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The Key to Success is Prep

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You’re not a professional chef, you’re just a man who wants to be able to cook with confidence, right? No matter the occasion—weeknight meal, a quiet dinner for two or a gathering of friends or family—your kitchen could benefit from a few specialty pots, pans and ovenware that are functional, durable and stylish.

And, as with anything in life the key to success is preparation. From racking the perfect roast to flipping pancakes, Edgars Home has all the cookware you need to get the job done like a pro.

COVER THE BASICS

Whether bachelor or master chef in the making, the handsome Private Collection 5 Piece Cast Aluminium Non-stick Cookware Set has all your basic cooking needs covered. Well-covered. With lock-in, tempered glass lids with an air-release steam vent to ease pressure while cooking, plus the added benefit of conveniently monitoring your culinary creations at work.

Private Collection 5 Piece Cast Aluminium Cookware Set R999.95

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. Expertly crafted the Russell Hobbs Classique 6 Piece Anodised Cookware Set provides a premium cooking experience, the outer durable non-stick coating is reinforced with titanium particles so you can rely on them time and time again and are suitable for all stovetops including gas and induction.

Russell Hobbs Classique 6 Piece Anodised Cookware Set
Russell Hobbs Electric Salt and Pepper Grinder Set R499.95

WOK ON

Cast-iron and stainless-steel pans are great, don’t get us wrong. But there’s something to be said for a great non-stick pan. Especially when whipping up a stir-fry. The Tefal Extra Wok Pan featuring the new Thermo-Spot system for the ideal temperature and a 100% safe non-stick coating inside and out makes cooking and cleaning effortless.

Tefal Extra Wok Pan 28cm R429.95
Private Collection 30cm Splatter Screen R219.95
Victorinox Straight Edge Paring Knife R89.95
Private Collection Pot Holder and Glove Set R79.95

PANCAKE MAN

Whether impressing guests with crêpe suzettes or simply whipping up good old-fashioned ‘cinnamon ‘n sugar’ pancakes on a lazy Sunday morning, a shallow aluminium pan is your wingman. The sleek Private Collection Pancake Pan suitable for all hob types is all you need to get you flipping to perfection in no time.

Private Collection Pancake Pan 24cm R149.95
Consol Juice Bottle R59.95
Private Collection Stainless Steel Spoon Rest and Bowl R209.95
Private Collection Solid Spoon R99.95
Private Collection Pot Holder and Glove Set R79.95

THE EVERYMAN PAN

From frying eggs to panning the perfect pizza the Tefal Extra Frying Pan featuring the new Thermo-spot system for ideal heating, easy cleaning Power Glide coating and a 100% safe non-stick coating is your secret weapon. Better yet they are available in an array of sizes to suit your culinary needs.

Tefal Extra Frying Pan 26cm R349.95
Goodcook Classic Pizza Cutter R49.95
Private Collection Checked Tablecloth (140 x 180cm) R229.95
Private Collection Wooden Chopping Board R319.95

TOASTWORTHY ROASTS

When it comes to serving up the perfect roast consider the smart and stylish Russell Hobbs Roaster Rack and Carving Set an essential in your kitchen. Suitable for oven use up to 200, the rack drains fat and cooking juices from your joint of meat and can be simultaneously used to roast veggies and potatoes or alternately simply remove the rack and cook in the base of the roaster. Made from strong 0.6mm gauge steel with a black vitreous enamel coating, you’ll be using it for years to come.

Russell Hobbs Roaster Rack and Carving Set R799.95
Private Collection 4 Piece Dishcloth R149.95

ON THE TABLE

Do your roast the justice it deserves and present it stylishly on the Private Collection Carving Knife Board Set. The sharp and sleek stainless-steel carving knife and fork will ensure easy carving and the wooden board has been expertly designed with a drainage channel to save the juices from spilling over and spoiling your table linen.

Private Collection Carving Knife Board Set R349.95
Eetrite Bowls (9.5cm) R44.95 each
Private Collection Checked Tablecloth (140 x 180cm) R229.95

HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMP

Every kitchen needs a solid skillet. Especially one like this Eetrite Cast Iron Grill Pan. Enameled cast iron has long been recognised as one of the best materials available for cookware – great for searing, grilling and frying. Better yet, cast iron cookware can be taken straight from stovetop to table, adding an appealing rustic touch whilst also keeping food nice and hot.

