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KITCHEN SYNC

Equip Your Kitchen Like A Pro

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You’re not a professional chef, you’re just a guy who wants to be able to cook. No matter the occasion—a weeknight meal, a quiet dinner for two or gathering of friends for the holidays—you don’t need a bunch of fancy, complicated gadgets cluttering up your counter. But a man’s kitchen should always be stocked with equipment that’s functional and durable.
You’re not a professional chef, you’re just a guy who wants to be able to cook. No matter the occasion—a weeknight meal, a quiet dinner for two or gathering of friends for the holidays—you don’t need a bunch of fancy, complicated gadgets cluttering up your counter. But a man’s kitchen should always be stocked with equipment that’s functional and durable.

A STYLISH POT SET

A set of pots is the foundation of a well-equipped kitchen. You’ll need a pot big enough for boiling pasta or casseroles, a size down for veggies or boiling eggs, a manageable saucepan for simmering sauces and, of course, the workhorse of a man’s kitchen —the frying pan —great for everything from braising onions to whipping up pancakes.

Made to last, the sleek Private Collection 7 Piece Non-Stick Cookware Set includes everything you need and features a special non-stick coating and tempered glass lids for easy visibility.

Private Collection 7 Piece Non-Stick Cookware Set, R1599.95(16cm Saucepan, 20cm Casserole and 24cm Casserole with lids and a 24cm Frying Pan with no lid)

A STYLISH POT SET

A set of pots is the foundation of a well-equipped kitchen. You’ll need a pot big enough for boiling pasta or casseroles, a size down for veggies or boiling eggs, a manageable saucepan for simmering sauces and, of course, the workhorse of a man’s kitchen —the frying pan —great for everything from braising onions to whipping up pancakes.

Made to last, the sleek Private Collection 7 Piece Non-Stick Cookware Set includes everything you need and features a special non-stick coating and tempered glass lids for easy visibility.

Private Collection 7 Piece Non-Stick Cookware Set, R1599.95(16cm Saucepan, 20cm Casserole and 24cm Casserole with lids and a 24cm Frying Pan with no lid)

SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS

If you’re going to cook, you need a good set of knives. Ones that are designed for the task at hand. Using an overworked, blunt paring knife you’ve had for years to cut through a ribeye you’re about to grill is the culinary equivalent of hammering a nail with a screwdriver. But trying to find the right blade for your needs can be confusing. You don’t need a massive, hand-forged cleaver or a specially-made Japanese fish blade. You want a simple, versatile and affordable set that will make quick work of slicing and dicing.

Private Collection 6 Piece Knife Block Set, R499.99
(20cm Chef knife, 20cm Bread knife, 20cm Carving knife, 12.5cm Utility knife, 8.5cm Paring knife and Knife Block)
Private Collection Chopping Block, R199.95

SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS

If you’re going to cook, you need a good set of knives. Ones that are designed for the task at hand. Using an overworked, blunt paring knife you’ve had for years to cut through a ribeye you’re about to grill is the culinary equivalent of hammering a nail with a screwdriver. But trying to find the right blade for your needs can be confusing. You don’t need a massive, hand-forged cleaver or a specially-made Japanese fish blade. You want a simple, versatile and affordable set that will make quick work of slicing and dicing.

Private Collection 6 Piece Knife Block Set, R499.99
(20cm Chef knife, 20cm Bread knife, 20cm Carving knife, 12.5cm Utility knife, 8.5cm Paring knife and Knife Block)
Private Collection Chopping Block, R199.95

HARDCORE COOKWARE

If you’re happy to spend a bit more, consider hard-anodised aluminium pots and pans, which have been electrochemically treated to give a hard finish for superior heat distribution and outstanding durability. Lock in flavour and nutrients with tempered glass lids with an air release steam vent, to ease pressure whilst cooking. and convenient for monitoring the cooking process without losing heat.

Built for durability and non-stick qualities the Russell Hobbs Classique 6 Piece Anodised Cookware Set with Whitford Non-Stick Double Layer Coating – PFOA free, is suitable for all stovetops including gas and induction.

Russell Hobbs Classique 6 Piece Anodised Cookware Set, R1,999.95
(24cm casserole (4 litre) 20cm casserole (2.47 litre) 16cm sauce pan (1.9 litre) 24cm frying pan)

HARDCORE COOKWARE

If you’re happy to spend a bit more, consider hard-anodised aluminium pots and pans, which have been electrochemically treated to give a hard finish for superior heat distribution and outstanding durability. Lock in flavour and nutrients with tempered glass lids with an air release steam vent, to ease pressure whilst cooking. and convenient for monitoring the cooking process without losing heat.

