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Cast Iron: Cleaning and Maintaining Part 3
Published July 15, 2012What Is Cast Iron Cookware?
- This is part 3 or 3 Part series on Cast Iron Cookware.
Kitchen Cookware has so many brands and type of materials, that sometimes it can be difficult to know which cookware to choose for your kitchen. We all want cookware that is long lasting and helps us with quick cooking.
Cast iron is one type of cookware material that is popular in cooking outdoor and indoor. Cast iron cookware are made of cast iron hence the name. It can retain high heat during the cooking process which is great for even cooking and retains the heat longer.
Most of the cast iron can used on stove top as well oven too as they are oven safe. They are not great for searing and sauteing food too. What I like best about using cast iron… Continue reading
How To Season Your Cast Iron Part 2
Published June 12, 2012Introduction to Cast Iron Cookware
- This is part 2 of 3 Part series on Cast Iron Cookware.
Kitchen Cookware has so many brands and type of materials, that sometimes it can be difficult to know which cookware to choose for your kitchen. We all want cookware that is long lasting and helps us with quick cooking.
Cast iron is one type of cookware material that is popular in cooking outdoor and indoor. Cast iron cookware are made of cast iron hence the name. It can retain high heat during the cooking process which is great for even cooking and retains the heat longer.
Most of the cast iron can used on stove top as well oven too as they are oven safe. They are not great for searing and sauteing food too. What I like best about using cast iron… Continue reading
Cookware Under $50: Inexpensive Cookware
Published February 10, 2012You might be surprised but there are cookware available for under $50 online. These sets makes a great starter cookware set for students who just starting out in college or living alone. Once you have bit more money and job, invest in good cookware set, which does not have to be the most expensive one but quality one that can last long time.
1. Excelsteel 7 Piece 18/10 Stainless Steel Cookware With Encapsulated Base
If you are on a budget and do some research on the type of pots used in good restaurants. 18/10 stainless steel is the best type of pot you can get to cook with and though the make/brand, etc may be different, under $50 for a 7 piece pot set is amazing. It is not the best quality but it is best price if you… Continue reading
Worlds Finest 7Ply Steam Control 17pc Surgical Stainless Steel Waterless Cookware Set
Published January 29, 2012Worlds Finest 7Ply Steam Control 17pc Surgical Stainless Steel Waterless Cookware Set
This 17-piece cookware collection makes a nice choice for those setting up a first-time kitchen or for anyone looking to upgrade as it provides many essentials in cookware. This is the highest quality Steam Control Surgical Stainless Steel “Waterless” Cookware Set. Each piece is constructed of extra heavy surgical stainless steel and guaranteed to last a lifetime. Valves can screw on and off for easy cleaning.
What is surgical stainless steel?
There has been surgical stainless steel used in hospital during an operation, which mean that stainless steel has different amount of nickel and much healthier to cook in it. For further reading click here for Surgical Stainless Steel article at Wikipedia.
What is waterless cooking?
“Waterless” cooking allows for quickly cooking food on the stove top at… Continue reading
Le Creuset Classic Enameled Cast-Iron 6-Piece Cookware Set
Published January 25, 2012Le Creuset Classic Enameled Cast-Iron 6-Piece Cookware Set
I did not know about Le Creuset Cookware brand, nor I used it, until I bought Le Creuset Dutch oven a 6 years ago. It is one of the best thing I own and with 100% life time warranty, it made me look in to more Le Creuset Cookware set and this is one of the best cast iron cookware set, with 6 pieces. One of the reason most people hesitate to buy Le Creuset cookware, as it is certainly not on cheap side. I was one of them, until I realized, this one set will last me a life time and if I maintain properly, eventually next generation too with just one time purchase. If you think about all cheap cookware I have replaced, this seems like a better deal to… Continue reading
Rachael Ray Cookware
Published January 10, 2012Racheal Ray Cookware Sets Image source: Walmart
Rachael Ray has a product line of cookware and knives, she uses orange vibrant colors in her cookware sets and knives. Rachael Ray cookware set are reasonably priced, good quality cookware that well liked by home chefs.
Bestselling Rachael Ray Cookware Set
Here are some top rated and best selling Rachael Ray Cookware Sets.
1. Rachael Ray Hard Anodized Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set, Orange
Rating: 4.5 stars
Rachael Ray Pans are very spacious, and they cook very well on a much lower heat. Handles are easy to use, being silicone and there isn’t any problem not having to use a mitt. The utensils work very well with the pans. Click here to read our review of Rachael Ray Hard Anodized Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set, Orange
- Set contains 1-1/2- and 3-quart covered saucepans;… Continue reading
Cast Iron Cookware
Published December 23, 2011Cast 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, as it can rust or create acidic food reaction if food is kept in cast iron pan for long time.
Enamel Coated Cast Iron cooking pans are made of cast iron covered or coated with a porcelain surface. This creates a win-win situation for heat conducting of cast iron without… Continue reading
Hard Anodized Cookware
Published December 23, 2011Hard Anodized Cookware
What is hard-anodized cookware? Hard anodized is basically, metal pots and pans made from electrochemically process to make aluminum harder. Anodized material is significantly longer lasting than most non-stick cookware. It works and feels like non stick with out the coating that can peel, and it is stronger than stainless steel and durable. It is also highly resistant to scratches and rusts. It is used for not only stove top cooking but also electronic cookware such as griddle, woks and waffle maker. Also, one can use metal spatula without worrying about losing its non-stick surface and it is non reactive to acidic food.Advantages:
- Good heat conductor
- Non stick surface without chemical coating
- Strong and long lasting
- Can use metal spoons, spatula without worrying about peeling (No Sharp metal objects)
- Will not rust or scratches
- Non… Continue reading
Nonstick Cookware
Published December 23, 2011Many people love using non-stick for making omelet, crape etc as they are easy to flip, cook and clean. Regardless of what other may say, you will not need every cookware to be non-stick. Non-stick cookware are great for Sauteing, shallow frying, Omelet, crepe, stir frying etc, so buy at least saute pan, shallow frying pan and skillet for your kitchen.
Until 1940′s there was not a non-stick cookware, around that time the new substance was found to be polytetrafluoroethylene, or PTFE, or other fluoropolymers found to be exceptionally slippery substance that is used to make non-stick cookware. When steel or aluminum cookware are coated with these PTFE, in order to make non-stick cookware where food just comes off easily and without the need for using excessive oil or butter in a pot or pan making it more healthier ways… Continue reading
Stainless Steel Cookware
Published December 22, 2011Stainless Steel is one of common type of cookware found in most home. Stainless steel is actually an alloy of metals including steel, carbon, nickel and chromium. Its gets its name because it does not stain and is because of its ability to resist dents and scratches. It does not react with acidic or alkaline food type. It is relatively cheaper but poor heat conductor. In order to overcome this quality choose stainless steel cookware that has copper or an aluminum core, so that food can be cooked evenly.
Stainless steel cookware has universal appeal for many of us for many reasons. First stainless steel material is strong, looks great and reasonably priced. You can get great looking and quality stainless steel cookware set for decent price to most expensive side. What make stainless steel material even stronger is my… Continue reading
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