Little Gems – May

The unsung heroes… those little things that make your life just that little bit easier… the ideas that are so obvious you wonder why no-one’s thought of them before! In celebration of our Diamond Anniversary, we’re shining a spotlight on some of our favourite Lakeland Little Gems, that are, in our opinion, 100% deserving of a spot in your home. After all, it’s the little things that can make a big difference.

2 Lakeland Toastabags

Who’d have thought something so simple could be so useful, and last such a long time? Our Toastabags turn your toaster into a toastie maker with no fuss and absolutely no mess no wonder they’re such a long standing favourite.

5* Review

“Wore my others out (lasted about 10 years!).” – Mrs Morris, via website.

Comment from buying:

“I love how compact our Toastabags are. No need to store a big sandwich maker and so versatile. Great for taking to work too, and perfect for when you want to make that sad cheese sandwich a little more interesting and so easy to clean too!” – Kathryn, cooking buyer.

Lakeland Magnetic Toast Tongs

Always on the lookout for ways to make your life that little bit easier (no matter how small or simple), we were definitely onto a winner with our Magnetic Toast Tongs. A staple in our range for well over a decade, these are the very definition of a Lakeland Little Gem.

5* Review

“… I use these all the time and continue to marvel at how such a simple item has revolutionised my use of the toaster.” – Mrs Barnott, via website.

Comment from buying:

“We’ve all had that troublesome bagel or muffin get caught in the toaster and needed a helping hand to get it out. We always have a pair of our magnetic toast tongs on the side of our toaster, ready to come to the rescue. I love that they never get lost in a drawer thanks to the handy magnet. Always in the right place when you need them.“ – Kathryn, cooking buyer.

20 Lakeland Poachets

Perfect eggs, poached in water without adding oil or vinegar or swirling the water, and no messy pan… Sounds too good to be true, right? Wrong. Just ask our customers, who have been buying and raving about our Poachets for over 13 years and counting.

5* Review

“I could never make a good poached egg until I used these poachets” – Mrs Morgan, via website.

Comment from buying:

“Poached eggs can be a devil to get right. Yes I do make them the “proper way” from time to time,
but when I want a fool proof poached egg without the hassle and clean up, then our poachets come in very handy. Incredibly compact to store too so we always have some in a drawer ready to go” – Kathryn, cooking buyer.

Egg-Perfect Egg Timer

Soft, medium, hard… we all like our eggs different. But getting them just right can be a challenge, even for the most eggs-perienced chefs. But we’ve really cracked it with our Egg Perfect Egg Timer. Simple and reliable, it’s been a Lakeland favourite for as long as we can remember.

5* Review

“… you will always have perfectly cooked eggs… Don’t know how it works, but it does!
Best little gadget I own…” – Gillian, via website.

Comment from buying:

“My eldest son is very particular about his boiled eggs and soldiers. They have to be perfectly dippy,
not a hard boil in sight that’s where the Egg Perfect comes into its own. It’s a staple in our house, perfect eggs every time.” – Kathryn, cooking buyer.

Lakeland Insulated Butter Dish

Known for our little innovations that tackle age old kitchen conundrums, you won’t be surprised to hear we’ve got your melting butter problem covered. Our Insulated Butter Dish has been known to keep butter in a spreadable state in some of the hottest places around the globe.

5* Review

“I live in Kuwait which is impossibly hot most of the year and have no A/C in my kitchen. I leave my butter dish on the worktop and the butter is always perfect for spreading” – Deborah Hodgetts, via website.

Comment from buying:

“It can be hard to find butter dishes that fit tubs of butter rather than blocks and one that’s insulated to keep your butter or marge cool while out of the fridge, too. Well no wonder ours is a Little Gem! This has been in the range for years and it’s still in demand a real customer favourite (and one of mine, too!).” – Kathryn, cooking buyer.