Culinary delights

Sleek and stylish, the Classic Kettle from Dualit combines practicality and good looks. It has a superfast, replaceable three-kilowatt element that can boil enough water for two cups in less than a minute and a half – and it does it quietly, too. Boiling noise is drastically reduced thanks to Dualit’s Whisper Boil. The two measuring windows will help you heat only the amount of water you need, whether it is a cupful or 1.7 litres. It’s £145 from John Lewis & Partners (johnlewis.com).

Margarine leader Flora has revamped its spreads to make them vegan and vegetarian friendly. Flora is made from natural plant-based ingredients, includes omega-3 and contains no preservatives, artificial colours or flavours. With an rrp of £1.99, it is available from supermarkets nationwide.

British designer Matthew Williamson has collaborated with Newby Teas (newbyteas.co.uk) to create three exotic tea blends and a range of exclusive caddies. The Jasmine Rose Garden green tea infusion has a honeyed aroma and floral notes of jasmine and rose, all encased in an attractive caddy. The teas cost £30 each.

Cook up a great array of flavoursome meals and snacks with this tasty little gadget from Cuisinart. Simply flip the reversible non-stick plates on the electric griddle for grilling, searing or frying. The plates are dishwasher safe and heat up quickly, while the grill has a variable temperature control. An open, floating hinge makes the grill adjustable, too, creating a larger cooking surface. Cuisinart Griddle & Grill costs £100 from Selfridges (selfridges.com).