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items: Best kitchen scales, tried, tested and reviewed 2025
items: Best beer gifts
items: Best cooling racks to buy
items: Best measuring spoons
items: Best dough scrapers
items: Best ginger beer taste test
items: Best chickpeas taste test
items: Best honey taste test
items: Best cashew butter taste test

Best kitchen scales, tried, tested and reviewed 2025
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date: 2025-02-12T11:49:30.000Z
creator: Maga Flores-Trevino
subject: Guides
subject: Reviews
description: An essential addition to any keen baker's kitchen, we've found the best kitchen scales to suit any workspace
encoded: For any type of baking, you should always have a scale on hand. Precise baking comes down to a quality kitchen scale for perfect measuring, but where to start when buying one? Scales can be separated into its key components. Naturally size is important; some models are simple square designs, perfect for fitting into the side of cupboards or even drawers, whereas others are pretty enough to be out on display on your kitchen counter. You might go for a bold and stylish design or sleek minimalist digital scales. Some can also have extra functions: we've featured options with unique elements that measure liquids, temperatures and a selection of multi-use scales. It is not only when baking where kitchen scales come in handy – whether you want to precisely season your meat according to its weight or weigh out a portion of pasta, scales are an underrated tool for budding cooks. So you may want scales that are particularly precise or switches between different measuring units. Read on to find your best measuring scales featuring brands such as OXO, Zwilling and Masterclass. Plus we feature a few analogue scales to fit on any large work surfaces. For even more of the best baking equipment, read our best piping bags, best springform cake tins, best loaf tins, best tart tins and best bundt tins reviews. For the very best cakes, breads and meringues, the best stand mixer reviews showcase all the must-have kit. Jump to: Best kitchen scales at a glance Best kitchen scales to buy in 2025 How to choose kitchen scales View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Best kitchen scales at a glance Best affordable scales: ProCook glass digital scales, £14 Most innovative scales: OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Electronic Digital Kitchen Scales, £55 Best retro kitchen scales: Smeg kitchen scales, £130 Best multi-use baking scales: Morphy Richards 3-in-1 digital scales, £20.14 Best all-round scale: Heston Blumenthal by Salter Dual Precision Digital Scale, £45 Most stylish scale set: Master…

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Best beer gifts
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date: 2024-10-30T12:08:15.000Z
subject: Drink
subject: Guides
subject: Reviews
description: We've chosen a selection of the best beer gifts, for everyone from the novice beer enthusiast to the avowed beer expert
encoded: The ultimate beer gift guides for beer lovers whether you are looking for craft beer gifts or beer accessories in time for Christmas. Our list includes a book on brewery, beer subscriptions and independent craft beer boxes, lagers and more. Non-drinkers need not be left out with our list of the best non-alcoholic beer to try. For cocktail lovers, we also have our best beer cocktail recipes to get creative with. If you are looking for more gift guides, take a browse through our best BBQ gifts, best champagne gifts, best gifts for gin lovers, best whisky gifts and best gifts for wine lovers. Best beer gifts for beer lovers Pale Ale and IPA craft beer gift hamper Latest Deals Championing British craft beer and promoting independent, local breweries one beer box at a time, Qwerty’s illustrated gift hamper selection box comes with five handpicked craft beers from independent breweries all over the southwest of England. It makes a great gift with a half-pint glass and salt-crusted peanuts from a Somerset based family business enclosed. A unique aspect is the personal score card for you to rate the beers – either forward it to their social media account so your preferences are considered in your next box or get your family and friends involved to see which beer reigns. Latest Deals Hawkstone beer mixed case Available from Hawkstone (£50) This mixed case gives a beer fan a chance to try all four Hawkstone beers, with a generous six bottles of each. Brewed using barley from Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat farm, each beer has a different flavour profile to enjoy – from the malty smooth lager to a hoppy IPA. Available from: Hawkstone (£50) John Lewis craft beer gift box Available from John Lewis (£40) A smart hamper full of treats to enjoy and share for the ultimate night in. Inside there are five craft beers from Salcombe Brewery and Gritchie Brewing Co., covering ales, lagers and an IPA. The hamper is completed with a selection of snacks to match with the beers, from salty ch…

