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Cuisinart Stainless Steel Cookware and Pampered Chef Cookware
Posted by: | CommentsCuisinart Stainless Steel Cookware and Pampered Chef Cookware
Here are some ideas given in yahoo answers on how to bring your non-stick cookware back from the trash heap.
Buy some new ones. These are ruined and beyond repair. They will always stick now.
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I would take and fill the pan with water and put it on a low fire on the stove.Let it boil and loosen some of that build up.Then just use your plastic scrubber.I would then dry it good and just put some oil on it and let it sit.That may do it,mine have had it they are 5 years old and I need new ones.
If the non stick surface has been damaged there is really nothing you can do, throw it away and buy another one. Only this time be sure you only wash / wipe down the pan with a non-abrazsive item.
Vegetable oil may keep a new non stick pan in good condition but to make a rotten non stick pan non stick all over again….. Bring pan to exceptionally high heat and cover with a good layer of table salt and cook it until it is almost black…pour off table salt and allow to cool……..Non stick pan almost as good as new.
Cooker for Use with Magnalite Cookware and Club Aluminum Cookware
Posted by: | CommentsBritannia Classic Review
Classic curves and ornate craftsmanship are back in fashion. This article reviews the features of the Britannia Classic range cookers that claim to inject a touch of elegance into your kitchen.
As its name suggests, the Britannia Classic range cooker has an old- fashioned but elegant style, which stands out amongst many contemporary selections and swaps straight edges and sleek, simple lines for classic curves and ornate craftsmanship. A few decades ago, this style would have been the norm, but what was apparent in style was not matched by the convenience and efficiency available back then. The Britannia Classic seems to have combined the classic style and look of the cooker with modern features such as triple glazed doors, electronic programmers and energy efficiency ratings of A.
The Britannia Classic is available either as a twin-oven or single-oven with a brass or chrome trim. And if you never have enough room on your grill, there is also a dedicated grill compartment available if you decide to choose one of Britannia’s XG range cookers. If not, then there are grills in the ovens of the other cookers within the range.
There are three colors to choose from in the Britannia Classic range. They are stainless steel, glossy black and cream. I shall guide you through the features of one of the mid- range appliances within this selection: the Britannia Classic 100cm twin oven, but the Britannia Classic is also available in sizes 150cm, 120cm, XG 110cm, XG 100cm, 90cm twin, 90cm single.
This range cooker is available either a dual fuel with an electric oven and gas hotplates or as an all- electric appliance with electric oven and ceramic hotplates. There are advantages to both. Some people prefer the look of the gas hotplates, which look particularly at home on the Classic range. The ceramic hotplate looks perhaps a bit too modern and out of place with this range, but it is easier to clean. If you prefer a gas hotplate, it comes with electronic ignition, which ensures that lighting the burners is simple and easy. It also comes with flame failure devices that sense when no heat is being generated and will automatically turn the gas off, taking the worry of safety out of the gas hotplate option.
Both ovens in this range cooker include stay-clean liners, which help to keep the oven like new for longer. This feature requires that to clean the inside of the oven all you have to do is heat your oven for about 45 minutes and then simply wipe the inside clean. So it does not clean itself, but makes the job a little bit easier.
The left oven is the larger of the two and in the 100cm range cooker is 60cm in size. It has nine functions and a Quickstart fast preheat system, which means that the oven can get up to a temperature of 200 degrees Celsius in just a few minutes. The right oven is the smaller at 40cm and has four functions, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in taste because it includes a rotisserie for spit roasting pork, chicken and other meats.
Britannia prides themselves on providing cookers that create great- tasting food and hold cooking demonstrations across the UK.
Britannia Range Cookers
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| By Braeg Heneffe Published: 8/2/2008 |
Cooking Measurements and the Inexperienced Cook
Posted by: | CommentsDo cooking measurements matter? When a recipe calls for a pinch of this and a dash of that, does it really matter how much you put in? What will happen if you leave an ingredient out?
If you’re an inexperienced cook, you wonder about the answers to these and other questions. Let’s take the mystery out of cooking measurements once and for all.
What’s a Pinch or a Dash?
A pinch of an ingredient (usually a spice) is literally the amount of the ingredient that can be held between your thumb, your index finger, and your middle finger. A small pinch is the amount of an ingredient that can be held between your thumb and one finger (take your pick which one you want to use). A dash, on the other hand, is a measurable amount – less than one-eight of a teaspoon but more than one-sixteenth.
