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[아즈마야] Azmaya 쁘띠 황동 스푼 세트 (5pcs)

This is a set of five spoons made of brass. At the end of the straight handle extends a concave oval head. You can place it inside an Azmaya condiment container with a notch and close the lid to store them together.

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Why this product

Chosen for the natural patina of the brass material and the practical set configuration suited for storing inside dedicated condiment jars.

Brass material and set of 5
Five spoons made of brass are provided as a set.
Storing together with condiment containers
You can insert the spoon into an Azmaya condiment container with a notch and close the lid to store them together.
Natural surface changes
Due to the nature of brass, discoloration or water spots after washing may occur with use, but there are no hygiene issues.

HAKUSANHA-13

[하쿠산] HAKUSAN 히라차왕(원형볼) A-4

₩49,000Retailer product page ↗

This is a round ceramic bowl measuring 15cm in diameter and 5.5cm in height. It is safe for both microwaves and dishwashers, making it convenient for heating food and cleaning up. It features an accent of mustard-colored lines wrapped around the bowl's surface.

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Why this product

I chose this because it is easy to handle and can generously hold food for everyday use.

Microwave and dishwasher safe
Made of ceramic material, it can be used to heat food in a microwave or washed in a dishwasher.
15cm diameter size
With a diameter of 15cm and a height of 5.5cm, it is well suited for generously serving food.
Mustard-colored line accent
Mustard-colored lines wrap around the surface of the bowl to add a simple accent.

HORIE TOUKIKitchenToolHT-25

What do h+ (H-plus), ENZO, and Has, written in HORIE TOUKI's tableware introductions, refer to respectively?

When looking at HORIE TOUKI's ceramics, the English labels attached to each product differ, making one wonder whether these are sizes or separate lineups.

hmmm editorial answer

These three names are three brand lines that HORIE TOUKI, which handles ceramics planning and distribution, independently develops according to collaboration methods with external creators.

Nakagawa Masashichi ShotenKitchenToolNMS-24

What materials are in the 3-layer structure of The Cooking Paper, and how are they bonded?

The structure and safety of the paper used to wipe away oil or moisture during cooking are of interest. Since it comes into contact with food that goes into the mouth, one wants to confirm what fibers were used and how they were bonded without adhesives.

hmmm editorial answer

The Cooking Paper has a 3-layer nonwoven fabric structure bonded by weaving modified cellulose-based pulp with rayon without using resin-based adhesives.

Retailer product page ↗[나카가와상점] 더 쿠킹 페이퍼₩15,000

NODA HOROKitchenToolNH-23

How often does NODA HORO introduce new products?

The user is looking closely at NODA HORO kitchenware and wondering about the release cycle to know when the next new product will come out.

Based on official sources

NODA HORO introduces new items only about once a year, keeping its overall product line tight and cohesive rather than expanding it.

Oigen FoundryOF-12

[오이겐] 무쇠 클래식 스튜냄비 (4size / 인덕션 OK)

₩119,000Retailer product page ↗

This is a pot for broth dishes used by covering a cast iron body with a lightweight cedar lid. A foldable handle for storage is attached to the cast iron body that retains heat for a long time. It can be used versatilely on direct flame and induction, as well as in ovens.

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Why this product

It features an easy-to-handle wooden lid and handle on a cast iron body that retains heat for a long time.

Cast iron body and cedar lid
Cooking is effortless by covering the cast iron body, which retains heat for a long time, with a lightweight cedar lid.
Compatible with direct heat and induction
It can be used versatilely on direct heat such as gas stoves and radiant cooktops, as well as on induction and in ovens.
Foldable handle structure
The handle can be laid down to the side, taking up less space above when placed on a shelf or stored.

IgamonoIGA-26

[이가모노] 타진 뚝배기 (2size)

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This earthen pot consists of a ceramic body, a lid without holes, and a stainless steel grill. It is used to steam or cook food over direct heat on gas stoves and highlight cooktops.

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Why this product

We chose this product for its ability to cook ingredients over direct heat while preserving moisture.

