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Your grandmother probably loved it, your parents likely shunned it in favor of Teflon and your peers buy as much of it as they can. What are we talking about? Cast iron, of course. Although cast iron cookware has been on the market for more than 100 years, it has experienced a bit of a resurgence in the last decade. In fact, sales of cast iron have experienced more than a 225% increase in the last ten years, according to the Cookware Manufacturer’s Association. This is due in part to the revelation that the chemicals in non-stick skillets have caused...

A paper towel holder may seem like an unnecessary purchase until you try to grab a paper towel with one hand while in the middle of making dinner or cleaning up a big mess. Suddenly, that seemingly redundant piece of plastic or steel is the thing that could have helped you easily grab a sheet of paper towel instead of accidentally knocking the roll into the sink, soaking the entire roll and rendering it useless. So, yeah, you need a paper towel dispenser. A paper towel dispenser has several benefits. One, it just looks good. It’s the difference between having...

According to the American Burn Association, approximately 486,000 Americans sustain a burn injury that requires treatment each year. That means about every minute there’s such an injury in the USA, and most of these burns are associated with either eating or cooking. Of course, safe practices in the kitchen can go a long way to preventing injuries of all types, including burns. And, one of the best ways to ensure your hands, wrists and arms stay safely away from the heat is to wear oven mitts or use pot holders. Oven mitts offer a barrier of protection between your skin...