What’s on the Shop Keeper’s Christmas List?
Part Two:
Jodie
Food Mill
What Jodie says:
“This year’s tomato crop is looking very healthy (far too many for summer salads), so why not cook them up to use next winter as passata sauce? Yum!
GEFU’S German-made food mill will make short work of those tomatoes.”
Compact, durable, and beautifully crafted, these handmade stainless steel secateurs are designed for everyday garden use—perfect for pruning flowers, herbs, small branches, and general plant maintenance. Their petite size makes them especially comfortable for smaller hands or detailed tasks.
Forged from Japanese stainless steel, they are naturally resistant to rust and corrosion, making them a low-maintenance alternative to high carbon steel blades. Despite their hardy construction, they retain a fine cutting edge for clean, precise snips.
Each piece is individually hand-forged and sharpened using traditional methods by Toyama Hamono, a family-run blacksmith shop that has been perfecting pruning tools since the 1860s. Comes boxed with a protective leather blade sheath.
180mm or 200mm sizes available. (Total length.)
Gauze Handkerchief
What Jodie says:
“What could be nicer on the nose than a Japanese gauze handkerchief? It’s that simple!”
Made in Japan with centuries of tradition and craftsmanship by MUJUN. Deba (Cleaver knives) are celebrated in kitchens throughout Japan.
Experience the beauty and everyday pleasure of handling Japanese knives in your home kitchen by preparing beloved dishes to share with family and friends.
Size: 246mm x 50mm. Handle width 20mm. Blade length 120mm.
Weight: 156g
Material: Blade - Steel / Handle - Wood
Producer: Mujun
Made in: Ono, Hyogo, Japan
Deba bocho:
Appearing first during the Edo period in Sakai, the Deba boncho is used for filleting and cutting the heads off fish. Is also handy for cutting chicken and meat. Its thickness and single bevel design enable it to fillet and slice smoothly and it's weight makes sure fish bones and heads cut cleanly and easily. The main work of the blade is used to ride against the fish bones, separating the fillet. The deba can be made in different sizes up to 30cm, but ours is a very comfortable 165mm. It is not intended for chopping large diameter bones.
Japanese knives are designed for specific tasks, so you may want to use them individually for the different ingredients you are working with.
These knives have a relatively high carbon content and as a result, need to dry thoroughly after every use to prevent surface rust. This enables the blade to achieve and maintain a very sharp edge.
Salad Servers
What Jodie says:
“You can never have too many salad server sets, can you? With a healthy supply of salad vegetables coming in from the garden, these servers will be in high demand all summer. I’m definitely adding these to my Christmas list.”
This luxurious, modem-classic Plush Linen Photo Album comes covered in a high-quality European cloth fabric, providing an elegant touch and feel to storing your photo memories.
This timeless fabric photo album features a traditional and stylish book bound spine providing a safe and elegant home for all your photo memories.
This pocket-style slip-in photo album is designed to hold standard 4x6in (10x15cm) photos.
Every album page is made using 140gsm heavy, premium acid-free paper with crystal clear, photo-safe polypropylene slip-in pockets to protect and display your photos.
A memo writing area is included next to each photo, ideal for noting down milestones and memories!
Every Plush Linen Photo Album also comes with an additional clear dust jacket to protect your linen covered photo album.
All of our photo albums are archival and photo-safe, backed by our exclusive Lifetime Guarantee, to ensure that your treasured memories are protected for generations to come.
Specifications:
Album external Dimensions: The 300 capacity album has an external cover size of 24cm wide x 32.5cm high x spine thickness of 5cm
Album Page Dimensions: The internal album page dimensions are approx. 20cm wide x 31cm high
Album Page Colour & Thickness: The pages in this photo album are made from a durable, heavy, white 140gsm paper stock
Number of Album Pages: This album contains 50 white photo pocket pages
Album Capacity: Stores 300 4x6in (10x15cm) photos (3 per page) in landscape orientation
GEFU’s Food Mill is indispensable for all kinds of preparation. The powerful mechanics and effective scraper on the outer allow you to use every skerrick of your ingredients. It’s practical, fast and versatile.
Features:
Designed in Germany.
Crafted from high grade stainless steel and durable materials.
Includes two interchangeable discs.
Dishwasher safe.
Capacity: 2L.
Set includes:
35.5cm (l) x 17.8cm (h) x 21.8cm (w) – Food Mill.
2mm – Disc.
3mm- Disc.
Secateurs
What Jodie says:
“There is always something in the garden that needs a trim or tidy up, and it’s about time I invested in a pair of quality Japanese snips to make these jobs so much easier. (Not much strength left in these hands.) I’ll have the garden looking Heirloom-worthy in no time.”
This handsome handkerchief is made of ultra light SASAWASHI gauze and soft cotton pile. The oil-absorbing effect of SASAWASHI leaves your skin feeling soothed after use. With twice the water-absorbing power of cotton, the natural Kumazasa suppresses bothersome odours. Made in Japan. Measures 25cm x 25cm.
Specifications
‐ Gauze part: 50% Paper (SASAWASHI), 50% Cotton
‐ Pile part: 100% Cotton
‐ Can be machine washed in mesh bag
‐ Please wash separately from other coloured items
‐ Do not use bleach, wash with mild detergent
‐ Made in Japan
‐ 25cm x 25cm
Deba Knife
What Jodie says:
“This knife will fill the last spot in my collection. There’s nothing like having the right tools for the job. This Deba will be a great little knife for slicing the ham on Christmas Day.”
This pair of stainless steel salad servers is made by craftsmen in Niigata, using a massive press machine to form the server cutlery one-by-one. Stylish to use, these servers are a great addition to your dining experience.
Size: 24.8cm
Materials: 18-8 Stainless Steel
Dishwasher Safe
Linen Photo Album
What Jodie says:
“A digital photo gallery on your phone just isn’t the same as a thoughtfully collected album of physical images. Plus, my first granddaughter has just arrived. So this album should last me until - oh I’d say - at least the middle of January…"