Sasha Weilbaker

Jan 17, 2025 | boredpanda.com | Sasha Weilbaker

Unlike whales, beavers don’t have layers of blubber to keep them warm when they dive into chilly water. Instead, their thick fur traps air among the individual hairs, keeping the mammals warm and dry. In 2016, a team of engineers at MIT sought to mimic this quality in a wetsuit covered with rubber “hairs,” specifically designed for watersports athletes like surfers. Just like beavers, the athletes would be kept warm by air trapped on the exterior of the suit.

Dec 9, 2024 | madeincookware.com | Rachel Baron |Izzy Johnson |Sasha Weilbaker |Kara Elder

Skip to ContentOrder Now For Guaranteed US Delivery By 12/24Limited Lifetime Warranty | 45 Day Trial | Free Shipping Over $49CareOr, how to scrub all your troubles away. By Rachel BaronDec 9, 2024So your well-loved stainless steel frying pan is starting to look a little too, well, loved. Donโ€™t panic: Despite the name, stainless steel can, indeed, start to look burnt or discolored over time and with heavy use. Good news is this is totally normal, and these stains are rarely permanent.

Dec 6, 2024 | madeincookware.com | Kara Elder |Rachel Robey |Rhoda Boone |Sasha Weilbaker

And just like that, it’s time to think about holiday main dishes. When planning a festive menu, each element is important, of course, but the main dish is like the rug in a room: it ties it all together. Luckily, we’ve got ideas for all types of mains, from one-pot roasts to party-ready tamales. You’ll find recipes suited for last-minute preparation and a few that are best with some advance planning and a kitchen helper or two.

Dec 4, 2024 | madeincookware.com | Izzy Johnson |Sasha Weilbaker |Kara Elder |Rachel Baron

Stainless steel is a versatile, well-loved cookware material for many reasons, including its unparalleled durability. That said, you may notice over time that the surface of your pot or pan isn't quite as smooth and shiny as it once was. In fact, you may notice it has small, pock-like marks on the surface versus an unblemished surface. Here, we'll cover what this damage—also known as "pitting"—exactly is and how to prevent it from affecting your pans in the future. What Is Pitting, Anyway?

Dec 3, 2024 | madeincookware.com | Sasha Weilbaker |Kara Elder |Rachel Baron |Izzy Johnson

Besides serving as a beautiful addition to any kitchen, many cooks invest in copper cookware for its superior heat conductivity and even heating surface. Once you’ve finished the actual cooking, however, copper cookware needs to be cared for like the investment that it is. Our team put together a guide to caring for the highly reactive metal, with additional tips that will keep your copper cookware in top form for years (and meals) to come.