Thursday, May 21, 2009

Le Gourmet Chef - Cookware Glossary
The most detailed glossary found on the 'net. Learn about griddles, stockpots and more.
Cookware at Sur La Table
A great selection of high-end and specialty cookware. They offer a newsletter, a catalog, and you can register online for their fantastic cooking programs and cooking tours.
Cookware.org
The official website for the Cookware Manufacturers Association. Find information, statistics and standards for cookware manufacturers, plus what's new and a brand name index of manufacturers.
Signature Art Ware
Whether you give it as a gift or buy it for yourself, these beautiful laser-engraved pieces are unique and special. All-Clad offers standard engraving on their line through this company.
Cooking.com
Don't miss a page of their extensive buying guides. Newbies can learn which pan is the right one for frying and more, and anyone can find useful their interactive selection guide, their professional chef's picks, and more.
Chef's Catalog
Choose from 14 mid- to high-end brands with low prices and free shipping on orders with 3 items or more. They offer a catalog, "try-it specials" and a "Master Chef" catalog of high-end recommendations for serious cooks.
TheKnot.com
- Pots and Pans 101 All the details to consider when buying cookware. Different materials are discussed, along with brands, which pieces you'll need for specific tasks and how many pieces you'll need for a family of four.
Bed Bath & Beyond
They offer a huge selection and competitive pricing on low- to high-end cookware. Brands include All-Clad, Calphalon, Emerilware, Cuisinart and more. Read their Cookware buying guide before you buy.
Cookware Tutorial
From Fantes' kitchenware, how to select your kitchen tools by function, size and material, and how to care for them.
Williams-Sonoma
Shop here for the high-end and specialty cookware you need. Brands offered include All-Clad, Calphalon, Le Cruset, Mauviel and Ruffoni. Many items qualify for free shipping.
Epinions
Consumer reviews sorted by brand, type, material, and coating, plus loads of advice for beginners.
Cooking.com
The best selection and low prices plus free shipping on qualifying orders. Brand choices include Farberware, All-Clad, Calphalon, Viking and more.
Cookware Safety
Learn about the different types of materials used in cookware making, and the use, heating properties, and safety issues for each type of material.
Target
Offers the largest selection of low- to mid-level cookware in sets and individual pieces. Free shipping on select items.
ConsumerSearch.com
Professional product reviews are assessed and gathered from across the 'net and summarized here. With expert analysis and reviews in a comparison format on a product by product basis and buying information.
REI
Great selection and pricing on camping cookware. Detailed product pages give you the size and weight of each piece. Offers lightweight "backpack cookware", non-stick and uncoated cookware.
REI - Choose the Right Camp Cookware
For campers, recreational vehicle travel and more, the basics of what you need per person to "live off the land". Materials and sets vs. individual pieces are discussed.
West Marine
Great selection and pricing on nautical cookware. Offers nestable, stainless steel and non-stick cookware plus microwave cookware that doubles as storage containers.
Journal of Antiques
An interesting and informative article about the history of cooking and how pots, pans and cookfires have evolved with new innovations over the past 120 years.
Cookware at Amazon.com
Many partners equals a large selection and low prices on almost every brand available, from Circulon to All-Clad. Browse their buying guides for pots and pans and how to choose materials. Many items qualify for free shipping.