Cookware Pans

Cookware pans are very durable

2007-01-04T05:51:00.000-08:00

There is a very easy test you can use to determine whether a stainless steel pan is a good quality one. Take a magnet with you when shopping for cookware. If the magnet sticks to the pan it is a lower grade and may not be the one you should purchase.

You can look for other features that signify a higher quality stainless steel cookware pan or set. Pay attention to the bottom of the pans.The best stainless steel cookware will have a lifetime warranty, 18/10 grades, metal handles and thick heat diffusing bottoms. This type of cookware should be easy to maintain and should also be dent and scratch resistant.

Many stainless steel cookware pans or sets are very durable and are non porous. Some do not conduct heat well and this type of cookware can be quite pricey. You may want to purchase one piece when it is on sale and see if it’s what you really want.With all the cookware out there you have many choices so make sure you get a stainless steel cookware set that is extremely hard and cooks food evenly.

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More benifits of kitchen cookware pans

2006-12-29T04:55:00.000-08:00

The best sales tool for any product in your store is a knowledgeable staff. If they're enthusiastic about a product, they will sell it. Retailers can provide their staff with educational materials that inform them of the latest and greatest in nonstick offerings, but the best way to make them understand the actual benefits is to have them try it themselves. Formulate a system to get the nonstick cookware into the hands of your salespeople and onto their stoves. Offer staff members a sizable discount on nonstick cookware as an incentive to purchase a piece and try it themselves.

Nonstick cookware vendors often lend or outright give a piece of cookware to employees for a period of time so they can try it at home.Once the staff members have utilized the cookware and become devotees of that nonstick line, ask for their comments on the cookware and post them as Staff Picks in an in-store promotion. Print up these Staff Picks on small cards and place them next to the nonstick cookware in the Nonstick Cookware Display. These reviews will give your staff the opportunity to shine as educated users of the cookware. Now customers will know whom to turn to when they have questions about nonstick cookware performance.

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Special offer in cookware pan

2006-12-21T03:34:00.000-08:00

Brand Cook's Essentials
Coating Non-Stick
Material Miscellaneous
Type Everyday Pans

12" everyday pan with lid
SilverStone Select with Scratchguard interior is safe for metal utensils
Steam vent knob opens automatically to release excess steam
Porcelain enamel exterior has been baked at a high temperature for a long lasting luster

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Tips for buying cookware pans

2006-12-14T04:27:00.000-08:00

The main factor in choosing cookware is the material from which it is made. Copper is very expensive, but conducts heat better than any other material. Heat conduction allows your food to cook evenly. You will undoubtedly find cookware that is constructed from stainless steel with a copper reinforced bottom. The problem with this type of cookware is that the bottom of the food will cook faster than the rest, making it very difficult to avoiding burning and/or scorching your food. Braising is out of the question in a stainless steel pan with a copper reinforced bottom.

You need cookware that allows heat to be distributed evenly. You are probably very familiar with pans that have hot spots. Hot spots are places in the pan where the food cooks disproportionately faster than in the rest of the pan. Cookware with even heat distribution is imperative if you are serious about the food you cook. The problem with copper, cast iron, and aluminum cookware is that certain foods will absorb a metal taste and color from the pans, not to mention you will ingest some of the metal that is transferred to the food. Copper will scratch and discolors easily, but every cook should have at least one copper bowl for beating egg whites. Copper bowls will allow you to beat eggs whites to their maximum volume.

Aluminum is inexpensive, but as mentioned before, will react with certain foods in an unfavorable manner. Aluminum wears down quickly, although there are anodized pans that will cut down on reactivity and increase durability. If you opt for aluminum cookware, anodized is the best choice. Cast iron is good for searing steaks and a few other specialized cooking tasks, but you must keep your cast iron cookware seasoned to avoid sticking and pitting of the pan.

The fact is that there is no perfect cookware. Each has its own benefits and drawbacks. Stainless steel is probably the best compromise. Stainless steel is in the middle price range and heat conductivity. It is durable and cleans easily and will not react with any type of food you cook. Another good choice is stainless steel with an aluminum insert that goes all the way up the sides of the pan.

The conclusion would seem to be that in order to get a good set of cookware, you will have to spend some money, but it is not necessary to get the most expensive type. A good stainless steel cookware set with a few special pieces such as a non-stick frying pan, a copper bowl, and any other extras you desire will be your best choice.

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Cookware pans is an exceptional value

2006-12-06T03:06:00.000-08:00

This cookware set is an exceptional value, including all of the pans needed to equip your kitchen with the most used cooking pieces. As the set contains only basic pieces, you'll really use each and every pan.

