Claudia&Julia's Blog

I am filled with joy when December arrives. Christmas is approaching, a time of year I love: thinking about family meals, those meals that sometimes end up as dinners, and also seeing the excitement of children when they wake up and run to look beside the tree.

Many times customers call or write to us who want to equip a kitchen or want to renew their utensils gradually, but don't know where to start. There really is such a variety and specialization of theutensils necessary for a kitchen, that sometimes it can be a difficult task to decide what is a priority and also what is essential.

We always try to keep fresh products at home, but we know there are times when an unexpected problem keeps you from going shopping that day, or when, every now and then, you have unexpected guests you definitely want to impress and surprise. That’s not to mention that there are some things that, what the heck!, we really love and want every day!

Patry, author of Sabores&Momentos, brings us a classic in the form of a puff pastry tart: the combination of escalivada with feta cheese is excellent, making this tart a very easy recipe to prepare that everyone will enjoy.

I am often surprised when, talking with customers, I find they don't know the Rösle brand. In my opinion it is one of the best manufacturers of stainless steel utensils in the world, both for domestic and professional use, and it is without doubt a brand to keep in mind when equipping a kitchen.

Homemade burgers! Who doesn't know they're ten times better than the ones we can buy? They are because we choose the best meat and mix it with the ingredients we like most, and also because homemade always has that extra bit of satisfaction that makes us proud.

In summer we like to enjoy light, healthy meals. It’s a great time to make plenty of use of the grill and, of course, also the wok. The recipe that Virginia, author of Sweet&Sour, brings us is one you’ll love because it’s very easy to prepare, tasty, and very original.

When we set out to add grills to the store, I was very clear about which manufacturer would be chosen. We analyzed several alternatives, but in the end Weber Stephen proved to be the best option.

Today the author of El invitado de Invierno, Miriam, gives us some truly useful tips on how to properly cook a piece of meat such as a chuletón or a steak. Because while cooking on the grill is within everyone’s reach, it also has its tricks to do it with finesse!

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.

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.

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.