Batterie de cuisine…..

…….is a much more glamorous way of describing all the equipment we use in our kitchens. Like most people I have favourite pieces which are used time and time again, so they need to be robust. Baking trays will need to be almost treated as disposable unless you can justify the investment of really hard wearing alternatives. You will find these on sale in Lakeland – or at least on their web site – and Hard Anodised are the key words to search. These are not suitable for the dishwasher though as the surface will spoil quickly It’s always good to protect trays from scratching by lining them with greaseproof paper or Magic non-stick liner sheet . The latter can be cut to fit your trays and then hand washed to use again – for many years. Wooden spoons are considered unsuitable nowadays and have been replaced largely by silicone in all it’s glorious colours. I still prefer an old fashioned pastry brush though, as they are easier to use and just work better !