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items: 8 of the best picnic rucksacks to buy in 2025
items: The best bread knives, tried and tested
items: The best lunch boxes, tried and tested
items: 6 of the best meat thermometers, tried and tested
items: Best mixing bowls for essential kitchen tasks
items: Yum Asia Panda mini advanced Fuzzy Logic ceramic rice cooker
items: The best picnic hampers and baskets for summer
items: Morphy Richards Hive kettle review
items: Bosch silicone kettle review
items: Breville high gloss electric kettle review

8 of the best picnic rucksacks to buy in 2025
type: item
date: 2025-09-30T15:50:20.000Z
creator: Judy Yorke
subject: Review
subject: Lydia Anderson
subject: Picnic
subject: picnic backpack
subject: Picnic dish
subject: picnic for four
subject: picnic for two
subject: Picnic hamper
subject: picnic ideas
subject: picnic rucksack
description: Comfortable and convenient, a great-quality picnic rucksack is essential for al fresco dining on the go. Read our review of the best picnic rucksacks to buy
encoded: Whether you're spending quality time with family or catching up with friends, al fresco dining is an easy way to stay sociable. A picnic rucksack is a great fuss-free option if you’re looking for something to hold all the goods and sling over your shoulder. Or, perhaps you’re an outdoorsy type looking to get a few miles of hiking in before you stop for food. Whatever your needs, a picnic rucksack is a hands-free, travel-friendly alternative to picnic hampers. The rucksacks we tested include, as standard, cutlery and plates. But many also offer useful extras such as cups, bottle openers, napkins, cheese boards and knives, and even salt and pepper shakers. Some also come with picnic blankets, too. If you’re looking for something larger than a backpack or something more traditional, take a look at our best picnic baskets and hampers. Picnic rucksacks are a sustainable choice as there's no need to buy single-use cutlery or plates, ideal if you're looking to cut down or cut out your plastic use, or browse our picks of the best sustainable picnicware. For inspiration on what to include in your picnic rucksack take a look at our collection of picnic recipes, including vegetarian picnic recipes and vegan picnic recipes. You’ll also need something sturdy and leak-proof to store food in, so check out our roundup of the best food storage containers and best lunch boxes. Best picnic rucksacks at a glance Best picnic rucksack: VonShef Ash 2-person picnic backpack with blanket, £39.99 Best for big groups: VonShef 6-person navy tartan holdall, £44.99 Best picnic rucksack for feasts: VonShef 4-person picnic backpack, £44.99 Best compact rucksack: Regatta Stamford 4-person picnic cool bag, £43.50 Best blow-the-budget picnic rucksack: Fortnum’s 2-person canvas picnic backpack, £195 Best mid-priced rucksack: ProCook insulated picnic backpack, £34.30 Jump to: Best picnic rucksacks to buy in 2025 How to choose the best picnic rucksack How we tested picnic rucksacks Best picnic rucksacks…

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The best bread knives, tried and tested
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date: 2025-07-22T11:26:46.000Z
creator: Judy Yorke
subject: Review
subject: Baking
subject: best blades
subject: best bread knife
subject: best knife
subject: best knives
subject: chopping
subject: Katy Gilhooly
subject: kitchen knives
subject: Knife
subject: Knives
description: From luxury blades to the best budget buys, use your loaf and read the Good Food review of specialist serrated bread knives for your kitchen
encoded: A good set of kitchen knives will transform how you cook, and if you buy unsliced loaves or rolls or make your own bread, you’re going to need a bread knife. Trying to hack through a loaf with a paring or carving knife will end in tears and a ruined loaf. Bread knives are designed to cut easily through the crust of a loaf and the soft crumb inside without tearing or squashing it, so a good-quality bread knife is a crucial piece of kit in any kitchen. Read on for our recommendations, and for more on knives, read our guides to the best paring knives, best chef's knives, best knife sets and best knife sharpeners. Best bread knives at a glance Best budget bread knife: Kuhn Rikon Colori bread and baguette knife, £26.95 Best blowout bread knife: Kai Shun bread knife, classic range, £210 Best lightweight bread knife: Swibo Victorinox serrated slicer 10in, £47.99 Best top range: Zwilling Pro bread knife, £94.95 Best-value bread knife: Lakeland select-grip bread knife, £29.99 Best bread knives to buy in 2025 Kuhn Rikon Colori bread and baguette knife Available from Amazon (£18.95), Kuhn Rikon (£26.95) Best budget bread knife Shaped and coloured to look like a baguette, this knife stands out thanks to its tongue-in-cheek design, but it also has other useful features. Though the plastic handle is a little light in weight, the blade cuts efficiently, and at 26cm, it can tackle the largest loaves. The blade has a non-stick coating and friction-reducing slits that help it glide through the bread, producing even slices. The knife comes with a blade cover too, making it a good option for taking on picnics. Available from: Amazon (£18.95) Kuhn Rikon (£26.95) Kai Shun bread knife, classic range Latest Prices Best blowout bread knife Made from 32 layers, the beautiful Damascus steel blade is very hard-wearing. The knife is full tang with a smooth pakkawood (wood/resin composite) handle in a classic Japanese D-shaped design. The serrated teeth point in different directions – at the fro…

