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I’ve had my Lodge cast iron skillet for many, many years — long before I knew much of anything about cookware care — and I’m the first to admit that I haven’t always taken proper care of it. Recently I decided to reseason it, both to get a fresh start […]
We’re still feeling the excitement from our time at the International Home and Housewares Show, where we saw a ton of new products that we want to talk about more. This article will cover some of our favorites from the show, including items available now and some that are set […]
Recently we discussed the Cuisinart Chef’s Pan in our saucepan and saucier buying guide as a budget pick if you’re looking for a saucier. Today we’re going to take an in-depth look at this pan and how it’s been working for us in the kitchen. What is a Chef’s Pan? […]
Late last year we tested a hard anodized nonstick pan from newcomer Kitchara Cookware. Immediately I began comparing it to the popular All-Clad hard anodized skillet, both because it’s built similarly and because I’ve been using the All-Clad at home for a while now. Since these two pans are so […]
Today we’re taking a deep dive into saucepans and sauciers, those small, everyday vessels we use for everything from heating sauce and soup to melting stuff. No matter your budget, size requirements, or desired cookware material, there is a pot out there for you. Our buying guide will cover our […]
Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) is one of those words that, once you hear or see it, suddenly it’s everywhere. In this case, it absolutely makes sense why we can’t get enough hygge. In case you’re unfamiliar with the term, hygge is, “A quality of cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a […]
Buying a cookware set is an easy way to get some essentials all in one swoop. However, not every cook gets every piece they need from a set. Additionally, plenty of folks find that choosing individual pieces from a variety of brands and lines lets them build their kitchen just […]
To keep your kitchen knives in top condition, sharpening them occasionally is necessary. Home cooks have a few options to keep their knives sharp: a honing steel (which doesn’t actually sharpen the blade, but rather realigns the edge), an electric sharpener, a manual sharpener, or, as you might’ve guessed by […]
A good chef’s knife is one of the most valuable tools a cook can have in the kitchen. If you’re shopping for one, and you haven’t had a “good” knife before, you’ll likely be amazed by how long you made it without. We reviewed some of the best knives out […]
One of the most delicious things made in Norwegian kitchens is krumkake. Similar to Italian pizzelles, a krumkake is a light cookie made on an iron (typically embossed with a decorative design) and rolled on a little wooden cone. Tasty on their own and fabulous filled with whipped cream and […]