If there’s one thing that moms do a lot of, it’s cooking. When you’re responsible for making breakfast, lunch, and dinner, every day, it’s only a matter of time before your cookware starts to show signs of wear and tear.
The coating on your pots and pans starts chipping off, the screws have come loose causing the handles to wobble when you grab them, and the exterior is so stained and dull they no longer do your kitchen any justice.
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Preparing meals without cookware would obviously be quite the struggle. As if you need anything else in your life causing you stress, it’s probably best to invest in a new collection.
Before you head out and purchase the first attractive or cheapest cookware set you can find, check out this guide to learn how to make the best choice.
What Types of Pots and Pans Do You Need?
Cookware sets often come with several different sizes and types of pots for your cooking needs. When making a selection, check the contents to see what types of pots and pans are included.
Compare this list to what you need. For example, if you were in need of a frying pan, saucepot, and a larger pan for boiling pasta, you wouldn’t want to purchase a collection with three different size frying pans as this wouldn’t satisfy your needs.
What Do You Plan on Cooking?
Every pot or pan serves a different purpose for cooking from the size to the type of materials used. This directly impacts the types of meals you plan on cooking.
For example, if you were trying to sear a steak, you’d want a paella pan. On the other hand, if you were looking to sautee vegetables, you would want a wok or a non-stick frying pan. Are you more of a stew or soup person? Then perhaps stainless steel pots would be best suited for you.
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Quality
Whenever you buy anything it is important to choose quality above anything else. Unless you’re someone who doesn’t mind wasting time and money, you want to purchase products that will last.
As you research brands like Made In Cookware, assess the quality of their collections. Are they durable? What materials are used to design the set? How are these materials beneficial to your health and/or your cooking experience?
While some of this information can be found by reviewing the company site and checking out articles about MadeIn, the best source is often consumer reviews.
Find out what people who have purchased the collection experienced. If you discover that most had a positive experience, it’s likely a brand worth investing in.
Maintenance
After preparing a family meal there are dishes that need to be done. The type of cookware you purchase will have a significant impact on how long it takes you to clean up. If you’re the type of mom who prefers it quick and to the point, you may want to look for dishwasher safe cookware. If you’d prefer something more aesthetically appealing and have the time to spare, then you could go for something more trendy like copper.
Price and Aesthetics
Last on the list of considerations when buying new cookware is the price and aesthetic appeal. Before making a decision, check your budget to see what you have to spend. Don’t be discouraged if your budget is small, as there are a lot of quality and affordable brands out there.
Once you’ve decided on a budget, you can then begin thinking about the aesthetics. As you probably already know, there are tons of different styles, colors, and shapes to choose from. Based on the information you gathered from above, which cookware collections best suit those needs while also looking great in your kitchen?
Your cookware selection is more important than you think. While things like cost and aesthetics are factors that should be considered, it should not be your first and only consideration.
The idea is to select a quality cookware set that has the size and type of pots and pans you need, made from the appropriate materials, that are easy to maintain. Use this buyer’s guide to help you make the choice best suited for you.