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Anna Lawson shares the best kitchen buys for a perfect Pancake Day

OXO Good Grips balloon whisk We’ve tried plenty of manual whisks, but this is our favourite – an extremely comfortable, silicone handle and sturdy head means it’s great value. £8.26, Amazon

Fiasconaro pistachio cream

This velvety smooth, sweet pistachio paste is seriously delicious – try spreading it on pancakes, then sprinkling over chopped pistachios and some raspberries for something really special. £8.50 (180g), souschef.co.uk

Waitrose Home lemon squeezer We’re yet to find an easier way to juice lemons than a ‘Mexican elbow’-style squeezer like this. Ideal for a drizzle of fresh lemon. £8, Waitrose & Partners

Squeezy table sauce bottles

Fancy trying your hand at some pancake art? Use one of these squeezy bottles to create shapes with the batter in a frying pan. If the nozzle feels too small, simply cut with scissors. For a how-to on pancake art, visit bbcgoodfood.com. £3.99, Lakeland ‘Are we having pancakes?’ 23cm side plate

Could there be a more ideal plate for Shrove Tuesday? This handdrawn badger-themed plate is also just the right size for pancakes. £23, redcandy.co.uk

Sugar bowl with bamboo spoon & lid

Serve your sugar in this cute little pot – complete with bamboo spoon for easy sprinkling.

£3.95, edenandwillow.com

OXO Good Grips silicone flexi turner Not perfected your pancake toss just yet? Use this large, flexible spatula for easy flipping. £9.50, Selfridges

John Lewis & Partners ‘The Pan’ 24cm aluminium non-stick pancake/crêpe pan

This pan got top marks in our review (see the full results at bbcgoodfood.com), is sleek and sturdy and the ideal weight for flipping. It’s also non-stick and suitable for all hob types. £18, John Lewis & Partners

No.1 salted caramel dipping sauce

This dangerously good, silky salted caramel tastes like the filling of a high-quality truffle. It’s great spread over a stack of pancakes, or added to your favourite bakes. £2.99 (250g), Waitrose & Partners