Claudia&Julia's Blog

A few days ago I was talking with Miriam, from the blog El Invitado de Invierno, about some of the products in the shop and she told me how happy she was with the crêpe pan since she uses it a lot. Hearing about the recipes she makes and how often she uses it, she conveyed such enthusiasm that I couldn't do anything but ask her to talk to us about crêpes and give us some good tips to make the most of the pan. I'll leave you with her post!

Today I want to talk about a material that is my greatest ally in the kitchen and makes me feel completely confident when preparing my dishes: cast iron, and especially to share all the secrets to learn how to cook with and get the most out of Le Creuset cocottes, skillets, and grill pans.

Many of us want to make our own bread at home, but we have a lot of doubts about kneading, for example (how to do it, how will I know it's ready...), we don't have the necessary kitchen utensils, or we're not very clear about some terms when we try to follow a recipe to make our homemade bread.

Many new kitchens today incorporate induction cooking, which due to its particular operating characteristics and being a relatively new concept raises many questions when buying the cookware suited for it.

I have a great fondness for a tool that is not commonly seen, and that allows me to achieve results with meats, fish and even vegetables that are truly wonderful. It is the Nordic Ware smoker, a unique product.

Many of you think that making a bundt cake is complicated, or that it requires certain cooking skills. But if you read and follow the tips prepared by Virginia, author of the recipe "Muerte por chocolate" that we posted yesterday, you'll see that, in fact, making a delicious bundt cake isn't any more complicated. We encourage you to read them and to dare to make your first bundt cake for next November 15, International Bundt Cake Day!

Often, when you think about buying a frying pan, you ask us: Which frying pan should I buy that works for everything and doesn't stick at all? And also: “Which frying pan can I buy that is non-stick and not harmful to health?” We'd love to have the perfect frying pan: economical, lightweight, durable, versatile, non-stick and totally natural. The problem, to be honest, is that that perfect frying pan doesn't exist.

It's been a long time since we've worked with Kitchen Craft products, and some of you may have noticed that lately we've added more items from this brand. The truth is I have a special fondness for this brand — it gives me a feeling that somehow intoxicates me, inspires me, and I think they have a character, a vibe, that fits very well with the Claudia&Julia style.

"Just as no self-respecting chef would work with low-quality ingredients, we only buy the best raw materials. And we manufacture our products with the same care and attention to detail that any gastronome at the start of their career would devote to preparing an exquisite meal".

Many of us already have a fondue at home. It has become an ideal gift, and it's a delight to own one. But it's also true that some have it stashed away and, honestly, I think that's a real shame! Fondue is a practical kitchen utensil — one with which you can sort out a lunch or dinner quickly — it's fun for diners, it's easy to prepare and to clean — important, right? — and also, from my experience, it encourages conversation and livens up meals, since it is, so to speak, a group activity, a dish to share that invites conversation.

The first time Jordi brought me an Opinel knife for me to see I loved it. A simple, understated design with a good grip and exceptional cutting quality. Later, I discovered that behind the Opinel brand lies a century-old tradition (Opinel is the family name of those who created and have been making them), and that there are many particularities that make these pocket knives a unique and highly respected item. For all these reasons, I want to share some of the curiosities about this brand — quite interesting, I think! — that make me like it even more.

Most of us love the design of the KitchenAid, but many of you actually wonder what it is, what it's for and whether it's worth buying this kitchen appliance. So let's start from the beginning: the KitchenAid is a kitchen appliance designed toknead, mix and whip.