It includes saucepans for whisking a homemade sauce or cooking your morning oatmeal, a big stockpot for soups, stews or boiling pasta, and skillets (probably the most used pan in any kitchen) that will help you turn out perfect crepes or a simple grilled cheese sandwich. The set also includes a sauté pan, a wide, straight-sided pan that can perform many of the functions of a skillet but features deep sides for extra capacity, perfect for one dish meals. Start your dish in this pan by sautéing onions and browning meat, then add your liquid and other ingredients into the same pan to finish on the stovetop or in the oven.

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Pan Sets - Special Offers

2006-11-28T03:26:00.000-08:00

We offer a wide range of pan sets from leading manufacturers at discounted prices. You can make significant savings over individually bought pans. Our great selection includes stainless steel, hard anodised aluminium, copper, heavy gauge aluminium, enamelled cast iron and enamelled steel pans - the enamelled pans are available in colourful finishes.

A fantastic range of stainless steel pans from Le Creuset - probably the best range of steel pans available in the Britain! The pans feature tri-ply construction - an aluminium core is sandwiched between two layers of 18/10 stainless steel to ensure even heat distribution from base to rim, preventing 'hotspots'.

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Kitchen Privilege Frypan + Lid

2006-11-21T03:36:00.000-08:00

New and improved Thermospot heat indication system on frying pans makes Privilege even easier to use
5.5mm thick induction base for perfect heat distribution
Stainless Steel Inserts on handles makes Privilege oven safe upto 180 degrees
New Stylish PTFE Non stick coating is easy to clean and compatible with metal utensils

Other Features:

- Suitable for all hob types including induction
- 4 layer metal compatible non-stick coating
- Easy clean exterior and interior
- Dishwasher safe
- Pouring lip on all pieces
- Glass lids with stainless steel rims and adjustable steam vents
- For those who prefer the stainless steel look see Equinox cookware

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Special Offer - Kitchen Saucepan set - save 25%

2006-11-14T02:28:00.000-08:00

This is a wonderful 5 piece everyday non-stick saucepan set. It's heavy gauge aluminium with multi-layer non-stick interior, vented glass lids and phenolic heat resistant handles makes it a very durabale and easy to use product indeed.

Plus with it's selection of saucepans, frying and milk pan, it ensures you have the right implements to cover most daily uses.

Plus at only £47.99 compared to a recommended retail value of £64 this is incredibly good value.

The 5 piece saucepan comes with the following:

16 cm saucepan

18cm saucepan

20cm saucepan

24cm frypan

14cm milkpan

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Rush...Great Offer :Save over 50% on cookware pans

2006-11-07T03:58:00.000-08:00

Stellar Cookware Accessories 28cm Maslin Pan, 12.05l

Attractively designed with a robust construction, The Stellar Cookware accessory range is suitable for all hobs including induction hobs. The thermal base ensures that the heat is spread evenly resulting in economical cooking, are dishwasher safe having been approved by Finish, and come with a lifetime stainless steel guarantee.

The Stellar cookware accessories range has been designed to compliment any Stellar range and will look fabulous in the kitchen

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Kitchen : Cookware Accessories 29cm Griddle Pan

2006-10-30T03:54:00.000-08:00

Attractively designed with a robust construction, The Stellar Cookware accessory range is suitable for all hobs including induction hobs. The thermal base ensures that the heat is spread evenly resulting in economical cooking, are dishwasher safe having been approved by Finish, and come with a lifetime stainless steel guarantee.

The Stellar cookware accessories range has been designed to compliment any Stellar range and will look fabulous in the kitchen.

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Premier Gold 5pce pan set - Save £90!

2006-10-14T10:35:00.000-07:00

We are offering you the excuse you have been looking for to change your pans. Buy now and you will save an amazing £90.00 on RRP. Not only are these pans excellent value for money.

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”Soapstone: Cookware that rocks”

2006-08-22T08:19:00.000-07:00

Wildwood stoneware is individually hand carved from solid stone nuggets by artisans. Our pots and pans are substantial cookware with unique virtues in the kitchen. Soapstone is beautiful to cook with. Great for cooking slowly in moist heat, perfect for making stews and pulled pork, or Persian rice. Chemically inert our stone pots do not change the flavor of food, and cook with remarkable evenness; there are no hot spots in a soapstone pot. Soapstone retains heat, when you fry in stoneware meats brown up better than in any other sort of metal than cast iron, because the food scarcely lowers the temperature of the utensil at all. In oven cooking the stoneware protects food from fluctuation that is always going on when the gas or electric elements cycles on and off.

