Shopping Tips: Pots and Pans

Buying cookware can be tricky… Don't be tricked into buying something that looks pretty, but can't stand up to the harsh heat and grind of daily use. ALSO, look out for something that has all the same specifications as the good stuff, but cuts corners on the details which make the pan harder to clean or less durable for long term use.


The details in this list are all things that I learned the hard and expensive way. Hopefully this saves you the time, trouble, and money of replacing your pots and pans every 2-3 years.


Pay attention to:
Seams (Not only do these create a structural weak point and an extra place for grime to collect, but they also indicate the pan may be made with multiple materials, skimping on cost, quality, and performance)
Ease of Cleaning (I promise you, nothing is easier than putting a pan in the dishwasher… And babying your non-stick pan by scrubbing a mess off with a sponge will take much longer than just grabbing a stiff brush and going to town on stainless steel)
Handles (Make sure there is a grip that is shaped to work with an oven mitt and one that has rivets/welded connections that won't come loose over time)
Sealed Rims (Open rims have been proven to split/recede after extended use and dishwashing – and rolled rims allow gunk and grime to build up and deteriorate/rust the pan)
I like Hestan because even if you don't cook everyday for work like I do, they also have pro-bond stainless and copper-bond sets which also feature the same fully clad pans with, flush rivets, and sealed rims.


I reached out to Hestan for help with this video because their pans are top of the line and feature a few things that you won't find anywhere else. I LOVE their flush rivets for easier cleaning, and the nanobond set is way more durable than stainless steel alone. These are the Ferrari of cookware, beautiful design, peak performance, and made in Italy.


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