September 30, 2022

Bacon Cookers, Cookware, Reviews

The best bacon cookers–whether for microwave, oven, or countertop–can make frying bacon an easier process. If you love bacon but hate frying it, a dedicated bacon cooker may be in your future. But do these units work? Do they make good bacon? And if so, what’s the best one to get?  Whether you want an easy way

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September 23, 2022

Cookware, Nonstick cookware, Reviews

Nonstick cookware makes a powerful case for not believing everything you read on the Internet. There is SO much misinformation out there about nonstick pans. Some sites actually recommend Teflon-coated pans as pans without Teflon, and give you “alternatives to PTFE” that contain PTFE! We know anyone looking for a Teflon-free pan is concerned about their

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September 16, 2022

Cookware, Food and Recipes, Reviews, Uncategorized

Cooking fish can be a challenge, and if you don’t want to use nonstick cookware you might think you can never cook fish well. Fish is delicate and can be ruined easily by sticking to the pan or getting overcooked.  Like many basic foods, fish takes a little practice to get right. But it is actually

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September 10, 2022

Cookware, Reviews

Electric stoves can heat any material they come in contact with. What makes pots and pans best for an electric stove is what makes them good in general: all good quality cookware will work well on an electric stove.  But electric heat is not the same as gas heat, and its distinct properties mean some materials

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September 4, 2022

Aluminum, Cookware, Uncategorized

Aluminum is the most common metal found in cookware. But a lot of people wonder if it’s a good choice–and more importantly, if it’s safe to cook with. We cover the basics about aluminum cookware: the types of aluminum cookware, using aluminum cookware, safety issues, and the best kinds of aluminum cookware to buy. Table Of

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