Andy… asked: My mother’s vintage home burned recently… it had solid pine car siding on the interior walls and ceilings. Anything that wasn’t consumed by the fire was left coated with a mixture of black soot and pine oil that cooked out of the car siding. It was a particularly hot fire since [...]
Archive for Maintenance & Repairs
what’s the best way to clean old silverware?
Elle asked: I have a set of flatware that belonged to my dad…it needs cleaning…is there an easy way?
how do i clean out the cast iron burner for my barbeque?
twoandahalfinchjim asked: i’m looking for some kind of solvent solution to imerse my burner to get rid of rust and clean out all of the holes to allow the propane to flow freely
What’s the fuss about titanium cookware?
Diana asked: Yesterday, I saw this commercial about titanium cookware. I can’t remember the brand name. Did anyone use those? They claim to never burn your food, never stick and they say they cook without water or oil. Is any of this true? I mean seriously who would pay $220 for a small saucepan???
I have cookware made in China when over heated black stuff is in the bottom of pan. Is it safe to use?
lilsheep asked: My stainless steel cookware made in China has black stuff in the bottom of it when over heated. Is it really stainless steel, and is it safe to use for cooking?
Should I be using metal, or silicone utensils on my stainless steel cookware?
Jenny N asked: I just switched to stainless steel cookware from teflon. The teflon was flaking off & getting in our food- yuck!! But now it seems, no matter what I use- the food sticks ALOT to the bottom of the stainless. I never had this probmel before- help! Any advise [...]
Copper Bottomed Revere Cookware: Stainless Steel or Aluminum?
Benny asked: I have an old set of copper bottomed Revere cookware frying pans and kettles. They are all labelled with something like this on the bottom: 1801 REVERE WARE 12 in.-85 CLINTON, ILL. U.S.A.
Is there a possibility that these may be aluminum and not stainless steel.
what is 12 element stainless steel cookware?
Barrbsie asked: not sure on the quality, does 12 element construction add to cookware durability or value?