Built for durability and non-stick qualities the Russell Hobbs Classique 6 Piece Anodised Cookware Set with Whitford Non-Stick Double Layer Coating – PFOA free, is suitable for all stovetops including gas and induction.

Russell Hobbs Classique 6 Piece Anodised Cookware Set, R1,999.95
(24cm casserole (4 litre) 20cm casserole (2.47 litre) 16cm sauce pan (1.9 litre) 24cm frying pan)

BOWLS IN THE MIX

No kitchen is complete without a set of mixing bowls – they’re the key to quick and efficient preparation. Whether for stirring ingredients, marinating foods for the grill, storing leftovers, organizing measured amounts of ingredients before embarking on a complicated recipe, or even substituting as a serving bowl, you’ll find yourself reaching for your mixing bowls time and again.

Private Collection Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls: Small R109.95, Medium R139.95, Large R189.95
Private Collection Stainless Steel Double Egg Beater, R229.95
Private Collection 18cm Stainless Steel Sieve, R124.95

BOWLS IN THE MIX

No kitchen is complete without a set of mixing bowls – they’re the key to quick and efficient preparation. Whether for stirring ingredients, marinating foods for the grill, storing leftovers, organizing measured amounts of ingredients before embarking on a complicated recipe, or even substituting as a serving bowl, you’ll find yourself reaching for your mixing bowls time and again.

Private Collection Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls: Small R109.95, Medium R139.95, Large R189.95
Private Collection Stainless Steel Double Egg Beater, R229.95
Private Collection 18cm Stainless Steel Sieve, R124.95

UNDER PRESSURE

Though it looks like a regular pot, a pressure cooker can be your kitchen’s best friend, especially at this time of year when comforting, slow-cooked meals like soups, curries and casseroles are best. Pressure cookers are especially handy for speeding up the cooking process for these time-consuming dishes and do the job in one easy-to-clean pot.

As the pressure builds inside the sealed pot, the liquid heats to a higher temperature before it boils. When exposed to this super-high heat, it not only reduces your cooking time by up to 70%, but it also locks in moisture and nutrients. Meaning easier, faster and healthier meals.

Tedelex Aluminium Pressure Cooker 4 Litre, R799.95

UNDER PRESSURE

Though it looks like a regular pot, a pressure cooker can be your kitchen’s best friend, especially at this time of year when comforting, slow-cooked meals like soups, curries and casseroles are best. Pressure cookers are especially handy for speeding up the cooking process for these time-consuming dishes and do the job in one easy-to-clean pot.

As the pressure builds inside the sealed pot, the liquid heats to a higher temperature before it boils. When exposed to this super-high heat, it not only reduces your cooking time by up to 70%, but it also locks in moisture and nutrients. Meaning easier, faster and healthier meals.

Tedelex Aluminium Pressure Cooker 4 Litre, R799.95

THE MATTER OF SPLATTER

This is one of those kitchen tools too often overlooked. If you don’t like getting tiny burns from the hot oil spitting up from the skillet or, worse yet, cleaning up the wide splatter field on your stovetop from around a pan, you need one of these lightweight screens. A splatter screen does exactly what is says: screens splatters. Put it over the top of a frying pan when searing meat over very high heat, or even when it’s your turn to make Sunday’s bacon and egg breakfast.

Private Collection Stainless Steel 30cm Spatter Screen, R199.95
Eetrite 29cm Cast Iron Grill Pan, R799.95

THE MATTER OF SPLATTER

This is one of those kitchen tools too often overlooked. If you don’t like getting tiny burns from the hot oil spitting up from the skillet or, worse yet, cleaning up the wide splatter field on your stovetop from around a pan, you need one of these lightweight screens. A splatter screen does exactly what is says: screens splatters. Put it over the top of a frying pan when searing meat over very high heat, or even when it’s your turn to make Sunday’s bacon and egg breakfast.

Private Collection Stainless Steel 30cm Spatter Screen, R199.95
Eetrite 29cm Cast Iron Grill Pan, R799.95

FULL STEAM AHEAD

A steel steamer basket is a classic. Unlike boiled vegetables, steamed veggies are cooked briefly and then removed from the heat. During steaming, the heat of the steam cooks the veggies, and they are spared from the boiling water. The goal of steaming is to cook the vegetables until they are no longer raw, but still bright and crisp. This preserves colour and flavour, and some of the nutrient content.

