Martha even collects copper pots and pans in her Bedford, NY home: "It's all so beautiful to look at and easy to use," she ...

Layers of other metals, typically copper or aluminum, are added to enhance heat conduction. Pans labeled as "tri-clad" or "tri-ply" have three layers of metal on the bottom, typically stainless ...

There are, after all, several types — cast iron, enameled cast iron, carbon steel, stainless steel, copper, and nonstick ... Some of these pans are meant to last a lifetime, others aren ...

The saute pan and larger saucepan have helper ... but you should never heat up an empty copper pan. For more guidance on how to take care of your copper pots and pans, check out our guide to ...