SM Homeworld recently launched Ecopan, the first environmental, eco-cookware in the Philippines, at SM Makati, 4th Floor, Bridgeway.

Distributed in the country by Ramesh Trading Corp., Ecopan’s eco-friendly, stainless-steel cookware is made with water-based, easy-to-clean ceramica coating from Germany. It also has an 18/10 stainless-steel mirror body finish and knobs, making these very visually appealing. SM Homeworld will carry the entire Ecopan line of cookware.

‘With Ecopan, the equipment helps you with your technique,’ says Chef Bruce Lim. ‘That way you can avoid mistakes in cooking your everyday dishes. Ecopans are really cool-non stick, durable and heavy-duty.’ Known for his innovation, passion, and adventure, he stars in Tablescapes: Life on a Plate and Chef’s Table.

It was a star-studded opening for this cookware star artended by Us Girls hosts Iya Villania, Cheska Garcia-Kramer, Megan Young and Angel Aquino. Ramesh Trading Corp. officials, led by president and CEO Haresh Mirchandani and wife, the company’s VP for finance Nareena Mirchandani, general manager Deepak Budhrani, managing director Ram Mirchandani and sales and marketing manager Hiren Mirchandani, joined SM officials in welcoming the guests.

Guests had a chance to watch Chef Bruce, who often says ‘the food tells the story’ in action. He prepared Chicken Rice, to showcase everyday practical cooking; Braised Chicken, to show the long cooking potential of Ecopan even in different temperatures. He also showed how Kalabasa Soup can be done in 1 Ecopan Casserole Dutch Oven; and Steamed Clams can be. cooked in a non-stick pan.

He also shared with guests his fascination for this environment-friendly cookware line, which he frequently uses to whip up a stew or sauteed dishes. Everyday cooking, he says, can be demanding, especially when cooking at very high temperatures. That is why he likes cooking with Ecopan. ‘Ecopan has a lid at the bottom which distributes the heat evenly,’ he says. ‘That way, you can cook at 450 degrees without to worry about burning or oversearing.’

Capping the event was the raffling off of several Del Monte cookbooks and an Ecopan wok for the grand prize.

The Ecopan Cookware range includes the sauce pan, Dutch oven/casserole, frying pan/skillet, saute pan/chicken fryer, square grill pan, wok/fry pan with helper handle, and crepiere.

Cooking your favorite dish is made more convenient with Ecopan cookware, which heats up in seconds and distributes heat evenly. It saves time, energy, gas and money as it doesn’t take long to heat it up and achieve the desired cooking temperature. Ecopan employs impact-bonded encapsulated bottom technology, making it suitable for all kinds of heating surfaces, including induction. It has three-ply-thick aluminum base for superior heat conductivity.

The German ceramic coating sets Ecopan apart from the other cookware line, as this is a tough coating that can withstand 400°C/750°F temperatures versus other cookware. Ecopan is also made of 18/10 stainless steel which is the best stainless steel in the market, thus it will never rust.

With its mirror/polished finish, Ecopan is aesthetically designed to look and feel good, and is engineered for state of-the-art performance. It’s kitchen-friendly because the riveted cast stainless-steel hollow handle on the frying pans will not get hot so you can pick it up without using pot holders.

Ecopan also uses 100-percent recycled packaging and environment-friendly soy ink is used in the printing of the packaging.

The Ecopan cookware range is available at the Homeworld Department of SM Department Store in Makati, Megamall and North Edsa.