You see a lot of lists about the best cookware, but what about safe materials? Nonstick cookware surfaces can be convenient, but what are the dangers of those materials...
Category - Cookware sets
Whether you have an induction cooktop or you want pots and pans that hold heat with less chance of warping, stainless steel is an excellent material to work with. If you know how to cook food to reduce the possibility of sticking and you’re ready to upgrade from that cheap, hand-me...
When you have an induction cooktop, it can sometimes be a pain to get everything in order. You have to find pots and pans that are compatible while also keeping in mind your budget and cooking needs. You may not have as many choices as your neighbors with standard cooktops, but there are...
You’re ready to upgrade your cookware from hand-me-down sets, or maybe you are outfitting a kitchen for the first time. You love the idea of copper, but it’s expensive. Stainless steel is durable, but it’s terrible with food sticking. Nonstick coatings may be toxic and bad for your health...
A generation ago, we were grateful for the nonstick surface of Teflon, but now that we have a better idea of the impact those materials and chemicals have on our bodies and the environment, we aren’t so excited. Getting food stuck to the surface of your pan during high heat is something...
When you think of big names in cookware, All-Clad probably comes to mind. Maybe Mauviel. Cuisinart. But what about Scanpan? If you haven’t had the chance to get to know this cookware manufacturer, you may want to take a look. Scanpan creates modern cookware designed to alleviate some of...
One of All-Clad’s original designs, the Master Chef, used a clad design throughout the pot instead of only on the bottom. The MC2 continues this tradition, providing excellent performance at a lower price point than some of All-Clad’s higher-end sets. If you don’t mind more aluminum, the...
All-Clad is known for its higher-end cookware, but did you know that you can also find starter sets that reflect All-Clad’s knowledge and expertise? If you love All-Clad’s products, but you don’t have the budget for their stainless or their copper core options, the HA1 could be a good...
All-Clad is a giant in the world of gourmet cookware. Once you’ve had your introductory cooking sets for your first kitchen and you’re ready to upgrade, All-Clad is typically one of the big names that comes up. They provide durable materials, excellent construction, and wonderful cooking...
Copper is a chef’s delight. Many higher-end cooking sets use copper or copper cores because of its excellent heat conductivity. It heats quickly without scorching, unlike aluminum, and rarely has hot spots that require a quick hand to mitigate. So why don’t we all have copper cookware...