When you bring the stone pot to the table foods stay hot. Soapstone will handle heat well in excess of 1000 F. The medieval Vikings cooked with soapstone as did the Gabrielinos Indians who dominated the Los Angels Basin. In Italy they have been making stoneware since at least the 1400's Medieval Arab cook books claimed soapstone was superior to metal because it did not change the flavor of food. The tradition has survived mainly in Brazil, Yemen, and Lombardy.

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What’s New in Cookware and Bakeware

2006-08-21T10:36:00.000-07:00

U.S. manufacturers and marketers of cookware and bakeware are featuring a wide array of new product introductions for the busiest cooking time of year. Thanks to CMA members, consumers have a wide array of new tools and cooking methods to assist them.

America continues its love affair with oriental cuisine and well-known producer All-Clad Metalcrafters has introduced two new open stock stir fry pans. Available in All-Clad's Stainless and LTD collections, the new 14-inch Open Stir Fry Pan is perfect for whipping up a fabulous and healthy stir fry meal for the whole family. The pan features a thick, triple-layer disk of stainless steel and 5mm aluminum which is permanently bonded to ensure fast and even heat distribution for preparing beef, chicken, pork and stir fry vegetables.

Style-conscious home chefs with a taste for all things modern now have a new line of cookware to call their own: Calphalon Contemporary Stainless. Calphalon says its Contemporary Stainless is the first cookware to bring stunning, contemporary design into the home kitchen. Crafted from lustrous, brushed stainless steel and featuring clean lines and curvaceous silhouettes, Calphalon Contemporary Stainless expresses the very soul of modern style. Sweepingly sexy, sculpted handles and subtly domed glass covers lend additional panache to each piece.

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Best Merchandising Ideas: Nonstick Cookware

2006-08-21T09:17:00.000-07:00

-- Once upon a time, nonstick coatings were flimsy, plastic surfaces that became scratched or wore off quickly. But those days are gone. Over the years, nonstick coatings have improved to the degree that even professional chefs use nonstick cookware. And home chefs love it, too, as sales figures indicate that nonstick cookware outsells all other types.

Still, merchandising and promoting nonstick cookware as a complement to your other cookware lines is the best way to educate your customers about proper cookware selection and usage. While you want your customers to heartily select product from this category, they should also understand that each cookware line you carry offers specific benefits. Begin your educational process with your staff by enabling them to see each cookware option's benefits and then extending that opportunity to your customers with an at-home test.

The best sales tool for any product in your store is a knowledgeable staff. If they're enthusiastic about a product, they will sell it. Retailers can provide their staff with educational materials that inform them of the latest and greatest in nonstick offerings, but the best way to make them understand the actual benefits is to have them try it themselves. Formulate a system to get the nonstick cookware into the hands of your salespeople and onto their stoves. Offer staff members a sizable discount on nonstick cookware as an incentive to purchase a piece and try it themselves. Nonstick cookware vendors often lend or outright give a piece of cookware to employees for a period of time so they can try it at home.

Once the staff members have utilized the cookware and become devotees of that nonstick line, ask for their comments on the cookware and post them as Staff Picks in an in-store promotion. Print up these Staff Picks on small cards and place them next to the nonstick cookware in the Nonstick Cookware Display. These reviews will give your staff the opportunity to shine as educated users of the cookware. Now customers will know whom to turn to when they have questions about nonstick cookware performance.

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Save 50% on this new pan set from Oneida

2006-08-19T10:02:00.000-07:00

These sexy new pans from Oneida Kitchen will make a stylish statement in your kitchen. Contraste really will make cooking an absolute pleasure. The unique pans have a special Teflon Select non-stick exterior for easy cleaning and keeping surfaces free of marks.

The durable cast handles are fixed with maintenance-free rivets and the 5mm encapsulated bases are suitable for all hob types including induction. The five piece cookware set comprises 16, 18, 20cm saucepans, 24cm stockpot and 24cm sauté pan. Manufactured from top quality 18/10 stainless steel, all with toughened glass lids, making this a practical, hard working set.

Buy your set now.

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Cuprinox Oval Fry Pan

2006-08-18T22:45:00.000-07:00

Perfect for foods that just won't fit in a round pan, foods like fish filets and steaks. The pan heats up and cools down quickly, making it ideal for whisking delicate sauces or searing meat. Food stops cooking when removed from the heat so the sauces aren't overcooked and meats keep their crisp, brown surface and juicy interiors.

The Cuprinox Style oval fry pan can be placed under the broiler to crisp foods and then be brought to the table as an elegant serving platter. It features lovely flared sides, a stainless steel interior and a dripless pouring rim. The stainless steel, ergonomic handles are stamped with Mauviel-1830 adding to the stylish, elegant presentation of the pan.

