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All-Clad 8-in. Copper Core Fry Pan
Published April 20, 2011
All-Clad fry pans has a versatile shape and size make them a frequent choice cooking breakfast or saute' dinner on weeknight. This fry pan go oven and safe under broiler as well Continue reading
What is 18/10 Stainless? FAQ about Cookware
Published April 11, 2011What is 18/10 stainless steel mean? and what is grade 304 and 316? Do they mean same thing?
We recommend 18/10 stainless cookware Stainless steel is actually an alloy of metals including steel, carbon, nickel and chromium combined. There are three type of stainless steel available.
1) 18/0: 18% chromium, 0% nickel, 82% other metals 2) 18/8: 18% chromium, 8 % nickel, 74% other metals 3) 18/10: 18% chromium, 10% nickel, 72% other metals
Detailed explanation:
Steel is an alloy that combines various metals including iron, carbon and other metals. Stainless steel made from various metals to make final combination of material to be stronger, harder, greater resistance to corrosion and rust.
Chromium gives resistance to corrosion and rust and nickel gives its shine. Hence, many nickle free cookware will be not shinier. Many experts believe that 18/10 combination meaning… Continue reading
Cuisinart Multiclad Pro Stainless-Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set
Published April 10, 2011
This Multiclad Pro Stainless Steel set is for home chefs, who wants premium quality and performance at a fraction of the cost of competitive cookware! Continue reading
Learning About Stainless Steel Material
Published April 3, 2010Stainless Steel Cookware
Stainless 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.
Advantages:
- Durability
- Ease of cleaning, most dishwasher safe
- Cheap to reasonable pricing
- Looks good
- Scratch and dent resistance
- Does not react with acidic food
- Will not rust
Disadvantages:
- Not a good heat conductor
- Some food will stick at bottom of pan
Our recommendation:
Because Stainless steel is… Continue reading
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