Learn about the safest materials for cookware, so you can choose non-toxic pots and pans and cook healthy meals with confidence. When it comes to cooking, the ingredients you choose aren’t the only ...

Throw these pans away.

There’s no denying the convenience of nonstick cookware. Food slides around the pan while you’re making it and releases from the surface in seconds when you serve it, plus clean-up is a breeze.

So you’ve tossed your Teflon, expelled your black plastics, and replaced your cracked wood spoons. Is your kitchen safe yet?! New research on microplastics, PFAS, and other potentially harmful ...

Many of us try to eat healthier, buying organic and less processed foods to reduce harmful ingredients whenever possible. But have you thought about potentially harmful materials in your cookware?

Copper cookware is prized for its beauty and superior heat control, making it ideal for chefs and home cooks who value precision. To cook safely, choose copper cookware that is lined or encased in ...

Plus, the types that carry the lowest risk of contamination.

Much of the information for today’s column is taken from the University of California, Berkeley Wellness Letter, which a few years ago had a useful article about the pros and cons of various types of ...

When it comes to being an amateur chef, aluminum cookware ticks off a lot of boxes. It’s usually more affordable, lighter, and is known to cook food evenly and quickly. But there is one big question ...

Repeated use over high heat can affect the nonstick properties of both types of pans, even if you don't notice any visible damage. Some premium, high-heat-tolerant nonstick pans exist. If your pans ...

Recently I took a second look at my skillets which I use every day. Personally I like to cook, however, at times I am as guilty as the next person when it comes to taking a second look at the pots and ...