When I’m in Mallorca I enjoy a delicious snack called Pa amb oli. It’s so simple, just crusty bread, spread with crushed garlic, grated tomatoes and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.
A Grate Gadget
It’s not difficult to make here, of course, but this handy Kilner® Multi-Purpose Grater makes it all the more simple to prepare. Designed with a clever oval shape, it allows for a natural back-and-forth grating motion, making it easy to extract maximum flavour and texture from your ingredients.
The sharp grating teeth easily break down food, while the built-in trough collects the juices, keeping every drop of goodness in one place. Simply use the tipping handle to pour liquids through the integrated spout—no mess, no fuss!
Perfect for grating garlic and ginger or pureeing soft fruits like apples, pears, and kiwis, and of course tomatoes, this multi-purpose tool helps retain essential vitamins and nutrients.
It’s dishwasher safe too and costs just £9.50 from Amazon.
Clever Bagging
I’m such a fan of these OXO Silicone Reusable Bags.
The handy flat bags are easy to stack in the fridge or freezer, while the standing bags sit upright, keeping food fresher for longer to help reduce waste. A secure seal ensures food is stored safely, while the wide grab tabs make them easy to open, fill and close. Dishwasher, freezer, and microwave safe.
The collection includes six bags in various sizes available in an Oat colourway. As well as being perfect for storing food, they’re also really useful when travelling to stop any spills.
Prices start from £12 (Snack Bag) to £25 (Stand-Up 1.8L).
Available from John Lewis and Amazon
‘Let’s Twist Again’ with OXO
Another great new product from OXO: Twist & Stack Containers.
These sleek, stackable containers are made from durable Tritan plastic and feature a twist-lock lid with a silicone gasket, ensuring a 100% leak proof seal. The interchangeable lids fit all container sizes, so there’s no more searching for the right fit.
With a soft-touch grip, the lids open effortlessly while keeping food intact, and the transparent design lets you see what’s inside at a glance.
Plus, they’re stain-resistant and dishwasher, microwave, and freezer safe.
£19 (350ml), £22.50 (550ml) and £27.50 (900ml) from John Lewis & Amazon.
Cordless appliances make tidier kitchen surfaces
And cordless products with a separate battery have been launched by KitchenAid with its KitchenAid Go Cordless System.
The new KitchenAid Top Down Chopper (RRP £99 – battery not included – but sold separately) is designed for quick, efficient, and mess-free food prep.
Featuring a multi-purpose stainless steel S-blade and a 0.83L bowl, it precisely cuts ingredients with ease. One-Touch Control allows you to press and hold for a continual run to purée and mince, or pulse for a rough chop. It’s perfect for everything from fruits, nuts, and veggies to garlic and herbs. The convenient Top Down Design allows you to chop and prep with ease, then store leftovers in the same bowl, with the included lid, ready for later use.
It’s dishwasher-safe for easy clean up and available from kitchenaid.co.uk
There is also a juicer in this range and the same battery works on both products.
An Iconic British Toaster
This October iconic British manufacturer Dualit celebrates its 80-year anniversary.
Founded in 1945 by Max Gort-Barten, it began as a small engineering company, quickly gaining a reputation for robust, handcrafted products.
The Classic Toaster, which first launched in 1952, is instantly recognisable in kitchens worldwide for its distinctive retro design and durability. It combines traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation, with each part being fully repairable or replaceable. They’re hand-built by the same person from start to finish in the West Sussex factory, and even feature the name of the assembler on the base plate.
To mark this milestone anniversary, Dualit is introducing an exclusive limited edition of the Classic Toaster, adorned with the Union Jack design as a tribute to the brand’s British heritage. This celebrates Dualit’s legacy.
Limited Edition Dualit Four-Slot Classic Toaster in Union Jack is £244.99 Available from Dualit.com JohnLewis.com and independent retailers.
Just in time for summer entertaining season, CASO Design has introduced two sleek, space-savvy appliances designed to take the stress out of hosting:
A Cool Cooler
The VinoCase Tabletop Wine Cooler (£109.99) – precision-chills your wine or fizz to the perfect serving temperature, right on the table.
Unlike conventional chillers, it pairs advanced temperature control with whisper-quiet performance at just 28dB, allowing conversation to flow uninterrupted.
Sensor-touch controls and a clear LED display offer effortless adjustment, while its compact interior accommodates bottles up to 9cm in diameter – making it the perfect companion for relaxed entertaining.
Cold as Ice
And The IceChef Compact Ice Maker (£119.99) – delivers crystal-clear ice in just six minutes, from kitchen to patio and everywhere in between. Combining German engineering with clever design, they’re ideal for everything from a garden party to spontaneous BBQs. It offers two cube size options and operates quietly at just 42dB. Its 1L water tank, transparent viewing window, and smart alerts make operating it effortless, while features like the self-cleaning function and removable ice tray simplify clean-up. Lightweight and portable, the integrated carrying handle makes it easy to move the party from kitchen to patio-wherever the celebration calls
