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items: 10 best pancake pans to buy in 2026
items: The best sauté pans tried and tested
items: 14 of the best roasting tins for a perfectly cooked Sunday roast
items: Best Yorkshire pudding tins for crisp, golden yorkies
items: Best hand blenders for making smoothies, salad dressings and more
items: The best pressure cookers tried and tested
items: The best hand mixers for bakers
items: The best steamers on test
items: Best waffle makers for fluffy homemade waffles
items: We've tested dozens of cookware sets - these are the best pan sets 2026

10 best pancake pans to buy in 2026
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date: 2026-02-13T15:47:41.000Z
creator: Elaine Lemm
subject: Review
description: Whether you're preparing for pancake day or brunch, discover our top picks for making everything from the perfect crêpes to fluffy American pancakes.
encoded: Readying yourself for Pancake Day 2026 (Tuesday 17 February)? Though whisper-thin crêpes or soft American-style pancakes can be made in any decent non-stick frying pan, investing in a purpose-made pancake pan can make cooking and flipping the pancakes easier. Pancake pans offer impressive versatility, making them ideal for searing, browning, light frying and preparing other batter-based foods like blinis or Scotch pancakes – not just traditional pancakes. We put a range of pancake pans through their paces in the Good Food Test Kitchen, and if you're looking for a quick recommendation, the Dexam Supreme non-stick pancake pan and the Ninja Foodi Zerostick frying pan are my number-one star-buy picks. If you're after something specific, though, read on to discover more of our tried-and-tested favourites. Plus, check out our guide to the best tools for Pancake Day to find whisks, moulds, spatulas and more. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Best pancake pans at a glance 5/5 stars: Best versatile pancake pan: Dexam Supreme non-stick pancake/pizza griddle pan, £72 Best frying pan for pancakes: Ninja Foodi Zerostick frying pan, £55 Best of the rest: Best investment pancake pan: HexClad 30cm griddle pan, £139 Best griddle-style pan: Our Place griddle pan, from £55 Best non-stick pancake pan: ProCook Professional 26cm Granite Crepe Pan, £35 Best budget pancake pan: MasterClass ceramic non-stick crêpe pan 24cm, £16.96 Best value frying pan: Stellar Rocktanium frying pan, £50 Best frying pan for eco credentials: Kuhn Rikon New Life frying pan, £84.95 Best small cast-iron pancake pan: Le Creuset Cast Iron Small Crepe Pan, £145 Best pancake pan for fun designs: Nordic Ware smiley face pancake pan, £56.95 Jump to: Best pancake pans to buy in 2026 Why buy a specialist pancake pan? What to look for in a pancake pan How we tested pancake pans I used our foolproof easy pancake recipe to test all the pans, plus our fluffy American pancake recipe – I then scored them against …

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The best sauté pans tried and tested
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date: 2026-01-09T12:00:08.000Z
creator: Elaine Lemm
subject: Review
subject: best saute pan
subject: Elaine Lemm
subject: saute pan reviews
description: It's one of the most useful pans in your kitchen, so it's worth investing in one that will last. Browse our pick of the best sauté pans for browning, searing and frying food
encoded: A sauté pan is easily one of the most versatile pans to have in the kitchen. They come in many shapes and sizes, some with two handles, with or without lids. Their shared characteristics are that they are sturdy, robust pans with thick, heat-retaining bottoms and sides making the sautéing of vegetables, meat and fish so easy. Plus, as they are deeper than a regular frying pan, they can also be used for for steaming, deep-frying, searing and poaching. Many are also able to go from hob to oven, and cooking on all heat sources including induction. Spoiler alert: the Le Creuset toughened non-stick sauté pan was our number-one star-buy pick, but read on to discover more of our tried-and-tested recommendations. Best sauté pans at a glance Best investment sauté pan: Le Creuset toughened non-stick sauté pan, £209 Best non-stick sauté pan: Circulon Infinite Total non-stick sauté pan, £90.99 Best looking sauté pan: Samuel Groves classic tri-ply sauté pan and lid, £195 Best spun iron sauté pan: Netherton Foundry sauté pan, £125.10 How we tested sauté pans All the pans were tested by first sautéing a finely chopped onion in three tablespoons of vegetable oil. We sautéd a soffritto (finely chopped onion, celery, carrot and garlic cooked in olive oil), then 500g minced beef and crisped up smoked bacon or pancetta for our ever-popular bolognese recipe. We scored the pans against the following criteria on our test matrix: Overall material quality Handle comfort Weight of pan Non-stick credentials Heat retention and distribution Quality of sauté Sides – do they protect from splash-back? Ease of washing Quality and fit of the lid Added bonuses: dishwasher-friendly; oven-friendly Capacity Any special features such as measurement marks or pouring spout? Best sauté pans to buy in 2026 Le Creuset toughened non-stick sauté pan Available from Le Creuset (£209) Best investment sauté pan Pros: Lifetime guarantee Excellent non-stick performance Distributes heat evenly Cons: Most expensive on …

