Cook Culture Reviews

Fiona A.

This stovetop grill is really great. I just keep it on my stove and quickly grill eggplants, peppers, bread, steak and tortillas etc. I am using it all the time, everything looks better with grill marks! Many thanks.

Lodge Reversible Grill/Griddle Square 10.5" disc

Samantha N.

I always love purchasing my kitchen stuffs through Jed at Cook Culture. I recently purchased a STAUB La Cocotte 4.75 L Cast Iron Round Tall Cocotte, Black (Visual Imperfections - B STOCK) I honestly can't see anything wrong with this beautiful Cocotte! It's a pleasure cooking marvellous dishes in any STAUB products and always a pleasure supporting such a wonderful Canadian company....Go Cook Culture!

STAUB La Cocotte 4.75 L Cast Iron Round Tall Cocotte, Black (Visual Imperfections - B STOCK)

Nicolas D.

I bought this cocotte as a present to someone after buying one for myself a while back. I used it last to cook a veal marengo, and it was perfect. I've cooked with it on an electric stove and in the oven. The size is very manageable (you get plenty to work with, and yet it's not too heavy to handle), it retains and distributes heat and moisture well, the concave lid allows one to pour ice or water in it for extra moisture inside (something not possible with other brands), and I found it very e...

Staub La Cocotte (Round Oven) 4 qt. / 3.8 L

Chantal S.

This class was my first cooking class and it was so fun! My favorite recipe from this class was the homemade ricotta which I have made at home several times since taking this class! And Chef Mara is a very fun, friendly, and great teacher.

Back to Sicily! Cooking Class with Chef Mara

Christina B.

We absolutely love our new Jura ENA 8. After multiple thousands of coffees brewed our 13 year old Jura had begun to exhibit one ailment after another and we were seeking advice about whether repair or recycle. After a long and very helpful conversation with Jed at Cook Culture, Parksville we decided that it was probably time (and more economical) to bid adieu to our old faithful Jura and purchase a new one. The Ena 8, which was the best model choice for our household, comes with the milk base...

Jura ENA 8 Nordic White DEMO

Chris C.

Very well made... weight about the same as a cast iron pan. Love how it slows down the cooking process, allowing me to get better results, with finer control. This is the second piece of DEMEYERE Atlantis cookware that I've purchased. Very happy with it :)

DEMEYERE Atlantis 7 28 Cm 18/10 Stainless Steel Saute Pan With Lid

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Patrick N.

nice and thick, not too hard on my knife. The cutouts from the sides make it easy to pick up the board as it is very heavy.

John Boos & Co. 18" x 12" x 2.25" Maple Cutting Board

Trish E.

I had an electric coffee-maker-for -one until it finally gave out, so I shopped around for a replacement. I didn’t want to wait for water to boil so a Bodum was out of the question, & found other electric models were poorly rated. That’s when I visited Cook Culture & was introduced to London Sip. It was just what I needed. I drink only one cup of STRONG coffee per day, with added cream, so this little gem fit the bill perfectly. It’s ready in no time at all, tastes wonderful & couldn’t be fr...

London Sip Stovetop Espresso Maker

Shelley S.

Cook Culture is one of my favourite stores. Great cooking classes and top of the line pots and pans and knives, dishes etc. It is the avante garde of cooking to see what is new and interesting. Excellent local cookbooks are often featured as well as beautiful cookware like Emilie Henry. I'm super happy that Parksville now has a store and I will be going there for linens, European pots and pans, dishes and cool new gadgets. The staff were very helpful as well.

Emile Henry Souffle Dish 22 cm.

Rudy W.

This little grinder works better than I expected! It does take a bit of effort to grind enough coffee for my big morning cup. However, in the time it takes to get the kettle up to temperature I've had a tiny workout and have enough ground coffee to make a strong large cup of delicious coffee. The quality of the grind from the burr mechanism is superb. I use an AeroPress and use an almost expresso level of grind. It does a much better job than my previous electric blade grinder. And I can e...

Hario Slim Mini Hand Grinder

Sheri H.

I have several Skewers but these ones are top notch! The flat design prevents rolling, The wide handle makes flipping with tongs easier and sliding food off from skewer to platters is a breeze. The handles are also designed to nest together for neat, space-saving storage. They are also dishwasher safe.

Good Grips BBQ Skewers - Set of 6

Christel S.

