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Cookware Worth the Money

Replacing worn nonstick pans is one of the more worthwhile kitchen upgrades, and it matters more as you get older: lighter pans are easier on wrists and shoulders, and even heating means less standing at the stove. Here is what each of these brands actually is.

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Alva

Ceramic-coated cookware, marketed on being free of PFAS and other nonstick chemistry.

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Caraway

Ceramic-coated sets sold with storage racks. Lighter than cast iron, easier to lift.

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Xtrema

Pure ceramic, no metal or coating. Heavy, but no coating to wear off.

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HexClad

Hybrid stainless and nonstick surface. Oven safe and dishwasher safe.

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Taima Titanium

Titanium cutting board. Non-porous, so it will not absorb odours the way wood does.

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Prices, availability, and terms are set by each company and change without notice. Check the current terms on their site before you buy.