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14 of the best roasting tins for a perfectly cooked Sunday roast
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date: 2026-01-09T11:14:15.000Z
creator: Elaine Lemm
subject: Review
subject: best roasting tin
subject: Lesley Jones
subject: Roast dinner
subject: Sunday lunch
subject: Sunday roast
subject: Traybake
description: A solid roasting tin is an essential piece of kitchen kit, for everything from traybakes for the table to succulent roasts with all the trimmings. Discover our picks of the best buys
encoded: A robust roasting tin is something I rely on for everything from Sunday roasts to midweek traybakes. It’s worth doing a bit of homework before you buy, because a good tin will give you years of reliable use, while still being easy to clean. To find the best, we tested a wide range of roasting tins, from budget buys to pans costing more than £150, using the same recipe of chicken thighs with garlic cloves, potatoes and onion rings. We looked for tins that delivered an even roast, crisped veg and gave spuds a crunchy edge without burning, sticking or warping when moved from oven to counter. The tray that impressed us most overall was the JosephJoseph Nest roasting tray. The latest additions were tested and reviewed by Annie Collyer. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Best roasting tins at a glance JUMP TO REVIEWS 5/5 stars: Best roasting tin for easy handling: JosephJoseph Nest roasting tray, £40 Best blowout roasting tin: HexClad roasting pan with rack, £179 Best UK-made roasting tin: Lakeland deep roasting tin, £9.99 Best two-piece roasting tin set: Circulon Ultimum non-stick roasting tray set, £34.99 Best roasting tin set: Falcon Bake Set, £72 Best of the rest: Best stainless steel roasting tin: M&S x Tom Kerridge stainless steel roasting tray, £40 Best roasting tin for smaller households: ProCook stainless-steel roasting tin, from £30 Best budget roasting tin: ProCook non-stick granite roasting tin, £14 Best roasting tin for families: Circulon non-stick roasting oven tray and rack, £31.99 Best value roasting tin: Salter Marblestone non-stick roasting pan, £9.99 Best roasting tin for eco credentials: Kuhn Rikon New Life Pro roasting tin, £49.95 Best classic roasting tin: Le Creuset Signature cast iron roaster, from £239 Best investment roasting tin: Staub 3.5-litre roasting dish, £139 Best roasting tin for Sunday roasts: Lakeland large roasting tin with pouring lip, £15.99 Jump to section: Best roasting tins to buy in 2026 How to clean a roasting tin How…

