Why I Love Old Cookware (Maybe You Should, Too)

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I Want To Cook

I Want To Cook

3 ай бұрын

Vintage cookware and old appliances still have a place in the modern kitchen. In fact, in many ways they are better than the new, expensive stuff. Chef and food writer Matt Degen explains why.
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@DaleRussell2
@DaleRussell2 3 ай бұрын
Old cookware is the best. Growing up, Mom had a complete set of Revere copper bottom pots. They hung nicely arranged on our knotty pine paneled kitchen wall. It was the 3 sons’ job to polish the copper. My 80 year old brother and his wife still use this set!
@IWantToCook
@IWantToCook 3 ай бұрын
Yes!! What a testament to that stuff. Still looks great, too! 🙌
@terrydavid3694
@terrydavid3694 3 ай бұрын
It's Tumeric. Its a spice commonly used in India. Its anti inflammatory, anti microbial anti bacterial..
@rbdreamsart
@rbdreamsart 3 ай бұрын
I have that same Revereware frying pan. My sister gave it to me and she had it for over 30 years and it looks like new!
@IWantToCook
@IWantToCook 3 ай бұрын
Fantastic! The stories that pan could tell! And I, too, am always amazed at how they clean up. 👍
@Noreenlee1
@Noreenlee1 2 ай бұрын
We received a whole set of Farberware when we got married 44 years ago, and it still looks like new.
@IWantToCook
@IWantToCook 2 ай бұрын
Nice! The stuff is amazing. Still some of my favorite pans to use :-)
@hoagie1978
@hoagie1978 2 ай бұрын
That Hamilton Beach mixer is from the 1970's or maybe very early 80's. Some models even had a timer dial. Another vintage appliance that is coming back into popularity is the coffee percolator. A lot of companies have went back to producing them.
@IWantToCook
@IWantToCook 2 ай бұрын
Nice! I need to find and try one of those! 👍
@edwinrivera4735
@edwinrivera4735 3 ай бұрын
Cast iron, can't get any older than that. I switched to cast iron for just about everything. I will never buy a nonstick again. They just don't last like Revere or cast iron.
@MadisonMan
@MadisonMan Ай бұрын
When I grew up in the early 1960s, my mother had a complete cookware set made by Rena ware.
@IWantToCook
@IWantToCook Ай бұрын
Very cool! I don’t have any of that but will now keep my eyes out for it. 👍
@rcdoodles6214
@rcdoodles6214 2 ай бұрын
Super video! New subscriber here. I adore Revereware - got my set in the late 70s and it’s going strong. My every day kitchen workhorses are from Revereware, Corningware, Lodge cast iron and Lecreuset. Still using my 1978 Sunbeam Mixmaster. These all bring me such joy to use. Recently picked up a 5 qt Corningware ‘Range Topper’ with aluminum bottom. Awesome! Thanks for your excitement on wonderful cookware. You capture my feelings on these things for the kitchen. Great work!
@IWantToCook
@IWantToCook 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! It’s always fantastic to meet a kindred spirit! It sounds like we even have some similar pieces! Those Rangetopprs are quite rare, and I have only one. And I I’ve an old Sunbeam mixer that I thrifted, too! I love mixing up eggs in it for scrambles. Thank you so much for watching and subscribing. Happy cooking! 🙏
@shadowpulpfan1810
@shadowpulpfan1810 2 ай бұрын
I love selected vintage cookware. I inherited my mom's Griswold cast iron skillet and the cookbook from her wedding. I also have her mother's main Cookbook and what I believe is her Griswold skillet, that has a casting flaw divot and appears to be a second. I also have mom's Griswold meat grinder, that I think I can 'field strip' and reassemble with my eyes closed. I have fond memories of making relish with that grinder. My best second hand find was $1 for 2 stand mixers with manuals at a neighbor's garage sale. One is a 40s Hamilton Beach (model E, I think), the other is a 50s Sunbeam Mixmaster 5.
@IWantToCook
@IWantToCook 2 ай бұрын
Wow! Sounds like a lovely and meaningful collection! Happy cooking 🙏
@shadowpulpfan1810
@shadowpulpfan1810 2 ай бұрын
@@IWantToCook Hi! Yes I certainly do. Many pieces have a known history. I also love my gadgets. I have some newer kitchen gadgets, but may are older than me. I get what does the job well and work around any precautions of quirks. Things like don't touch the vintage counter oven when in use because it gets hot, and unplug it when it's done because it's safer that way.
