Chef Emeril Lagasse's passion for food was ignited as a young boy growing up in the small town of Fall River, Massachusetts, where he spent time in the kitchen with his mother, Hilda. He went on to become one of North America's most famous and recognizable Chef's. He has built a stable of brands which bare his name including high quality, stainless steel, non-stick aluminum, and cast-iron cookware. He utilizes state-of-the-art manufacturing and coating processes to provide cutting edge features in heat distribution and longevity.