Converting Cooking Measurements
Follow this table to convert U.S. measurements to metric:
1/5 teaspoon…1 ml
1 teaspoon…5 ml
1 tablespoon…15 ml
1 fluid ounce…30 ml
1/5 cup…50 ml
1 cup…240 ml
2 cups (1 pint)…470 ml
4 cups (1 quart)…95 liter
4 quarts (1 gal.)…3.8 liters
1 oz. weight…28 grams
1 pound…454 grams
What If It Gets Left Out?
Including all the minor ingredients is more important in baking things like cakes, cookies, and pastries, than it is in meat loaf, omelets, and salads. Generally speaking, it’s a good idea to follow the recipe. Whoever wrote the recipe experimented with the cooking measurements to get them just right.
Now, if you know you can’t stand the taste of cumin, and you want to substitute oregano for cumin in a meat loaf recipe, that’s one thing. But leaving ginger out of ginger spice cookies is just wrong.
Measuring Tools
The importance of cooking measurements has led to a whole industry of cooking measuring cups and spoons. One of the most popular cooking measuring cup sets today is a blue ceramic set that looks just like a big coffee cup, marketed by Nigella Lawson the beautiful and famous television chef.
The most popular measuring spoons are heart-shaped measuring spoons by RSVP International. These spoons have arrow handles and heart-shaped measuring spoons. They make the user smile every time they use them.
The final cooking measurement device every cook needs is a scale. The best scales are digital, with the ability to accurately weigh items in bowls or plates or on slips of waxed paper.
Aluminum Cookware Link to Alzheimer’s
Posted by: | CommentsIs There Any Truth?
A recent study brought dread and concern to millions of people using aluminum cookware. It is theorized that using aluminum cookware can trigger Alzheimer’s disease. Take note that we are talking about high contents of aluminum to have a significant effect on the body. As an overview, Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative type of illness, and usually terminal. A person infected with it experiences dementia. He forgets the names of his loved ones and other important memories. It is caused by a lot of interacting factors like drug side effects. But more recently, it is also linked with the intake of high amounts of aluminum. And they point to aluminum cookware as the culprit.
For many years, people already know how aluminum salts can leach from a pan or pot and onto the food being cooked, especially if it is acidic. This is the very reason why aluminum-lined cookware is strictly prohibited in some countries like France, Germany, Great Britain, Belgium, Hungary, Brazil and Switzerland.
Although it is still allowed in the US, many of their aluminum cookware is now lined with non-stick coatings. Aside from this, most aluminum cookware is anodized. This means aluminum components were dipped into a type of hot acid bath, sealing it and changing its molecular structure.
Aluminum foil leaching is proven to be true. The logic behind this is that aluminum foils are produced when aluminum passes between pressurized rollers.
Aluminum is the third most abundant element. It is unavoidable that when we eat, drink or breathe, we constantly take in small quantities of this element. There is nothing to worry about because our bodies are adapted to remove it again. Studies reveal that only as little as .001% of aluminum is present in our digestive tracks. Our kidneys also immediately excrete the aluminum absorbed by our bodies.
The dilemma now lies in our changing world. With industrialization, pollution and all other natural hazards present in the environment, we are becoming more exposed to excessive amounts of aluminum. In fact, Alzheimer’s is just one of the many diseases we can get from excessive absorption of aluminum.
Alzheimer’s is triggered by many factors, not just aluminum. And if aluminum content is the concern, it is found in greater quantities in water supplies. It is therefore inconclusive to avoid aluminum cookware to prevent Alzheimer’s.
However, the direct link between aluminum and Alzheimer’s disease is still ongoing several tests to ascertain theories. And for much concern, Alzheimer’s is brought about by a lot of other factors. It is a given that aluminum is one of the most popular element used in manufacturing kitchen items. Its lightweight characteristic is perfect for easy manipulation and maneuverability of several kitchen tools and utensils.
The important thing to remember is to always be safe in the cooking methods we practice. Because any material, aluminum or otherwise, can be causes of diseases if we are not careful. There is practically a certain degree of hazard in any kind of material used in kitchenware. Copper can rust and contaminate food also. Other metals like iron are also easily corrosive. So they are actually not any different with aluminum.
Do I Need a Tivoli Cookware Double Boiler?
Posted by: | CommentsDo I Need a Double Boiler?
Are you considering buying a double boiler? Not so fast! This article can help you decide if a double boiler is really necessary in your kitchen.
