RAYMOND BLANC’s SEASONS KITCHEN
And don’t forget...
RAYMOND’S
Accurate weighing scales are essential — guesswork just won’t work with baking. You’ll
also need a wooden rolling pin, a large mixing bowl, a spatula and a set of measuring
TOP TEN
spoons. An electric mixer does take a lot of the hard work out of beating and blending.
MUST-HAVES
Philips has introduced an aluminium 3-in-1 food processor which offers effortless
excellence. Featuring a juicer, a blender and a food processor in one appliance, the new
Philips Food Processor is a great addition to the Philips Aluminium Collection – and of 1
A heavy wooden chopping
board — basic, but so essential!
course the perfect accessory for any kitchen. The Collection brings together the beauty
of anodised aluminium, the effi ciency of advanced, easy-to-use technology and the
satisfaction of perfect results in a unique range of top-quality, high-performance kitchen 2
A Japanese mandolin
produces perfect, even slices
appliances. The stylish and compact Philips Aluminium Food Processor features three of potato, apple and other fruit and
appliances in one: a juicer, a blender and a food processor. This not only saves you veg for that fabulous professional
counter space, but also helps you make all your favourite recipes. And, thanks to the fi nish – but watch your fi ngers!
1000W motor with Variospeed, it gives you powerful precision and up to 200 per cent
faster juicing than other food processors.
But exactly what sort of mixer you buy really depends on how much you will use it – top 3
A marble or slate slab pr

ovides
a cool surface for rolling pastry.
of the range mixers and blenders will handle a multitude of tasks but can spend most of
their time fi lling cupboard space unless you plan to bake or make desserts two or three
times a week. A small hand mixer is a versatile and space saving choice. 4
A nutmeg grater means you
can add fresh, subtly spicy
fl avour – pre-ground nutmeg just
doesn’t taste the same.
5
A pestle and mortar is a must
for crushing herbs and spices.
Look for one with a good heavy
pestle and a solid bowl. Avoid
marble – it is porous and will stain.
6
A probe thermometer means
you’ll cook a perfect roast
every time.
7
A set of measuring spoons
keeps proportions accurate.
8
A small balloon or spiral whisk
is perfect for blending small
amounts of sauce or dressing.
Mixing is like magic...
Food mixers take a lot of the work out of cooking and baking 9
A very small saucepan is
indispensable for melting
which gives better, and faster results. If you often cook for a lot butter or cooking small amounts
of people, investing in one of these could be a good idea. But if of anything.
you only get the cookery books out once in a blue moon , it may
sit festering in the cupboard.
Magimixers are designed to work better and last longer 10
An ice cr

eam maker with
its own freezer makes
than other brands. Their 12 year motor and 3 year parts and gorgeous frozen desserts a cinch.
accessories guarantee will give you piece of mind. They’re easy Both Gaggia and Magimix offer
to use and simple to clean. The new bowls and lids are made these – well worth the investment
of Lexan and come in brilliant white crystal, specially designed if you grow your own fruit and
to avoid any fi ddling or fussing. Magimixers automatically adjust would like to turn it into delicious
the power to provide the right speed, whatever the job. See ice creams and sorbets.
www.magimix.com for more information.
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