Cook Culture Reviews

Joe T.

Cook Culture is well named. The friendly staff are incredibly knowledgeable about their products, They understand their wares transform raw ingredients into the effortless joy of a shared meal with family and friends. The Global knife I purchased has already become my favorite joy toy. Cook Culture is Food Culture. Enjoy.

Global GS-57 11 cm / 4.5" Fluted Santoku Knife

Walter S.

Although I haven't had it for very long, I will go out on a limb here and say it's the BEST frying pan I've had to date. Maybe in time it might prove me wrong, but I don't think so. Cheers.

Stargazer 10.5" Cast Iron Skillet

Jeremy H.

Quality blender!..drive parts are metal not plastic like lower priced blenders .. plows through frozen items with ease, leaving an awesome smooth mixture be it a soup or smoothie ..also cook culture was a pleasure to purchase from quick delivery .

Vitamix A3500

Susan P.

Love my machine. Took me a few tries to get the just right coffee beans and the right coffee strength but its so simple to use and makes that perfect cup of coffee now.

Jura ENA 4 Metropolitan Black

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William N.

This knife makes my cooking preparation so much easier, because of its superior sharpness and fine wood handle. Worth the investment.

Miyabi 5000 MCD 8" Birchwood Gyutoh / Chef’s Knife

Joanne M.

I was happy to discover that Cook Culture has a store in Parksville. I bought my coffee mugs there that I had been looking for a while. The service was excellent and will go back if in need of a gift for someone or myself. Cheers Joanne

Ceramic Lab Wide Mug

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Melody S.

I love my cutting board so much I bought 3 sizes. I love that they can go in the dishwasher if need be.

Epicurean All-In-One Boards 14.5 x 11.25’’ Natural/Black Feet

Trudy R.

It's an absolutely beautiful knife to look at. It also performs well. It's nicely balanced . It has a very fine sharp edge, which if it's any indication from my other knives, it keeps that for a long time. It's a delight to use.

Miyabi 5000 MCD 6.5" Birchwood Nakiri Knife

Christina B.

I love the new Jura Milk System Cleaning Tablets which are an upgrade/improvement from the old liquid cleaner. The container dispenses the precise number of tablets required which dissolve quickly. Great new product.

Jura Milk System Cleaning Tablets

Sandra D R.

Ordering in store was so easy and ordering from the Staub B-Stock was great. My new Dutch Oven is supposed to have a visible defect, but I sure can't find it. It's a thing of beauty and I'm going to enjoy it for years to come!

STAUB La Cocotte 5.5 L Cast Iron Oval Cocotte, Cherry (Visual Imperfections - B STOCK)

Sheri H.

This is the rolls royce of pasta machines! Easy to use and super easy to clean. I even use it for make perogies which cuts down the time spent doing that task.

Marcato Atlas 150 Manual Pasta Machine

Kathie W.

Could not believe how well this worked? Really easy to clean hard to reach areas. Extremely durable and wish I had knew about this mesh earlier. This makes the toughest dirt removal so simplified!

Field Cast Iron Chain Mail Scrubby

Murray B.

I went to Cook Culture to purchase a Dutch Oven, which I knew would be expensive. When I told the salesperson it as for Sourdough, she talked me into the more reasonably priced Lodge Dutch Oven. And to save my points for the more expensive Dutch Oven for every day use. I was very impressed with her practical suggestion and purchased the Lodge Dutch Oven. I have also since purchased a Staub Dutch oven on line for my general cooking, and am saving my points for now. Thank you Cooks Culture

Care and seasoning kit for Iron Cookware

Lee W.

I have many Emile Henry Cookware items and this one is no different. Quality Item for quality results. Nice to have a locally owned store offering such quality items and service big box retailers don't offer.

Emile Henry Round Bread Baker

Linette W.

Love my new cast iron pan! Works great on my glass stove top and has been easy to clean and maintain. Jed was a wealth of information and answered all my questions. Great customer service and support.

Stargazer 12" Cast Iron Skillet

June V.

I so enjoy the ease of using the chain mail and the seasoning paste. I had loaned out my chain mail and paste to someone that had wanted to recondition their Cast Iron Cookware. My loan never got returned, so I treated myself to the kit. I have an old, and we'll seasoned cast iron skillet, and I can easily maintain it's seasoning.

Care and seasoning kit for Iron Cookware

Mike S.

Love the pan (have the Pro version). Did 3 rounds of seasoning in the oven as described in your YouTube video and have seasoned it on the stove top twice since after two usages. The first, omelettes, slid right out onto the plates. The second, fired egg, stuck a bit but I think that was me. Really appreciate the “How to” videos or I would never have got the seasoning right. Only thing I didn't expect was the handle turned colour as well as the pan during the oven seasoning.

de Buyer Mineral B Carbon Steel Professional Fry Pan

Jan F.

I like the even heating and being able to transfer the pan from the stove top to the oven. The meat dishes and vegetables are perfectly cooked at lower temperatures Well worth the investment ! Thank you for your knowledgeable videos Jed!!

DEMEYERE Resto 3 28 Cm / 11 Inch 18/10 Stainless Steel Frying Pan

Sandra M.

We bought three of these pans in different sizes to use with our induction cooktop. If you watched Jed's video on these pans and how well they work with induction, you will understand why we bought them. They performed as promised. They are lovely pans...easy to clean, a nice size, a handle that feels good....they didn't disappoint. We are very happy with our purchase.

Demeyere Proline 7 24 cm / 9.4" 8/10 Stainless Steel Frying Pan

Debra P.

