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Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Almost every home today has a microwave oven and some kind of microwave cookware that they use to cook with. When preparing some foods I prefer the microwave it saves time and when its done it comes out as good as if you prepared the conventional way like on the stove top or in a traditional oven. Things like steaming vegetables, steaming clams or mussels, and making baked potatoes. Recently I started cooking pasta in the microwave.
When I first heard about this method of preparing pasta I was a little leery about the whole idea. I am not one to jump at every kitchen gadget that is out there but I recently came across a microwave pasta cooker and decided to try this new way of cooking pasta. (more…)
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Thursday, February 25th, 2010
In previous years the best cast iron cookware was the old traditional cookware that provided for long lasting pots and pans and with the proper care became family heirlooms. Cast iron cookware is not designed to be nonstick so you need to season it first before you begin to use it. They typically need to be seasoned with an oil baked at a low temperature.
This helps to ensure that the pan has oil deep inside the pores and therefore is less likely to have food stick. Some of the better cast iron cookware already comes pre-seasoned so they are ready to use right out of the box. The seasoning process tends to last for quite a while but needs to be repeated every so often. (more…)
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Thursday, February 25th, 2010
The best stainless steel cookware is more than just stainless steel; it also has aluminum for conductivity and some also have non-stick coatings for easy food handling. Such pieces of culinary perfection can be pricey, but they do provide some excellent opportunities.
Many stainless steel pans have some aluminum in them. This is to help conduct heat from the flame to the food. Some of the cheaper stainless steel pans have the aluminum at the bottom of the pan and no where else. While this is great for helping to heat the bottom of the pan and the bottom of the food, it does not help with the over all heating of the pan. Higher quality pans will have aluminum on the sides of the pan as well as on the bottom this makes for much better heating and cooking overall. (more…)
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Thursday, February 25th, 2010
There are many different types of cookware cooking utensils on the market. There are so many cooking utensils to choose from that it can cause many a dispute between couples as far as which one they prefer.
There is a feeling that cooking utensils for the kitchen should match the pans needs, plastic for nonstick and metal for others. Well some of that is changing because there are some manufacturers of non stick cookware claiming that you can cook with them using metal utensils. If you do have cookware that can stand up to metal utensils then I would try to find cookware tools that can do double duty. So what do I mean when I say double duty? (more…)
Tags: Cooking Utensils, Cookware Cooking Utensils, Kitchen Utensils
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Thursday, February 25th, 2010
When people think of healthy gourmet cookware the first thing that comes to mine is it has to be nonstick, which does drastically cut down on the amount of oil and fat that you need to use when cooking.
But how the food is being cooked is only one aspect of what is classified as healthy cookware. Other factors that need to be considered that are also within your control is the quality of the pots and pans you choose. (more…)
Tags: Cookware, Healthy Cookware, Healthy Gourmet Cookware, Types Of Cookware
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Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
Induction cookware is the cookware of the future. These pots and pans are reactive to magnetic fields so that they will heat up from the electro magnetic field that is generated by the induction cooktop. This type of cooktop has been used in Europe for quite some time and is becoming very popular now in the US.
Many restaurants and home kitchens are turning toward this type of cooking technology because it is a more efficient form of cooking and can be extremely safe and can cost significantly less than the traditional electric or gas stoves or ovens. Also these cooking surfaces do not have heating elements to get burned on and they are easier to clean. (more…)
Tags: Cookware For Induction Cooking, Cookware For Induction Cooktops, Cookware For Induction Ranges, Induction Compatible Cookware, Induction Cooking, Induction Cookware, Induction Ready Cookware
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Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
Silicone cooking utensils are becoming more and more popular these days. I was in my favorite gourmet cookware store and they had a pretty good display of silicone cookware and utensils.
It just so happens that I was looking to replace an old basting brush that I had. I have never had any luck with basting brushes no matter what they were made of. I have used natural bristle brushes and nylon, they never seem to hold up well or last very long. (more…)
Tags: Cooking Utensils, Silicone Bakeware, Silicone Cooking Utensils, Silicone Cookware
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Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
In today’s environment almost every kitchen has a microwave oven and when looking for microwave cookware there is a ton to choose from. When looking for cookware I think the best microwave cookware is the kind that can be used in your conventional oven as well as in your microwave. However depending on the preferred cooking process there might be certain types of microwave cookware that are only used for microwave cooking.
I usually use the microwave oven in one of two ways. I either use it as a tool during the cooking process or use it solely as the main cooking process. An example of using it as a tool would be to thaw something and then finish the cooking process either on the stove top or in a conventional oven. That’s one reason why looking for cookware that can be used both in a regular oven and a microwave is a good idea. (more…)
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Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
Does titanium cookware have enough advantages to really justify the big price tag that comes with it? Well one of the biggest advantages of titanium pots and pans is their durability.
Titanium is an extremely strong material and it won’t dent, warp or scratch similar to what you would expect from cast iron or stainless steel but very light weight. With this kind of toughness and durability you most likely will never buy another cookware set again because they will last you a lifetime. (more…)
Tags: Titanium Cookware, Titanium Nonstick Cookware, Ultralight Titanium Cookware
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Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
What is the best cookware for your kitchen and what should you consider when buying it for your kitchen? When shopping for pots, pans and other cookware some people are only concerned about the aesthetic and whether or not it is the color to match the rest of their kitchen décor and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that approach.
However if you take your cooking seriously you will most likely want to take a more functionally approach when choosing the best type of cookware for your kitchen. (more…)
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