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Best cooling racks to buy
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date: 2023-05-03T12:45:39.000Z
creator: Maga Flores-Trevino
subject: Reviews
description: Protect counter tops and let bakes cool for easy icing with a simple cooling rack. Browse our list of the best cooling racks for cookies, cakes and more
encoded: For any keen bakers – particularly cake decorators – a cooling rack is a much-needed gadget. Affordable and minimalist in design, cooling racks let cookies and cakes cool evenly and quickly, ready for you to slather on thick icing and precise decorations without the need to cool in the fridge or the fear of drippy icing. Even if you are more of a cook than a baker, a cooling rack is handy for everyday cooking. If you are deep-frying anything from chicken to deep-fried meatballs, a cooling rack will keep fried food crispy as the residual steam will be able to escape. In our guide we have found wire racks from brands such as Tala and MasterClass to suit your kitchen's needs. Whether you want a round cooling rack for cakes or one that folds up for small spaces, read on to find the best cooling racks. For more baking kit inspiration, check our more of our top recommendations including the best loaf tins, best stand mixers or best cookie cutters, for all weekend baking projects. Best cooling racks at a glance Best for a large kitchen: Onader stainless steel metal wire racks, £13.49 Best cooling rack for cakes: Tala steel cake cooling rack, £7.38 Best multi-use cooling rack: Le Creuset non-stick cooling rack, £28 Best tiered cooling rack: Vinsani set of three high-carbon steel tier cooling racks, £13.99 Best for small spaces: Tala folding cooling rack, <a href="https://prf.hn/click/camref:1011l55Mcj/pubref:olivemagazine-190962/%5Bp_id:1100l436739%5D/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fenwick.co.uk%2Fhome-and-tech%2Fkitchen%2Fbaking%2Fbaking-tools%2Ffolding-cake-cooling-rack%2F2770011420262.html%3FistCompanyId%3D9fe3a412-39b5-4cc6-9996-5fd534c994bd%26istFeedId%3Db07c6214-9875-4b4e-b92d-de995c42d618%26istItemId%3Dpwmxwimww%26istBid%3Dt%26gclid%3DCjwKCAjwp9qZBhBkEiwAsYFsbypLhgr0RQ1gBbMazQP6dHm6bb0SCm8lmn9uEaDCJbq_lddLj_6OuBoC9TcQAvD_BwE%26gclsrc%3Daw.ds?istCompanyId=9fe3a412-39b5-4cc6-9996-5fd534c994bd&istFeedId=b07c6214-9875-4b4e-b92d-de995c42d618&istItemId=pwmxwimww&istBid=t&gc…

