THE ADDRESS Magazine No.21 | Page 490

Turn entertaining into an art form and present in style Slateware, designed by Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines and produced by Welsh Slate, is a bijou collection of beautiful slate plates, bowls, placemats, platters and other tableware. Michael Caines, one of Britain’s top chefs, has an MBE for service to the hospitality industry. He says of the product: “I love presenting food on Welsh slate. The drama of the food set against a surface infused with history, texture and delicate hues deepens the adventure.” Hand-crafted in the UK, the fine collection is made from Welsh slate and is hewn from the famous Penrhyn Quarry. At 500 million years old, the material is widely recognised as the highest quality natural slate in the world. Effortlessly stylish design and timeless finish, the range combines the natural beauty of Welsh slate with the demands of modern-day dining. Designed with elegant, sharp lines to complement the contemporary presentation of food, the blend of sophisticated warm hues with a unique rich natural texture creates a perfect balance of soft allure and striking detail. The slate’s bold appearance has been lovingly hand-polished by Welsh slate craftsmen to give it an ultra-smooth, luxurious feel. It combines a unique beauty with practicality, since it is also dishwasher-safe. Welsh slate craftsmen have hand-dressed the edges of the collection to reflect slate's natural texture using centuries-old methods. This traditional approach is complemented by contemporary functionality, with indent to capture sauces and feet to maximise impact. This collection has taken the presenting and serving of food and drink to the next level. Each beautiful piece is designed to make a statement from the first moment. www.slateware.co.uk 490 Take the guesswork out of cooking A favourite kitchen essential treasured by many celebrity chefs, the Backlit Thermapen has an easy-to-read digital display that gives an accurate temperature reading in just three seconds. Stylish and easy to use – who could ever cook without it? The thermometer is a must-have for all home kitchens, ideal for the serious technical baker and just as helpful to those wishing to enjoy a piece of meat that is both succulent and safely done. It is equally ideal for the summer barbecuer wishing to cook their food to perfection. Never worry again about under- or overcooking on the grill. Super-fast and super-accurate, the Thermapen even comes calibrated to accuracy with documentation to prove it. It can be recalibrated if needed. Impressively, the Thermapen can take a clear internal reading on a wafer-thin piece of sole, a difficult, if not impossible task for lesser utensils. The incredibly useful thermometer also features a button-less intelligent backlight system. When the Thermapen is on, a display sensor continuously monitors ambient light levels. As it gets darker, the backlight comes on automatically so the digits are clear in any lighting condition. If only used in the light, the miniature CR2032 cells can last up to 1,500 hours. Actual battery life will depend on the amount of night cooking for which it is used. The Thermapen is incredibly simple to use. The probe opens like a folding knife, and it turns on and off as the probe is extended or closed. Clearly in a class of its own, the Thermapen is the fastest, the most accurate, and the only food thermometer with an intelligent backlit option. Just wish we had found it sooner! www.thermapen.co.uk www.theaddressmagazine.com