Claudia&Julia's Blog

"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.

Frying food is commonly considered an unhealthy option, since we add more oil to foods than when using other cooking methods. Today we'll see that not everything is a disadvantage and how we can make and enjoy good fried food.

How do you cook on a griddle? Is it better to use a pan or a grill to cook on a griddle? Is it worth using a grill instead of a pan? We’ll explain.

Kitchen mandolines can be a very handy kitchen tool, but if you're thinking of buying one it's important to choose the right one for you. Compact or professional mandoline? French-style or Japanese-style? What differences are there between mandolines and which one suits you best? Or let's go back to the basics: What can you do with a kitchen mandoline? You're going to discover everything about kitchen mandolines!

Those of you who are getting to know us know that we don’t have in the shop anything we wouldn’t have or wouldn’t keep in our own home. Well, I can assure you that it’s been a long time since we’ve had any plastic containers at home! There are several reasons, and in my considered opinion the most important ones, and that is why in the shop you can only find glass containers. Allow me to first talk about what I think of these materials.

Do you want to buy a wok for cooking but still can't decide? After reading this post you'll be very clear and you won't be able to cook some recipes without a wok.

A few days ago I announced that our shop already had the book La mesa del pecado available. It is a fantastic book created by eight food bloggers, some of whom are regular contributors to this blog and great friends of Claudia&Julia.

There are days when I don't have much time to spend long periods in the kitchen. I wish I could give it time whenever I feel like it, but sometimes I have to cook something in record time.

Today I'd like to talk to you about homemade pasta. It seems complicated to make and the truth is it's not as hard as it looks. I really enjoy preparing it and it's a guaranteed success at home :)