
Toxic substances in pans: how to recognize them
The truth under the lid Great cooking starts with a clean slate - and a clean pan. But did you know that some pans hide more secrets than your mother-in-law does about her family recipe? Time to re...

How to Make Your Pan Come Out of the Dishwasher Singing
Can your pan go in the dishwasher? Yes, often it can. But honestly, it rarely comes out looking better than when it went in. Especially if you choose powerful dishwasher tablets that clean more tha...

Is a Ceramic Pan PFAS-Free? Everything You Need to Know
What is a ceramic pan, actually? A common misconception: a ceramic pan would be made entirely of ceramic. Nope. At Cook & Pan, our ceramic pans are made from aluminum with a smart ceramic non-s...

Why Enamelled Cast Iron Is Your Braising Buddy An enamelled cast-iron Dutch oven is the culinary multitasker that simmers, stews and caramelises like it’s nothing. Thanks to its glossy glaze, nothi...

Induction or gas? Here's how you choose the right pan for your heat source
Kitchen Conflict: Team Induction vs. Team Gas Induction is sleek and fast, gas is classic and controlled. But whether you swear by the old-fashioned flame or glide into the future with induction: t...

Is your pan warping on induction? Here's how you can prevent it
Kitchen Panic: Your Pan is Warping We all know the feeling: you put your brand-new pan on the induction hob and... plop, it wobbles like a poorly balanced pancake. Frustrating, but no reason to giv...

Sustainable pans: what should you pay attention to?
Material with a mission Sustainability starts with the basics: the material. Cast iron, stainless steel, and aluminum are frontrunners when it comes to long-term use and heat resistance. At Cook &a...

6 out of 10 households are still cooking with PFAS pans
PFAS in eel from Dutch rivers, PFAS in wild game, and recently PFAS in eggs from backyard chickens: you've got to watch what you eat. But even if you're very careful, there's still a good chance yo...

Which frying pan suits you? (Test + buying tips)
Breakfast chef or dinner diva? Whether you're flipping pancakes at the crack of dawn or searing a juicy steak to end your evening, the best frying pan is different for everyone. In this article, we...

Is your pan sticking? Here's how you can prevent a kitchen crisis
Why your pan is suddenly acting up We all know it: you're happily cooking, turn around for the spices... and BAM! Burnt mess. But why does that happen? In most cases, it's not your cooking skills, ...