The Private Collection Veggie Steamer adjusts easily to fit into even large pots and has feet that elevate it off the bottom of the pot, allowing plenty of water to circulate and create steam underneath.

Private Collection Veggie Steamer, R249.95

FULL STEAM AHEAD

A steel steamer basket is a classic. Unlike boiled vegetables, steamed veggies are cooked briefly and then removed from the heat. During steaming, the heat of the steam cooks the veggies, and they are spared from the boiling water. The goal of steaming is to cook the vegetables until they are no longer raw, but still bright and crisp. This preserves colour and flavour, and some of the nutrient content.

The Private Collection Veggie Steamer adjusts easily to fit into even large pots and has feet that elevate it off the bottom of the pot, allowing plenty of water to circulate and create steam underneath.

Private Collection Veggie Steamer, R249.95

MEASURE UP

The difference between a recipe success and a recipe failure could lie within 1 mis-measured tablespoon of flour or sugar. No kidding. Baking is not very forgiving. It is a science. Estimating the measurements of an ingredient in a recipe spells disaster. While you can easily get away with a handful of this or that when you’re cooking dinner, even the slightest miscalculation could turn your muesli muffins into rocks.

Soehnie 5kg Compact Digital Kitchen Scale, R499.95
Pyrex Measuring Beaker 750ml, R169.95
Legend Stainless Steel Measuring Cup Set, R319.95
Private Collection Measuring Grater, R169.95

MEASURE UP

The difference between a recipe success and a recipe failure could lie within 1 mis-measured tablespoon of flour or sugar. No kidding. Baking is not very forgiving. It is a science. Estimating the measurements of an ingredient in a recipe spells disaster. While you can easily get away with a handful of this or that when you’re cooking dinner, even the slightest miscalculation could turn your muesli muffins into rocks.

Soehnie 5kg Compact Digital Kitchen Scale, R499.95
Pyrex Measuring Beaker 750ml, R169.95
Legend Stainless Steel Measuring Cup Set, R319.95
Private Collection Measuring Grater, R169.95

BE YOUR OWN BARRISTA

There’s something to be said for taking the time to enjoy the little pleasures in life. Like a perfect cup of coffee, for example. Each of these expertly crafted items will make a coffee lover’s morning ritual all the more pleasurable. Opt for Stainless steel and brushed metals – they always add a sharp, clean and masculine touch to any space.

Private Collection Stainless Steel Whistling Kettle 2.5 litre, R329.95
Private Collection Stainless Steel Thermal Coffee Pot R 349.95
Private Collection 6 Cup (600ml) Espresso Maker R199.95

BE YOUR OWN BARRISTA

There’s something to be said for taking the time to enjoy the little pleasures in life. Like a perfect cup of coffee, for example. Each of these expertly crafted items will make a coffee lover’s morning ritual all the more pleasurable. Opt for Stainless steel and brushed metals – they always add a sharp, clean and masculine touch to any space.

Private Collection Stainless Steel Whistling Kettle 2.5 litre, R329.95
Private Collection Stainless Steel Thermal Coffee Pot R 349.95
Private Collection 6 Cup (600ml) Espresso Maker R199.95

THE BREAD BIN COMEBACK

What was once a common site on every kitchen counter for decades, the bread bin slowly fell out of favour around the 1980s, as the popularisation of mass-produced breads began to take over. The reason was simple enough. Pre-sliced commercial breads, full of preservatives, and easy to keep in their included plastic bags were able to last longer, but it came at the expense of quality and nutritional value. But today fresh-baked bread is more accessible than ever, which is a big reason why so many are making the switch back as these types of bread require a different storage method – which is where your bread bin comes in.

Private Collection Marble Bread Bin, R499.95

THE MATTER OF SPLATTER

This is one of those kitchen tools too often overlooked. If you don’t like getting tiny burns from the hot oil spitting up from the skillet or, worse yet, cleaning up the wide splatter field on your stovetop from around a pan, you need one of these lightweight screens. A splatter screen does exactly what is says: screens splatters. Put it over the top of a frying pan when searing meat over very high heat, or even when it’s your turn to make Sunday’s bacon and egg breakfast.

Private Collection Marble Bread Bin, R499.95

HANDY GADGETS

You know that old adage “Get the right tool for the job”? Well, it’s not just for DIY home repairs. It also applies to, and this is true, peeling a potato or scraping dough. Equip your kitchen with these practical (and time saving) kitchen gadgets and get the job done properly —right from the get-go.