1)Precise temperature control, the copper transfers heat immediately, distributes evenly and cools quickly
2)Made in Villedieu-les-Poeles, France since 1830
3)Cuprinox Style combines the very best cooking materials- 2mm copper exterior and stainless steel interior
4)Perfect for light and quick cooking in limited water, the fry pan has a 2mm thickness of copper with non-drip edges.
5)The ergonomically designed handles are "stay cool" cast stainless that are fixed by sturdy stainless steel rivets

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Selecting Cookware - Pans

2006-08-18T22:28:00.000-07:00

Selecting the cookware for your kitchen implies a few certain points you should consider: budget, cooking and eating habits, your family size, etc. One of the most essential points in choosing cookware is the material it is made of. Often, such an important detail is simply overlooked or is considered to be minor. In fact, proper understanding of differences between cookware materials will assist you in making the best choice and further on, will help maintain your cookware in a good shape.

Stainless steel cookware is very common thank to its moderate price and a number of qualities, such as good tensile strength, excellent corrosion resistance and non-reaction with alkaline or acidic materials. Using stainless steel cookware allows using less oil and it better preserves the nutritious value of food. The drawback is that stainless steel does not conduct heat well, so the cookware requires a thick aluminum or copper core in the bottom and, sometimes, the sides to conduct heat more evenly and make the cookware more responsive to heat.

Non-stick cookware is a blessing when cooking and reheating sticky kinds of food. This coated surface also means you will need less oil or fat while frying on it. But you have to be careful while using and washing non-stick cookware.

Cast iron is comparatively inexpensive, conducts heat evenly and once heated, keeps it for a long time. Such cookware is good for deep-frying and slow cooking. The main problem is that it rusts, stains and becomes pitted when exposed to air, moisture and certain foods. Do not wash cast-iron cookware in soapy water, instead try wiping clean with a paper towel.

Aluminum cookware is quite cheap compared to other materials. It's very lightweight yet strong. It is a good conductor of heat and does not easily distort when exposed to high temperatures. The obvious drawback is its reaction to acidic and alkaline foods leading to corrosion and spoiling the taste of the food cooked.

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Going Stainless

2006-08-18T22:22:00.000-07:00

Stainless steel cookware is loved by many. There are advantages to stainless steel cookware. First of all, though there are some things you should know.

Because stainless steel is an alloy that starts with iron and then adds up to 8 other alloys, there is a difference between stainless steel cookware. The quality of the cookware depends on what is added to the mix.

You can find a very low quality, inexpensive set of stainless steel cookware. This may not be the set for you, especially if you do a lot of cooking and have high expectations of your cookware. Do you want a stainless steel cookware set that does not produce even cooking? Would you want a stainless steel pan that is subject to rusting? Probably not!

There is a very easy test you can use to determine whether a stainless steel pan is a good quality one. Take a magnet with you when shopping for cookware. If the magnet sticks to the pan it is a lower grade and may not be the one you should purchase.

You can look for other features that signify a higher quality stainless steel cookware pan or set. Pay attention to the bottom of the pans.

The best stainless steel cookware will have a lifetime warranty, 18/10 grades, metal handles and thick heat diffusing bottoms. This type of cookware should be easy to maintain and should also be dent and scratch resistant.

Many stainless steel cookware pans or sets are very durable and are non porous. Some do not conduct heat well and this type of cookware can be quite pricey. You may want to purchase one piece when it is on sale and see if it’s what you really want.

With all the cookware out there you have many choices so make sure you get a stainless steel cookware set that is extremely hard and cooks food evenly.

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Chasseur Omelette pan

2006-08-09T05:20:00.000-07:00

Chasseur Omelette pan, wood handle, 20cm

The fabulous Chasseur range of cast iron cookware was first introduced in 1994 and has since gone from strength to strength, with the range including cast iron casseroles, saucepans, grill pans, woks, fondue sets, frypans and dishes as well as a range of porcelain oven-to-tableware.

Chasseur casr iron cookware is manufactured in the Ardennes region of France, the traditional home of cast iron cookware. The key product features are:

Solid, high qulaity cast iron bodies with excellent heat retention properties.

An enamel primer coat which seals rims and protects against corrosion

A coloured enamel top coat for durability and easier cleaning.

Phenolic lid knobs, oven proof to 200 degrees centigrade

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How Do You Season or Cure Cast Iron Fry Pans?

2006-07-15T01:49:00.000-07:00

Cast iron cookware should be cured, inside and out including lids, if the pan is new and has not been pre-cured by the manufacturer, or if your pan is old, and the seasoning has worn off.

