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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
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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

Food Processor Guide

Guide to Food Processor

First idea of a food processor, a helping machine came through a french catering sales man Pierre Verfun, whose clients were tired of time spent in kitchen, doing menial tasks such as chopping, shredding, grinding and mixing. In 1960s, he produced a simple machine with bowl and blade in a base to help with these tasks. It was not available to general public for a decade or so. Around early 1970s, domestic food processor called Magimix was ready for people’s kitchen in France, UK and North America. Now food processor as widely popular in available in every part of the world.

Having a food processor in your kitchen can come handy to do time consuming tasks such as chopping, shredding in short time, making whole cooking time more enjoyable. Food processor is convenient and can work… Continue reading

Kitchenaid Classic Stand Mixer: Best Mixer

Classic White Stand Mixer

This mixer from Kitchenaid is perfect for kitchens of all sizes as it does many tasks with 4.5 quart bowl size. This classic series stand mixer delivers the power and durability to mix large batches. It can hold up to 8 cup flour and has a powerful 275-watt motor to mix variety of texture. Additional function such as versatile 10 speed control makes mixing various things much easier. It is very durable, with multy function attachments.

KitchenAid’s stand mixer is top rated mixer among food critic and home cooks who use this machine. It has 275 watts of mixing power make easy job of creaming the butter, or kneading dough, and whipping cream.

You and your kids will appreciate how quick and easy it is to mix up a batch of cookie dough; the 4-1/2-quart bowl… 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

Kitchenaid Gourmet Essentials 12-Piece Nonstick Hard-Anodized Cookware Set

These pots and pans are of the highest quality and KitchenAid has been and always will be setting the standard for many kitchenware products. Continue reading