Direct-heat cooking
It can be heated directly on gas stoves and highlight cooktops.
Stainless steel grill component
It includes a stainless steel grill alongside the ceramic body, making it ideal for holding up ingredients while cooking.
Top lid without holes
Because there are no separate holes in the top of the lid, steam and heat do not easily escape during cooking.

Ishizuka GlassIG-28

[이시즈카] Tebineri 사케 스템 글라스 75ml

₩8,000Retailer product page ↗

This glass incorporates hand-formed ceramic techniques, featuring natural curves along the rim and base. Measuring 5.5cm in diameter and 8cm in height, it has a stem and can be held lightly in one hand. With a capacity of 75ml, it is well suited for enjoying sake in measured portions.

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Why this product

Chosen for its natural curves reminiscent of hand-molded ceramics and its well-suited usability.

Borrowing hand-crafted ceramic techniques
Borrowing the method of shaping directly by hand without a potter's wheel, gentle curves remain on the rim and base of the glass.
75ml small stem glass
Measuring 5.5cm in diameter and 8cm in height, it holds 75ml of liquor based on the manufacturer's specification.
Household dishwasher compatible
Made of glass, it can be easily washed and cared for using a household dishwasher.

IgamonoKitchenToolIGA-25

What kind of process is 'refiring' mentioned in the donabe care guide?

While reading the donabe care guide, I came across the unfamiliar phrase 'refiring maintenance.' I asked this question because it was difficult to understand how it differs from repairing breakage.

hmmm editorial answer

Refiring is a process that burns away food residue and odors embedded in the fine pores of an earthen pot over prolonged use using the high heat of a kiln, restoring it to a clean state.

MATSUNOYAKitchenToolMAT-4

What role do the three sticks attached across the bottom of the basket play?

Since thick sticks are attached across the bottom of the basket in addition to the bamboo ribs, one may wonder about the purpose of finishing the bottom surface this way.

hmmm editorial answer

They raise the bottom surface slightly off the floor so it does not touch directly, helping ventilation, and serve to support the bottom so it does not sag when holding items.

Retailer product page ↗[마츠노야] 대나무 육각 바구니 (3size)₩32,500

Sori YanagiSY-13

[소리야나기] 스텐 커트러리 아이스크림 스푼

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Made of 18-8 matte stainless steel, this spoon can be conveniently cared for in a dishwasher. With a width of 2cm, the tip of the spoon is flattened so that the surface touching the bottom of a container makes even contact. At a length of 15cm and a lightweight 20g, it is well suited for scooping ice cream or desserts served in small cups.

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Why this product

Selected after considering delicate usability that reaches down to the bottom and the convenience of daily care.

A flat tip that scrapes up to the bottom
The tip of the spoon has a flat finish, making it great for neatly scooping out ice cream remaining at the bottom of a cup or container.
Easy-to-care-for matte 18-8 stainless steel
Crafted with 18-8 stainless steel finished in matte, it can be conveniently washed by placing it in the dishwasher after use.
A light 20g dessert specification
With a length of 15cm, a width of 2cm, and a weight of 20g, it feels light in the hand and fits small cup desserts well.

AzmayaAZ-30

[아즈마야] Azmaya 마우스 블로운 코냑 글라스 155ml

₩249,000Retailer product page ↗

This is a 155ml glass made of soda glass, planned by Osamu Saruyama and crafted by the glass studio fresco. It is shaped by hand using the chubuki technique, blowing by mouth without using a mold. With a rounded lower bowl and a narrow opening, it is well-suited for holding deeply aromatic liquors such as cognac or brandy.

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Why this product

Here is why we selected this glass embodying the skills of the designer and the studio.

Collaboration between designer and studio
It is part of Azmaya's BAR series, planned by Osamu Saruyama and crafted by the glass studio fresco.
Glass mouth-blown without a mold
It is shaped by hand using the traditional chubuki technique, blowing by mouth without using a mold.
Soda glass with a 155ml capacity
Soda glass was used as the material, and it holds a volume of 155ml.