April 28, 2021

cast iron, Cookware, Dutch oven, Reviews

Sourdough bread baking has gotten hugely popular in the past year. But getting great results can be tricky, because sourdough needs some coaxing to bring out its best qualities. One fail-proof trick is to use a Dutch oven–but what’s the best Dutch oven for baking sourdough bread? And what makes it the best?Here, we’ll take

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April 23, 2021

Cookware, Reviews, Uncategorized, Waterless cookware

Saladmaster is the original direct-to-consumer cookware. Founded over 75 years ago, it is still sold exclusively by the direct sale method today (no retail outlets). It’s excellent quality, and people who own it love it. But it is also one of the most expensive brands of cookware on the market: more than All-Clad and Demeyere.What

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April 20, 2021

Cookware, Nonstick cookware

We began this website to help people find the best kitchen products at the best prices. To that end, we’ve helped many thousands of people buy kitchen products that they love. One of those products is nonstick cookware. In our research on this topic, we have come to drastically change our opinions about Teflon and PTFE

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April 9, 2021

Cookware, Nonstick cookware, Reviews, Stoneware

Read our statement about Teflon and PTFE cookwareDid you know that most “stoneware cookware” that comes up in a Google or Amazon search is aluminum cookware with a nonstick coating? It’s true: the term “stoneware” has been hijacked by the nonstick cookware industry–so if you’re looking for true stoneware and not nonstick, proceed with caution.And,

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April 2, 2021

Reviews, VacMaster, Vacuum Sealers

ARY VacMaster vacuum sealers (vacmasterfresh.com) are known for their quality commercial-grade chamber vacuum sealers, but they make a few edge sealers, too. They’ve changed their  product lineup, so there are some new options to consider.  Are VacMaster vacuum sealers worth the premium price? If you preserve a lot of food or cook sous vide, we

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