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Best Yorkshire pudding tins for crisp, golden yorkies
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date: 2026-01-08T14:25:35.000Z
creator: Elaine Lemm
subject: Review
subject: Elaine Lemm
subject: how to make yorkshire pudding
subject: Yorkies
subject: yorkshire pudding recipe
subject: Yorkshire puddings
subject: yorkshire recipe
description: Everyone loves a Yorkshire pudding, and a good-quality tin will help you make your best ones yet. We tested the latest tins for heat retention, optimum rise, overall shape and finished results
encoded: Whatever your Sunday roast of choice – whether it’s pork, chicken, lamb, veggie or vegan – a golden Yorkshire pudding is a welcome addition to the plate (you can enjoy them if you’re vegan, too). Originally, Yorkshire puddings were cooked under spit-roasted meat in the kitchen fireplace, where the hot fat would drip into a pan for the batter to be added to it. Nowadays, yorkies are smaller and rounder, but whatever size or shape you prefer, you’ll need a suitable tin. A good tin will ensure you get a tall rise, an even golden bake and the perfect shape. Tins come in a variety of shapes and sizes, whether you want mini puds (handy for canapés), deep ones for filling with gravy or even one large tin to make a single pudding to share – we’ve tested a wide range using our popular best Yorkshire pudding recipe to ensure there’s a tin for every need. Best Yorkshire pudding tins at a glance Best non-stick Yorkshire pudding tin: Salter carbon-steel non-stick 6-cup tin, £9.99 Best blowout Yorkshire pudding tin: Le Creuset Yorkshire pudding 4-cup tray, £39 Best value Yorkshire pudding tin: ProCook Yorkshire pudding tray, £10 Best tin for mini Yorkshire puddings: Vogue carbon steel non-stick mini muffin tray, £13.10 Best deep Yorkshire pudding tin: Lakeland deep Yorkshire pudding 6-cup tray, £11.99 Best 4-cup Yorkshire pudding tin: Tala Performance Yorkshire pudding 4-cup tray, £5 Best tin for large Yorkshire puddings: Mermaid hard anodised aluminium Yorkshire pudding pan, £50 Jump to: Best Yorkshire pudding tins to buy in 2026 How to choose a Yorkshire pudding tin How we tested Yorkshire pudding tins Quality and weight of the material: Is the tin sturdy, heavy to lift or too light and flimsy? Is there a chemical smell when cooking? Heat distribution and time taken to heat: How quickly does the tin reach a high temperature, and does the heat spread through the entire tin? Non-stick coating effectiveness: Do the puddings slip easily from the tin or stick when cooked, and how ea…

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Best hand blenders for making smoothies, salad dressings and more
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date: 2026-01-08T11:35:08.000Z
creator: Elaine Lemm
subject: Review
subject: Fiona Logan
subject: hand blenders
subject: kitchen equipment
subject: Stick blender
description: Get whizzy with it and invest in a stick blender to make soups, smoothies, sauces and much more. We put them to the test and picked our favourite versions
encoded: Why not add a versatile stick blender to your kitchen armoury? They take up far less space than a traditional jug blender or food processor and are an easy way to whip up soups and sauces in record time. No need to decant hot food into another container while cooking — simply take the wand straight to the pot. Many come with safety guards to ensure that pans and casseroles won’t be scratched. Plastic or steel casings cover the blades and draw ingredients up to be blended perfectly. Although they’re compact and can easily fit in the smallest kitchen cupboard, some immersion blender models come with extra beakers and blades, so will take up more room. If you simply want smooth soups and sauces, then even a basic model will do wonders for the quality of your dishes and the speed you get dinner on the table. The latest additions were tested and reviewed by Lesley Jones. Best hand blender deals Looking for a discount on one of the hand blenders in this list? We've been scouring the market to find the best deals. Good Food in partnership with Tower hand blender: Good Food Digital Hand Blender | £69.99 £48.99 at Tower (save £21 or 30% with code GOODFOOD30) More hand blender deals: KitchenAid GO cordless hand blender | £179 £134.95 at Harts of Stur (save £44.05 or 25% off the RRP) Ninja Foodi 2-in-1 Food Prep System | £99.99 £79.99 at Ninja (save £20 or 20%) Russell Hobbs Desire 3-in-1 hand blender set | £49.99 £34 at Amazon (save £15.99 or 32%) For more kitchen appliances deals, visit our guide, discover how our experts test products and let us do the hard work for you. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website View Green Video on the source website Best hand blenders at a glance Best cordless hand blender: KitchenAid GO cordless hand blender, £134.95 Best professional-quality blender: Ninja Foodi 2-in-1 Food Prep System, £79.99 Best multifunctional hand blender: Gastroback Design hand blender, £91.92 Best hand blender for large quantities: Kenwood Triblade XL+ hand bl…

