Tips & Tricks

Panic on Sustainability Day? Not with these kitchen tools

No panic on Sustainability Day. With smart choices on pans, maintenance and PFAS-free coatings, you make your kitchen more honest starting today.

Shall we make World Fried Egg Day official?

A fried egg is the ultimate test for your pan. Discover which pan, which fat and which temperature deliver the perfect egg for World Fried Egg Day.

Why a good pan gives your autumn cooking a real boost

With the right pan, autumn cooking becomes a real pleasure. Spot worn-out pans and choose cookware for stews and soups that pulls its weight.

Are black pans better than silver ones?

Black or silver? The colour of a pan is a result of its material, not a measure of quality. Discover the real differences between PFAS-free ceramic pans and stainless steel pans, and find out which...

Which pan is best for grilling without a BBQ?

No garden, no BBQ? With the right grill pan you get smoky crusts and grill marks on your induction hob.

What size springform or loaf tin do you need?

Springform tin 18, 20, 22, 24 or 26 cm? How to choose the right tin size, convert a recipe and know how many people it serves.

The best pan sets for induction (without the fuss)

Looking for the best pan set for your induction hob? Discover what to look for — base thickness, PFAS-free ceramic coating, set contents — and compare Cook & Pan's Go Ivory, Go Green, Signature...

Silicone, thin tin or aluminised steel? What your tin does to your bake

Silicone mould, thin tin or aluminised steel? How each material bakes, why silicone bakes pale and which tin to use for what.

Which pans work on induction and which don't (with examples)

Not sure which of your existing pans will work on an induction hob? This straightforward guide covers every material — cast iron, stainless steel, aluminium, copper — with a quick magnet test you c...