Stainless steel cookware is the journeyman of the kitchen. It quietly and competently does its job, without the need for pampering (like cast iron) or any public drama (like Teflon-coated nonstick).

Cast-iron, carbon steel, nonstick, aluminum — if you’re baffled about which pot or pan is right for which application, you’re not alone. Whether you’re preparing a grand holiday feast or gift shopping ...

To ensure your carbon steel pan rewards you for a lifetime (or more), you need to take proper care of it. To take advantage of all this versatile cookware has to offer, though, you need to take care ...

If you’ve heard of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), otherwise known as “forever chemicals,” then you know nothing good can come of allowing them to make their way into your food and body.

Kaitlin Vogel is a health journalist based in New York. Her work has appeared in a variety of publications, including Healthline, Eating Well, Parade, and more. Nick Blackmer is a librarian, ...