Reports & Reviews

We pride ourselves on knowing the exact difference between a spade and a shovel (or a pot and a pan ?) … and what each does best, but unless we pass this information on to you then our knowledge is fairly useless....

In this section you'll find reports on how to look after your cookware and improve its performance.

Check back often as new reports are added regularly ...

Fed up with Non Stick Frying pans that don’t last?

This FREE report will help you make your frying pan last 2 to 10 times longer!

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Espresso, Grazie!

Learn more about espresso coffee and coffee machines.

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The Grater E-mail

Find out more about the Microplane's fabulous range of graters.

(Sent to Red Apron members in May 2006.)

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Considering investing in Le Creuset kitchenware?

This article will help you get the best out of your Le Creuset cast iron kitchenware.

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Ever wondered why your knives go blunt?

We may well have the answer ... but it may not be one you'd expect!

(Sent to Red Apron members in July 2006)

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Keeping your knives in good condition needn't be hard work ...

Andrew's advice makes sharpening your knives childs play ... but not literally please!

(Sent to Red Apron members in August 2006)

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Customer Review - The Vacu-Vin Pineapple Corer

Art of Living customer, Penny Emery shares her thoughts on this pineapple corer and slicer.

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Recipes

We love food (as can be seen by some of our waistlines!!) ... Here are some fabulous free recipes that come highly recommended by our customers and staff.

If you'd like to share yours with other Red Apron members, please contact us.

Apple Tarte Tatin

This French classic couldn't be more simple to make. Serve with cream, ice cream, clotted cream ... the choice is yours.

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Beef with Mange Tout and Oyster Sauce

A quick and easy stir fry ... serve with rice or noodles, as a main dish or as part of a chinese banquet!

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Brown Breadcrumb Ice Cream

A delicious homemade ice cream recipe ... not just for summer!

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Carrot and Cashew Nut Pâté

A wonderful vegetarian pâté ... try using it as a dip as well as a spread.

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Char Broiled Duck Breast

Serve with a salad, oranges and walnut as a starter ... or with salad and potatoes as a main course

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Chargrilled Salmon with Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables and Couscous

Easy to prepare and cook ... this recipe is a favourite stand by!

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Cheese and Asparagus Quiche

Perfect for a light lunch ... serve warm with salad.

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Chicken Liver Mousse with Sultanas, Cream and Cognac

An excellent first course ... or serve with hot buttered toast for a luxurious snack!

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Frozen Fruit Yoghurts

For a quick and easy summer desert using your ice-cream maker nothing could be more simple ... really!

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Hot Chicken Liver Cake

An unusual, rich and tasty dish ... serve hot with a tomato sauce.

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Lemon Chicken Gratinee

Serve this chicken dish with crisp green vegetables for a quick and easy meal for friends and family.

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Mary's Fruit Cake

This recipe was written to bake in a Le Creuset cocotte, but you could equally use a normal baking tin and adjust the cooking time accordingly.

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Spiced Golden Rice

Another Le Creuset cocotte recipe, but adjust your cooking time accordingly and you can easily use any pan.

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