Cookware
ANYWARE Ceramic/Aluminum Cookware Goes from Campfire to Cookstove
By Lorrie Baumann
ANYWARE™ is a new line of non-stick cast aluminum cookware that’s designed to go from the outdoor grill to the stove indoors and back again. It delivers quality cooking performance along with easy cleanup – even the soot from a campfire will wipe right off.
ANYWARE is made by Little Griddle, a company historically known for cookware designed only for outdoor use. “We knew that we needed a product that could go indoors,” says Jon Stein, the company’s President. At the same time, the company knew that if they decided to produce a line of cookware for indoor use, it still had to perform just as well in the outdoors – the Little Griddle brand and its outdoor-oriented customer base depended on it.
Two years of development work went into the line, which is made from a unique combination of cast aluminum coated inside and outside with a PTFE-free nonstick ceramic that’s compatible with high heat. The pans will go from grill top to stove top, in the oven or over the campfire or outdoor grill. Because the nonstick coating is on the bottom of the pans as well as the sides and the interior, the pans will clean up after they’ve been over a sooty campfire or gas flame with just a wipe from a paper towel or damp cloth.
The cast aluminum makes a pan that’s much lighter than the typical cast iron pan and that heats quickly and evenly. “It’s convenient to carry and easy to maneuver when it’s full of food,” Stein said. “The color and the gloss we get from the high-temperature ceramic is very nice…. We have created a product line that looks as good as it cooks.”
The ceramic surface provides good browning as well as nonstick performance, so it’s particularly accommodating for those dishes that involve browning the protein and then finishing with a pan sauce made in the same skillet, according to Stein. “Flavors stay with the food, not the pan,” he says. “At the same time, ANYWARE browns foods beautifully. We’ve been having a lot of fun cooking dishes that used to be very challenging on the grill.”
The current line includes a classic 12-inch ceramic skillet, available in red and gray; a ceramic double-burner griddle, available in gray; and a ceramic backwall griddle that’s a shape that’s very familiar to Little Griddle’s existing customer base of outdoor enthusiasts. Each of the four items retails for about $60.
Over the next few years, Stein plans to expand the line into a full range for a wide variety of cooking styles. ANYWARE is available for shipment now.
All-Clad 3-Piece Stainless-Steel Set
All-Clad’s 3-Piece Stainless-Steel Strainer Set features heavy-duty stainless-steel construction that will allow the strainers to perform long and hard in the busiest kitchens. Designed to position securely over bowls and pots, the strainers are fitted with ergonomically shaped All-Clad handles for comfortable holding. The set includes three strainers in graduated sizes, is made of 18/10 stainless steel and is dishwasher safe. In addition, the fine mesh makes them handy for draining pasta or vegetables, straining stocks and sauces, sifting dry ingredients, dusting desserts with powdered sugar and more. The set has a suggested retail price of $99.95.
Lifetime Brands Acquires Wilton Armetale Brand, Product Line
Lifetime Brands, Inc. has acquired the brands, product portfolio, and certain other assets of Wilton Armetale.
Wilton Armetale was founded in 1892 by the Wilton Family in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Wilton Armetale products are sold in department stores and specialty stores throughout the United States and internationally.
Armetale is a unique aluminum-based alloy that has properties for keeping hot food hot and cold food cold, making it an ideal material for cooking and entertaining.
Dan Siegel, Lifetime’s President, commented, “Wilton Armetale is best known and highly regarded for its vast collection of beautifully designed serving pieces, including decorative and functional bowls, platters and grilling vessels. The unique properties of Armetale metal make it a desirable addition to the Lifetime Brands portfolio of tableware products. Lifetime intends to accelerate the development of new products under this venerable brand, and we look forward to continuing to deliver excellent quality and service for existing Wilton Armetale customers and fine retailers worldwide.”
Calphalon Introduces Calphalon Classic Hard-Anodized and Ceramic Nonstick Cookware
Calphalon, the leader in premium cookware and kitchenware, announces the launch of its Classic Hard-Anodized Nonstick and Ceramic Nonstick cookware lines. Calphalon Classic cookware is designed for durability and ease-of-use: perfect for everyday cooking. The Classic Hard-Anodized Nonstick and Ceramic Nonstick lines join the re-designed Classic Stainless Steel cookware.
