Many people tend to think that a cast iron Dutch oven and an enameled one are made of two completely different materials. Well, it is not surprising because of their contrasting appearance. Cast iron cookware are typically plain, dark-colored pieces while enameled ones are brightly colored with many different shades available to suit all preferences. […]

A Dutch oven is a heavy piece of cookware. It has thick walls and a heavy lid that helps to seal in moisture. Most people will also choose a fairly big pot so that it can fit large cuts of meat. Due to the size, weight, and cost, most people will tend to buy only […]

All Clad is famous for its stainless steel pots and pans while Le Creuset is more well-known for its enameled cast iron Dutch ovens. Of course, the latter also has its stainless steel line and other types of cookware but more often than not, when one mentions Le Creuset, it is the colorful enameled cast […]

The widespread belief is that cast iron cookware requires a lot of maintenance work. People would rather get a good stainless steel pan like an All Clad Copper Core or Calphalon Tri-Ply if they can afford it. If not, there is always cheaper and healthier choices with the best ceramic cookware. No maintenance is required with […]

Many people have this mistaken belief that Teflon pans are confined to those pans with a black interior coating that is commonly present in nonstick cookware. So, if they switch to other nonstick options without the black coating, they will be cooking with a chemical-free cookware which has no PFOA and PTFE. But looking for […]

We all know how convenient and easy it can be cooking with nonstick pans. Even if we don’t know much about cooking, we are far less likely to end up with a disaster with nonstick cookware. On top of that, they are easy to clean. Who would like to expend energy and time to scrub […]

A cast iron pan can last you a lifetime. While not everyone likes to cook with one, it does have its advantages and there are people who wouldn’t give it up for a non stick cookware. However, cast iron cookware requires special care. You need to wipe it dry immediately after cleaning. Otherwise, it will […]

Induction cooktops are getting increasingly popular and many people are replacing their existing gas and electric burners with this new invention. This is because induction cooktops are supposedly more energy-efficient and hence, reduce waste. They are also safer and easy to clean. Induction Cooking Instead of using a flame or an electrical heating element to […]

In the past, people have to rely on the Teflon coating for non stick cookware. But as technology advances, the coatings for non stick cookware have also developed rapidly. Alternatives to Teflon began to make their way into the market in order to provide consumers with greener and safer options. After all, Teflon is known […]

Ceramic, Teflon and stainless steel are 3 cookware types that people normally use in their kitchens. Ceramic and Teflon are non stick cookware and they are commonly used for frying eggs and other delicate foodstuff. Stainless steel cookware are much more durable and they can be a reliable workhorse in your kitchen. We will look […]