by Furnishly | Jan 10, 2023 | Design Inspiration, Style
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It makes sense that restaurant-grade frying pans are often superbly well-suited for home cooking. They’re built to churn out dozens of dishes a day and sit under blazing hot broilers, so of course they can handle toasting a grilled cheese sandwich (or two, if the first one wasn’t big enough). That’s why plenty of our editors’ favorite kitchen tools are made with pro-level materials and construction. They also have a go-to place to find them: Made In.
Made In’s goal is to give home chefs easy access to professional cookware, and they just made their nonstick lineup more enticing by adding two new colors — Pomme Red and Champagne — both of which are on sale right now. If you’ve been curious to see the difference that pro-grade kitchen tools can make, or if you just want to add a saucepan or high-walled sauté pan to your cooking arsenal, now is your time to shine.
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Champagne, a slightly shimmery off-white, is available in all the stovetop pieces of Made In’s nonstick collection. That includes a 10-inch frying pan; a small, lidded saucepan; a larger sauté pan; and a stock pot that’s plenty large for simmering soups, braising meats, or boiling pasta. The four-item bundle saves you over $130 as opposed to getting the pieces individually, so it’s a worthy deal if neutral cookware colors are really your thing.
Pomme Red, which is a kind of mesmerizing burnt sienna or dark ruby, is exclusively available in three different nonstick frying pan sizes: 8 inches, 10 inches, and 12 inches. I’ve never called any piece of cookware romantic, but this new, deep-red color makes these pans the most romantic cookware I’ve ever seen. (Valentine’s Day gift, anyone?) As with the Champagne bundle, you’ll save a tidy sum — almost $80 — if you grab all three pans at once.
Compared to competing high-end cookware makers, Made In is special because they spent decades making pots and pans only for professional chefs before ever offering their time-tested wares to home cooks. That dedication to designing gear that’s tough enough to withstand intense, daily use comes through in the quality. After one of Kitchn’s editors tried their nonstick set for over a year, she was so impressed by the complete lack of scratches that she ditched her old standby cookware brand to go all in on Made In.
There may have been a time when the pros liked to keep their tools and toys to themselves. Thankfully, that’s not the case anymore. Today, you can outfit your kitchen with pots and pans that can hang out in a 500-degree oven with no problem (they really can). Try Made In’s top performers in one of two brand new colors and don’t be surprised when they become the pots and pans you reach for every time.
by Furnishly | Dec 9, 2022 | Design Inspiration, Style
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Here at AT, we like to try all kinds of new accessories. Sometimes, the more niche, the better. Whether we’re covering a plant-based milk-maker or a straw that brews your coffee during your work commute, the fun never stops. But, as exciting as it is to discover and share these unique gadgets with you, we always go back to the basics. At the end of the day, you need durable cookware and appliances that are going to get you through everyday meals and the big holiday gatherings that still lie ahead. One brand we’ll never be quiet about is Made In, whose pots and pans you can always trust to get the job done.
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Last year, Made In released their first ever Dutch oven, which we’ve come to love. This season, they’ve blessed us once again by expanding this line and launching a whole enameled cast iron set, which is comprised of two fan-favorite pieces. You’ll want to check out the duo for yourself and grab it fast — it’s sure to be just as popular as Made In’s other best sellers.
The set includes, of course, Made In’s 5.5-quart Dutch oven. In case you haven’t heard us rave about it yet, we think this versatile piece is just the right size for a variety of meals, and its cooking capabilities are off the charts. It keeps heat locked inside and evenly distributed, resulting in stews, roasts, and pasta dishes that are moist, tender, and bursting with flavor. The pot’s rounded lines and stunning glaze exterior further catapult it into star status, right up there with other editor-favorite brands such as Le Creuset and Staub, but for a better price. The Dutch oven only comprises one half of this new set, yet the offer is already so good.
The other piece in this dynamic duo is none other than Made In’s equally revered enameled cast-iron skillet. Although this 17.5-inch pan looks fancy, it won’t be long before you’re using it to prepare multiple daily meals — that’s how multifunctional it is. Use its hand-enameled, easy maintenance interior to fry, sear, grill, and simmer everything from rice dishes to cuts of meat.
Together, Made In’s enameled cast iron skillet and Dutch oven make the perfect multipurpose pair. We can say with confidence that if you had to get rid of every piece of cookware in your kitchen and just use these two pieces, you’d be in tip-top shape. Choose from among six elegant colors, and place your order now! Buyer’s remorse isn’t a possibility with this flawless duo.
by Furnishly | Dec 7, 2022 | Design Inspiration, Style
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If you have a kitchen full of large Dutch ovens, 12-inch cast-iron skillets, and professional-grade grill pans, you might not see a reason to invest in what’s essentially a miniature version of a high-walled saucepan. Admittedly, I was right there with you, since my favorite dishes usually involve big enameled braisers or wide sauté pans. However, I’m here to walk that back and tell you that while you might not use a small saucepan for every meal you cook, it comes in handy way more than you’d think. The only thing you really need to worry about is the quality of your small saucepan — too light, and it might be unbalanced on your stove; too thin, and it might not distribute heat evenly. Luckily, I recently stumbled across a small-format piece of cookware that I can give a full-throated recommendation: Made In’s 1-quart Saucepan, which not only looks great, but cooks great, too.