Eetrite 29cm Cast Iron Grill Pan R799.95
Private Collection Check Kitchen Towel R89.95

JUST GRILL IT

Bachelor or family man a reliable chargiller is a must-have. These ‘oven and stove-top’ friendly Beka Chargrillers, with their easy-to-store foldable handles, are just what you need for searing steaks and veggies, or the perfect grilled cheese sandwich. Oh, and don’t forget you’ll be needing a dependable oven glove. The Private Collection Pot Holder and Glove Set in nostalgic gingham check provides grip and protection while you cook in style.

Beka Rectangle Chargriller R699.95
Beka Square Chargriller R599.95
Private Collection Pot Holder and Glove Set R79.95
Victorinox Straight Edge Paring Knife R89.95

FAST AND EFFICIENT

Induction cooking is the way of the future. Magnetic materials combine to form a field that creates heat and cooks your food, all without the use of a single flame or heat element. Designed specifically for induction use but suitable for all hob types, the fast-cooking Beka Pro Induction Sautee Pan saves both fuel and time.

Beka Pro Induction Sautee Pan (24cm) R569.95

MOM KNOWS BEST

There’s a reason your Mom has a set of these—and probably her mother too. As old school as they may seem, casserole dishes are perfect for just about everything from baking to roasts and transition handsomely from oven to table as stylish server ware. The Eetrite Porcelain Range has a size and shape to suit all your kitchen requirements.

Eetrite Ribbed Rectangular Casserole with Lid (37.5cm) R949.95
Eetrite Medium Rectangle Baker R249.95
Eetrite Bowl (9.5cm) R44.95
Private Collection Stainless Steel Serving Spoons R99.95 each

OLD SCHOOL COOL

Create a ‘home-cooked’ ambience and add an appealing retro-rustic touch (without the rust) with the Hotel Collection Porcelain Range of farm style-ovenware and accessories with its nostalgic ‘distressed enamel’ finish.

Hotel Collection Oval Casserole with Lid R349.95
Hotel Collection Oven Dish (42cm) R269.95
Hotel Collection Utensil Holder R149.95

COUNTERTOP CONVENIENCE

Unlike a cutlery drawer, knife blocks that sit on the counter conveniently keep your blades close to your workstation for quick and easy access. But they’re not only handy – they also provide safe and protective storage maintaining their best cutting performance. 

Private Collection 5 Piece Forged Wooden Block Knife Set R749.95
Eetrite 6 Piece Acacia Wood Magnetic Knife Block R829.95
Private Collection 5 Piece Wooden Block Knife Set R569.95

CHOP-CHOP

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 Japanese fish blade. You want a simple, versatile and affordable set like the stylish Private Collection 3 Piece Ceramic Coating Knife Set that will make quick and easy work of all your chopping, slicing and dicing.

Private Collection 3 Piece Ceramic Coating Knife Set R199.95
Private Collection Wooden Chopping Board R319.95

THE KITCHEN WORKHORSE

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, rinsing fruit, drip draining, straining of vegetables, tossing a salad or even doubling up as a steamer, the Russell Hobbs Nostalgia Stainless Steel Colander is a multi-tasking kitchen must-have.

Russell Hobbs Nostalgia Stainless Steel Colander R249.95 Colander
Private Collection 4 Piece Dishcloth R149.95

TOOLS OF THE TRADE

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, whipping cream or scooping spaghetti. Equip your kitchen with these practical (and time saving) Russell Hobbs Stainless Steel kitchen tools and get the job done properly —right from the get-go. 

Russell Hobbs Silicone Spatula R99.95
Russell Hobbs Nostalgia Stainless Steel Whisk R89.95
Russell Hobbs Nostalgia Stainless Steel Spaghetti Scoop R139.95
Russell Hobbs Nostalgia Stainless Steel Potato Masher R149.95
Russell Hobbs Nostalgia Stainless Steel Grater R199.95
Private Collection Cutlery Holder R169.95

CLASSY KITCHEN TOWELS

Your kitchen towels say much about the man you are.  Make the right statement and get some handsomely understated 100% cotton Private Collection Check Kitchen Towels— use them for everything from extra-large napkins and placemats to potholders. Oh, and you can use them to clean up messes and dry your hands too.

Private Collection Check Kitchen Towel R89.95

VISIBLE STORAGE

Nothing says ‘cool’ like good old-fashioned glass storage jars, right? But more than that—they’re also cheaper than their plastic counterparts, they don’t stain or retain odour, are easy to clean, and make organising and viewing their contents a breeze. Where to start? Consol, of course.

Consol Preserve Jar (1litre) R49.95
Consol Preserve Jar (500ml) R49.95

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CONTRIBUTORS

Editor | Neil Doveton
Photographer | Ian Engelbrecht / One League
Designer | De Wet van Rensburg / glitch.capetown

*Prices and product availability are subject to change