​ Traditional enamel cookware is all the rage

When it comes to the kitchen and all things culinary, fashions and fads are just as prevalent as they are in the world of clothing, home interiors or any other area of our lives. In terms of kitchen design, we’ve seen a move in recent years to open-plan living with spaces that incorporate a place to cook and to enjoy cooking, as well as a place to socialise by sharing meal preparation and mealtimes with family and friends. Galley kitchens have been cast aside in favour of larger rooms with space to eat, whether that’s a breakfast bar or a dining table and chairs for the whole family. Integrated appliances have a timeless appeal, creating a clean look throughout the kitchen, whatever the interior’s style.

Kitchen details are just as susceptible to trends as the overall design of the space, and one particular trend that has been around for a while now, with no signs of losing its appeal, is the vintage-chic look. In today’s blog post, we’ll take a look at this ever-popular aesthetic, and provide some ideas for how you can get the look thanks to traditional enamel cookware from our extensive range.

Traditional enamel cookware: the epitome of vintage-chic

Ask pretty much anyone who has grown up in the UK over the last 50 or so years to describe what makes a traditional British kitchen, and you’ll quickly hear about Kilner jars or traditional enamel pie dishes and cookware. Both items are quintessentially British and both have an iconic and instantly recognisable look. Evoking fond memories of good old-fashioned pies like steak and kidney, cottage pie, or beef and ale pie, as well as delicious desserts like apple crumble, fruit cobbler or milk puddings, traditional enamel cookware reserves a place in our hearts. We might not cook from scratch as often as our grandmothers did, but when we do, we do like to feel that warm sense of nostalgia for those kitchens of yesteryear, with an apron-clad Mum or Grandma bustling around, preparing all sorts of hearty and mouthwatering delights.

Getting that vintage look in your own kitchen

If you’ve decided to adopt a vintage-chic look for your own kitchen, the good news is that this trend doesn’t need to cost a lot. Simplicity of design and simple materials means that traditional enamel cookware is just as good value as it was ‘back in the day.’ In fact, Falcon, who make those iconic blue and white enamel dishes and plates have barely altered their designs in the almost 100 years that they have been in business. This means you can get the vintage-chic look whilst still buying new.

The Falcon Range of enamel cookware

Falcon is, of course, famous for its pie dishes, which come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. Rectangular pie dishes with a sizeable lip are a good place to start if you’re building up a collection. These work brilliantly for dishes like fish pie, cottage pie, or any similar pastry-topped dish. To complement these, there is also a range of enamel baking pans that are suitable for roasting joints, or for making tray bake dinners in. For sweet pies, the round dishes in the range are ideal; dishes such as cherry pie with a lattice pastry top look perfect when baked in one of these.

In recent years, Falcon has expanded its range to offer a few new lines that follow the same classic design principles. There’s a large lidded bread bin that will look fantastic on the countertop, as well as an enamel teapot and a range of roasting tins with domed lids. And if you enjoy eating in the garden or going on picnics, there are all sorts of other blue and white enamel cookware items to choose from including plates, a billy can and charming little mugs and bowls.

Whether you choose to go all out with an extensive selection of Falcon enamel cookware, or simply incorporate one or two key pieces into your overall vintage-chic design, we’re certain that you will be impressed by the quality, durability and simple good looks that Falcon products offer. And with a set of classic pie dishes at hand, who can resist trying a few classic pie recipes? With a little effort, you could soon be enjoying all of those incredibly tasty dishes that you remember from your childhood.

Do you have a kitchen that is inspired by all things vintage? Or are you planning a kitchen makeover, with vintage-chic as your theme? If so, we’d love to hear from you, to learn about your ideas and to see your creative endeavours. You can get in touch with us via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, and we’re always happy to see what you’re up to and chat about kitchenwares, home preserving and all things baking!