Purchased the Chemex to make coffee for company, followed the instructions and it made a great cup of coffee. Was also surprised how long it stayed warm just sitting on a cork hot pad. Was worth the money

Chemex 8-Cup Coffee Maker

Christel S.

The class was small enough that the fabulous Chef Mara , could instruct us with our chosen recipes. We were given the recipe and helped along as we followed directions. Needed supplies magically appeared before we asked and clean up was handled by a great team. The focus was on the finer points of the recipes and we were free to wander around and learn from the other duos who were trying out recipes for the first time. The final finale was delicious and we left as friends. Enjoyable and ca...

Back to Sicily! Cooking Class with Chef Mara

Lars F.

This was a birthday present to my daughter. I have one myself and am using it for all kind of pies and quiches. The results are normally very good and nothing sticks. However, you have to adjust the cooking times given in many recipes as it takes a while longer for this pan to heat up.

Emile Henry Deep Flan Dish 30cm

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Young Y.

Impossible 🤦🏻‍♀️ but I feel like this hand made masterpiece makes my food taste batter ❤️ Just can’t wait to buy another bowls 😃

Ceramic Lab Deep Plate

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Norma B.

I bought this colander a week ago and love it. It is well sturdy, attractive, with a glossy interior finish. I love using it, especially for draining pasta.

Colander - Stainless Steel

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John P.

Love my mineralB pan. Watched the seasoning video and used the seasoning paste. It’s a great pan & worth the investment.

de Buyer Mineral B Carbon Steel Frying Pan 32 cm / 12.5"

Todd M.

Love the pan, pre seasoned so adding additional seasoning has been easy to apply. Only used it for eggs so far but it has proven to be as advertised. No sticking concerns from the pan and the low sides make it so easy to use a metal spatula, also from cook culture, to move or remove eggs from the pan. Next test will be pancakes and crepes! Fantastic pan. Would be nice if field included their special pan seasoning product to help the seasoning but otherwise very happy with the pan and cook cultur...

Field Cast Iron No.9 Griddle Pan

Eric P.

I got the seasoning wax and the chainmail scrubber and absolutely love them. One day I hope to visit the store in person, but in the meantime, I have learned so much from Jed's videos on YouTube. I'm so glad I found Cook Culture. It has really helped me evaluate what kind of pan to buy and how to use the pan.

Care and seasoning kit for Iron Cookware

Dallas S.

This is a fine piece of cookware. It feels like something that was made to last. It has only been about a month with this new piece of cookware and we are still trying to get the hang of it but so far, so good. VERY different than any other frying pan we've ever owned.

Staub Fry Pan 30cm / 12"

Phillip C.

Not usd a great deal yet as I have only had it for less than a month. That said, a great companion to my Field #10 as I needed something a bit larger. Getting well seasoned and works great ... like to size and the handle that stays cooler.

Stargazer 12" Cast Iron Skillet

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Simon E.

Great skillet! I love the fact that it is lightweight and has an easy design. Also, thanks to Jed for providing videos that help in maintaining the skillet!

Field Cast Iron No.8 Skillet

Steve L.

Helpful service in the store. I bought this knife as a gift, and the recipient was delighted and has subsequently praised the knife very highly. Seems to me to be very good value for the money.

Kitsune Symmetry Knives

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Daniel C.

Love this pie plate. Adding to my collection (I bought the blue one a few years ago). Always get a well done crust on the bottom.

Emile Henry Pie Dish - 26cm

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Daniel C.

Fits perfectly on top of my small kitchen island. Appreciate the measurement and conversion info around the sides. Easy to clean, roll up and store.

Tovolo 18" x 25"Silicone Pastry Mat

Debbie F.

Oh. My. Gosh. These pans are the bomb. I’ve done a roasted chicken in the large one as well as a twist on the classic pork chops in mushroom soup. This pan cleans up like a breeze and the remaining food stays warm long enough for a 2nd helping. I will definately buy another size.

Peugeot 16inch Rectangular Ceramic Bakers

Rodney M.

Had this pan for a little while now and love it! The secret in using it is like all SS or carbon steel cookware is understanding how to use them....for that watch Jed's videos, they will show you the way!RM

Demeyere Industry 5 30 cm / 12" 18/10 Stainless Steel Wok Flat Bottom

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Anthony N.

Great balanced pan, used for all things from stews to steaks, easy to clean 🧼 I highly recommend for beginners in cast iron cooking!

Lodge 10’’ Chef’s Collection Skillet

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Tracy G.

Great lightwight, durable apron. Easy to move in, good coverage and thick cotton to absorb moisture. Washes easily, no need to iron!

Danica Now Designs Basic Apron

Stephanie J.

I have owned this useful kitchen tool for many years. My recent purchase was for my friend, who needed this mandolin so he was spending less time cutting this so fine. This tool does everything you need. I will keep purchasing this great mandolin for many more friends.

Benriner Japanese Mandoline Slicer with 3 Blades

Ian B.

Purchase process was smooth and delivery was prompt and a second attempt was made without input from me being required. Knives are great - sharp, nice balance in the hand and look great too !!

HENCKELS Steak Knife

Ross F.

We dropped into Cook Culture in Parksville to have a look around and ended up buying a wonderful aluminized steel minimuffin pan. It heats evenly, nothing sticks and it feels well made. We were also glad to meet Jed, who was friendly and very knowledgeable both about the products he sells and about cooking in general.

USA Pan Aluminized Steel Muffin Pan

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