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Best measuring spoons
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date: 2023-04-04T14:20:22.000Z
creator: Maga Flores-Trevino
subject: Reviews
description: For those wanting to precisely feed their sourdough or simply add the right amount of coriander seeds to their curry, measuring spoons are a must have - read on for our best buys.
encoded: Whether you need a sprinkling of cinnamon sugar for your donuts, two teaspoons of yeast for your bread or need to measure out various spices for your curry, measuring spoons are your friend in the kitchen. Measuring spoons allow you to carefully balance flavours and also ensure always accurate cooking and baking. Lots of spoons are not only good for measuring dry ingredients but wet ingredients, too. An ideal measuring spoon has ml and mg measurements, and some on our list even include American measurements. Measuring spoons come in all shapes and sizes. Simple metal spoons are the most recognisable but plastic, wood and ceramic spoons often have a more striking design. Sets also vary in the measurements they include, with some going right down to 1/8 tsp. Here we have rounded up our favourite spoons to fit any kitchen drawer, including some colourful picks and more classic, minimalist designs. For even more of the best baking equipment, read our best piping bags, best springform cake tins, best loaf tins, best tart tins and best bundt tins reviews. For the very best cakes, breads and meringues, the best stand mixer reviews showcase all the must-have kit. Best measuring spoons at a glance Best for gifting: ProCook Gold Measuring Spoons, £6.95 Best all-round measuring spoons: Joseph Joseph Nesting measuring cup set, £12 Best luxury set: TOAST measuring spoon set, £30 Most innovative design: Joseph Joseph Measure-Up Measuring Spoon, £8 Best budget measuring spoons: KitchenAid Universal Measuring Spoon Set, £6.50 Best classic measuring spoons: Chef Remi 6-Piece Measuring Spoon Set, £8.99 Best measuring spoons for keen bakers: MasterClass Stainless Steel 6 Piece Measuring Spoon Set, £17.49 Best easy-to-store measuring spoons: Magnetic Measuring spoons set, £13.99 Best measuring spoons to buy in 2022 ProCook Gold Measuring Spoons Available from ProCook (£6.95) Best for gifting In a gold coloured stainless steel, these beautiful spoons are held together on a ring so you n…

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Best dough scrapers
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date: 2022-09-01T12:01:33.000Z
creator: Maga Flores-Trevino
subject: Guides
subject: Reviews
description: Whether plastic or stainless steel, a dough scraper is an essential tool in your baking cupboard – we've found the best to get you baking
encoded: Pastry scrapers, bench scrapers and dough scrapers – whatever the name, this kitchen essential is a baker's right-hand man. In the kitchen, depending on the material of your scraper, you can use it to clean worksurfaces, transport chopped vegetables and even use it as a knife or spatula. For baking, this tool is indispensable – use it to make pastry, smooth out icing on a cake and transfer biscuits from tray to wire rack. Plus some models come with a ruler, great for measuring the thickness of pie crusts and more. Read on to find out what to look for in a pastry scraper. In our guide we have picked a range of plastic and stainless steel pastry scrapers, focussing on the ergonomics of the design, a range of prices and aesthetic options. Big brands include KitchenAid, Delvita and Gozney. For even more of the best baking equipment, read our best piping bags, best springform cake tins, best loaf tins, best tart tins and best bundt tins reviews. For the very best cakes, breads and meringues, the best stand mixer reviews showcase all the must-have kit. Best dough scrapers at a glance Best dough scraper set: Kuchenprofi Dough Scraper Set, £20 Best bladed dough scraper: Lakeland Dough scraper, £5.99 Best dough scraper for pizza: Ooni dough scraper, £14.99 Best curved dough scraper: Muka dough scraper, £4.75 Best to use on hot surfaces: KitchenAid 2 Piece Pot Scraper and Silicone Bowl Scraper Set, £11.30 Best budget dough scraper: Curved dough scraper, £3.50 Best 2-in-1 dough scraper: Yellow Dough Scraper and Plastic Pastry Cutter, £8.99 Best luxury dough scraper: Delvita dough scraper, £29.50 Best small dough scraper: Gozney Dough Scraper, £15.00 Best dough scraper for precise bakers: MasterClass dough scraper, £8.50 What to look for in a dough scraper Consider the material first and foremost when buying a pastry scraper. Softer materials such as plastic and silicone would be ideal if you often work with bread dough and want a tool to help you knead. Size is another importa…

