraine Lea set and why?
** Please note, this competition has closed. The winner was Bridgette Clark **
Open to Australian residents only. Full T&C’s for this competition can be found here.
I love that the range is safe and healthy for my family. The slimline and sleek design is an added bonus! I have always wanted to own a full set of pots and pans!
This cookware looks the bomb….well designed and good for the environment and humans. Cooks evenly and uses less oil, easy to clean as well….what’s not to love. Owning a set of this cookware would be a privilege.
Just looking at this cookware makes me want to cook……which is no mean feat!
So keen to upgrade my current kitchen wear because we didn’t do it after the wedding and then we had the baby…Non stick, non toxic, healthier (less fat for cooking and non toxic), easy to clean, easy to use (stove and oven), stylish, love the design and look, I know i will love the feel… I’ll get it all done quicker which is a must with a little baby – as is being a healthy role model…did I mention non toxic
Finally something I need thats Natural & PTFE / PFOA free….More enjoyable time cooking and less clean …
I’m hooked 🙂
I too jumped aboard the teflon train. Besides now learning of the risks they provide, I would LOVE to upgrade my current (toxic, eek!) pot set which were all essentially ruined last year. You see, I invited my newly divorced uncle to stay with me while he got his feet back on the ground. Apparently, no one gave him the memo about keeping metal utensils away from non-stick surfaces. The horror!
Beautifully styled, simple, timeless and – of course – healthy and easy to use. An investment in fine food.
To be able to provide healthy meals for my family, in all senses of the word would be so amazing for me
This cookware would mean one less concern in the kitchen on the quest to better health for the whole family
We recently had our children diagnosed with severe gluten and dairy intolerances (nof fun!), which means less toxins, oils and healthier eating all round. For a family of five this is a huge change and cooking with the right cookware would be life changing for us. The fact that it looks amazing as well is a bonus!