Victorinox Universal Can Opener, R269.95
Private Collection Oven Thermometer, R149.95
Victorinox Swiss Peeler, R59.95
Private Collection Stainless Steel Garlic Press, R129.95
Private Collection Dough Scraper, R59.95
Victorinox Multi-Purpose Kitchen Scissors, R799.95
Private Collection Stainless Steel Peeler, R39.95
Private Collection Stainless Steel Y Peeler, R59.95

HANDY GADGETS

You know that old adage “Get the right tool for the job”? Well, it’s not just for DIY home repairs. It also applies to, and this is true, peeling a potato or scraping dough. Equip your kitchen with these practical (and time saving) kitchen gadgets and get the job done properly —right from the get-go.

Victorinox Universal Can Opener, R269.95
Private Collection Oven Thermometer, R149.95
Victorinox Swiss Peeler, R59.95
Private Collection Stainless Steel Garlic Press, R129.95
Private Collection Dough Scraper, R59.95
Victorinox Multi-Purpose Kitchen Scissors, R799.95
Private Collection Stainless Steel Peeler, R39.95
Private Collection Stainless Steel Y Peeler, R59.95

MULTI-TASKING MUST-HAVE

Who needs a colander? You do. While you don’t need a lot of fancy gadgets, your kitchen should always be stocked with practical basics. And the humble colander is right up there with the best of them. Whether straining pasta or rice, rinsing fruit, drip draining, straining of vegetables, tossing a salad or even doubling up as a steamer, the colander is a multi-tasking kitchen must-have.

Private Collection 26cm Stainless Steel Colander, R199.95

MULTI-TASKING MUST-HAVE

Who needs a colander? You do. While you don’t need a lot of fancy gadgets, your kitchen should always be stocked with practical basics. And the humble colander is right up there with the best of them. Whether straining pasta or rice, rinsing fruit, drip draining, straining of vegetables, tossing a salad or even doubling up as a steamer, the colander is a multi-tasking kitchen must-have.

Private Collection 26cm Stainless Steel Colander, R199.95

COVER IMAGE

  1. Private Collection Oven Thermometer, R149.95
  2. Private Collection Script Oven Glove, R109.95
  3. Private Collection 24cm Casserole Pot with lid (part of 7-piece set) R1599.95
  4. Private Collection 6 Piece Knife Block Set, R499.9
    (20cm Chef knife, 20cm Bread knife, 20cm Carving knife, 12.5cm Utility knife, 8.5cm Paring knife and Knife Block)
  5. Private Collection Chopping Block, R199.95
  6. Private Collection Script Pot Holder, R64.95
  7. Private Collection Solid Spoon, R99.95
  8. Private Collection Spaghetti Scoop, R99.95
  9. Private Collection Ladle Spoon, R99.95
  10. Private Collection 26cm Stainless Steel Colander, R199.95
  11. Private Collection Script Printed Apron, R199.95
    Script Apron

HANDY GADGETS

You know that old adage “Get the right tool for the job”? Well, it’s not just for DIY home repairs. It also applies to, and this is true, peeling a potato or scraping dough. Equip your kitchen with these practical (and time saving) kitchen gadgets and get the job done properly —right from the get-go.

COVER IMAGE

  1. Private Collection Oven Thermometer, R149.95
  2. Private Collection Script Oven Glove, R109.95
  3. Private Collection 24cm Casserole Pot with lid (part of 7-piece set) R1599.95
  4. Private Collection 6 Piece Knife Block Set, R499.9
    (20cm Chef knife, 20cm Bread knife, 20cm Carving knife, 12.5cm Utility knife, 8.5cm Paring knife and Knife Block)
  5. Private Collection Chopping Block, R199.95
  6. Private Collection Script Pot Holder, R64.95
  7. Private Collection Solid Spoon, R99.95
  8. Private Collection Spaghetti Scoop, R99.95
  9. Private Collection Ladle Spoon, R99.95
  10. Private Collection 26cm Stainless Steel Colander, R199.95
  11. Private Collection Script Printed Apron, R199.95
    Script Apron

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CONTRIBUTORS

Editor | Neil Doveton
Photographer | Ian Engelbrecht / One League
Designer | De Wet van Rensburg / Glitch
Assistant Stylist | Corey Boyana

*Prices and product availability are subject to change