Berndes Cookware USA - Made in Germany

"Spritzgeback!" my great-grandfather, a son of two German immigrants, would shout unofficially announcing that the Christmas season had arrived by requesting his favorite German cookie. You've likely had a Spritzgeback cookie, My great-grandmother, a petite yet sprightly woman, would then head to the attic and return with metal cookie containers stacked from her arms to her chin. With a twinkle in her eye, she would pull out a metal vintage cookie press (the same press can be found in my kitchen today) and she would begin her Christmas baking. The avocado green Kitchen Aid which sat on the countertop would whir as...

Christmas trees have become an important focal point during the holiday season. Adorned with ornaments and lights, the Christmas tree can be found everywhere: in our homes, businesses, shopping centers, outdoors on the main street of many towns and cities and in plenty of tourist destinations, and Germans are to thank. Germans are credited with starting the tradition of Christmas trees in the 16th century. According to the History channel during the 16th century, Christians began bringing trees into their homes. Homes were lined with evergreen branches to brighten homes during the winter solstice. As Christianity swept the masses, this tradition was...

  Thanksgiving has already passed and we can hardly believe it. The hustle and bustle of the holidays are upon us. Are you embracing the excitement and spirit of the season? At Berndes Cookware USA, we certainly are.  If you still have holiday shopping to do, don't worry you're among good company. With plenty of days left to shop before Hanukkah which begins Tuesday, December 12th and Christmas which falls on Monday, December 25th, we wanted to give you a heads up on shipping. As online shopping continues to grow, the demand for delivery does as well. To receive your items...

According to the Orlando Sentinel, 48.7 million American's were expected to travel more than 50 miles for Thanksgiving in 2016. This year an estimated 50.9 million Americans will travel. With an extra 3 million individuals joining you on the road, in airports, train stations, and bus stations, we thought you might be able to use a few tips for reducing stress while traveling. If you're traveling by car, pack the car the night before you leave. This will not only give you the opportunity to pop out of bed and get on the road, it will also give you some...

In a little over a week, you'll be gathering around the table with loved ones to celebrate Thanksgiving. Are you ready?   Have you deep cleaned your kitchen?   Tested your small appliances?  Confirmed the headcount? Planned the menu? Written the grocery list?  Discussed travel arrangements with houseguests?  Washed towels and linens?  Checked your cookware to be sure you have what you need? For those cooking a smaller meal,  a turkey breast should roast nicely in the  695964 SignoCast Nonstick Multi-Purpose Roaster! If you're looking for instructions, here's a great recipe for Extremely Slow-Roasted Turkey from The Washington Post. You'll find a...