The Mauviel journal

Notes from Normandy

Buying guides, comparisons and the craft behind French cookware, from the Mauviel team.

A Mauviel stainless steel cookware set arranged on a dark marble counter with fresh green vegetables and a wooden cutting board.

How to Choose Cookware: A Material-First Guide

A material-first guide to choosing cookware: stainless-clad as the default, carbon steel for searing, copper for precision — and honest advice on cast iron and nonstick, including when not to buy Mauviel.
— Carlos Antillano
Mauviel M'Steel vs. De Buyer Mineral B vs. Matfer Bourgeat: French Carbon Steel Compared

Mauviel M'Steel vs. De Buyer Mineral B vs. Matfer Bourgeat: French Carbon Steel Compared

An honest spec-by-spec comparison of the three great French carbon steel pans — thickness, handles, oven limits, weight, price and warranty — including where De Buyer and Matfer win.
— Carlos Antillano