A double boiler, also called a bain-marie, consists of two pans, one slightly smaller than the other, where the smaller pan is formed to fit on top and partway inside of the larger pan. The food being cooked is placed in the top vessel and a liquid (usually water) is placed in the bottom vessel. The amount of liquid added to the bottom vessel is such that when the top vessel is placed over the bottom, the top pan does not come into contact with the liquid. Heat is applied to bring the liquid to a gentle simmer. The food above is heated from the steam of the simmering liquid.
The unique aspect of cooking in a double boiler is the heat source. Foods cooked in a standard saucepan on a conventional stove top are subject to direct heat and the temperature of that heat is determined by the setting of the burner. When a double boiler is used, the heat source is indirect, allowing for slow and even heating, and the temperature of the heat that is applied to the food depends on the thermal characteristics of the liquid in the bottom vessel. When that liquid is water, which it almost always is, the maximum temperature that will be applied to the food in the upper vessel (assuming sea level) is 212 degrees Fahrenheit, the boiling point of water. Using other liquids will give different maximum temperatures.
For this reason, a double boiler is used to heat foods that are too fragile to be put directly on the stove top and is often the cooking vessel of choice when making delicate sauces or custards that might scorch or overcook if direct heat were used. A double boiler is also a good option when melting or tempering chocolate since overheating chocolate can cause it to burn and become grainy.
With all this being said, do you need a double boiler? The easy answer is ‘No’. I use the cooking method of a double boiler often, but I don’t own a double boiler and I don’t recommend that you buy one either. It’s just not necessary. You can easily duplicate the actions of a double boiler using a pan and the appropriate size mixing bowl. In fact, there are several advantages to this arrangement. First, you don’t have an extra piece of cookware to find room for in your kitchen. Secondly, you can tailor the size of your ‘double boiler’ to size of the job, changing the size of the bowl and pan as needed. And, thirdly, the rounded shape of the bowl is much easier to use in terms of stirring and whisking than the straight sides of the top vessel of a true double boiler.
I have a set of tempered glass mixing bowls that work well as the top part of my double boiler. They’re the perfect shape – wider and shallower than most metal mixing bowls – and the fact that they’re glass allows me to get at least some idea of how much the water below is boiling, even through the condensation. This is important since you often want the water in the lower pan to be at a gentle simmer when cooking with a double boiler.
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| By Mary Kenkel Published: 6/11/2008 |
Common Cookware Google Searches
Posted by: | CommentsCommon Google Searches on the Subject of Cookware
This is just a quick post. I just did some research on what the most common searches on Google were concerning cookware. I was trying to find what my readership was interested in so I could tailor this blog more closely to interest.
Here are about 30 common Google searches:
stainless steel cookware sets
silicone cookware
essential cookware
calphalon pans
emeril cookware
cookware cleaner
calphalon pan
green cookware
red cookware
asian cookware
pyrex cookware
club cookware
calphalon bakeware
look cookware
cooking fork
backpacking cookware
white cookware
calphalon pots
campfire cookware
cookware safety
cookware shops
german cookware
terracotta cookware
japanese cookware
innova cookware
greenpan cookware
sitram cookware
silit cookware
presto cookware
ameriware cookware
cookware replacement parts
tivoli cookware
stoneline cookware
When you try to find cookware, some of these search terms may assist you find places that you otherwise may have overlooked.
Summer Barbeque Cooking
Posted by: | CommentsSummer Barbeque Cooking
If you want to host great summer barbeque events then you’ll need to put a little effort into the preparations. Fortunately, by preparing properly, you’ll still be able to fully enjoy the day itself.
Why is that so many of us enjoying hosting BBQ events? Part of the reason is surely that they give us a good excuse to get out and enjoy the sunshine. Here in the UK, this is undoubtedly a key factor.
After all, when you see so little of the sun during the rest of the year, it’s only natural that you’d want to make the most of the better weather.
Another factor is the chance to socialise. These occasions give us the chance to relax and unwind with friends, relatives and work colleagues. Unlike in the case of more formal dinner parties, there is often a nice, relaxed atmosphere.
So what do you need to do to make your event a success? The biggest mistake that most people make is to be far too casual on the day and hence ruin the cooking of the food.
This doesn’t make a very good impression and can actually be quite dangerous if food is not prepared to a high enough standard.
A better option is to realise that you’re likely to want to have a chat and a few drinks on the day, so to make allowances for this by preparing some food early. This is easier than it sounds – many side dishes, for instance, will be served cold on the day.