After using a very cheap model, this one is so helpful and accurate. I love the fact that you can easily weigh whatever bowl or container you're using and automatically get an accurate reading of the filling. Lovely.

Escali Arti Digital Glass Kitchen Scale

Carmen M.

Finally made the switch to this stainless steel. We absolutely love it! Easy to use, and clean, and also excellent at cooking anything from meat to vegetables. Heats up fast, and quite uniform. It’s our new favourite pan.

Demeyere Industry 5 28 cm / 11" 18/10 Stainless Steel Frying Pan

David N.

The cast iron skillet is a perfect size if not a little heavy. It comes pre seasoned and takes to seasoning readily. The handles are perfect for all kinds of cooking uses and don’t heat up as much as the pan section.

Stargazer 10.5" Cast Iron Skillet

Arne N.

Purchased my first carbon steel frying pan here and have since bought another one and some for my friends too, absolutely love it. If you take your time and season it well it is so much fun to cook with!

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

Tyler K.

How do you write a review someone will believe anymore? Well, I will admit to you I am no chef. Not even close. I don't think I could call myself an amateur actually. But. I do enjoy cooking. I enjoy quality. Something that feels good in the hand and might last the test of time. The Demeyere items I have gotten from here have really given me a good sense that I have made a good quality purchase. I went with the Industry line with the thought of wanting quality but don't necessarily need the "Top...

Demeyere Industry 5 24 cm / 9.5" 18/10 Stainless Steel Frying Pan

Elinor S.

These pans are fantastic, and the fact that they are indestructible and will last forever makes a very welcome change to the hundreds of brands of Teflon style pans out there. I know what I will be gifting dear friends and relatives for many Christmases and housewarming events to come. It’s very satisfying to sing praise for a quality product- and these pans are just that.

de Buyer Mineral B Carbon Steel Frying Pan 24 cm / 9.5"

Diane U.

I haven't used the 9" Demeyere stainless fry pan yet, but I have used my 8". The 8" is the perfect size for breakfast, when my husband and I have just eggs and toast. Turn on induction cooktop at #3 and then turn down to simmer. Any higher and the eggs will stick. Easy clean up....let sit with hot water, wash, and dry. Looks like new again. Not going to through this in the dishwasher. As for the 9", I find it a touch heavy for me, and wouldn't go bigger. I am 75 years old and have arthriti...

Demeyere Proline 7 24 cm / 9" 18/10 Stainless Steel Frying Pan

Charles C.

My son bought this for me as a Christmas gift. He uses his and in his words, it is the workhorse of the kitchen. I love the size, the quality, it’s cooking reliability and LOVE it’s deep pomegranate colour. My Staub Dutch oven has always been my favourite but I think it will have to take second place now.

Staub Braiser Chistera 4 qt. / 3.7 L

Juliette W.

Easy online order and quick delivery of the pan. Great online/YouTube videos to support the initial seasoning process and to reassure me to go ahead and “cook” on this new pan that looked so good that I was cautious about spoiling it! It works like a charm thanks to Jed’s instructions and I’m only sorry I didn’t get the larger size, well, sort of, because it does have considerable weight compared to the nonstick pan that it is replacing. Good steak searing and easy egg frying so far.

de Buyer Mineral B Carbon Steel Professional Fry Pan

Dawn R.

The service and shipping was amazing. Our daughter gave us a gift certificate years ago. You know how when guests are coming over and you put everything in a pile in a closet etc…we are moving and during the sort, I found the certificate!! It was like getting a gift all over again lol! We love the Kitsune 7” Santoka. We both use it over our other knives. It feels great in the hand and is beautiful.

Kitsune Symmetry Knives

Tanya L.

Going into the store they have lots of great things for the kitchen and if they don't have something you are looking for they go out of there way to find it and bring it into the store for your convenience. Very friendly and always very helpful to your needs.

Rosenthal Loft Round Bowl 16 cm / 6.3"

Barbara M.

Love this natural eco friendly mint scented scrub. A little goes a long way. Has many uses- sinks, basins, showers, tubs, stovetops and more. No more strongly scented chemical scrubs for me!

Mint Cleaning Scrub 250g Jar

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Brenda S.

Love the way the pan bakes cookies, they brown evenly, without butter, spray or parchment paper! They also come off the pan easily.

USA Pan Aluminized Steel Jelly Roll Pan

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Rachel C.