Many manufacturers are now marketing pans that have been pre-seasoned. In this case, the curing process has been done for you, but read the product manual carefully to see if there are any initial washing instructions to follow.

The words 'curing' and 'seasoning' both refer to the process of coating your pans with grease and oven-cooking it, which fills the pores of the cast iron, and renders your pan with a natural, nonstick-type of coating.

To maintain the curing on your pan, you should only rinse or quickly wash with mild soapy water after each use. Too much scrubbing and hot water will remove the curing, and the pan will require a re-seasoning.

It is normal for your pan to require a re-seasoning occasionally.

Curing/Seasoning Process

Prepare your pan by scrubbing it with hot soapy water, ensuring there is no food residue or rust, and dry it completely.

Warm the pan up slightly, and apply a coat of melted shortening to the inside and outside. Liquid cooking oils are not recommended.

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and put your cookware in upside right, on a foil-covered cooking sheet, to catch any drips. If you use a non-covered baking sheet, it will require a good scrub afterwards - the foil saves on the cleanup.

Bake for approximately 20 minutes. If it starts to smoke, reduce the temperature by 10-15 degrees until it stops. This may increase the time by a few minutes, but will not hurt the cure.

Drain off any excess grease, and put the pan back in the oven, this time upside down, for 1 to 3 hours. A re-seasoning may only require half of that time.

Turn the oven off, and let the pan cool down naturally before removing it.
You now have a seasoned cast iron nonstick cooking utensil that will last a lifetime with proper care.

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Top 10 Ways to Ruin a Nonstick Pan

2006-07-07T02:58:00.000-07:00

Nonstick coatings on cookware and bakeware provide for healthier cooking using less oils, and also reduce cleaning time. But improper care can ruin this finish causing foods to stick, make cleaning more difficult, and reduce the lifespan of your pans. Here's 10 ways you can ruin a nonstick pan if proper care and maintenance isn't applied. Protect your investment by avoiding these and enjoy your pans for many years.

1) Cutting Serving Portions With a Metal Knife or Utensil

Cutting desserts or meatloaf in the pan with a metal knife or utensil can pierce the coating leaving your pans unsightly, cause foods to stick and rust to form. Use rubber or silicone spatulas to portion and serve from your cookware or bakeware.

2) Storing Pans Improperly

Storing pans haphazardly along with other metal implements, can cause scratches in the finish. Always nest your nonstick frypans and bakeware carefully, and do not alloy other metal pan covers with thin sharp edges to sit inside your pans.

3) Drastic Water Temperature Changes

Placing a very hot non-stick frypan into cool or lukewarm dishwater can cause your pan to warp. A warped pan will not have even heat distribution and cooking abilities will be reduced. Always allow your pan to cool completely before immersing it.

4) Using Metal Spatulas, Whisks or Tongs

Refrain from using any metal utensils in your nonstick to stir, turn food, scrape food residue, or blend foods right in the pan. The best utensils to use are wood, plastic, or silicone. Many companies are now making silicone whisks which are terrific for that quick blending. Even occasional fork-turning can nick and scratch your pan.

5) Cleaning With a Scouring Cleanser Pad

Using scouring products that are metal based or have harsh cleansers, can wear off the coating on your pans. Always use plastic scourers or soft sponges. Allowing your pan to soak for a moment will usually loosen foods and enable you to clean it with just warm water, mild soap and a soft cloth.

6) Cleaning Pans in a Dishwasher

Dishwasher detergents generally are too harsh for most nonstick cookware and kitchenware, and will eventually cause the finish to wear off. Bakeware that has scratches in it may also not dry completely and could rust. Handwash your nonstick implements and dry completely before storing.

7) Cooking on High Heat

Most nonstick cookware is made for low and medium heat cooking. Too high a heat can wear down or blister the finish, as well as cause pans to warp. To maintain your pan and increase its lifespan, follow the manufacturer's instructions regarding cooking heat.

8) Storing Foods in Your Nonstick Pans

Foods should never be stored in the pans but should be removed and pans should be cleaned carefully and dried before storing.

9) Cutting Your Pizza With Cutter

Cutting your pizza right in the nonstick pizza pan will mar the finish. Always slide your pizza out unto a wooden cutting board, and then apply the pizza cutter to portion servings.

10) Using Your Bread Pans for Meats or High Acid Foods

Nonstick bread pans provide for easy removal of fresh baked bread. But using these same pans for meatloaf or other foods will wear off the finish quicker, as some foods reduce the lifespan of your pans, making them harder to clean and more prone to rust. Keep bread pans just for bread, and designate another pan for other foods. This way you'll ensure no pan residue ends up on your freshly baked bread.

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