May 13, 2022

Carbon Steel, Cookware, Matfer Bourgeat, Reviews, Vollrath

Carbon steel frying pans have gained huge popularity recently as a safer, cleaner alternative to nonstick-coated pans. They’re a great option on their own, and are a favorite all-purpose skillet for many cooks. They are the choice of many professional chefs for their affordability and durability. Here, we take a detailed look at carbon steel skillets:

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May 8, 2022

Calphalon, Cookware, Reviews

Calphalon cookware is a hugely popular brand. They are probably best known for their PTFE nonstick cookware, but they also make clad stainless and ceramic nonstick as well as bakeware and cutlery. The brand has a loyal following, especially for the PTFE nonstick. But is Calphalon cookware really all that great?  We take a deep dive

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April 28, 2022

Anolon, Cookware, Reviews

Anolon is a cookware industry giant. They’re best known for their PTFE nonstick made with anodized aluminum, and they also make some clad stainless steel lines. Their newest product is a nonstick/stainless hybrid, AnolonX (similar to Hexclad).  Anolon is a mid-range brand marketed to a wide range of buyers and particularly buyers looking for PTFE

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April 14, 2022

Cookware, Reviews

Safe cookware is a big topic these days, as so many of us are trying to live a cleaner, healthier lifestyle. Safe, non-toxic cookware is imperative to health and well-being.  But what does “safe” actually mean?  We are frustrated at the misinformation out there about “safe” cookware. It’s astonishing how many articles promote cookware that hasn’t been

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April 4, 2022

LEM, Reviews, Vacuum Sealers

LEM MaxVac vacuum sealers are heavy duty sealers that cater mostly to hunters, fishermen, gardeners, and other people looking for high-volume sealing. How do they compare to other commercial brands like VacMaster and Weston? And is their consumer model as good as a FoodSaver? We’ll take a detailed look at the LEM line of MaxVac

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