Lemon drizzle cake – August 2008
We had a fantastic open day during August 2008, the weather was perfect and the cake was oh so scrummy!
Barbecue Tips
1. When making your own burgers, don’t make the mistake of using lean steak mince. The juiciest and most flavoursome burgers are made with beef having 20% fat content, usually chuck or braising steak. If you can’t buy it, get your butcher to mince some up fresh.
2. When using a charcoal BBQ, only cover half the grate with lit coals, that way you have two cooking zones, one hot zone for direct searing of burgers and steak etc., and a cooler side for indirect cooking of larger pieces of meat.
3. When using a tomato based BBQ sauce, only use it for the last ten minutes of cooking, as the sugars can blacken the food.
4. Invest in an instant read meat probe, to take the guess work out of cooking meat, especially chicken.
Yet another patent for ESSE’s hand-built British technology!
The UK’s oldest stove and range cooker manufacturer, ESSE, has been granted yet another patent for its industry-leading technology; this time for the innovative ‘surround heat’ system used on the company’s electric range cooker models.
Lancashire-based ESSE continues to develop ever more pioneering and energy-efficient models; pushing the boundaries of modern cooking and living, even after 163 years.
ESSE’s electric cookers benefit from elements that ‘wrap around’ each oven for completely even temperatures. These surround elements have been recognised as completely unique and granted ‘patented’ status to illustrate this ingenuity.
What does this mean for customers?
Sales Director Mark Blewitt explains: “ESSE range cookers have always been known for their fuel economy and even temperatures. We wanted to make sure that there was absolutely no compromise on ESSE’s reputation for perfect performance.
“Our surround heat system means that the elements in our electric ovens offer the same radiant heat as our solid fuel, oil, wood-burning and gas models. Temperatures are consistent throughout the space, which means you don’t need to turn dishes or swap shelves during cooking, and you can even place dishes directly on the base of the oven to cook.
“The additional benefits of ESSE’s electric models include the fact that they are fully controllable, they offer fast heat up times, simple installation (just plug in and cook), a full-width grill, dual hotplate and versatile ovens, as well as low running costs.
“Since 1854, ESSE models – both stoves and cookers – have continuously evolved to suit the needs of the modern British home. Carefully considered details mean that our products offer a host of benefits; these may be relatively small details, like easy-shut doors on our range cookers, but they make all the difference when you lift a hot dish out and you can nudge the door closed with your knee!
“We are proud to have achieved yet another patent on our coveted range cookers. It goes to show we’re not content to rest on our laurels, even after more than a century and a half of Great British manufacturing.”
The NEW electric 990 EL has a huge dual hotplate (cast iron and induction), a full-width grill, two independently-controlled ovens and a warming oven which is perfect for slow cooking melt-in-the-mouth casseroles and more. This model also includes a beautifully cast adjustable vent to maintain more or less moisture in the oven, depending what your recipe requires.
Microplane!
Sunday 17th September:
We are adding to our stocks of Microplane with some seriously lovely new products, and have just made a start on uploading.
But as always, uploading has taken a bit of a back seat while we are busy, busy, busy in the shop selling Weber BBQs and ESSE cookers and stoves. We still have hundreds of products to add, but needs must and dodging between customers in the shop and spending time online becomes difficult sometimes! Please do email us, or even give us a call on 01728 723757 for any enquiries.
Mandy Gooden at the Kitchen Range
This was Mandy on her first visit to us, back on Easter Saturday 2008 – and what a fantastic day it was. Mandy produced the most wonderful dishes from our Rayburn – and all so effortlessly at the drop of a hat!