@jamespbullen
@jamespbullen 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for your videos!! I LOVE looking for cookware at thrift stores. I've found some of my best pieces for next to nothing. It's made better and looks great! My latest piece is a copper bowl (made in Portugal) I found last week. It was literally black from tarnish but shined up BEAUTIFUL! I'm amazed more people don't seek vintage cookware. It's made to last.
@IWantToCook
@IWantToCook 2 ай бұрын
Fantastic! And great job on finding that bowl and giving it new life. I’m sure you are an awesome caretaker of cookware. Thanks for watching and happy cooking 🙌
@mousepudding
@mousepudding 3 ай бұрын
Fresh turmeric. The nice thing is it's becoming more widely available even outside Indian markets. So, yay.
@lindanbackup9816
@lindanbackup9816 3 ай бұрын
Turmeric use it often! And I love old cookware First started using it because I couldn’t afford the new sets Still using my grandmother’s 50’s ish revere ware and it is the best! Long lasting and sentimental And I bought a set of Corning ware dishes 31 years ago only one dinner plate was broken over that time and it’s still used daily!!
@IWantToCook
@IWantToCook 3 ай бұрын
Wonderful! Both of those brands of cookware just last and last. I use my CorningWare daily, and the vintage Revere Ware almost as often. Happy cooking 😀
@stevegordon5243
@stevegordon5243 3 ай бұрын
I purchased a set of vintage Wagner Ware Magnalite pans from Goodwill that I absolutely love. They have pour spouts w/lids and are fantastic to use!
@IWantToCook
@IWantToCook 3 ай бұрын
Right on! That stuff is great looking and built to last 🙌
@bryantallansmith8303
@bryantallansmith8303 3 ай бұрын
The trivia item is a ginger root. I love old cookware but had to downsize when I moved into an apartment. I still have more pots and pans than I need. I should donate them to the thrift store so someone can buy them and use them.
@debrastefanowich4557
@debrastefanowich4557 3 ай бұрын
I love vintage cookware. I have collected for many years. I have also bought them cheaply at thrift stores before they became expensive the past few years. I have many different vintage brands, from appliances to oven ware.i love mixing up a recipe in a Pyrex Cinderella bowl with a vintage egg beater. I have collected over 80 pieces of vintage blue cornflower corning ware. It is an addiction. I use them all week long and they clean up like brand new. Nothing tastes better than a fresh pot of percolated coffee on the stove top.
@IWantToCook
@IWantToCook 3 ай бұрын
Yes to all of this!! 🙌
@bodeansmith8173
@bodeansmith8173 3 ай бұрын
Memories thank you 💚💛Oregon
@IWantToCook
@IWantToCook 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! 🙏
@edwardcasper5231
@edwardcasper5231 3 ай бұрын
I have a 12" version of your disk bottom Revereware fry pan that I bought new at least 30 years ago. It has a lid that's perfect for use with my newer 12" carbon steel wok. I cook for myself, so a 12 wok works just fine. I also found a Revereware disk bottom 2 quart saucepan at a thrift store. My original pan got lost in a move, so I was happy to find a new one - for $6.00. I have zero non-stick cookware.
@IWantToCook
@IWantToCook 3 ай бұрын
Fantastic!! 🙌
@smpbiker9233
@smpbiker9233 3 ай бұрын
I do! I do!!…..Yes I have a Presto UFO pan. Lol❤ Go Matt Go!!
@IWantToCook
@IWantToCook 3 ай бұрын
🙌🙌
@stevegordon5243
@stevegordon5243 2 ай бұрын
Also, because of your videos I've purchased 4 vintage corningware bread pans and a roaster pan. I absolutely love them all! I haven't been lucky enough to find my corningware at thrift stores in my area so had to purchase them all from ebay. However I didn't think the prices were too bad.
