The Cookware HeadQuarters

Lately with economy being down, many people are starting to cook at home. I think personally it is a good thing, as we can eat healthier and much cheaper meals at home.

When I first started cooking, I did not care for cookware brands, I bought cookware that were on sale or cheapest. Of course, since then, I have learned that buying right and quality cookware is must for any kitchen so I do not have to keep buying cookware again and again. I follow 7 tips before you buy any cookware. There are some thin and cheap cookware that may last up to a few years or some cookware can last a life time such as my mom’s favorite dutch oven for 11 years.

Knowing about different cookware and kitchenware brands can help make some decision easier. For example, some brands are well known for their customer service, quality products and warranties. Some brands makes very good bake ware only, while some cookware brands are leader in small appliances: For example Kitchenaid is world leader for kitchen Mixers.

Here are a few of the well known cookware brands, that any cook should know about.

All-Clad

All Clad is well known brand for that started in 1960 and US based business from Pennsylvania. They sell many kitchenware including bake ware, kitchen tools and other kitchen accessories. All Clad have triple layer quality stainless steel cookwarewhich are loved by professional chefs and home cooks alike. William Sonoma and Emerilware by Food TV chef Emeril Lagasse brands are part of All-Clad family brand.

All Clad has great feature such as stay cool handles that are long and easy to grasp during cooking, flipping the food during cooking process and without burning your hand. I like that. Interior of All Clad is made with quality 304 stainless steel and surface is non reactive, meaning that food inside will not change its color or taste if you leave it inside the pan or pot. All Clad exterior are strong and made of 3-ply to 5-ply, meaning there is 3 to 5 layers of steel and other metals that are bonded together.

Most of the All Clad cookware is dishwasher safe. Overall, All Clad is quality cookware but can be on expensive side.

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 Calphalon

Calphalon is famous cookware brands and makes not only cookware but also bake ware, cutlery and small appliances. Calphalon is part of a Rubbermaid company since 1998. This brand is best known for is anodized aluminum cookware which are nonstick cookware similar to Teflon but without the chemicals. Aluminum core is helpful in providing even heat during the cooking process to cook the food throughout and evenly.

Calphalon sells currently Stainless steel cookware, Nonstick cookware, CS Nonstick cookware, 3 ply stainless steel and 3 ply copper cookware,along with fundamental and gourmet cookware. Calphalon products are cheaper compared to All-Clad.

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Anolon and  Circulon

Actually Analon and Circulon are both different brands that are under now Meyer Corporation so I am putting them in one category. Circulon and Analon both make nonstick frying pans, cookware and nonstick saucepans. Their nonstick surface is bonded aluminum which is doubly strong to stainless steel. This non stick surface is known as hard anodized and can handle much abrasion compared to traditional nonstick coating and Teflon and will not peel away.

Circulon and Analon cookware are reasonable priced usually, not too cheap and not too expensive.

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 Le Creuset

Le Crueset is french cookware manufacturer and known for its quality enameled cast iron cookware and baking ware product. It also makes sauce pans, tagines and wine opener under “screwpull” brand. Le Crueset cookware comes to various fun colors! Like I mentioned my mom is using her Le Crueset dutch oven for 11 years with no problem and if anyone might have a problem, each product comes with full life time warranty.

Le Crueset product are on expensive side and loved for many professionalcooksand passionate cooks. With life time warranty and vibrant colors to choose from your cooking will anything but boring in it.

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Lodge

The Lodge is an American company founded by Joseph Lodge in 1896 and one of the oldest cookware company in America which is still in operation. Lodge sells enamel cast iron dutch oven and other cast iron cookware and bake ware. In my opinion, Lodge is cheaper version of Le Creuset Cookware, as they tend to be lot cheaper and quality products. Lodge has limited warranty on their products. Some people may have problem as they have a cookware which is manufactured in china but I have found Lodge to be good quality product.

If you always wanted to cook in enamel coated cast iron cookware and could not afford the Le Creuset price, I would strongly recommend Lodge enamel based cookware.

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Rachel Ray brand

Rachel Ray is a celebrity chef from food TV network and has a few cooking shows such as 30 minutes meal, Tasty travels and under $40 a day and more. She has introduced her line of cookware in various colors, including her favorite color orange. She has product lines of Anodized cookware, stoneware, kitchenware, cookbooks and kitchen gadgets.

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Emeril Lagasse Brand:

Celebrity Chef who made “BAM” catch phrase so popular has a his cookware brand under All-Clad brand. His product line sells Stainless steel, hard anodized, hard enamel, cast iron and pre seasoned enamel based cookware along with a few kitchen small appliances and kitchen gadgets as well. We like Emeril Pro Clad Stainless Steel cookware set.

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Cuisinart

Cuisinart was usually known for small appliances for kitchen products such as food processor. While Cuisinart is still market leader when it comes to food processor, they also have stainless steel cookware, cast iron, enamel coated cast iron, hard anodized cookware along with other kitchen ware and kitchen gadgets. We think one of the best stainless steel set cookware with value and quality comes from cuisinart.

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Kitchenaid

Kitchenaid is known for being market leader for the best mixers for the kitchen. Kitchenaid makes many small appliance we use in kitchen today. Company started as a Hobart Corporation in 1919. Now the company is owned under Whirlpool Corporation since 1986. They offer mixers, and other small kitchenware products.

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More Brands:

These are more famous cookware brands. In addition to there are more celebrity brands such as Rachel Ray Cookware, Emeril Lagasse cookware that we mention there is Paula Deen Cookware brand that are used by many cooks. Also there are TFAL, Farberware, Chef’s Secret, Staub, Emile Henry and other cookware and kitchenware brand that offers variety of kitchenware for professional and home chefs.

To find out more about these cookware brands products you can click here: Cookware Reviews and Cookware Brands to Trust.