All You Need To Know About Induction Cooking  Induction stovetop technology was introduced at Chicago’s World Fair in 1933, however despite the fact that it has been around for a long time, many American home cooks have never seen or used one. The European market has adopted this technology into the home at a quicker pace and it seems American families are now starting to take notice. This guide will help answer some of the most commonly asked questions like, "how does induction cooking work," for example. What is Induction technology and how does it work? Instead of a flame or electric c ..read more

You just got your brand new cookware set. It's shiny and beautiful and you're excited to put it to work in the kitchen. But then all of a sudden you notice this rainbow colored stain on your so-called stainless steel cookware. Your first thought is that your new fry pan is a lemon or that it is a reflection of poor quality steel. Neither of those is correct and we're here to answer what that rainbow discoloration is and how to clean stainless steel cookware using some simple kitchen essentials. The good news: this has no impact on the cooking performance of your pot o ..read more

And more importantly, what's better: a fully forged vs stamped knives? What is knife forging? Knife forging is the process of heating and hammering out a knife from a single rod of steel. Forging makes steel cutlery stronger. The shaping of the steel molecules during the forging process results in a knife blade that is less flexible. As a result, these knives keep a sharp edge for longer. The knives are also more balanced and comfortable due to the existence of a bolster from the forging process and have metal that runs the length of the blade through the handle, which gives your knife fu ..read more

You know what a Santoku knife looks like, but what do you know about Santoku knife uses? Santoku means “three virtues” in Japanese, though it’s unknown whether “slicing, dicing, and chopping,” “meat, fish, and vegetables,” or “tip, edge, and heel” are the trio of virtues to which the name refers. However you choose to understand Santoku, you can be sure this knife is a general purpose kitchen tool that will fill a gap in the cutlery arsenal of any home cook. And you now have the opportunity to customize your blade and handle! Before we get started, it's important to note that a Santo ..read more

Fox versus CNN, Red Sox versus Yankees, stainless steel frying pans vs non stick frying pans. What do all these have in common? They’re rivalries which, in the past, people chose sides and made an allegiance.  At Made In we’re in the camp that each one has its time and place in the kitchen, but it turns out most home chefs are either unaware of the use cases of each technology or historically were not able to afford good stainless steel cookware, so they resorted to the simplicity of non stick pans. Made In's launch line was built around incorporating the best of both types ..read more

How does induction cooking work and what type of induction cookware works best for an induction stove top? We have the answers for you. If you search the term "induction cooking" or "induction cooktop pans," your search results will display a series of mind-boggling images. The pictures show frying pans, which have been sliced in half, on an induction stovetop cooking an egg or melting a bar of chocolate. The strange thing about these images (yes, even odder than half-moon frying pans) is that a portion of egg or chocolate resting directly on the other half of the induction burner re ..read more

What is PFOA and could your cookware be leaching it? Get all of the facts before you cook.  Made In's Safe and Healthy Non Stick Cookware Set Perfluorooctanoic acid, or PFOA for short, is a man-made chemical. Some manufacturers use PFOA to make products designed to resist heat, water, grease, and sticking. Some non stick and stick resistant consumer products are marketed as "contains no PFOA," but the chemical may still be used in these products' manufacturing processes. While some manufacturers of non stick pots and pans use PFOA during ..read more

The rise of hate crimes against Asian Americans has skyrocketed over the last year, but the racism that the AAPI community faces is not new. We sat down with activist and restauranteur C.K. Chin for a frank discussion of this movement and how we can rise to support.  Can you start off by introducing yourself to the Made In community?  Ironically, this might be the most difficult question on this list. My name is C.K. and I own restaurants in Austin, TX. If you’d like to know more, let’s grab a coffee. How do you want people to approach this topic? Like any other controversial topic ..read more

Our Blue Carbon Steel Wok has crazy heat control and cooking speed, which is great, but it can be a bummer when your clean-up takes longer than your cooking. If you're looking to learn how to clean a wok, this guide is for you. Check out our tips on cleaning and storing your wok.  Cleaning Your Carbon Steel Wok When it comes to learning how to clean a carbon steel wok, make sure you do a little research before you start using it. We're sure you've taken the time to properly season your new wok and it would be a shame to undo all of the progress you've made by dunking the pan into water a ..read more

The Kitchen King: The 10" Frying Pan Stocking your kitchen can seem like a big commitment. There’s a lot of different tools and gadgets out there and it can be hard to tell what’s a must-have and what’s going to sit unused in your cabinet most of the year. While we can’t tell you whether or not you’ll use that waffle maker every Sunday, we can guarantee that building your cookware set around a 10” fry pan will be your best bet. Real talk: this skillet is our kitchen workhorse. It’s not too big, it’s not too small… it’s literally the Goldilocks of frying pans. And your stainless steel pan can d ..read more