@IWantToCook
@IWantToCook 2 ай бұрын
Oh I’m so happy to hear this! Congratulations on nabbing those. May they enable and inspire countless delicious meals 🙌
@stevegordon5243
@stevegordon5243 11 күн бұрын
@@IWantToCook I just found a Cornflower Blue 4 Qt Dutch Oven that needed very little cleaning at a garage sale for $1.50. I couldn't believe the price when I looked at it. Needless to say, I snatched it right up!
@lexiepsy
@lexiepsy 3 ай бұрын
I have my mom’s set of Faberware early 1950’s pots and pans it’s heavy and looks brand new! ❤
@IWantToCook
@IWantToCook 3 ай бұрын
Wonderful!! Old stuff from that brand is amazing, and it’s beautiful that you are keeping hers in the family. 🙏
@lexiepsy
@lexiepsy 3 ай бұрын
@@IWantToCook yes my mom was a great cook, she passed that down ♥️ the pots have been in constant use since the 50’s I can’t believe how new and shiny they are it’s incredible! I’ve had some pots and pans that I had when my mom was alive I’ve trashed them all! 🙏🏼♥️
@neils.7020
@neils.7020 3 ай бұрын
Hi Chef, I saw your other video about Corningware with the blue cornflower and you talk about the thrift stores. Love the idea saving money! But my question is what about the lead in the older Corningware? Also can you PLEASE comment on using aluminum foil in toaster ovens, hear that is not healthy for you because of leaching out. Love your channel! Thanks!
@IWantToCook
@IWantToCook 3 ай бұрын
Hey thanks so much for watching; I truly appreciate your viewership. So, regarding vintage CorningWare and lead: As I understand it, any lead that was used was in the EXTERIOR emblem, which would not come into contact with food on the inside of the cookware. If you are still concerned, you might want to look for CorningWare in just plain white with no emblems. I believe that was called French White, and there is a lot of it out there. Regarding aluminum foil in toaster ovens, I don't have an opinion on that one. I line the crumb tray of mine with aluminum foil for easier cleanup. Of course, if this is a concern for you, skip the aluminum foil. There is always parchment paper for cooking trays and such. Hope this helps!
@samanthahunter4176
@samanthahunter4176 3 ай бұрын
Love my old cast iron pans and revere ware collection
@IWantToCook
@IWantToCook 3 ай бұрын
Yes! 🙌
@dhonda67
@dhonda67 3 ай бұрын
It looks like a fresh turmeric root to me.
@smpbiker9233
@smpbiker9233 3 ай бұрын
Turmeric is easy to grow here in Florida zone 9a 🎉
@gailbergen3063
@gailbergen3063 3 ай бұрын
i think it is a piece of ginger
@KatyInNH
@KatyInNH 3 ай бұрын
Hi Matt, would the disk bottom Revere skillet work on induction? Thanks and love all the vintage cookware!!!! The best ever deal I got a Goodwill was for a Griswold Chicken fryer in perfect condition! For $10!!!!! It was the deal of the century!!!
@IWantToCook
@IWantToCook 3 ай бұрын
So I just checked and, no, the disc-bottomed Revereware is a no-go on induction. To my surprise, the Presto Pride, however, does pass the induction test. If you’re thinking about induction cookware and what may or may not work, I made a video quite some time about that topic. Here’s a link if you want to check it out: Induction cookware: How to know what works kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l9aSntKJmr3Po2w.html
@IWantToCook
@IWantToCook 3 ай бұрын
Ps: Amazing find on that pan; Griswold remains among my thrift store white whales 😀
@KatyInNH
@KatyInNH 3 ай бұрын
@@IWantToCook Thanks so much!!! I wonder if the Presto Pride was made by the people that make the Presto Pressure Cooker. They dabble in lots of things, even today inclding slow cookers and electric skillets. I continue to love your channel!
@user-gz6jx7wj8i
@user-gz6jx7wj8i 3 ай бұрын
The only problem is that it's not Instagram worthy like Balmuda.