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The best lunch boxes, tried and tested
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date: 2025-06-12T16:39:50.000Z
creator: Judy Yorke
subject: Review
subject: best lunch box
subject: dishwasher friendly lunchbox
subject: Judy Yorke
subject: leak-free lunch box
subject: lunch boxes
subject: lunchboxes
subject: microwaveable lunch box
subject: packed lunch box
subject: plastic lunch boxes
subject: recyclable lunchbox
description: Save yourself money by bringing a packed lunch to work or school every day with these tried-and-tested leakproof lunch boxes
encoded: Why buy a lunch box? The question really should be – why not buy a lunch box? If you regularly take lunch to work, or pack one when you’re on a day trip, they are infinitely superior to wrapping your sarnie in foil or using a single-use sandwich bag. Insulated lunch boxes will also keep food cooler, safer temperatures for longer; great for picnics or chilled bottles. Using a lunch box is better for the environment, will save you money in the long run, and avoids the annoyance of squashed sandwiches. You don’t have to think about borrowing your kids' Star Wars lunch box either – there are lots of stylish or just plain effective options for adults. Whether you're on a mission to eat healthier lunches or just want to save a few pennies, taking a packed lunch to work or school is a great way to meet your goals. The options are endless when it comes to buying the lunch box itself, so it comes down to your priorities. Do you want variety at lunchtimes and need a box with different compartments? Or perhaps space inside your bag is limited, and you need something slimline. There is no right or wrong type of lunch box to buy, but try to make sure that you get one made without BPA and one that doesn't leak is crucial. Read on to discover our best lunch boxes to buy, and visit our product reviews hub to find reviews of reusable coffee cups, water bottles, personalised water bottles and more. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Best lunch boxes at a glance Best lunch box overall: Black + Blum stainless-steel lunch box, £26.99 Best multi-compartment lunch box: Tefal MasterSeal To Go food storage 1.2-litre lunch box, £18.20 Best blow-the-budget lunch box: Alessi food à porter, £59 Best collapsible lunch box: Stojo collapsible lunch box, £30 Best budget lunch box: Sistema salad & sandwich to go, £10 Best stainless-steel lunch box: Life's a Beach Stainless Steel Lunch Box, £15 Best insulated lunch box: Tatay 5-Piece Urban Lunch Pack with 4 Food Containers, £17.59 Best lun…

