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Hard Anodized Cookware

Hard 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

Many 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

Calphalon DS9DC Commercial 9-Piece Hard-Anodized Cookware Set Review

Calphalon DS9DC Commercial 9-Piece Hard-Anodized Cookware Set

You can update your kitchen with this great looking nine-piece cookware set from Calphalon. The charcoal-gray matte finish of the Commercial Hard-Anodized series not only looks sophisticated but is impressive in performance:  Pan from this set can sears meats over medium heat, cooks evenly, and stays stick-resistant without having a nonstick finish that can eventually peel. Moreover, hard-anodized pots and pans are safe to use with metal utensils and under the broiler. Riveted on for strength, the stainless-steel long  handles stay cool during stovetop cooking and are oven-safe and lids are oven safe as well.

Heavy-gauge aluminum is responsive to temperature changes. These pans feature the original Calphalon hard anodized surface, which is non stick without the Teflon coating and worry about the peeling. You do not have to also worry… Continue reading

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Learning About Cookware Brands

Lately with economy being down, many people are starting to cook at home. I think personally it is a good thing, as we can eat healthier and much cheaper meals at home.

When I first started cooking, I did not care for cookware brands, I bought cookware that were on sale or cheapest. Of course, since then, I have learned that buying right and quality cookware is must for any kitchen so I do not have to keep buying cookware again and again. I follow 7 tips before you buy any cookware. There are some thin and cheap cookware that may last up to a few years or some cookware can last a life time such as my mom’s favorite dutch oven for 11 years.

Knowing about different cookware and kitchenware brands can help make some decision easier. For example,… Continue reading

Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 10- and 12-Inch Omelet Pans, Set of 2

Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 10- and 12-Inch Omelet Pans, Set of 2

Calphalon makes a great quality products and this set is no exception. The 10 Inch and 12 Inch Omelets are a perfect size to be addition to every kitchen as these are of two the most used pans by professional or home cooks. These skillets have sloped sides so that foods slide out easily. This is best used for cooking omelets, pancakes, quesadillas, sauteing vegetables, searing steaks, fish and poultry.

Like all Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick cookware, the pans feature exclusive heavy-gauge, hard-anodized aluminum exteriors with nonstick interiors for fast, even heating (no hot spots to worry about). In addition, the cookware provides riveted handles that stay cool to the touch, thanks in part to the heat-diffusing V-shape where the handle attaches to the pan.

The cookware can withstand… Continue reading

5 Must Kitchen Cookware Pieces for Your Home Party

Thanksgiving is upon us once again and we at Best Cookware team are thrilled to share a few must have kitchen cookware for your thanksgiving party meal. If you are hosting or you are going to share a potluck meal at family, these cookware pieces will be bring in more conversation, praise and best part about it is that it will be useful throughout the year!

1. Cuisinart MCP-12 MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set

This 12 pieces Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel set is one of the best selling cookware for three years in row. You will get all-clad and 18/10 stainless steel without the price tag of All-Clad brand.

Check out our review of Best Stainless Steel Cookware for detailed reviews and pros and cons of this stainless steel cookware set.

This Multiclad Pro Stainless Steel set… Continue reading

Top Cookware Brands to Trust

Cookware industry has a few large and reputable that manufactures some of most popular brands. Many brands may fall into one large corporations with quite a few mergers. Here are some popular cookware brands that many chefs and home cooks know and love to use.

All-Clad All-Clad is used by most professional and celebrity chefs and they provide quality cookware and has great attention to detail that makes them stand out. All-Clad produces mainly stainless steel, aluminum and copper products. There is also a line that is endorsed by the chef Emeril Lagasse called Emerilware is also all-clad.Click here to find out more about All-clad Cookware sets . Calphalon Calphalon make very good non-stick, and stainless steel cookwares. In addition to, they recently started making smaller line of cast iron and copper cookware also. They have some non-stick selection that… Continue reading

Calphalon Tri-Ply Copper 10-Piece Cookware Set

Calphalon 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

Calphalon Commercial 13-Piece Hard-Anodized Cookware Set

Calphalon 13-pc. Commercial Hard-Anodized Cookware Set

You can update your kitchen with this great looking  cookware set from Calphalon called Calphalon 13-pc. Commercial Hard-Anodized Cookware Set. The charcoal-gray matte finish of the Commercial Hard-Anodized series not only looks sophisticated but is impressive in performance:  Pan from this set can sears meats over medium heat, cooks evenly, and stays stick-resistant without having a nonstick finish that can eventually peel. Moreover, hard-anodized pots and pans are safe to use with metal utensils and under the broiler. Riveted on for strength, the stainless-steel long  handles stay cool during stovetop cooking and are oven-safe and lids are oven safe as well.Heavy-gauge aluminum is responsive to temperature changes. These pans feature the original Calphalon hard anodized surface, which is non stick without the Teflon coating and worry about the peeling. You do… Continue reading