@IWantToCook
@IWantToCook 3 ай бұрын
Let’s make it so! 😂
@jainthomas6223
@jainthomas6223 3 ай бұрын
Good lord Man...... the head of Goodwills and/or Thrift Stores are going to watch this video and UP their prices on their cookware..... keep it on the down low..😅
@IWantToCook
@IWantToCook 3 ай бұрын
🤣
@EastMontana1
@EastMontana1 Ай бұрын
I love your Garage ! You need to make a video on those things in there..... I can see it will have many chapters. 👍🫶
@IWantToCook
@IWantToCook Ай бұрын
lol, indeed! 😀
@johnstump2433
@johnstump2433 3 ай бұрын
Turmeric root
@viviantruong8708
@viviantruong8708 3 ай бұрын
Turmeric
@robertcoleman1440
@robertcoleman1440 3 ай бұрын
Ginger root
@bessk8847
@bessk8847 Күн бұрын
My daughter thinks its nasty buying 2hand cookware...i found a carl weis frying pan ...big argument couldn't buy it 😅
@IWantToCook
@IWantToCook Күн бұрын
While I can understand that reasoning for a second, I also wonder if such people have ever eaten at a restaurant? Every utensil you put in your mouth and every skillet used to cook your food is waaaaay more than "second-hand." It's been used hundreds of times. With proper cleaning and sanitation, though, it's fit to be used once again. I use the same logic when I buy my second-hand cookware. Everything gets a serious cleaning and sanitation, just as I do after I cook in general. Cheers!
@ericacooper8001
@ericacooper8001 3 ай бұрын
fresh tumeric
@philrose7716
@philrose7716 3 ай бұрын
Matt try Bar Keepers friend on your pans, they will look like new. Also showing clean cookware on camera looks better🤔 Just a suggestion Ginger?
@PoofyPuff1
@PoofyPuff1 3 ай бұрын
Galangal root
@gabsriel
@gabsriel 3 ай бұрын
:-)
@busby777
@busby777 3 ай бұрын
Galangal
@iwant2eatwithoutgettingfat
@iwant2eatwithoutgettingfat 3 ай бұрын
i really love all your videos chef matt, have followed you for quite some time now but ive been a silent watcher so its my first time commenting! watching from the other side of the world (Singapore❤) wish your vids were longer and would you consider making a vlog some time soon? like vlog “what i eat in a day” or something along those lines😙😀 either way youre one of my faves on youtube!🤍
@IWantToCook
@IWantToCook 3 ай бұрын
Hey thank you so much! I truly appreciate your viewership and your willingness to comment. I know what it's like to be a "longtime viewer, first time commenter," lol. Thank you for the idea of a vlog; that might be fun if fine people such as yourself are willing to watch. All my best to you!
@iwant2eatwithoutgettingfat
@iwant2eatwithoutgettingfat 3 ай бұрын
@@IWantToCook hahah yes!! thanks for taking the time to type back! i dont comment because im like really lazy to type stuff (tho i watch all your uploads religiously), but figured ill ask for a vlog only if youre down to make it - ill be first in line to watch😂😆. your style of videos is very calming, nostalgic, and not to mention, informative, but above all, i really like the way you speak so thats a plus in my books🤍 and you seem to exude kindness and you seem like a wholesome man🫶 will be really happy if we could get some type of vlog(for example besides what i eat in a day you could vlog about your day in general) im sure your viewers would like them too, but i understand if thats not the genre your channel is going for, so no worries, im just throwing suggestions hehe. your channel somehow brings me so much comfort and warmth and its truly one of the cooking channels i really follow closely and adore. omg but here i am pouring it all out…😅😂 but you have a good day!🤍💛
@nishiki393
@nishiki393 3 ай бұрын
​@@iwant2eatwithoutgettingfat yep you've encapsulated well most of my (and probably most of his subs) thoughts here with regard to what makes Matt so special! My partner and I watched this video together while eating dinner, and we both really enjoyed it as usual. Thanks Matt, you do exude kindness, decency, and bring a needed dose of sunshine to a lot of people's lives! ❤️
@IWantToCook
@IWantToCook 3 ай бұрын
Thank you! That’s what it’s all about! I so appreciate you watching 🙏
@iwant2eatwithoutgettingfat
@iwant2eatwithoutgettingfat 3 ай бұрын
@@nishiki393 exactly🩷
@iwant2eatwithoutgettingfat
@iwant2eatwithoutgettingfat 3 ай бұрын
and thats turmeric btw😂❤ easyyy
@Agapy8888
@Agapy8888 2 ай бұрын
Turmeric
@KatyInNH
@KatyInNH 3 ай бұрын
Turmeric
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