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6 GENERAL NEWS KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW n JANUARY 2019 n www.kitchenwarenews.com Millennials: Modern Cooking in the Home (cont. from Page 1) media profiles. Susan Turgeson, who teaches Family and Consumer Science at the University of Wisconsin and also manages her own cooking classes, tracks the habits of Millennials to help her teach them to cook. As someone who's taught for over a decade, Turgeson says her college students are cooking differently than previous generations. "It 's little surprise," Turgeson says, that "Millennials care about the food they eat," pointing out that as Millennials have families, and as they become responsible for their children's health, nutritious foods are becoming more of a priority than before. "A lot of younger people are starting to realize the benefit of feeding their families f resh produce and clean foods," she said. From organic f ruits and vegetables to grass-fed beef, Turgeson says that healthy food makes Millennials happy, but it 's no longer about just food that's healthy for their bodies; Millennials also want their food to be good for the environment, and they expect the companies they buy f rom to be transparent about how they make and sell their products. "They care about the environment and want to help make Earth a better place," says Turgeson. They're also starting to cook more at home: Millennials are actually starting to prefer to cook at home f rom scratch by using more basic ingredients and using more f ruits and vegetables and less pre- made ingredients. Turgeson says Millennials are going back to their roots to a time when people ate out less and cooked more. In a recent survey, The NPD Group, a market research company found that, on average, Millennials cook about 4.9 times per week. A study by Mintel, also a market research company, showed that the number of cooking enthusiasts in the U.S. rose each year f rom 2014 to 2017, and that in 2017, 80 percent of Millennials cooked f rom scratch, which is up f rom 60 percent who cooked f rom scratch in 2015. "[Millennials] are going back to their roots," says Turgeson. " We've gone back to how it was with my grandparents, to a time when people prepared meals in their kitchen. We've kind of gone back to making everything f rom scratch." But, call it a caveat to their interest in cooking, Millennials want to make food at home faster. Turgeson says while there is a big belief that convenience foods are one of the only ways to eat quickly; people overestimate the time it takes to cook homemade meals. "People are busy, and they want meals that are fast to make. I find that my students always love comfort foods, and you know, things like macaroni and cheese. While it 's easy to grab a box of Kraft macaroni f rom the grocery store, it actually takes about as much time to cook macaroni and cheese homemade, and my students don't realize that. Cooking f rom home can be pretty time efficient if you know how to do it." Many of them are looking to meal kits as a way to speed up their meal preparations. In a 2016 sur vey by Allrecipes, a food focused online social networking service, the company found that, "Food tech companies are providing ser vices that make shopping for the kitchen ultra-convenient... ...more than 85 U.S. companies offer either meal kits, meal delivery, food e-commerce, online grocery shopping or online ordering." KN Broadening its assortment of premium quality bonded stainless steel cookware featuring patented titanium nano- technology, Hestan® NanoBond™ introduces a new 5-Piece Set, which includes an 11-inch Open Skillet, a 2- quart Covered Saucepan, and a 3.5-quart Covered Saute and retails for $799.95. Building on its reputation for award- winning excellence in engineering high- end commercial kitchen equipment, premium residential outdoor grills, and smart kitchen products, Hestan reimagines the premium cookware category with its NanoBond Cookware. "As visionary culinary professionals, we examined the industry and worked with the most revered chefs, engineers and scientists to uncover what was missing in culinary cookware," said Stanley Cheng, Founder/Proprietor of Hestan. "By blending innovative technology with culinary expertise, we were able to create a cookware line unlike anything the industry has ever seen." Introducing modern science to the craftsmanship of stainless steel cookware, Hestan NanoBond – which has been awarded 14 global patents – brings game- changing innovation to a cookware categor y that has not seen significant advances since its introduction more than 100 years ago. Hestan's exclusive and environmentally- f riendly, chemical- f ree technology creates thousands of super-dense nano layers of titanium alloys bonded to stainless steel to create cookware that is four times harder than typical stainless steel. As a result, NanoBond is extraordinarily resistant to scratching, staining and salt pitting – all significant benefits that are not characteristic of standard stainless steel collections. Moreover, due to its outstanding resilience, NanoBond – which glows with Titanium Brilliance™, a distinctive pewter-like hue – ensures lasting beauty, even after years of constant use in restaurants and home kitchens. Developed after years of extensive technological research and input f rom professional chefs, Hestan NanoBond is meticulously handcrafted in Italy using the finest materials. The cookware's 18/10 stainless steel interior and induction-suitable stainless steel exterior (which are both enhanced by thousands of nano layers of titanium alloys) are permanently bonded to a pure aluminum core. D ue to the uncompromising purity of the aluminum core, NanoBond is 35 percent more heat conductive compared to other aluminum- clad cookware, ensuring that pans heat up with Ferrari-like speed and that heat is distributed evenly f rom the base to the rim to prevent hotspots that can mar cooking results. Additional key features of NanoBond that raise the bar on culinary excellence include: skillets with 20 percent increased cooking surface; flush rivets inside and out for easy cleaning and nesting; sealed rims to enhance durability; flared rim design for easy pouring; metal utensil and dishwasher safe; ergonomically designed French-style stainless steel handles with optimum dimensions to ensure an exceedingly comfortable and secure grip; and superior high heat tolerance of up to 1050 degrees Fahrenheit. Hestan NanoBond Cookware is also significantly lighter in weight compared to other premium clad cookware collections for better control and easier maneuverability. Perfect for use on all cooktops, and oven and broiler-safe, NanoBond's luxurious all- metal styling enhances all kitchen decors and makes every pot and pan suitable for table presentation. Hestan NanoBond is offered in a comprehensive assortment of open stock items and a 10-Piece Set. The 10-Piece Set, which retails for $1,499.95, includes: 1.5-quart Covered Saucepan, 3-quart Covered Saucepan, 8- quart Covered Stockpot, 3.5-quart Covered Saute with Helper Handle, 8.5-inch Open Skillet and 11-inch Open Skillet. For more information, visit www.hestan.com. KN Hestan Debuts NanoBond Luxury Cookware Verona Appliances, crafted in Italy but made for the U.S. market, introduces the Prestige collection to its award-winning line of ranges. The new dual fuel and all-gas ranges combine all the features that customers have grown to love with an upgraded look that is only surpassed by its high-powered capabilities. The collection is available in a highly sought after 36-inch option that adds professional performance to any space. Aesthetic upgrades include new continuous grates, beveled doors, rounded handles, spindle legs and an upgraded knob design. The 36-inch range is offered in stainless steel, true white, matte black and burgundy colors with both single and a unique double oven configuration for a more personalized array of choices that accommodate virtually any kitchen design. "Verona Appliances is dedicated to creating quality products that fit the functional and design-centric needs of the modern homeowner," said Melissa Haber, Vice President, EuroChef USA. "The Prestige series combines all of the most praised functions of our previous lines of ranges with beautiful new upgrades that bring even more power and style into the kitchen." In addition to the aesthetic upgrades, the Prestige features five semi-sealed gas burners, electronic ignition, flame failure safety device and an easy-to-clean porcelain oven cavity. The dual fuel options are equipped with multi-function European convections ovens that provide seven cooking modes and the gas options feature a pro-style inf rared broiler. The entire collection features porcelainized cast-iron burner grates and caps as well as high BTU burners that can simmer down to 700 BTUs for more delicate dishes. Suggested retail price starts at $3,099 for the dual fuel single oven in stainless steel. KN Verona Appliances Introduces the Prestige Collection

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