Workshop Blog

Seasoning a Brand New Frying Pan

Seasoning a Brand New Frying Pan

By Mark Lever

Our frypans are made from high carbon steel (and made right here in NZ, which is even better). Before each of our pans is sent to its new home, we carefully season it so that it's ready for you to use, straight from the box. 

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Home-made Charcoal: A Successful Experiment!

Home-made Charcoal: A Successful Experiment!

By Mark Lever

I've become a real fan of making my own charcoal for the barbeque - as a chef, I love cooking over embers and using charcoal so it's something I always wanted to try. 

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Eggcups

Eggcups

By Mark Lever

Our eggcup cubes are available individually or in stackable sets, made out of a single piece of wood so that when they are stacked up you can see the natural grain running through them. 

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Repurposing Industrial Organic Waste Materials

Repurposing Industrial Organic Waste Materials

By Mark Lever

A fascination with repurposing industry materials that would otherwise be wasted has led down an interesting avenue of discovery. 

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Materials & Ethos

Materials & Ethos

By Mark Lever

We use all types of NZ wood, and most of it comes with a story, usually from one of the colourful characters who supply us. 

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