Aluminum Foil Toxicity: Why Cooking with Aluminum Foil is Poor for Your Health and a List of Better Alternatives

Aluminum foil is super convenient in the kitchen to use for food preparation and storage. You can use it keep foods such as meats warm and/or moist. You may use a sheet of aluminum foil to wrap up packets of marinated vegetables or fish for the grill, to line a...

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MEC: How to Care, Clean & Make it Last

You just recently got yourself one or more of MEC's 100% non-toxic clay pots, the safest pots and pans for cooking. But how do you take care of it? How do you make it last? Thankfully, if you follow these useful tips for cleaning and maintaining your MEC unglazed clay...

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All-Natural Pressure Cooker Use & Benefits

The invention and evolution of the pressure cooker is a fascinating modern era accomplishment. On top of the existing safety features to prevent kitchen accidents, there are other important pressure cooker features that you should check to ensure the health and safety of your food. Which should you buy, then?

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How Does a Dutch Oven Compare to Other Pots and Pans?

When buying new pots and pans, one might compare: slow cooker vs. Dutch oven? Pressure cooking, or instant pot? This article will focus on Dutch ovens and their uses, and how they compare to other cookware.

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What Does it Mean When A Pan Says it is PFOA Free?

When looking to buy healthy non-stick pans, you may have seen some pans advertising themselves as 'PFOA Free'. What does this mean? Many people who are looking for healthy & green cookware sets are aware of the devastating effects this chemical can have on both the environment and our body....

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Is Silicone Safe for Non-Toxic Cooking?

chemicals and the leaching increases at cooking temperature, especially in presence of oils. Studies have shown siloxanes leaching from silicone nipples in baby bottles and bakeware, and that siloxanes can impair fertility, and are potentially carcinogenic and endocrine disruptors.

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5 Tips on Choosing Eco-Friendly & Cook-Friendly Pots, Pans, and Cookware Sets

Our choice of cookware affects the quality of our food. But did you know that your pots and pans are a contributing factor to the planet's health, as well? Here are 5 candid tips to help you evaluate cookware for their eco-friendliness, while still being cook-friendly and easy to use.

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How to Soak Beans for Healthy Pressure Cooking

Beans are protein-rich legumes that can be added to a variety of dishes to give them an extra protein boost. However, preparing beans in a healthy way can sometimes be a challenge, given their long periods of soaking required in order for them to cook faster & healthier. If you...

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Slow Cooker - No Lead, No Cadmium, No Heavy Metals

Cooking low and slow is a convenient way of cooking meals, especially because it doesn't require as much babysitting. Slow-cooked food tends to taste better, too! If you live in the US and are looking to support your local economy, it might be difficult to find a slow cooker that...

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Easy Whole-Wheat Bread Twists

Making Bread whole wheat twists on our newest product release -- the 100% Non-Toxic Griddle, here is the recipe. Let us know how it turns out when you try it on the comments!

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