Happy Holidays 2019!Here, we share our favorite kitchen-, cooking-, and food-themed gift ideas for 2019. If you have someone in your life who loves to cook (or eat), you’re sure to find something for them here! Contents How To Use this GuideAbout Buying OnlineCookwareInductionSous VideVacuum SealersGifts for the Baker in Your LifeHomemade GiftsFancy Foods (That No […]
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Multi-clad stainless cookware is more expensive than tri-ply, but is it worth the extra cost? Does multi-ply cookware heat faster and more evenly than tri-ply? Is it more durable? The answers can be yes or no, depending on which product you buy. Here, we review two top brands of multi-ply cookware, All-Clad D5 and Demeyere Industry 5, […]
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How do you pick cookware? How do you know what’s right for you? We can help! Start here for an overview, then check out our cookware archives for more detailed articles and reviews. Table of Contents Aluminum (Non-anodized)Aluminum (Hard Anodized)Cast IronCarbon SteelCopperEnameled Cast Iron Dutch OvenGlass/Stone/Ceramic CookwareClad Stainless SteelNonstick CookwareFinal Thoughts Aluminum (Non-anodized)Example: Tramontina Professional […]
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When All-Clad’s patent on tri-ply cookware expired in the early 2000s, hundreds of brands sprang up to compete with them. Today, the clad stainless cookware market is huuuuge. If you’re trying to select a good brand at a good price, it can be overwhelming. It would be impossible for even the biggest research outfits to test […]
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This 8 minute video from America’s Test Kitchen is an excellent introduction to clad stainless cookware (we agree with almost all of it!): The clad stainless cookware market is big. On Amazon alone, there are hundreds of brands to choose from. If you include other websites–from Williams-Sonoma to Wal-Mart, and everything in between–the number of […]
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Tramontina makes several lines of cookware. This review is for Tramontina Tri-Ply stainless tri-ply clad cookware. See Tramontina Tri-Ply cookware on Amazon nowSee tramontina Tri-Ply cookware at wal-Mart.com now You can find Tramontina cookware at other retailers as well, but Amazon and Wal-Mart tend to have the best prices–Wal-Mart in particular. Here, we first provide an “at a […]
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Most cooking sites have an article like this one. They list the essential cookware pieces that every cook must have. The lists number from as few as 2 (a frying pan and a sauce pan) to as many as 10 (including every basic pan type plus other tools like knives, a cutting board, etc.). We think […]
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Looking for the best frying pan out there? What makes a frying pan “the best”? Frying pans, also called skillets, are the true workhorses in your cookware collection. They’re the best tool for searing and browning, which means they get the hardest use–hot cooking oil, rapid temperature changes, and constant scraping with utensils. They’re used primarily […]
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Confused about nonstick cookware brands?You’re not alone!When we started our research to find the best nonstick pans, we were stunned by how hard it was to find accurate information. So we backed up until we found as much of the truth as we could about as many brands a possible. Table of ContentsWhy Nonstick Cookware Is […]
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All-Clad is the original clad stainless cookware (the founder of the company invented the cladding process). It’s still American made, and it’s the industry standard for clad cookware. Few people would argue that it’s high quality stuff. But is it worth the high price tag? All-Clad cookware review When most people think All-Clad, they think of […]
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If you’re confused about nonstick cookware, well welcome to the club. There are half-truths, blatant obfuscations, and outright lies all over the nonstick cookware market. A lot of sites aren’t giving honest information about the nonstick cookware they’re promoting. Whether out of a desire to sell cookware or just plain ignorance, a lot of sites are […]
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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 Frying Pans at a GlanceAbout Nonstick CookwareWhat Is Nonstick Cookware? (A Brief History)Which Is the Best Type of Nonstick Frying Pan to Buy?Do Well-Known Brands Make Better […]
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If you’re in the market for a new frying pan, you’re probably asking yourself that age-old question: Should I get a skillet or a sauté pan? Which is better? Is there even a difference? The answer is that, yes, even though the two pans are similar, there are important differences in design and function, and those differences matter to […]
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All-Clad Copper Core cookware is one of All-Clad’s most popular–and most expensive lines. In this detailed review, find out how Copper Core compares to other All-Clad lines, to other clad cookware, and to other copper cookware–and if Copper Core cookware is worth its premium price tag. See All-Clad Copper Cookware on AmazonClick to buying options (below) Table […]
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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 cookware are two of the best options around. Here, we’re going to examine and compare All-Clad and Demeyere clad stainless cookware. This comparison should give you […]
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