Pain: When it comes to making the decision between Staub and Le Creuset ovens, there are many factors that you need to understand. It can be difficult for a beginner cook like me who doesn’t have much knowledge on how these different brands function. Agitate: If this is your first time buying an expensive appliance, … Read more
When Godzilla and King Kong clash, who do you root for? Ell, as long as you don’t have to be caught in the middle of that melee, of course, you would just sit back and enjoy to show. No need to pick a side, right? But, what happens when you pit two very popular cookware … Read more
Sometimes, doing these showdowns is very easy. When an average home-use cookware brand has to compete with pots and pans that are meant for use in commercial kitchens, it’s easy to see who will come out on top. It’s no secret that Calphalon is one of my favorite cookware brands, and it takes a lot … Read more
I remember getting excited about the Ninja blender when it first came out. I mean, it had that second tier of blades – a brilliant idea, surely it was going to pulverize even kale and celery into nothingness. I still think it’s a spark of genius and wonder why there are not more blenders with … Read more
When New Yorkers think of Macy’s, they think of a traffic-blocking parade. When everyone else thinks of this classic American retailer, they think of quality. And the traffic-blocking parade. When Macy’s released their Belgique cookware line, customers were delighted by well-made and good-looking pots and pans. Years passed and some changes came along, so did … Read more
When you think about it, there hasn’t been that much innovation when it comes to the cookware we use. Sure, we’ve seen new materials and design concepts in the past century or so, but the pans were and they are still round. Is there a reason for it? Come to think of it, a 9-inch … Read more
Does everyone remember that awkward moment a few years ago when some people online thought that Jay-Z was cheating on Beyonce with Rachael Ray? I’m just putting this first to remind the fans of this celebrity cook that things could be a lot worse, so please don’t start World War 3. All joking aside, it’s … Read more
If you are in the market for your first cookware set, you’ve probably been doing some research these days. Quite possibly, most of the reviews are pointing you to Calphalon and Tremontina. That’s great since it narrows down the field significantly, but what to do now? Today, we’ll compare the two brands. We’ll pit them … Read more
When someone mentions Le Creuset, our minds go directly to those bright red and blue enameled dutch ovens that every self-respecting TV chef has in their collection. Oh, and those customizable handles for their lids that cost a lot more than what a novelty rooster should be allowed to cost. But, did you know that … Read more
If you’re like me, then you’ve experienced the disappointment of burning your favorite dish on a Calphalon pan. The best cookware is only as good as how well it’s taken care of. In this article, I’ll be sharing some easy and effective ways on how to clean burnt Calphalon pans so that your kitchen stays … Read more