The other step that you can take in the direction of success is to make sure that you understand the workings of your BBQ equipment. I tend to use Weber barbeques, but it’s important that you’re comfortable using the equipment that you’ll be cooking on.
By taking these simple steps, you’ll be well on your way to a great summer event.
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How to BBQ a delicious Meal
When summer rolls around that signals the beginning of BBQ season. Do like to eat BBQ? Would you like to know how to cook it? Find out how to make a lip smacking BBQ meal.
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Basic Tips For Use and Care of Microwave Cookware
Posted by: | CommentsBasic Tips For Use and Care of Microwave Cookware
In today’s hustle and bustle world, more and more people are turning to microwave cooking to save time preparing meals for their family. With a little bit of practice and the right cooking tools, it is quite easy to prepare delicious meals that the entire family will enjoy.
In order to be successful in preparing your microwaved meals, you have to make sure you have the right microwave cookware. Fortunately, since microwave cooking has become so popular, there are many microwave cookware options available for you to use when preparing your meals.
Microwave cookware comes in a large selection of materials, from basic plastic dishes to more fanciful glass and ceramic dishes that are microwave safe. The style you choose depends completely upon your own personal preferences, however many people find that glass and ceramic cookware are more efficient when preparing your food.
When you are shopping for microwave cookware for your kitchen, it is extremely important that you choose dishes that are specifically marked as being microwave-safe. These dishes are designed to be able to withstand the intense heat from the microwave, without melting and causing contamination of your food.
For best results, you should purchase microwave cookware that is round or oval in shape. These containers help to disperse the heat more evenly through your food, and help prevent burning, drying and sticking. Square containers tend to cause heat to concentrate in the corners of the containers which will cause your food to not cook properly. If you must use square cookware, it is important that you stir your food often and rotate the container frequently to achieve the best possible results when cooking.
It is important to note that there are some foods that do not cook well in certain types of microwave cookware, such as those made from plastic. Thick liquid foods such as gravies, sauces and cheeses can often stick to the sides of plastic cookware and cause the container to burn. In order to prevent this from occurring, you can spray the inside of your microwave cookware with a non-stick spray to help prevent food from sticking.
By following these few simple steps for using and caring for your microwave cookware, you will have a much greater chance of success in microwave cooking your food. Not only that, but your cookware will last much longer.
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Microwave Cookware Review – Microwave Cooking Tips
It is essential to make use of microwave-safe cookware while cooking in a microwave. This type of cookware is made of materials such as glass, china clay, tough plastic or other safe material.
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Perhaps the most obvious testament to our fast-paced lives is the proliferation of the microwave oven and microwave cookware, for that matter we have them in all shapes and sizes.
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The microwave cooks through induction, so the microwave-cooked food does tend to go cold faster. The new microwave cookware may put an end to that.
The Kitchen Set Up By a Chef
Posted by: | CommentsThe Kitchen Set Up By a Chef
The lessons learned are; stainless steel multi-ply bottom cookware promotes healthy food due to being non porous, with tight fitting lids uses less water or no water to cook, easy to clean, wipes to a great shine and looks fantastic when stored in open view. Pots are made of different metals to fit their use.
Recently our church rented the local community center for a crafts bazaar. We were going to serve lunch so the kitchen was to be used. As we set up what did we find? We found a kitchen that was set up for use by a Chef. The cookware was stored on pot racks and on shelves. Everything was in the proper place, stored very efficiently and handy for use. As we unpacked the food we were going to prepare, it was an awesome feeling to be able to use such fine restaurant equipment. After all the bags and boxes were emptied we were ready to cook some good food to serve to our hungry customers.
Now that I had time to survey the whole kitchen area, food warmer and server, the pots and pans, the pot racks and all the cutlery and cooking utensils, I found some interesting facts. Yes, some of the pots and pans were very oversized as compared to the cookware as seen in most homes. The reason for the layout of the kitchen and the types of utensils, pots and pans found was easily understandable. Where I was puzzled was the type of different metals used in the pots and pans. I thought all would be made out of the same metal in this restaurant style setting. As customers started coming to the bazaar some were associated with this community center. One woman had spent a considerable time in this kitchen and her work consisted of cooking for a senior citizens retirement home. When asked about the different metals of the pots and pans, she explained to me some of the reasoning in the kitchen set up.
She started at the food warmer and server. This was made out of stainless steel. The reasons were that this was the heart of the food serving and would get the most use and abuse over time. This unit had to be strong but also had to be easy to clean and disinfect. Stainless steel was the best choice for this application. Stainless steel is easy to clean and is not as porous as other metals, so this metal does not have as many places for bacteria and germs to get trapped. Stainless steel will wipe to a great shine and is very appealing to the eye. This is the first thing you see if you are in line to purchase food. What a great first impression!
