Maker showcase: Rocky Hill Forge
At long last, a source for new super-thick copper cookware.
Buyer’s Guide
What I’ve learned about buying copper
Reference: Mauviel bimetal guide
I find Mauviel’s steel-lined copper collections confusing, so I made a guide.
In praise of no-name copper
Don’t let copper stamps distract you from finding the best deals out there.
DITR: The craziest buy I ever made
Oh how I wish I could show you the original eBay listing.
How I evaluate quality and condition
For me, quality is about the characteristics of the piece when it was made, while condition is its present state
Measuring copper thickness
The thickness of a copper pan determines a great deal not only about its cooking performance but also its value.
How to tell a silver lining from tin
To my eye, a silver lining looks a lot like tin, and I thought it might be useful to be
Antique vs. vintage vs. modern
A reader asked me a great question: what do I mean by “antique” and “vintage”?
Counting Mauviel’s rivets
In 2015, Mauviel dropped a rivet from its handles, and as a collector, I think this is a problem for
Cupretam, Cuprinox, and Cupronil
From 1985 to 2007 or so, Mauviel used specific names for its tin-, steel-, and nickel-lined copper.
How to tell nickel from stainless
I speak from experience when I say that it can be hard to tell a nickel-lined copper pot from a
Rondeau, stewpot, soup pot, stockpot… how to tell the difference
Round copper pots come in multiple shapes with different names, and the distinction between them comes down to the ratio
Searching eBay for French copper
I’ve had success finding good deals on eBay for vintage French copper pots and pans, and I don’t mind sharing
Unpacking a well-packed pan
I had the great good fortune to buy a lovely heavy sauté pan from Harestew, who is very conscientious about
Shipping boxes I have known
When you buy copper online, you are relying on the seller to pack it safely so it arrives undamaged. I