“Designed for everyday cooking, Calphalon Classic offers home cooks easy-to-use cookware with exceptional value and several innovative features, such as fill lines for easy measuring and pour spouts for convenient cooking preparation,” said Kerry Strzelecki, Director of Brand Marketing, Calphalon. “This product line allows you to choose between hard-anodized nonstick, ceramic nonstick, or stainless steel cookware, making it easy for home cooks by offering the same great features across all cooking types.”
Calphalon Classic Nonstick Cookware is made from durable, hard-anodized aluminum with an interior dual-layer nonstick coating for easy food release, and quick cleanup. Home cooks will save time in the kitchen with fill lines that make measuring easy, pour spouts, and with lids that have straining holes to drain liquids. Pans also feature stay-cool stainless steel handles, tempered glass lids and oven-safe durability. Calphalon Classic Nonstick Cookware also comes with a full lifetime warranty.
Calphalon Classic Ceramic Nonstick Cookware also features fill lines for easy measuring and specially-designed lids that have straining holes that line up with pour spouts eliminating the need for a separate colander. In addition, the pans feature stay-cool stainless steel handles, tempered glass lids and oven-safe durability. Calphalon Classic Ceramic Nonstick is made with eco-friendly, PFOA-free ceramic nonstick for extra-easy food release and cleanup. Calphalon Classic Ceramic Nonstick Cookware comes with a full 10 year warranty.
Calphalon Classic Nonstick and Ceramic Nonstick cookware is available at Calphalon.com, Bed Beth & Beyond, Macy’s, Kohl’s, Belk , Bloomingdales and Dillards. The Calphalon Classic Nonstick is currently available in 10-piece sets for $199.99, and Ceramic Nonstick Cookware as an 11-piece set for $249.99.
For more information on Calphalon Classic Cookware or other Calphalon products, visit www.calphalon.com or visit brand social media sites at facebook.com/Calphalon and twitter.com/Calphalon.
Ancient Cooking Idea Finds New Fans
An interview with Michelle Liu, Creator of VitaClay cooking technology.
Visit booth #L11035.
KNSD: Your new Crock n’ Stock is a first of its kind: a clay stockpot that’s a fast and smart multi-cooker too. What inspired you to make this, and is there really room in a competitive market for another stockpot?
ML: My customers were asking for a larger pot, but the market was much bigger than I realized. This stockpot is the first 6.5-quart smart and fast multi-cooker made of organic unglazed clay. I’ve also introduced a ceramic version.
People have been asking for a stock and crock made from the healthiest ingredients in the world – organic unglazed clay. That said, people are also wanting a personal size for dorm rooms, offices and studio living. I have the smallest clay personal cooker plus yogurt maker two-in-one and the largest clay smart stockpot – both ends of the spectrum get to eat healthy!
KNSD: Who is your target customer?
ML: People have new cooking habits because they work from home, choose to eat out less often and prepare foods for a healthier lifestyle or special diets. We’ve also discovered people are cooking for groups or want larger quantities of certain foods like bone broth. Bigger families, co-living communities and the restaurants that cater to the health conscious now select green cookware.
Many cultures that prize clay-pot cooking are reviving that tradition in a new way because time is a factor today. Bone broth is highly recommended by doctors for people on the GAPS diet, with Celiac (gluten-free) and other autoimmune challenges, and the Paleo folks are bone broth and meat stew fans too. Hearty soups, broths and stew are great for curbing your appetite. The gelatin, enzymes and minerals nourish the body and soul in a deeply satisfying way, reducing sugar and salt cravings and strengthening the immune system, the blood and the bones.
KNSD: Tell our readers why this ancient culinary technique is experiencing a rebirth.
ML: Often in challenging health situations, family members are learning to cook in completely new ways with unfamiliar ingredients and without heavy salt, sugar or extra oils. Cooking from scratch and starting from scratch – with a new food regime and very little time to spend in the kitchen, is where VitaClay helps. Our smart cooker is programmable and has a convenient warming feature and delay timer. Fill it with fresh ingredients, then set and forget – and have a piping hot meal perfectly cooked when you are ready to sit down. Beef bone broth, which takes 24 hours the traditional way, takes only 10 hours with VitaClay. That’s a real breakthrough. An amazing one-pot meal of stew, pasta or chili takes 30 to 45 minutes from start to finish.
Our safe, non-toxic clay alkalizes your food while sealing in rich flavors and nutrients, and there’s no aluminum, lead or non-stick chemicals to leach into the food. It’s also top rated by Good Housekeeping and recommended by Weight Watchers.
For more information, call 408.621.6187.