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Best ginger beer taste test
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date: 2022-03-31T12:00:50.000Z
creator: Maga Flores-Trevino
subject: Reviews
subject: Taste tests
subject: Guides
description: Discover the best ginger beers for your summertime picnics and cocktails with the results of our taste test
encoded: For a soft drink that is more grown-up than cola and less sweet than lemonade, ginger beer could be your top pick. With a touch of heat and spice to balance out the sugary fizz and sweetness, it's a versatile mixer. A non-alcoholic soft drink that evokes strong memories of British summertime, ginger beer is characterised by its robust root ginger flavour, sweetness and carbonation. Ginger beer gets it name from the fermentation process that would historically mean it contained alcohol, but nowadays it is usually a soft drink (although some types still do contain booze). Different brands of ginger beer, as you will discover below, have either a clear or cloudy appearance depending on how it is brewed and how filtered it is. These processes also affect how spicy the ginger beer tastes. Also important to note is the difference between ginger beer and ginger ale, which are sometimes confused. The key difference is that ginger beer has a stronger ginger root flavour and is typically more carbonated. Ginger beer stands up better as a soft drink in its own right, as well as being a key mixer in drinks like moscow mule and a sunny side cocktail. For more cocktail inspiration, discover our easy cocktail recipes. We also have our best quick and easy canapés recipes if you're looking for something to accompany your drinks. For even more snack inspiration, discover our easy party food recipes. Want to discover more drinks guides? We've covered the best kombucha, the best tonic water and a number of spirits including best pink gins. Best ginger beers at a glance Best natural ginger beer: Belvoir, £4.80 Best traditional ginger beer: Fentimans, £32.08 (for 4) Best ginger flavour: Fever-Tree, £3.80 (for 4) Best with dark spirits: Bundaberg, £5.40 Best summer's day drink: Cawston Press, £3.50 Best nostalgic ginger beer: Old Jamaica, £0.50 Belvoir Available from Ocado (£4.80) Score: 9/10 Best natural ginger beer Tasters loved how light this ginger beer is. The flavour varies througho…

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Best chickpeas taste test
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date: 2022-03-31T11:22:44.000Z
creator: Maga Flores-Trevino
subject: Reviews
subject: Taste tests
subject: Guides
description: Discover the best canned and jarred chickpeas, taste tested by the olive team
encoded: A key ingredient in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking, the humble chickpea is probably most eaten in hummus – a creamy dip made using tahini. Chickpeas also feature heavily in falafels and curries but once baked and crispy, they make an easy snack or welcome addition to a summer salad. These legumes are an excellent source of protein and a great source of multiple vitamins, including magnesium and potassium. A can of chickpeas is a storecupboard essential – great for effortless, quick meals. Whilst chickpeas come in five colours (red, black, brown and green), we have reviewed and taste-tested the most popular beige variety which come pre-cooked in a can or jar. We've found six top-quality chickpeas to try, so whether you're making hummus or looking for a bargain all-rounder, we've found the one for you. Here, at olive, we have a variety of ideas for using chickpeas. Discover some of our best recipes, including hummus. Chickpeas are also a star ingredient in curries, salads and pancakes. Check out our fattoush salad with crispy spiced chickpeas for a spring lunch or chickpea fritters for something filling but gluten-free. Persian food writer and chef Sabrina Ghayour also shares a recipe for chickpea and vegetable koftes with a tahini yogurt sauce. Now try our best bean recipes. Best chickpeas at a glance Best ready-to-eat chickpeas: Biona organic chickpeas, £1.43 Best for hummus: Morrisons Chickpeas, £0.55 Best for roasted chickpeas: Mr Organic Chickpeas, £1.30 Best all-rounder: Napolina Chick Peas, £1 Best for a salad: Epicure organic chickpeas, £8 Best for curries: KTC Chick Peas, £0.50 The results of the best chickpeas taste test 2022 Biona organic chickpeas Score: 9/10 Best ready-to-eat chickpeas Biona's chickpeas have a buttery mouth feel that are almost too good to blend. They are cooked to perfection, have a good amount of salt, and they are all consistently small in size making them good for everything from salads to wraps. Available from: Amazon (£1.4…