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6 of the best meat thermometers, tried and tested
type: item
date: 2025-05-28T10:06:10.000Z
creator: Judy Yorke
subject: Review
subject: cookery
subject: Cooking
subject: equipment
subject: health and safety
subject: Judy Yorke
subject: kitchen kit
description: Want to be achieve succulent meat, cooked exactly to your liking, every time? Discover our guide to the top meat thermometers on the market, from smart wireless gadgets to low-tech options.
encoded: For juicy, succulent roasts, a meat thermometer is a kitchen must. It takes the guesswork out of reaching that perfect level of 'doneness', so if you're looking forward to a medium-rare fillet of beef, that's exactly what you get. When hosting visitors for Sunday lunch, you can check a big bird is thoroughly cooked, taking the stress out of whether it's safe to eat and know the meat will still be tender and moist. Remember to test the thickest part of the meat, away from bones, fat or gristle for the most accurate reading. Digital probes can't be immersed in water, so a good tip is to clean them with an antibacterial wipe or sterilise in boiling water. Whether you choose a low-tech or digital version, it's useful having a guide to temperatures and what they equate to for different meats, so you know if the meat is cooked to your liking. Keen cooks may want to choose a thermometer with a broad temperature range allowing them to test sugar, oil and perhaps also chilled dishes. Our expert reviews team has put range of meat thermometers to the test – read on to find out which models made the cut, and discover roast dinner essentials in our guides to the best roasting tins, best baking trays, best casserole dishes, and best cast-iron cookware. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Best meat thermometers at a glance Best meat thermometer: Chef iQ Sense double-probe meat thermometer, £74.99 Best wireless meat thermometer: Ninja ProChef wireless thermometer, £89.99 Best digital meat thermometer: Thermapen Professional, £79.99 Best leave-in meat thermometer: Meater+, £49.99 Best instant-read meat thermometer: OXO Good Grips digital thermometer, £15.99 Best meat thermometer for versatility: Heston Blumenthal Precision by Salter meat thermometer, £17.99 Jump to: Best meat thermometers to buy in 2025 Which type of meat thermometer should you buy? How to use a digital thermometer for meat How we tested meat thermometers We tested a representative sample of gadgets on roa…

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Best mixing bowls for essential kitchen tasks
type: item
date: 2025-03-19T10:47:44.000Z
creator: Judy Yorke
subject: Review
subject: Baking
subject: Caroline Hire
subject: equipment
subject: Everyday
subject: kit
subject: kitchen kit
subject: mixing bowl
description: Whether you're baking a cake or whipping up a sauce, a good mixing bowl makes life easier in the kitchen – especially when it's dishwasher-safe. Here are our favourites
encoded: A mixing bowl is a kitchen must-have for all manner of tasks, from baking cakes to making mayonnaise. It’s a useful holding vessel, too, for when you’re soaking beans or shelling peas, for example. When buying a mixing bowl, think about the kinds of tasks for which you might need to use it. Are you making massive cakes, or just the odd batch of fairy cakes? Do you prefer high or shallow sides? Do you want one that can withstand heat? One important thing to take into account, too, is the weight of the bowls – some are heavyweight, and some much lighter. Also, think about whether you prefer to grip it by the side or with a handle. If you’re short on space, nesting bowls (with or without other utensils) are a great solution, but only if you will actually use them. Some of the bowls on our list were massive, so you might need to opt for a smaller one for practical reasons. Read on to discover which bowls are best. For more than 400 buyer's guides, visit our product reviews section and find reviews of the best food processors, best stand mixers, best cake tins and much more. Best mixing bowls at a glance Best mixing bowl set: Falcon Prep Set, £80 Best mixing bowl design: Mason Cash innovative kitchen mixing bowl, £24.50 Most stylish mixing bowl: Cornishware Cornish standard mixing bowl, £70 Best traditional mixing bowl: Tala mixing bowl, £25 Most innovative mixing bowl: Joseph Joseph Nest 9 Plus, £60 Best mixing bowl for batch baking and big cakes: Rosle stainless steel mixing bowl, £59 Best stainless steel set of mixing bowls: ProCook stainless steel mixing bowl set, £34 Best all-rounder mixing bowl: ProCook glass mixing bowl with lid, £15 Best mixing bowls to buy in 2025 Falcon Prep Set Available from Falcon (£80) Best mixing bowl set Pros: Stackable design Available in three colour-ways Colander included Dishwasher safe Good range of sizes Oven safe Cons: None Truly, there's nothing we disliked about this mixing bowl set. It's sturdy, stackable and comes in three diff…

