There are many reasons for cooking with cast iron. Cast iron skillets heat evenly and consistently. They last a lifetime and if seasoned properly a cast iron skillet will be stick resistant and thus reduce the amount of fat you need to cook with. Now take all that and add a small Syracuse, New York company that creates small batches, using traditional methods, and are environmentally responsible through their use of recycled iron. Borough Furnace Cast Iron Skillets ($280) are what we consider a quality purchase.
If your a purist, when it comes to your espresso, The La Pavoni Europiccola Espresso Machine ($860) should be on your short list. The Europiccola is a manual pull espresso machine. What that means is you control the speed at which you force the water through the grounds. This method of brewing is extremely satisfying […]