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The best pressure cookers tried and tested
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date: 2026-01-07T17:15:38.000Z
creator: Elaine Lemm
subject: Budget
subject: Review
subject: best buy
subject: best pressure cooker
subject: Caroline Hire
subject: kitchen kit
subject: pans
subject: pressure cooker
subject: pressure cooker review
subject: reviews
subject: Slow cooking
subject: Testing
description: Read our review of the top pressure cookers on the market. Plus, we have cookery advice and recipe ideas for this speedy, economical piece of kit.
encoded: A pressure cooker's fundamental purpose is to speed up cooking time. From stews, curries and legumes to steamed puddings and cheesecake, there isn’t much that won't go in a pressure cooker. It requires less water than other conventional cooking methods and means more vitamins and minerals are retained. Lack of exposure to air also prevents oxidation of the nutrients in the food. To top it all off, you'll save time and money on your energy bills. We've tried and tested the market's pressure cookers, so you can find the perfect model – read on to discover our top picks. As for the slow cooker vs pressure cooker debate, the two one-pot gadgets operate very differently and have pros and cons to each. Read more about the best slow cookers and how to use pressure cookers. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Best pressure cookers at a glance JUMP TO REVIEWS Best pressure cooker: Sage the Fast Slow Pro, £179.95 Best stainless-steel pressure cooker: ProCook Professional Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker, £100 Best pressure cooker for speedy results: Kuhn Rikon Duromatic Neo Pressure Cooker, from £158.36 Best budget pressure cooker: Tower One-Touch Ultima Pressure Cooker, £54.99 Best basic pressure cooker: Tower Pressure Cooker, £40.49 How we tested pressure cookers We tested a representative range of pressure cookers and scored them against our test criteria, focusing on the following four areas. Size and storage: is the pressure cooker easy to store? Are there any features that would make it more compact? Design: we assessed the aesthetic credentials of each model. Cooking results: we tried a variety of recipes to really put them through their paces, including meats that take a long time to tenderise, pulses and recipes with a lot of liquid, to see if it escaped on pressure release. Ease of use: we looked at how easy the model was to open and close and whether the functions and accompanying literature were useful and straightforward. Jump to: Best pressure cookers t…

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The best hand mixers for bakers
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date: 2026-01-07T15:31:03.000Z
creator: Elaine Lemm
subject: Review
subject: Baking
subject: Baking recipe
subject: Batter
subject: best hand mixer
subject: Cake recipe
subject: Cakes
subject: hand beaters
subject: hand mixer
subject: hand whisk
subject: Katy Gilhooly
subject: Pancake recipe
subject: Pancakes
description: An electric hand mixer is a useful piece of kitchen equipment, especially if you enjoy making cakes. Here, we reveal our favourite models.
encoded: The best hand mixers – sometimes called hand whisks or hand beaters – make light work of more tiresome baking tasks like whisking egg whites, creaming butter with sugar and whipping cream. Typically compact and inexpensive, they tend to be less powerful than most stand mixers, which makes them ideal for smaller quantities or if you need more direct control over the mixture. Hand mixers can be used in short bursts for kneading soft doughs, too. Nearly all the models in our test, however, struggled to incorporate flour from the edges of bowls. Additionally, heavy doughs or long kneading can damage the alignment of the gears and put the motor under strain, so a stand mixer may be a better investment for regular bread bakers. We tested a range of hand mixers from popular brands like KitchenAid, Kenwood, Smeg and Dualit, so read on to discover which models came out on top. For more baking kit, you can also read our guide to the best stand mixers. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Best hand mixers at a glance Best hand mixer: Smeg HMF01, £149.95 Best compact hand mixer: Kenwood Quick Mix Go, £39.99 Best premium hand mixer: Dualit hand mixer, £84.99 Best lightweight hand mixer: VonShef hand mixer, £24.99 Best value hand mixer: Breville Flow Collection VFM034, £19.93 Best handle on a hand mixer: Russell Hobbs Desire hand mixer, £26 Best quiet hand mixer: Bosch CleverMixx MFQ2420, £42.99 Jump to: Best hand mixers to buy in 2026 How to choose a hand mixer How we tested hand mixers Egg whites Each mixer was used to whisk 100g egg whites to stiff peaks using the beater attachments, and again with the balloon whisk attachment. We noted how fast the eggs whipped, what the final volume was, the thickness of the foam, size and regularity of bubbles, and the glossiness of the whites. Double cream The second test was whipping 200ml double cream with beaters, then balloon whisks. Cream is easy to over-beat, so this was to test that the lowest speed setting was gentle enoug…