The next area was the stock pots or soup pots. These were made out of cast aluminum. The reason was to have a large pot, but not a lot of weight. These pots would be heavy enough when being used at a dinner. Cast Aluminum provides even bases as compared to the side walls. This gives excellent even heat transfer in a large pot, and when also provided with tight fitting lids, these pots will hold heat without a high burner setting. This provides very hot food without the food sticking and burning. The cast aluminum also was fairly easy to clean.
As the tour continued we talked about the smaller pots and pans. There was quite a selection to choose from. I was told the best was to always use a pot or pan that had a lid to help keep the heat in. A tight fitting lid would also prevent the food from being dry or burnt from too much evaporation of cooking water or juices. She showed me the rack of smaller pots and pans (same as used in home kitchens), that was her favorite to use on the stove top. These were made out of stainless steel also. The big advantage, I was told, to these pans were their multi-ply bottoms. The bottoms were made out of 2 plies of stainless steel with a layer of aluminum sandwiched between. This provided the pot or pan to have even heat distribution, no hot spots and could be used with lower heat settings. Also for healthy cooking the pots and pans would require much less water when used, due to their tight fitting lids. The pots and pans cleaned up very easy, and as with the warmer/server mentioned above the stainless steel wiped to a really terrific shine.
All of the cooking utensils were metal, with the exception of a few wooden spoons. The metal utensils were not a problem as none of the cookware was Teflon. In this environment Teflon was damaged too easily and had to be replaced often. As with all of the pots and pans, the utensils were hanging on a pot rack or on the side of metal shelves. This provided easy access, air dried and nothing was damaged from storage. During long periods of inactivity the shelves and racks were covered.
The same principals should be used when purchasing cookware for the home, every piece will be of value and easy to clean, as we seen above. The lessons learned are; stainless steel multi-ply bottom cookware promotes healthy food due to being non porous, with tight fitting lids uses less water or no water to cook, easy to clean, wipes to a great shine and looks fantastic when stored in open view. Larger pots and pans must have an empty weight consideration, since they will be very heavy when one half or three fourths full. They should be aluminum or stainless steel with large handles. Frying pans that are large should have two handles for ease of use, the larger the handles the better.
Dale Crouse is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt. Linda, his wife started a website selling quality cookware and she wanted to know how the products she sold compared to other sites. Dale will be writing articles showing how to make the best choices in purchasing cookware from his research. Visit Linda’s website at http://www.mypothandle.com.
| By Dale Crouse Published: 9/18/2007 |
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Britannia Range Cookers Use Calphalon Stainless Steel Cookware
Posted by: | CommentsReview of Britannia Range Cookers, Excelling in a Difficult Market
Britannia is the leading manufacturer when it comes to high quality range cookers. Despite recent competition from other brands such as Falcon and Smeg, Britannia remains the favorite in the UK for the serious home cook, and here we take a look at the basics.
There is no doubt that recent times have seen families tighten their purse strings when it comes to luxury items, and many manufacturers have struggled to maintain sales in this sector. One brand in the UK however, has seen sales grow 12% year on year despite the high ticket price for their top-end range cooking products.
Britannia Living, based in Blackpool, Lancashire, have been the leading range cooker specialist in the UK for over a decade. They offer a selection of contemporary, modern, traditional and classic cookers, and matching cooker hoods and splashbacks.
The range topping models from Britannia are the Sigma and the newer XG cookers. The Sigma is available in a choice of cream, gloss black or stainless steel. This model is a more modern style and should match any kitchen but for the more traditional.
It comes with flame failure devices for safety, meaning that the gas will cut out if the flame is blown out for any reason. The triple glazed doors means that the ovens can be touched even when cooking at high temperatures. Other feature include an electronic programmer, a storage drawer and both ovens are A-rated for efficiency.
The newer XG range cooker includes a separate grill compartment to offer solo grilling without having to use the main oven. This saves energy and makes it easier to clean when you just use the one smaller compartment. This Britannia cooker also features flame failure device, stay clean oven liners, A-rated multifunction ovens and a rotisserie. The XG range now includes a 110cm range cooker with Chef Top.
All Britannia range cookers have a 2-year parts and labor guarantee as standard.
Britannia Range Cookers
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| By Braeg Heneffe Published: 6/18/2008 |