Easy to handle and clean, super fast to heat it up and auto shut off feature means no more scorched kettle!

Zwilling Enfinigy Electric Kettle

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William N.

The picture speaks louder than words. The cast iron pan looks beautiful after applying the bee wax. I can rest assured that it won’t rust.

Cook Culture Iron Cookware Seasoning Wax

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Martha H.

I oiled all my cutting boards even this huge one I hadn’t used in years. I also oile a wooden handled knife.

Cook Culture Butcher Block Oil

Marilyn C.

I purchased the Ratio coffee maker as a gift for my husband. We enjoy it as it makes really good coffee and keeps it hot without simmering the brew. Easy to clean. The simple design looks very nice too.

Ratio 6 Coffee Maker - Stainless Steel

David T.

Great experience in the store buying this. Seasoning it and getting it ready was half the fun! First cook was filets mignon with a peppercorn sauce. Was fantastic! Look forward to more adventures in cooking.

Field Cast Leather Handle Sleeve - Black

Simon A.

Our old pepper mill never worked really well so we splashed out on a Peugeot. It seems to be worth it - the mill delivers a good volume of pepper and doesn’t clog. It’s easy to adjust the grind between fine and coarse and the build quality is high. It has certainly met our expectations.

Peugeot Paris Classic 7" Pepper Mill

Richard H.

I did a grapeseed oil first season (very fine wiped film), and a second season with Cook Culture wax . The pan took on a healthy chestnut hue and passed the fried egg test. Now I just happily cook with it, but will work to maintain that glossy patina. I do find it helps to get to know your pan with regard to temperature -- there is a sweet spot between too cold and too hot. Initially, I wanted the Pro model with the stainless steel handle -- the oven capability is attractive -- but 95% of my wor...

de Buyer Mineral B Fry Pan 26 cm/ 10"

Jason G.

This is an unbelievable pan. The handle stays completely cool while cooking. There are no issues with sticking. We've oven seasoned 4 times right after purchasing and nothing will stick. By far my most favourite pan I own out of 7 cast pans! Great product guys.

Stargazer 12" Cast Iron Skillet

Shannon G.

Over the years, I like to collect more and more Emile Henry cookware. The quality is top-notch. Now that I can purchase in my own local and newly opened Cook Culture is a big bonus. All good!

Emile Henry Pie Dish - 26cm

Mike S.

Welcoming atmosphere and a really fun hands-on class. The team at Cook Culture has a lot of knowledge to share. This class made me look differently at timing, temperature and approach on many ingredients.

Simple Healthier Meals Cooking Class with Chef Matt

Shannon R.

Very happy with this - purchased it as a second container for our existing vitamix. It's really great for blending hot liquids (coffee drinks, soups), the stainless steel doesn't discolour like we've experienced with our plastic container, and it's easy to clean and doesn't retain smells. And the shopping experience and customer service from Cook Culture was fantastic, including a personalized email after the order was placed and it shipped very quickly, we were surprised at how soon it arrived ...

Vitamix 48oz Stainless Steel Container Ascent

Sally Z.

The kit is keeping my cast iron rust free and my fry pan is cooking really well, and I am now free of Teflon and everlasting chemicals in my cooking.

Care and seasoning kit for Iron Cookware

Mark S.

This wok is now my go pan to for countless cooking tasks. Solidly built premium stainless makes it easy to clean up. I dont have any sticking issues ever since I learned how to preheat my stainless pans and this one is no exception to that. For me, its small enough to easily pour whatever contents I have into anything. While II do have a number of carbon steel pans and woks, I can toss in any kind of acidic foods into this pan and not be concerned.

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

Budd H.

My son and I took the Sicilian cooking class. Fantastic! Such a privilege to learn from such a famous chef! The recipes were great, the tastes great. We enjoyed chatting with the other people. We have already cooked one of the dishes.

Warm Sicilian flavours Cooking Class with Chef Mara

Craig T.

Cook culture were very helpful in the purchase of my Field Dutch Oven and No 10 Skillet. When I ordered the wrong size there were no issues in replacing it with the correct size.

Field Cast Iron Dutch Oven No.8

Heather A.

My only concern is that the dinner plates are much smaller than what we thought they would be. We are not sure if we will keep them for this reason. However, the quality is great and the service from cook culture was excellent. No complaints!

Ceramic Lab Dinner Plate

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