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Of course, before we get into any specifics, let’s take a second to admire the sheer beauty of this thing. It’s sleek and low-profile, and looks straight out of a professional kitchen. However, it’d much more than a looker — I’ve found that it’s excellent at heating up bouillon base mixed with water; warming up stock and soups; toasting spices and bread; reheating food without using a microwave; making eggs for one; baking single-serve desserts; searing a single chicken breast, pork chop, or steak; cooking tortillas; and a slew of other kitchen tasks. (That was a lot, I know.) It also has a lid, so you can make rice in it, quickly blanch veggies, and boil eggs.
Because it’s so small and takes up virtually no space on your shelf or in your cabinets, the saucepan ideal for a tiny apartment or a one-person household. It also feels a lot bigger than it is, thanks to its long, easy-to-grip handle. (Plus, the long handle gives you extra leverage to use it as a meat tenderizer in a pinch.) I’ve also used it to make homemade jam and infused simple syrups for my home bar — all of which is made exponentially easier by the small size, because I can better control the heat and consistency, and cleanup is a breeze once I’m done.
In terms of features, this sucker has a ton. It features 360-degree cladding for even heating no matter what you’re whipping up, five-ply stainless-steel construction, a proprietary stay-cool handle, and is both induction-compatible and oven-safe up to 800 degrees Fahrenheit. (Chances are, your oven doesn’t even go that high.) My favorite part? The rolled rim, which allows me to easily pour sauces, syrups, and stocks without spilling.
And, with the holiday season in full swing — and dinner party season right around the corner — there’s no better time to have a small pan that can double as a sous chef in your arsenal. Christmas turkey in the oven, but you forgot to heat up the gravy? No sweat. Stove cluttered with large pans, and the only space left is one the tiny simmer burner in the back-left corner? Easy; it’s a perfect fit. While this won’t be the piece of cookware you reach for the most, if you’re looking for the perfect addition to your already stocked lineup of pots and pans, look no further.
by Furnishly | Oct 20, 2022 | Design Inspiration, Style
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If there’s one life lesson I’ve learned the hard way, it’s to not be so stubborn when it comes to trying new things, especially in the kitchen. And I’m not talking about new foods, per se, but rather the tools used to cook them. For instance, there’s no reason to waste precious minutes waiting for water to boil on the stove when you can invest in an electric kettle. And why scrape egg remnants until your arms hurt when you can just use a non-stick pan to fry them instead? This same logic applies to knives. If you’ve been using the same cutting tools for years and think they’re just fine, that’s likely because you haven’t tried quality, chef grade knives like the ones from Made In. Not only does this direct-to-consumer brand sell top-notch knives for every purpose imaginable, but Made In also just relaunched four of its bestsellers for a limited time. Each one of these knives sold out hours after its initial drop, so you don’t want to hesitate in grabbing one (or all four) this time around.
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by Furnishly | Sep 20, 2022 | Design Inspiration, Style
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When it comes to your arsenal of kitchen knives, you might notice that your collection is lacking when it comes to style points. After all, aesthetics tend to take a back seat to performance, since you use your trio of essential knives (your chef’s knife, paring knife, and bread knife) almost constantly. However, Made In, one of our favorite direct-to-consumer cookware companies, has discovered how to perfectly blend style and power when it comes to their blades. The brand regularly releases limited-edition knives that seriously wow us, such as the santoku knife made of extremely durable Ovangkol wood or the stunning Yanagi sushi knife, which is sharp enough to make precision cuts on delicate pieces of fish.
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Right now, we’re here to let you in on a little secret related to the brand’s popular blades: The limited-edition Made In x Nancy Silverton Bread Knife that sold out the day it was launched is now back in stock. Whether you’re an avid bread baker or you just appreciate expertly designed touches for your kitchen, this beautiful blade is worth the price. And, knowing that it’s been created alongside world-famous and James Beard Award-winning chef Nancy Silverton makes it an even more special investment for your kitchen.
Silverton has partnered with Made In in the past to make a stunning baking slab and an elegant baking set, as well as this limited-edition knife that’s finally back in stock. For a bread knife to have the stamp of approval from Silverton, the genius behind the esteemed La Brea Bakery (and who even made Julia Child tear up with a brioche tart on her show), is all any bread lover could ask for.
While you could always buy a cheap, serrated bread knife, this limited-edition one is truly a piece of art. Like other Made In knives, this item is made in Thiers, France and is one of the few regions left in the world that makes fully forged knives, designed to be durable enough to pass down. The Nancy Silverton Bread Knife is no exception, especially when paired with the gorgeous, bone-colored Micarta handle.
As far as performance goes, you won’t be surprised that this blade goes above and beyond what you’ve experienced from bread knives in the past. The long blade features 24 evenly-spaced points that make it possible to slice through even soft, airy bread without flattening it in the process. You can also use its sharp teeth to cut through crusty baguettes, thick ciabatta, and more — without leaving behind a mess of crumbs.
Treat yourself (or your favorite bread baker) to this extremely unique and heirloom-worthy knife. But you might want to act fast — it could sell out as quickly as the last time!
Buy: Made In x Nancy Silverton Bread Knife, $169
