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All-Clad Cop-R-Chef 7-Piece Cookware Set
Published December 22, 2011All-Clad Cop-R-Chef 7-Piece Cookware Set
All Clad Cookware brand has been trusted by many cooks including professional chefs in restaurants and Television. This cookware set is no different from other All Clad Cookware, it comes with life time warranty and quality cookware pieces. It simply shines with Old World elegance, All-Clad’s Cop-R-Chef copper-clad cookware dresses up a kitchen while providing serious and professional cooks with all the virtues that make All-Clad’s worldwide reputation unmatched. Key to its high performance is a triple-ply, bonded construction. Sandwiched between the bright copper exterior and an 18/10 stainless-steel interior lies a thick core of pure aluminum that spreads heat evenly across the bottoms of pots and pans and all the way up the sides. The interior is highly polished so it’s stick- as well as corrosion-resistant.If you take proper care, the copper exterior… Continue reading
Matfer 915901 8 Piece Bourgeat Copper Cookware Set
Published December 22, 2011Matfer 915901 8 Piece Bourgeat Copper Cookware Set
I had never heard of Matfer brand earlier, but as our cookware reviews site chugged along, I learned more about many other brands that were great. In america, we consumer tend to look for frugal products as we like to save money unlike our european counter part. This Matfer brand is reputable and well known else where. It is expensive, costing around $1500-$2000 range, so buying it for review was out of question for me. So, I asked my one of the chef friend locally San Francisco area, for his opinion with Matfer Bourgeat Cookware, which he had been using for past 8 years. I conducted small interview with him, so I can write this review.
First thing I noticed was the quality of cookware was great despite being used for over… Continue reading
Cookware HQ Articles, Reviews and Recipes
Published July 30, 2011
We at TheCookwareHQ.com Strive to get everything cookware and cooking related resources to make this a one stop site, cookware headquarters that has everything from cookware buying guides, frequently asked questions, cookware and small appliance reviews, recipes and health related posts;
Here are our some of the highlights from the site: Cookware Headquarters.
Cookware Reviews
- Cuisinart DLC 10 Cup Pro Class Food Processor
- Le Creuset 5 1/2 Quart Round French Oven
- Zojirushi Micom 5.5-Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer, Stainless Steel
- Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Stainless-Steel 10 Piece cookware set
- Best Kitchenaid Mixer
- Rice Cooker
- Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 10- and 12-Inch Omelet Pans, Set of 2
- Vitamix: Ultimate Healthy Blender
- Thermal Cooker
- Calphalon Tri-Ply Copper 10-Piece Cookware Set
- Emerilware Pro Clad Stainless Steel Tri-Ply 12-Piece Cookware Set
- Rachel Ray Hard Anodized Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set, Orange
- Calphalon Commercial… Continue reading
Cookware Material Guide
Published July 27, 2011Here we will look at the various type of cookware materials, its advantages and disadvantages with our recommendations. We will look at the following cookware material
- Cast iron
- Copper
- Non-Stick
- Stainless Steel
- Hard anodized
- Multi-ply or Clad
- Carbon Steel
- Enamel coated cast iron
- Enamel over steel
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Cast Iron
Cast Iron can withheld high heating that makes it not only great for stove top cooking but also oven baking too. Cast Iron cookware are slow to heat up but once it hot, it holds its heat for longer period and great for even cooking. Cast Iron pans are great for searing and outdoor cooking as it holds heat better even if outside temperature fluctuates. If you season your cast iron pan, it can work almost like non-stick pan without chemical coating. It is not easy to maintain cookware though,… Continue reading
Calphalon Tri-Ply Copper 10-Piece Cookware Set
Published April 21, 2011Calphalon Tri-Ply Copper 10-Piece Cookware Set
This Calphalon 10-pc. Tri-ply Copper Cookware Set is a part of Calphalon’s premium Tri-Ply Copper line, this brilliant stainless-steel and copper-accented cookware cooks beautifully and looks gorgeous. The pan’s exterior is crafted of copper–the superior metal for heat conduction–while a heavy-gauge aluminum core runs through its center. The combination of these two metals provides more exact control while cooking and excellent end results.
The interior is made of 18/10 stainless steel, which is nonreactive to acidic foods and offers a reflective surface that makes it easier to know when foods are completely cooked. This cookware has Calphalon’s patented stainless-steel Cool-V handles that stay cool to the touch on the stovetop and stainless-steel lids that fit snugly onto the pan for a tight seal. AllTri-Ply Copper cookware is oven-safe up to 450 degrees F and… Continue reading
Adavantages and Disadvantages of Copper Cookware
Published November 27, 2010Copper Cookware
Copper cookware looks great to cook and put display on your pot rack. Copper and is very good heat conductor meaning you food will cook evenly and cook will have better control over food being cooked in it. Lot of professional chefs tend to use copper cookware because of its heat conductive property but it can be expensive however it can last life time, if properly taken care of it.
Advantages:
- Very good heat conductor
- Cooks food evenly
- Better control over cooking
- Can last life time
Disadvantages:
- Can be expensive
- Can react with some food (meaning color and taste can change)
- Most require hand washing and frequent polishing.
Our recommendation:
If you buy copper cookware, remember to polish often to preserve its beauty. It can be displayed beautifully in your pot rack to show off its great… Continue reading
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