Cuisinart GreenGourmet Eco-Friendly Nonstick Hard Anodized 12-Piece Cookware Set | cuisinart green gormet
Written by admin on February 6, 2010 – 11:07 pm -Get everything you need to cook up delicious, healthy meals for your family with this 12-piece set of Cuisinart Green Gourmet Hard Anodized Cookware. Cuisnart’s new energy-efficient and eco-friendly Cermica nonstick surface more than just reduces your carbon footprint–this nonstick coating also allows for easy food release and the ability to use less fat while cooking as well as for use in the oven for browning. This 12-piece set includes an 8-inch skillet, 10-inch deep fry with cover, 1.5-quart saucepan with cover, 2.5-quart saucepan with cover, 3-quart everyday pan with cover, 6-quart Dutch Oven with cover, and a steamer insert that fits the 2.5-quart saucepan. The pans deliver superior heat conductivity, requiring less energy to achieve... more
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Tips on Choosing cookware
Written by admin on December 10, 2009 – 1:39 am -Courtesy of Food Network Kitchens All about cookware: Aluminum More than half the cookware sold today is made of aluminum. These pieces are usually coated with a nonstick finish or treated to harden the surface and make it scratch-resistant. If you have an old non-coated aluminum pot or pan, chances are it will start showing wear sooner or later (this is known as “pitting” ); you might start chewing on metal flecks, too. If you keep cooking with it, this can add too much aluminum to your food, a potentially toxic situation. A warning: If you use aluminum cookware, don’t store acidic foods in it. Extended exposure to acidic dishes can leach more aluminum into your food. If you’re prepping soups, sauces or other longer-cooking recipes... more
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Hard-Anodized Vs. Stainless Steel Cookware
Written by admin on September 23, 2009 – 10:25 pm -Hard-anodized cookware has an almost completely nonporous, nonstick finish. Hard-anodized cookware has a surface twice as hard as steel, making it sturdy and built to last through vigorous use. Stainless steel is a more affordable yet durable alternative to hard-anodized cookware. Stainless steel alone does not conduct heat evenly and can warp with prolonged exposure to heat, so it is often bonded to metal that is a better conductor. Types of Hard-Anodized Cookware Hard-anodized cookware, which is considered nonstick because of its smoothness, can also be treated with a nonstick coating. Plain stainless steel cookware is available, but a copper or aluminum disc can be bonded to the bottom of the cookware to provide better heat conduction. Features Hard-anodization... more
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Cookware Selection Tips
Written by admin on September 20, 2009 – 6:16 am -Below are six of the most important considerations when shopping for cookware. • A nonreactive surface. Your best choices are stainless steel, seasoned cast iron, enamel or a quality nonstick surface. • A core or base of aluminum or copper (or cast-iron interior construction) for better heat conduction. • Handles that stay cool on the stovetop for a reasonable amount of time but are oven-safe, such as cast iron or tubular stainless steel. It's also important to select cookware with handles you find comfortable and easy to handle. You can purchase oven-safe silicone handle covers separately. • Check to see if the cookware is dishwasher safe. Hard-anodized cookware is technically dishwasher safe, but manufacturers recommend hand washing.... more
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A Cookware Primer
Written by admin on August 26, 2009 – 8:05 pm -Getting started The major brands are adding more automation of various cooking chores to their microwaves. They're also increasing capacity without increasing overall size by using recessed turntables and smaller electronic components and by moving controls to the door. As you'll learn in this microwave oven guide, some manufacturers are exaggerating capacity by counting wasted space in the corners. Usable space may be 50 to 60 percent less than claimed, so bring a large platter to the store to see whether it fits inside an oven you're considering. Pick a type and size Countertop models cost the least and are best for kitchens with lots of counter space. Compact models can cost very little. Midsized and large models add capacity and features,... more
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Supplies for Cooking in a basic kitchen
Written by admin on August 19, 2009 – 1:25 pm -LA Budget Meals Examiner Andrea Mckeeby All kitchens need certain basics to be functional. Functional can mean different things to different people. To me it just means making sure I have everything on hand and my cooking experiences as enjoyable as possible. For home cooking, while certain basics are necessary, nothing is set in stone. Different cooks need different things. This is a basic outline to help you make sure you have at least the bare minimum without breaking the bank. Cookware There are many different types of cookware. This is where I do not skimp on price. Quality cookware will last a lifetime and is a worthwhile investment to make your home cooking experience enjoyable. Also, if you but the not so great quality ones you end up... more
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