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Yum Asia Panda mini advanced Fuzzy Logic ceramic rice cooker
type: item
date: 2023-10-19T09:29:20.000Z
creator: Judy Yorke
subject: Review
description: This compact and versatile rice cooker has a host of nifty pre-sets up its sleeve. Read our full review.
encoded: Panda mini advanced Fuzzy Logic ceramic rice cooker Designed to make rice for up to three people, the Panda is a dinky but very versatile machine that has a lot of tricks up its sleeve. There are four rice cooker functions – long grain, short grain, brown and quick cook – plus four additional functions for porridge, slow-cooking, steaming and cakes. Latest Deals The Panda comes with a spatula, soup ladle, measuring cup and steam basket. A thoughtful spatula holder at the side means you can leave this there for easy access. Read our full guide to the best rice cookers Setting up the Panda mini advanced rice cooker It’s always good to see a quick-start guide, as it means you can get on with using it pretty much straightaway. The main instruction book is reassuringly weighty and comes with some recipes, with more available on the website. The quick-start guide tells you to measure using the cup that comes with the cooker, then rinse, put the rice in the inner bowl, add water up to the relevant line, select the function using the menu button and hit start. And – if you just want rice – that’s it. The instruction book gives further detail of how to adjust water levels to cook sticky or glutinous rice. You can also use “preset” to delay the cooking for up to 24 hours, and you can adjust the cooking times for non-rice foods by pressing the hour and minute buttons. We tested the cake function and produced a small vegan chocolate cake in 30 minutes. It saved putting the oven on, which is a major bonus when you’re looking to save on energy costs. How easy was it to use? The machine has a timer, but it only starts when there are 10 minutes left to count down. Once the rice is cooked, it beeps – rather weakly, we thought – and then switches to “keep warm”. You wouldn’t be able to hear this in a different room, but if you use a rice cooker regularly, you’ll know to use it differently to a pan. The trick is to put it on well before you need it, then leave it to do its thing while…

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The best picnic hampers and baskets for summer
type: item
date: 2023-05-02T14:45:57.000Z
creator: Anya Gilbert
subject: Review
subject: Al fresco
subject: Anya Gilbert
subject: Picnic
subject: picnic basket
subject: Picnic food
subject: Picnic hamper
subject: Summer
description: A good picnic basket or hamper will make al fresco eating a whole lot more convenient this summer. Discover our top product picks.
encoded: You can't beat a traditional picnic, especially if you find the perfect picnic basket. Whether you need a simple basket for transporting food, or something to hold the full works, including glasses, plates, cutlery, a bottle opener, cool bags and more, a good-quality picnic hamper should make eating al fresco a breeze. We have complied our list of the best picnic hampers and baskets for various needs, whether you’re looking for a small hamper for two or a basket with top sustainability credentials. Get inspired, too, with our comprehensive collection of picnic recipes that includes our crispy chicken & avocado baps, plus we highlight meat-free ideas in our vegetarian picnic recipes and vegan picnic recipes alongside twists on traditional favourites. Or for more impartial buyer's advice from BBC Good Food experts, visit our reviews section. Best picnic baskets and hampers at a glance Best luxury picnic hamper for two: Fortnum & Mason Stripe two-person picnic hamper, £365 Best picnic hamper for four people: The Colourful Garden Company personalised four-person picnic basket, £119 Best contemporary picnic basket: Joules Silver Editions two-person nautical hamper, £129 Best basic picnic basket for extra capacity: Lifestyle rectangular four-person picnic hamper, £99.99 Best picnic rucksack: Greenfield Super Deluxe Picnic Rucksack for four, £74.99 Best picnic basket for wine lovers: Les Jardins de la Comtesse Saint Germain picnic basket, £159 Best picnic basket for keeping food and drink cold: Woodluv Luxury four-person wicker chiller picnic hamper, £54.99 Best mid-priced picnic basket: ProCook four-person picnic basket, £79 Best designed picnic basket: Charles Bentley two-person wicker picnic basket, £62.69 Best small picnic basket: VonShef Deluxe picnic basket, £55.99 Best for a bigger group: Tower Heritage six-person wicker picnic hamper, £74.99 11 best picnic baskets and hampers to buy for summer Fortnum & Mason Stripe two-person picnic hamper Available from Fortnum &…

