Tag: tin
Retinning & restoration | June 22, 2020
Guest post: Electroplated tin repairA dentist puts his experience to work to repair a spot of worn tin.
A closer look | January 15, 2020
A little science about copper and tinThere’s some very interesting chemistry going on between a copper pan and its tin lining.
VFC Labs | September 8, 2019
How to tell a silver lining from tinTo my eye, a silver lining looks a lot like tin, and I thought it might be useful to be able to tell the difference.
Retinning & restoration | July 29, 2019
To retin, or not to retin?I can’t make the decision for you, but I can walk you through my process, Choose-Your-Own-Adventure style.
A closer look | June 26, 2019
Tin is safeScientific research affirms that the tin lining of a copper pot is non-toxic.
Gallery | April 14, 2019
16cm bain marie à sauceThis small upright pot with a distinctive profile was designed for a bain marie, but I use it for much more than that.
Gallery | April 12, 2019
26cm and 31cm Mauviel skilletsYes, I use tinned skillets, and I use them a lot. Meet two of my favorite working pans.
Retinning & restoration | April 8, 2019
Bad tinI had a bad experience with a retinning job, but I learned from it and I can help you avoid making the same mistakes I did.
A closer look | April 4, 2019
The zig-zagsIf you see an odd zig-zag pattern on the surface of one of your pans, take a good look — you’re getting a glimpse into your tin’s molecular structure.
Gallery | February 21, 2019
10 inch Lee & Wilkes WindsorThis sturdy British-made pot is built like a tank.
Gallery | February 19, 2019
22cm, 24cm, and 28cm Dehillerin and Mauviel saucepansThese three saucepans represent three generations of French copper craftsmanship and I think it’s worth considering them together.
Cooking with copper | January 7, 2019
I smear pans so you don’t have to.Yes, you heard me: I’ve smeared, and I will smear again.