Quality kitchen gear can last a lifetime–but not every pot, pan, or knife is made to last. This week, we discuss how to invest in durable cookware and tools.

Guest: Wirecutter kitchen staff writer, Michael Sullivan

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Products We Recommend:

Best Cast Iron: Lodge Chef Collection 12-Inch Cast Iron Skillet
Best Dutch Oven: Lodge 6-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Dutch Oven upgrade pick:Le Creuset Round Dutch Oven (5.5 quarts)
Aluminum Cake Pans: USA Pan Rectangle 9x13 Non-Stick Cake Pan
Tri-Ply Pots & Pans: All-Clad D3 Stainless 12″ Fry Pan with Lid
Tempered glassware: Duralex Le Picardie Tumbler , Kähler Hammershøi Tumbler and Kinto Hibi Tumbler
Wood Cutting Board: Teakhaus Medium Professional Carving Board with Juice Canal 109
Toasters We Like: Cuisinart CPT-122 2-Slice Compact Plastic Toasterand Breville BTA720XL Bit More Toaster

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