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Morphy Richards Hive kettle review
type: item
date: 2022-03-02T15:51:03.000Z
creator: Judy Yorke
subject: Review
description: Read our full review of the Morphy Richards Hive kettle, with its unusual lid and honeycomb pattern.
encoded: Morphy Richards Hive kettle summary Echoing its name, the Hive has a honeycomb pattern. The kettle comes in four colourways – grey, white, cream and black – and there are matching toasters, too. There’s a transparent switch with a white light that shows when the kettle is on. Unusually, the stand-out feature of this kettle is the lid. When you’re buying a kettle, you usually have a choice between two kinds – a pull off style or one where you press a button to open the hinged lid. The lid in the Morphy Richards Hive kettle doesn’t need to be removed at all (though you can still pull it off if you like to be conventional). Instead, it has an ‘easy fill system’: a specially designed lid with a hole in so you can pour water in directly. This does make filling particularly easy and quick. Despite our concerns with this innovation, water doesn’t spurt out when you’re boiling it, even if you fill it to the max like we did during testing. We did feel the water level indicator could be clearer – it’s very hard to see as the markings are pale and it doesn’t illuminate when boiling. The kettle boiled quickly, averaging at around 2:12 for a litre. We felt that overall, this is a well-priced, effective kettle that’s light to use, with a nice innovative touch. Read our full review of the best kettles Morphy Richards Hive kettle specifications Choice of temperature: no Temperature indicator: no Keep warm function: no Water level indicator: yes Removable limescale filter: yes Lid type: pull off / run through Capacity: 1.5l Dimensions: 20.3 x 15.8 x 23.7 cm (H x W x D) Weight: 0.81k Finished beep: no

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Bosch silicone kettle review
type: item
date: 2022-03-02T15:44:49.000Z
creator: Judy Yorke
subject: Review
description: Read our full review of Bosch's fast-boiling silicone kettle.
encoded: Bosch silicone kettle summary Perched on a square base and with a silicone ‘coat’, this is an eye-catching kettle that would sit well on the worktop of any contemporary kitchen. The base, main body and lid are stainless steel. The kettle has a grey ribbed covering, a black handle and a clearly contrasting red ‘on’ switch. There’s also a version with a red silicone cover for those wanting something even more striking. Features are well thought-out – the 360 degree base means the kettle is easy to pick up for both right and left handers. The power cord is stored in the base and there’s a removable filter. You press a button to flip up the lid and can push it back a little further to make it easier to fill if you want to. Although it holds 1.7 litres, it's fairly compact on the worktop. Even with the standout design, this kettle performed well in our speed trials, boiling a litre in an impressive average of 2.08 minutes. It has a pleasantly smooth pour, too. Available from: Curries (£79.99) Read our full review of the best kettles Bosch Silicone specifications Choice of temperature: no Temperature indicator: no Keep warm function: no Water level indicator: yes Removable limescale filter: yes Lid type: flip-up Capacity: 1.7l Dimensions: 23.6 x 24 x 18.7cm Weight: 1.2k Finished beep: no

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Breville high gloss electric kettle review
type: item
date: 2022-03-02T14:57:51.000Z
creator: Judy Yorke
subject: Review
description: Read our full review of the sleek Breville high gloss electric kettle
encoded: Breville high gloss electric kettle first impressions This kettle tested highly for us in the mid-budget range as it has everything you could want in a non-variable temperature kettle. The kettle is available in white and cream, with matching toasters available too. It is noticeably sleek and modern looking, with its grey exterior complemented by a stainless steel mesh effect trim near the bottom. The square-ish handle is in a contrasting black and the ‘on’ switch is pleasingly chunky. We also liked the feel of the textured lid button which sits flush in the handle. How easy is it to use? The water gauge illuminates when the kettle starts working, so you can see at a glance that it is on. The short, wide spout makes for a smooth and easy pour. The base is neat and has the same footprint as the kettle, which is important if worktop space is at a premium. There’s a good-sized lead, too. Summary Functionally, the kettle performed well. It was pretty speedy to boil, averaging 2 minutes 11 seconds for a litre of water straight from the tap. Read our full review of the best kettles Breville high gloss specifications: Choice of temperature: no Temperature indicator: no Keep warm function: no Water level indicator: yes Removable limescale filter: yes Lid type: flip-up Capacity: 1.7l Dimensions: 29 x 21 x 21 cm (H x W x D) Weight: 1.46k Finished beep: no More gadget reviews Best espresso machines Best coffee machines Best coffee pod machines Best bean-to-cup coffee machines Best cafetières Best coffee grinders Best coffee gadgets Best toasters Best bullet blenders Best bread makers Best food processors Visit our reviews section If you have any questions, suggestions for future reviews or spot anything that has changed in price or availability please get in touch at goodfoodwebsite@immediate.co.uk.

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