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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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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Okay, it’s time. You’re ready to up your kitchen game. And you’re in the market for a top quality pan that will stand up to hard kitchen use day in and day out for years on end–ideally, even decades. Do you get a skillet or a sauté pan? Or do you need both to have a “complete” […]
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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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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 cookware […]
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Looking for the best induction cookware? Quality levels vary considerably among makers, as do prices. You can end up paying too much for an inferior brand if you’re not careful. This is why it’s SO important to educate yourself about the clad cookware market before you buy. There’s a lot to know, but we demystify your […]
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