Shopping guides & ideas

Oven gloves: compare coverage and grip

Compare oven gloves for winter: check hand size, cuff coverage and whether a double glove's connecting strip suits the width of your trays..

Carving boards: allow room for the joint and the juices

Compare carving boards for winter: measure the usable worktop and sink.

Gravy jugs for festive hosting: capacity and pouring

Compare gravy jugs for winter: check the stated usable capacity and the space available on the table.

Roasting racks for Christmas lunch: fit the tin first

Compare roasting racks for winter: measure the tin's usable interior, oven clearance and the height added by the rack.

Cake carriers for visiting family: height includes icing

Compare cake carriers for winter: measure the complete cake board and finished height.

Pudding basins: check volume before the Christmas recipe

Compare pudding basins for winter: match the recipe's required capacity to the basin's stated volume.

Pastry brushes for festive baking: bristles and cleaning

Compare pastry brushes for winter: check brush width against the food you make and handle length against your baking setup.

Rolling pins: choose by dough and working space

Compare rolling pins for winter: measure the clear rolling area and consider the dough width you normally make.

Measuring spoons: check the narrowest jar

Compare measuring spoons for winter: check that the set includes the quantities your recipes use.

Mixing bowls: compare usable room, not nesting alone

Compare mixing bowls for winter: check the bowl's diameter, depth and fit on the shelf.

Citrus presses for festive drinks: match the fruit

Compare citrus presses for winter: check the cup or cone dimensions and the room needed to operate the handle.

Potato mashers: fit the pan and your grip

Compare potato mashers for winter: compare the head width with the pan's interior and check handle length.