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The approach to bake off is upon us and with a few short weeks left to go, don’t get caught out last minute and prepare your kitchen with all the correct baking equipment. By stocking up with the highest quality pans and mixing bowls, you can improve and bake alongside this year’s contestants. Whether you have baked a masterpiece or created a mess, get excited and participate in this years’ ...

It’s that time of the year again. A time when first year students pack their bags, leaving home and discovering independence for the first time.  From dorms to rented accommodation, many students all encounter the difficult decision of which cooking tools to purchase when cooking for themselves. We have put together our top list of must have cooking tools,  essential for the university stud ...

Are you looking for a quick and reliable way to mash food? Well with the Dexam Potato Ricer, mashing food will become a thing of the past. A versatile, durable and handy tool, after being introduced you will wonder how you ever coped without it before! With the appearance of a large garlic press, this intimidating device is perfect for mashing ingredients at speed. Often viewed as the most r ...

Here at Dexam, we are known for our sweet tooth and our support of other local companies. One local company that we are particularly fond of and that is Noble and Stace. A local chocolatier based in Easebourne, we took 10 minutes out of founder Mike Nobles time to discuss inspiration, favourite flavours and where readers can sample his delicious chocolate! Q- What inspired you to set u ...

Have you heard about Charles Viancin? For all those who have still not yet heard of the wonder that is Charles Viancin, let us introduce you… A wonderfully versatile and durable range, Charles Viancin contains a mixture of silicone lids, drink covers and spatulas. Designed and inspired by the beauty that is nature, these silicone lids are environmentally friendly, here to help you to prepar ...

A growing problem and an issue that we are all guilty of contributing towards and that is the epidemic of plastic waste. From filling land sites to being dumped in the Earth’s oceans, our plastic waste can create disastrous effects to the surrounding environment. A challenge that can seem impossible to complete, going plastic free is harder than one thought. With plastic turning up in the mos ...

Referred to as preserving, you may know this activity more as jam making! A sweet activity, making jam can be fun, a great way to spend the afternoon! By creating jam as a family, you can make individual pots suited to your preference or get experimental, mixing fruit to create a unique flavour. For those who take the task of jam making seriously or those wanting to learn the basics of this del ...

With Wimbledon finally here, the annual event for all tennis enthusiasts has begun. For those unfortunate few that were not so lucky and unable to score tickets to the must-attend event of the year, at Dexam we have the tools required to have one delicious tournament! Strawberry Huller  Fresh strawberries and cream is a must for any Wimbledon attendee. This strawberry huller from Chef’n mak ...

Enjoy a glass of wine? Or perhaps you are one who would rather sit there with a whole bottle to yourself? For those who call themselves connoisseurs, the importance of aerating wine should not go ignored. But what exactly is aerating wine and how important is it?     What does a wine aerator do? There are two different ways that you can aerate your bottle of wine. Many wine enthusiasts will c ...

We love a good picnic, sitting under the shade of a large tree while sipping a cold beer and munching on cold quiche. To create a magical experience, keeping food and drink chilled and fresh is a must! At Dexam we have put together a selection of products that we believe can transform the way you picnic forever! These accessories are vital for a good picnic, whether keeping food air tight or kee ...