Rap your knuckles on the edge of the pot or bang it with a wooden spoon. Aluminum feels slightly warmer than stainless steel at room temperature.

Stainless-steel muddlers break down ingredients without ... Look for a muddler with a longer handle or wider base to help prevent knuckles from bumping against a mixing glass.

For those who love to cook, an easy way to help avoid these chemicals is by ditching your nonstick cookware and investing in stainless steel. Wondering how to master cooking a meal in stainless steel?