The Best Nonstick Skillet: Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy

Nonstick skillets are an exception to our standard “buy once, cry once” rule here at TRK. Read on to find out why. Table of Contents The Best Nonstick Skillets at a GlanceAbout Nonstick CookwareWhat Is Nonstick Cookware? (A Brief History)Which Is the Best Type of Nonstick Skillet to Buy?Do Well-Known Brands Make Better (More Durable) […]

Should I Buy a Skillet or a Saute Pan (Or Both)?

This article, Should I Buy a Skillet or a Saute Pan (Or Both)?, was last updated June 2018.​ You’ve paid your culinary dues. You’re tired of nonstick wearing out and burning food in poorly heating pans. You’re ready to up your kitchen game, and you’re in the market for a top quality pan that’s a joy to […]

All-Clad Copper Core Review: Is It Worth It?

This article, All-Clad Copper Core Review: Is It Worth It? was last updated August, 2018. All-Clad tri-ply, officially branded D3, is pretty much the gold standard for clad cookware in the US. How does the All-Clad Copper Core line compare? Read on to find out. See All-Clad Copper Cookware on Amazon Table of Contents About Clad CookwareHow […]

All-Clad Vs. Demeyere: Which Is Better?

If you’re a serious home chef, you need to have the proper tools. With the possible exception of knives, the most important tools in your kitchen are your pots and pans. All-Clad and Demeyere are two of the best options.See All-Clad on Amazon nowSee Demeyere on Amazon now Table of ContentsFirst: What Makes Cookware Great?Heating […]

How to Buy Online: Teach Yourself About Technical Products and Get What You Can Truly Love

How to Buy Online: Teach Yourself About Technical Products and Get What You Can Truly Love was last updated August, 2018. Table of Contents How to Buy Online: First, Do Your Homework How to Read Product Reviews OnlineHow to Read and Understand User ReviewsHow to Buy Online: Tips to Buy WiselyFinal Thoughts When you’re shopping for […]

Induction Cooktop Reviews: The Samsung Induction Range and Induction Cooktop–Yay or Nay?

Find out about the new, top-of-the-line Samsung induction cooktop and range. The great design, exciting features, and moderate price (for induction) make it worth a look if you’re in the market for induction cooktops.Induction Cooktop Reviews: The Samsung Induction Range and Induction Cooktop–Yay or Nay? was last updated August, 2018.​ Table of Contents About SamsungIs […]

Induction Cooktop Reviews: Best Commercial Grade Portable Induction Cooktop (1800W)

Rational Kitchen has a few articles about the best portable induction cooktops (PICs) on the market. This latest one focuses on commercial portables: What are they–and are they better than consumer grade options? How are they different? Are they worth the extra money? Find out all this and more.  This article, Best Portable Induction Cooktop (Commercial […]

Induction Cooktop Reviews: The Best Full-Sized Induction Cooktops

If you’re looking for a full-sized induction cooktop (30- or 36-inch in the U.S.) reviews, you’ve found the right page. Here, we review the top-rated and most reliable induction cooktops on the market. What’s new in this review:More vendors to choose from so you can shop around and get the best priceOnline buying tipsCategories to help […]

Easy Ways to Increase Your Food’s Shelf Life (Plus a Few Handy Gadgets to Help)

​Easy Ways to Increase Your Food’s Shelf Life (Plus a Few Helpful Gadgets) was first published in March, 2018. It’s true: we Americans waste a lot of food. More than a third of what we buy, according to ReFed, a nonprofit group committed to reducing food waste in the U.S. This amounts to 63,000,000 tons of […]

The Best Titanium Cookware (The Nonstick Version)

There’s been a lot of buzz about titanium cookware in the past few years. But what exactly is titanium cookware?See our favorite titanium nonstick skillet on Amazon Table of Contents The Best Titanium Cookware at a Glance What Is Titanium? (And Why Is It Getting Into All the Cookware?)A Quick Primer on Nonstick CookwareTitanium Nonstick Cookware: […]

The Best Cookware Set For Every Budget

​Getting the best cookware set for your needs without going over your budget can be a challenge. Buying on the high end doesn’t necessarily guarantee a super quality product, or one that will fulfill your particular needs. However, buying on the low end can be disastrous too, for obvious reasons. The truth is, there are decent […]

Knife Safety, Knife Care, and Knife Skills: The Basics for Beginners

If you Google for “knife safety,” “knife basics,” or “knife skills,” you’ll find a ton of articles on the Internet. The only thing new about this article is that I pull it all together into one piece: here, you’ll find basic knife safety, basic knife care, and basic knife skills all in one long yet […]

The Best Electric Pressure Cookers on Amazon (By Popularity)

The electric pressure cooker market has exploded in the last couple of years. How do you know which one to buy? Popularity can be a good way to decide, but just because a product is popular doesn’t mean it’s the right one for you. This article, The Best Electric Pressure Cookers on Amazon (By Popularity), was […]

Instant Pot Vs. Pressure Cooker: Which Is Better? (Beginners Start Here!)

Find out the difference between an Instant Pot and a pressure cooker, and which one will work best in your kitchen.Instant Pot Vs. Pressure Cooker: Which Is Better? was last ​​​​​updated August, 2018. Table of Contents The Best Instant Pots (Electric Pressure Cookers/Multicookers) at a GlanceThe Best Stovetop Pressure Cookers at a GlanceFirst Things First: […]

Kitchen Safety (21 Easy Ways to Make Your Kitchen Safer)

The kitchen is the most dangerous room in the house, so kitchen safety is important. For clarity’s sake, I’m dividing kitchen safety into 3 main categories: setup, basic practices, and food safety. Setup involves foundational principles that everyone should follow for a safe kitchen. Basic practices is about how to be careful in a kitchen: things to […]