As much as the dish served should be up to scratch, the tailoring and diner-participation provided by last-minute additions are often the winning flourish of a meal. Present your culinary accoutrements in style with these eight items of condimenting equipment.
Oil/Vinegar Cruet | ||
 | Designed by: Group SA Story continues below advertisement Why we love it: Hand blown in Spain from borosilicate glass and featuring an ingenious integrated funnel for refilling and a system to catch any drips that spill down the side of the spout, this oil/vinegar cruet is both convenient and elegant. Where you can get it: Oil+ Story continues below advertisement | |
Parmesan Planer | ||
| Designed by: Microplane Why we love it: Allegedly the result of a carpenter’s epiphany regarding the use of a wood-planer for grating fromage, this sturdy implement shaves hard cheeses into curled ribbons, creating beautifully fluffy clouds to garnish pastas, risottos and salads. Story continues below advertisement Where you can get it: KitchenwareDirect | ||
Salt & Pepper Grinders | ||
| Designed by: Alfredo Häberli for Georg Jensen Why we love it: Incorporating the AllGrind – Ceramic Technology grinders for long-lasting quality, these salt and pepper grinders combine a fluid, ergonomic form with everyday functionality. Where you can get it: Georg Jensen | ||
Salt Cellar | ||
| Designed by: Williams-Sonoma Why we love it: Handcrafted from richly grained olive wood with an oil finish and featuring a swiveling magnetic lid for easy one-handed access, this salt cellar lends an organic, natural tone to the kitchen or dining table. Where you can get it: Williams-Sonoma | ||
Soy Sauce Bottle | ||
| Designed by: Kenji Ekuan for Kikkoman Why we love it: A superb example of attractive, functional and economical design, the Kikkoman Soy Sauce bottle has been in constant production since its launch in 1961. Where you can get it: Supermarkets | ||
Sugar Bowl | ||
| Designed by: Kazuyo Sejima & Ryue Nishizawa Why we love it: Combining mirror-polished and matte, textured stainless steel, the simple form of this sugar bowl belies its tactile appeal. Where you can get it: David Jones | ||
Herb Mill | ||
| Designed by: Microplane Why we love it: With hundreds of tiny, surgical grade steel blades, the Microplane herb mill cuts fresh herbs finely and quickly without bruising or blemishing. Where you can get it: Peter’s of Kensington | ||
Chili Scruncher | ||
| Designed by: LPWK & Jim Hannon-Tan Why we love it: Bright, humorous and useful, this quirky chili scruncher is perfect for those who like to add a little extra heat at the table, and makes a wonderful addition to your dinnertime spread. Where you can get it: David Jones | ||