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The best steamers on test
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date: 2026-01-07T14:31:05.000Z
creator: Elaine Lemm
subject: Review
subject: best steamer
subject: best steamers
subject: digital steamers
subject: electric steamers
subject: electronic steamers
subject: How to cook fish
subject: How to cook rice
subject: Katy Gilhooly
description: Steamers lock in flavour and nutrients as they gently cook vegetables, rice and fish. Read our review of the top electric food steamers.
encoded: Though not strictly a kitchen essential, for some, electric steamers are an indispensable tool. Often, steamers are bought for health reasons on the grounds that steaming preserves more vitamins and nutrients than boiling. It's a far gentler form of cooking than most, retaining the flavour and texture of all foods. Steamers aren’t just for veg, either – they can also be used to cook meat, fish, shellfish, eggs (in their shells), pasta, grains and even puddings. Steaming can be as simple as a colander over a pan of boiling water. That method, though, is an inexact science and led more by guesswork. An electric steamer comes into its own by cooking in a controlled environment with a steady, even flow of steam, constant temperature and a timer. Simply load, switch on and leave until the timer pings so you can get on with other things. Using multiple baskets, it's possible to steam an entire meal and can be more energy efficient than using the oven and hob. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Best steamers to buy at a glance JUMP TO REVIEWS Best smart steamer: Sage the Fast Pro multi-cooker, £199.95 Best steamer multi-cooker: Ninja Speedi 10-in-1 Rapid Cooker, £229.99 Best high-spec steamer: Magimix steamer, £174 Best value steamer: Judge three-tier steamer, £37.19 Best small food steamer: Salter food steamer, £29.99 Best budget steamer: Russell Hobbs three-tier food steamer, £29.99 Best designed steamer: Morphy Richards Intellisteam food steamer, £66.93 Jump to: Best steamers to buy in 2026 How to choose the best steamer How we tested steamers Instruction manual: notably, the instruction booklet can make or break for those new to steaming. Understanding the importance of food positioning in a steamer (food on the top cooks more slowly), the accuracy of guidance from the manual is paramount. Knowing cooking times by weight and time, fresh or frozen, makes so much easier and less wasteful than trial and error. Efficiency: A steamer should cook food quickly and …

