At some point in all home cooks’ lives, they move into their first “adult” kitchen – a magical place where the days of boxed mac and cheese are behind them and the future is filled with freshly cooked meals. Whether you’re shopping for a recent college grad, a newly engaged couple or just someone who is finally seeing the kitchen light, here are five tools that are sure to bring them quality cooking for years to come.
For instance, at Home Eco, you can buy a Lodge Logic 12-Inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet. For most home chefs, there are two kinds of cookware: nonstick and stainless steel. But you can’t overlook the versatility and heating ability of cast iron. Whether it’s frying tortillas, browning chicken, baking up some cornbread or grilling sliced peppers, this classic skillet can go from the stovetop to the oven as quick as you can put on an oven mitt.
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This article appears in December 2012.