Jan 10

I used to work in a kitchen store, but I’m not sure what is on the market today. I love All-Clad, but it is super expensive. What you want to look for is something that has an aluminum core and evenly thick sides. Revereware has a line with either aluminum or copper (best conductors of heat) reinforcement on the bottom, and they work fine. My problem with Revere is that the thin sides make it easy to scorch if your fire is too high.
Go to Bed Bath & Beyond or Target and compare the feel and the thickness of the different pans. Also, you’ll know you have a crappy pan when you tap the side and it sounds super thin and light.

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Jan 8

Circulon cookware.. it has concentric rings that are raised and covered in teflon.. I have had my set for 7 years and it has yet to stick for the first time, even though I use metal utensils in them occaisonally, they are very durable. I purchased mine at Dillards in Dallas, but I am sure they are available at any department store or house ware store. www.bizrate.com has a 12 piece set on sale with free shipping now for 199.00$.

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Jan 6

I work for Maytag and I make Ceramic tops. The best cookware to use is T-fal or anything with a smooth bottom. never use glass cookware or cast iron. Try to avoid over spills. I know many people who have glass tops and have dark burnt circles where the elements(eyes) are. You can avoid this buy using a window scraper to get off all the excess then use something like softscrub or you can buy cermanic glass cleaner to remove the rest Always clean your glass top with these cleaners every once in awhile then your top will look brand new.

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Dec 19

The following is recommended:
Stainless Steel
Heavy weight Aluminum
Cooper Bottom
Porcelain Enamel Covered Cast Iron

Glass-Ceramic is usable but not recommended
Stoneware is usable but not recommended

BUT IT MUST HAVE A FLAT BOTTOM!

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Feb 3

I have a $100 gift certificate to Macy’s, and I want to buy some cookware with it. The only problem is, I’m not a cook (I want to learn) so I have no ideal what kind to buy as a basic kitchen set. Should I get non-stick? I’m clueless.
What kind should I get, non-stick, stainless steel, etc?

In my humble opinion I like stainless. Right now Macys has a big sale on and most everything is half price. Since you’re just starting out I would get the Tools of the Trade Basic starter set that they have and get a couple of pieces of pyrex bakewear with the rest of the money. Later on you can go to a more expensive set. I have a Westbend waterless cookware set I bought about 30 years ago and have been using I paid a premium price for it but I haven’t had to replace it. I expect it’ll last another 30 years at least. I have no idea how much it sells for now. It’s mostly sold at state fairs. In the meantime you can buy a piece of non-stick at Wal-mart and try it out. I’d suggest a skillet. You’ll need to use plastic or silicone utensils with it or it scratches up. For cooking lessons or classes you might check to see if your local community college has classes once in a while if you don’t know anyone else who can show you and give you tips.
There’s also a good selection of beginning cook books. One last thing(sorry this turned into a book) depending on whether you have a gas or electric stove you’ll need to cook slightly different. A gas stove burner will get hot immmediately and you can control the heat better than electric. An electric stove burner takes longer to heat up and then stays hot for awhile after you turn it off. Don’t cook anything on high heat unless you’re boiling water or cooking stir fry otherwise you’ll probably burn stuff.

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Feb 6

If you don’t cook, then you probably have no idea of all the kitchen cooking utensils that belong in the average kitchen. If you get the cooking bug and try to cook a good meal without all the necessary utensils and you are going to find yourself in a little bit of a pickle. There are spoons, spatulas, whisks, more spoons and more knives that you need to prepare a good meal than you would have ever imagined, but which ones do you really need and which ones are just overrated?

No matter what type of cooking you plan to do, from sautéing shrimp to baking cookies, there are some basic cooking utensils that you will need to have in your home if you hope to create anything. For instance, watch someone you know who likes to cook prepare a meal and you’ll see all the different types of things that are used from stirring soup to mixing eggs, to everything in between.

So, maybe you’re wondering what sort of kitchen cooking utensils you need in your kitchen that will help to make your cooking easier and better. The first thing you should have is a set of wooden spoons if you bake, or sauté anything. Usually, you will find them in different lengths and curves, so this might be confusing. The first essential cooking utensil for your kitchen is a flat wooden spoon, actually, it looks more like a spatula, but this will get you going for many of the dishes you might cook.

Regular spoons are essential kitchen cooking utensils. It is advisable that you have one large spoon and also one larger slotted spoon. These are vital when something needs to be stirred, be it on the stove top or in the oven, and you will find you just cannot do without it when you are cooking. You also need to have at least one good spatula. Since a good well shaped spatula may help you prepare everything from burgers to breakfast, it is important to have one on hand when you are cooking.

Other cooking utensils that many have in their kitchen include a whisk and serving spoons, forks and salad utensils. Also, keep a collection of knives in mind. While this type of utensil often fills its own category, it’s important to make sure that you have the right kinds of knives to fill your needs.

More Kitchen Items

There are plenty of other cooking utensils that you will want to put in your kitchen, so this is only a guide to the utensils that you may find you need when you’re cooking, but it’s important to remember essentials such as a liquid measuring cup, measuring spoons, dry measuring cups and other essentials such as mixers, blenders and other small electrics that we often find we use. Kitchen baking utensils are important for the cakes and biscuits you will bake.

Be sure to shop around and try to get good quality products, because these items will be in and out of the dishwasher, you don’t want your cooking utensils to rust or bend. Also, it’s a good idea to shop for these items during sale times as you will never know what good deals you might find, when looking for discount cooking utensils.

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