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Best waffle makers for fluffy homemade waffles
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date: 2026-01-07T11:34:48.000Z
creator: Elaine Lemm
subject: Review
subject: Breakfast
subject: Brunch
subject: Dessert
subject: homemade waffles
subject: how to make waffles
subject: Katy Gilhooly
subject: waffle maker
subject: waffle recipe
description: Homemade waffles are always a hit whether for breakfast, brunch or dessert. We reviewed electronic waffle makers to bring you our best buys, plus our tips for making perfect waffles.
encoded: If you're a big fan of waffles, buying a waffle maker rather than eating out could be a worthwhile investment. While it’s possible to make something resembling a waffle on a griddle pan, nothing matches the airy texture and golden crunch of one made in a good waffle machine. There are two styles of waffle machine – those that make deep Belgian or American waffles and the other that produce flatter Scandi-style waffles. The latter are still crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle, but they’re not as big and fluffy. If you like waffles but don’t eat them frequently, a multipurpose snack machine might be a better option than a single purpose waffle maker. These tend to double up as toasted sandwich or panini makers. We used our triple-tested classic waffles recipe to put waffle makers through their paces. When waffle machines had multiple functions, including toastie and panini functions, we tested these too. Read on to discover our top buys. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Best waffle makers at a glance Best Belgian waffle maker: CASO Design WaffleUp Belgian waffle maker, £90 Best 2-in-1 waffle maker: Cuisinart 2-in-1 waffle machine, £45 Best premium waffle maker: Sage the Smart Waffle Pro, £179.95 Best mid-priced waffle maker: Breville DuraCeramic waffle maker, £108.77 Best waffle maker for families: Lakeland No-Mess waffle maker, £59.99 Best budget waffle maker: VonShef Dual Belgian waffle maker, £36.99 Best waffle maker for cleanliness: Sage the No-Mess Waffle, £109.95 Best multi-purpose waffle makers: Salter 3-in-1 snack maker, £34.99 How we tested waffle makers Each maker was used to make several rounds of waffles using our triple-tested classic waffles recipe. This meant we could check for consistency in waffle results to fairly compare the machines. We could also make sure the machines were able to maintain temperature and cope with making a number of waffles in a row if cooking for a group of people. Some machines doubled up as toastie and …

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We've tested dozens of cookware sets - these are the best pan sets 2026
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date: 2026-01-06T09:59:41.000Z
creator: Elaine Lemm
subject: Review
subject: basic cooking
subject: best pans
subject: best saucepans
subject: Christmas gifts
subject: Everyday
subject: Gifts
subject: Lesley Jones
subject: saucepan review
description: A good set of pans will enhance your culinary adventures for years to come. Read our reviews of stainless steel and aluminium offerings, from cheap to blowout, to find out which is best for you
encoded: The best pan sets should be robust and reliable enough to withstand years of use, and while the cost of buying an entire set might be off-putting, purchasing them individually might end up being more expensive in the long run. With a matching set, you'll also have familiarity with the pans you use and understand how quickly they heat, along with other special features. And, if that isn’t enough to tempt you, a matching set does look good, too. When choosing a pan set, your first port of call is to consider what you want: light or heavy, how many pans and your budget. Good pans with extended guarantees are solidly built with outstanding conductivity and heat quickly. They're also easier and cheaper to use, less likely to burn and have a longer life. But, equally, some excellent pans don't cost a fortune, as you'll see from my recommendations. Pan sets come in so many combinations of sizes and types, it can be difficult to decide what to go for. Every one of the combos I've tried and tested here has different items that can be added to complete your ideal collection – read on for my recommendations. Best pan set overall If you're after my top pick, the Cuisinart Ceramica XT non-stick cookware set earned five stars in our testing. Jump to review View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Best pan sets at a glance JUMP TO REVIEWS 5/5 stars Best pan set if you don't use induction: Cuisinart Ceramica XT non-stick cookware set, £79.99 Best fast-heating pan set: Stellar Stay Cool, 4 Piece Draining Saucepan Set, £90 Best pan set overall: Kuhn Rikon all-round 3-piece saucepan set, £199.95 Best non-stick pan set: Ninja Zerostick stainless steel 3-piece pan set, £149.99 Best stainless-steel pan set: HexClad Hybrid Pot 6-piece set, £399 Best of the rest Best premium pan set: Our Place Titanium Pro cookware set, £420 Best stylish pan set: ProCook Soho Cookware Set, £69.30 Best ceramic pan set: Joseph Joseph Space folding-handle 6-piece cookware set, £492 Best hard-anodised pan…

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