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Bake-Ware

Primarily for oven use, bake-ware is made of a variety of materials. Each material has its own features and benefits, so consider your needs carefully when selecting these items.

Cookware

Primarily for stovetop use, cookware is made of a variety of materials. Each material conducts heat differently, so consider your needs carefully when selecting these items.

Materials

• Stainless steel – Compatible with various stovetops; long-life durability; not a fast heat conductor, but quality manufacturers have compensated for this by layering the bottoms with heat-dispersing aluminum and copper; can be washed in the dishwasher.
• Diamonds – Diamond crystals form an indestructible non-stick cooking surface that will not crack, blister or peel.
• Copper - Considered the best heat conductor for cookware; make sure the pans are lined properly (usually with stainless steel) to protect the copper from reacting with the food; usually the most expensive type of cookware.
• Cast Iron and Enamel Cast Iron – Retains heat well ensuring evenly cooked food; excellent for one-pot meals and soups.
• Aluminum – Second-best heat conductor; quality aluminum cookware is coated on the inside with a nonstick surface or hard-anodized.
• French ceramic coated burgundy clay - freezing, cooking, reheating in a single piece. Directly freezer to oven, broiler and dishwasher safe. Maintains even heat for controlled food moisture.

Coffee and Tea

Coffeemakers come in a variety of types and styles from the most basic drip coffeemaker to automatic coffee centers that grind and brew coffee drinks exactly as you like them with the touch of a button. Consider your lifestyle and personal preferences when making your coffee and tea equipment selections.

Electric coffeemakers – The most popular models are drip coffeemakers with glass or thermal carafes and programmable timers.

French press – Coffee can be made stronger than with an electric drip coffeemaker because there is more control over the amount and grind of coffee and the steeping time.

Espresso and Cappuccino Makers – Available in electric and stovetop versions – both brew coffee fast and under high pressure to extract maximum flavor and aroma from your coffee.

Grinders – Grinding coffee beans just before brewing protects the flavor and aroma of your coffee; reducing the amount of time it has to interact with the air around it.

Cutlery

Before you purchase a knife, make sure you know what you intend to use it for. There are specially designed knives for everything from slicing tomatoes to boning meats, chopping vegetables, slicing bread and more. Pick up the knife and hold it, making sure it will fit in your hand comfortably – your hand will tire quickly if the handle is too large. Study the basic parts of the knife – the handle, tang, bolster and blade for quality construction and design.

• Handle - Handles come in a variety of designs and are made from synthetic materials, wood or stainless steel.
• Tang – The portion of the blade that extends into the handle – look for one that runs the entire length of the handle to provide support and optimum balance.
• Bolster – The thick piece of metal between the handle and the blade, added for safety and control.
• Blade – Choose the shape and size best suited for the task you want it to perform. A forged blade is made from one piece of steel, then pounded into shape with a hammer, will hold an edge much longer and should last a lifetime. A stamped blade is punched out of a single sheet of steel, needs frequent sharpening and will need to be replaced at some point. Stamped blades are lighter and thinner than forged blades.

Electrics

Small appliances will help you save time and storage space in addition to broadening your kitchen’s food preparation capabilities. Easy to use and easy to clean, they are an indispensable addition to your kitchen.

Gadgets

Gadgets are an important part of every kitchen and are available in a wide range of materials from stainless steel to silicone. Check product descriptions to make sure you are putting them to their best use and caring for them properly.

Mixing and Storage

Nested mixing bowls and storage items are essential for an efficient kitchen. Make sure your selections are functional and easy to use.

Woodenware and Bamboo – Quality woodenware items won’t dull knives and many are made to be dishwasher safe in order to prohibit bacteria and food odors. Quality bamboo products are 16% harder than maple, making them an excellent cutting surface with tensile strength equivalent to that of steel.