Kitchenware

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Luxurious dining table setting with elegant flatware made from brushed titanium and advanced ceramic composites, highlighting modern luxury.

The Pantry

Evolving Luxury Flatware: New Materials for Classic Styles

Traditional sterling silver cutlery sales dropped 15% last quarter.

Taya Chayton·June 13, 2026

A professional chef using a carbon steel pan for searing, showcasing its superior heat and durability in a professional kitchen setting.

The Pantry

Pro Chefs Choose Best Carbon Steel Pans for Unmatched Durability

In a surprising shift, 70% of professional chefs now prefer carbon steel over cast iron for daily sautéing, according to a 2023 survey by the Culinary Institute of America .

Siobhan O'Connell·June 12, 2026

A beautifully lit nonstick skillet receiving a gentle seasoning of oil, emphasizing careful maintenance for extended use.

Techniques

How to Maximize Your Nonstick Skillet's Lifespan

Even the best nonstick skillet, meticulously cared for, will likely only provide three to five years of reliable use before its coating degrades, according to The New York Times .

Siobhan O'Connell·June 3, 2026

A perfectly weighted and heat-retaining coffee mug, as defined by top food and lifestyle editors, presented in a warm, inviting light.

The Pantry

Editors Set Standards for the Perfect Coffee Mug

After years of quiet debate, a consensus among top food and lifestyle editors has finally emerged: the perfect coffee mug must weigh precisely 320 grams when empty and maintain heat for at least 20 mi

Siobhan O'Connell·May 30, 2026