10 Kitchen Brands Your Grandma Loved That Are Still Worth Buying Today - Tasting Table

"We've found that some of our favorite kitchen appliances have come from yard sales and second-hand shops. We wouldn't always say that "they don't make them like they used to"; for instance, we're grateful that technology has advanced to grant us higher-powered motors that fuel our food processors and blenders. Nevertheless, there's no denying that some of the kitchen brands your grandma loved are still worth buying today."

"Enameled cast iron cookware is the love child of two industrial techniques: Enameling and casting. The first enamel cast iron cocotte - a durable, lidded cooking pot that is somewhat smaller than a Dutch oven - was manufactured by two Belgians in 1925. These cocottes rose in popularity during the early 20th century, in no small part because Le Creuset mass-produced them."

Many beloved kitchen appliances are still found at yard sales and second-hand shops, reflecting lasting durability. Modern technology has improved motors in food processors and blenders, but certain older brands remain worth buying. Several tried-and-true brands have endorsements from culinary figures like Julia Child and James Beard. Consumers may already own these brands through hand-me-downs such as pastry tools or cast iron pans. Le Creuset popularized enamel cast-iron cocottes after two Belgians made the first in 1925. Artisans inspect each Le Creuset piece, and its enameled cast-iron cookware is available in numerous colors suitable for rustic and modern kitchens.

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