New MARCUS Cookware Line Makes a Great Holiday Gift

KEWASKUM, Wis., Dec. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- MARCUS Cookware would be a great addition to anyone's kitchen this holiday season, certain to satisfy the at-home chef's appetite for high quality, performance and good taste.

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Designed in concert with world-renowned Chef Marcus Samuelsson, the stainless steel cookware is a reflection of his life experiences. Born in Ethiopia and orphaned as a toddler, Samuelsson grew up with adoptive parents in Sweden where his grandmother first taught him to cook. Today, Samuelsson is one of the premier chefs in the world, plying his culinary skills at restaurants in New York, Chicago and Stockholm, Sweden.

"Cookware makes a great holiday gift for people who enjoy creating meals at home," points out Cherie Boldt, brand director at Regal Ware Worldwide. "For the cost of three or four meals at a nice restaurant you can have great cookware that can last a life time while giving you the freedom to be creative in the kitchen and share meals with your family and friends."

MARCUS Cookware was declared "the clear winner" in a recent independent comparison of "celebrity chef" cookware at Manhattan's International Culinary Center as published in the Wall Street Journal (June 20, 2008; http://www.marcuscookware.com/). Made by Regal Ware Worldwide in its West Bend, WI, manufacturing facility, MARCUS Cookware combines the highest quality materials and most sought-after features:

-- Classic, elegant design with an easy-to-maintain finish that will retain its appearance over many years of use.

-- Professional grade stainless steel surrounding a pure aluminum core -- not just on the base of the cookware, but also on the sides -- to provide consistently superior heat conductivity and performance.

-- Commercial grade stainless steel handles are riveted to the cookware for durability and control. The handles stay cool when cooking on the stovetop, and are oven-safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

-- A magnetic steel exterior allows the cookware to be used on gas, electric and induction cooktops.

-- Stainless steel covers with easy-grip handles provide a precision-fit for cooking control.

MARCUS Cookware is available in eight and ten-piece sets (suggested retail $399 and $499 respectively) and a full line of open stock items. Saute pans ($29.95-$99.95) come in both Eco-Satin(TM) non-stick and stainless steel interior finish.

MARCUS Cookware is made in the USA, setting it apart from most celebrity chef cookware which is made overseas. "We can give consumers the confidence they deserve that they're purchasing only the highest quality products," says Boldt.

MARCUS Cookware is available at fine retailers, including gourmet kitchen stores and MetroKitchen.com. The cookware is made by Regal Ware Worldwide, the premier manufacturer of high quality stainless steel cookware in the United States for more than 60 years.