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Best honey taste test
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date: 2022-03-30T16:30:35.000Z
subject: Reviews
subject: Taste tests
subject: Guides
description: Our experts have tried and tested the best runny, clear honey to spread on toast, add to flapjacks and more
encoded: Spread on toast, drizzled over porridge, baked into sticky flapjacks... a jar of honey is an endlessly versatile storecupboard ingredient. We've taste-tested the best runny honey to find the ultimate jar, no matter how you like to enjoy it. Honey is a natural sweetener that is typically eaten at breakfast or in bakes, but it can also be added to marinades and paired with cheese. It has a variety of flavour profiles, depending on the flowers that honeybees have collect the nectar from. Our expert cookery team have chosen the best runny, clear honey based on strict criteria, to find the best jars on the market. Discover the myriad ways you can use honey in our best ever honey recipe collection; we have used honey in baking recipes like our salted honey cheesecake, salted honey date cake, Russian honey cake and honey madeleines. If you are looking to use honey in savoury recipes, find some inspiration with our honey-sriracha glazed meat balls, deep-fried goat's cheese with pink peppercorn honey or honey sesame chicken. For more great storecupboard spreads, read our guides to the best marmalade, best lemon curd, best strawberry jam and best salted butter. Best honey at a glance Best for toast: Black Bee Honey British Summer honey, £6.18 Best all-rounder: Daylesford London honey, £14.99 Best with creamy foods: Morrisons Spanish forest honey, £3.60 Best with savoury foods: Hilltop British Blossom honey, £6 Best for baking: Rowse Dark and Rich honey, £3 Best for baklava: The Groovy Food Company Organic Mexican Wildflower Honey, £3.48 The results of the best honey taste test 2022 Black Bee Honey British summer honey, £6.18 Score: 10/10 Best for toast Made from British beehives, testers wondered if honey could get better than this. It smells like a summer meadow and has floral and fruity notes of violets and blackberries. They thought this honey would be good on toast to appreciate its premium taste. This particular honey would be a lovely gift, too. Black Bee Honey have a j…

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Best cashew butter taste test
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date: 2022-03-30T09:29:20.000Z
subject: Guides
subject: Reviews
subject: Taste tests
description: Discover our picks of the best smooth cashew butters for your storecupboard
encoded: Cashew butter is a smooth, salty spread that is used in a similar way to peanut butter, but tends to be less sweet. Made from either raw or roasted cashew nuts, cashew butter is also generally creamier than its peanut and almond butter counterparts, and is gaining luxury status in the spread world. Cashew butter is perfectly good as it is on toast, but is also delicious swirled into sweet traybakes or added to curries for a nutty flavour boost. This nut butter is high in healthy fats and contains high concentrations of iron, magnesium and vitamin B6 – all of which are particularly good for those following a vegan diet. We put seven smooth cashew butters to the test, so you know which one works best for you. If you are looking for ideas on how to use cashew butter for more than just toast, try our prawn and red cabbage summer rolls with a cashew butter dipping sauce. Cashew butter works in everything, from salad dressings and curries, to recipes that traditionally use peanut butter. Best cashew butters at a glance Best for baking: Zeina cashew nut butter, £12.75 Best for dressings: Nutural World cashew butter, £16.12 Best for porridge: Prime Earth smooth cashew nut butter, £8.49 Best thick cashew butter: Biona cashew butter, £3.80 Best for cookies: Kape pure cashew butter, £6.99 Best for breakfast foods: Daylesford Organic cashew butter, £8.99 Best with chocolate: Meridian smooth cashew butter, £3.85 The results of the best cashew butters 2022 Zeina cashew nut butter, £12.75 Score: 9/10 Best for baking This cashew nut butter has a premium taste and texture. It's glossy, smooth, rich and creamy, with a dark tan colour that proves the deep roast of the nuts. The toasted nut flavour really comes through, and the butter doesn't taste oily at all. It would work well swirled through brownie batter or used in a vegan fudge. Available from: Amazon (£12.75) Nutural World cashew nut butter, £16.12 Score: 9/10 Best for dressings This cashew butter has a thin, runny texture that…

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