Stainless Steel Blog Posts

I'm sure everyone has experienced the frustration of not being able to get the temperature right on the stove and ending up with burnt rice or sauteed onions. Or, maybe it was the pan and not really the temperature at all...

Well now there's an easier and healthier way. Cooking with high quality tri-ply stainless steel cookware allows for greater control of the heat distribution.

What is Tri-Ply Cookware? Read more...

What's the difference between the different grades of stainless steel (304, 430, 220, etc.)? What do the different numbers mean (18/8, 18/10, 18/0, etc.)? We often get these questions here at MightyNest and hope this post helps answer those questions.

The "grade" of stainless steel refers to its quality, durability and temperature resistance. The numbers (18/8, 18/10, etc.) are the composition of the stainless steel and refer to the amount of chromium and nickel (respectively) in the product. 

So, what do the numbers mean?

18/8 and 18/10: These are the two most common grades of stainless steel used for food preparation and dining, also known as Type 304 (304 Grade) and are part of the 300 series. The first number,18, refers to the amount of chromium present and the second represents the amount of nickel.  For example, 18/8 stainless steel is comprised of 18% chromium and 8% nickel.   Read more...

What's a compact, easy to open, eco-friendly and non-toxic way to take your lunch on the go?  LUNCHBOTS!  These stainless steel food containers are perfect for packing sandwiches, fruits, veggies and snacks.  Both the container and the lid are made from 18/8 (304 grade) stainless steel, so you can be sure that your food is being stored in a safe alternative to plastic. The lid is powder coated with a non-VOC finish.  All Lunchbots products are independently lab certified to be lead-free.

With a variety of sizes and styles to choose from, there is bound to be a Lunchbots that suits your needs.  Here's the lowdown: Read more...

We've been searching and testing stainless steel bakeware for awhile now. It wasn't a simple task because we had some firm criteria (as always) for what we wanted here at MightyNest. Eventually, we found the stellar products from American Kitchen by Regal Ware, that we feel are perfect for healthy and safe baking. We're also thrilled that these products are made in the US. Read more...