I want to purchase a really good set of cookware?

Mitech | July 15, 2010 | 2 Comments

gabiju97 asked: but I am not familiar with any brands other than Calphalon. Are there any serious cooks out there that can give me some kind of direction as to what to look for and what are the better brands? I am trying to stay away from “Nonstick”.

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What is the best stainless steal cookware to buy?

Mitech | June 13, 2010 | 4 Comments

Brownie12866 asked: I am not looking to spend $600.00 on cookware. I am looking to spend $400.00 or less. I have been looking at Emerilware and Wolfgang Puck’s cookware. I hear all-clad is the best but that is out of my price range. I have had other pots and pans that [...]

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Pros. Can I have your advice on 10 piece stainless cookware sets?

Mitech | March 18, 2010 | 3 Comments

noils2 asked: All the sets I’m looking at are mirror finish stainless with an aluminum core in the base for even heat distribution. All have heat resistant handles. The KithchenAid are rubber coated.
Cuisinart – $110
KitchenAid – Rubber handles limit oven temps to 400 degrees. – $120
Emerilware(made by All-Clad) – Glass lids. Stylish copper clad base. [...]

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Does anyone have any experience with Whitford Eclipse coating on hard anodized cookware?

Mitech | February 13, 2010 | 1 Comments

Firefighters Wife asked: I am looking at buying a set of “Cooks” hard anodized cookware from JC Penney. It says it has something called Whitford Eclipse coating which it says is supposed to ensure safe use with metal utensils. I bought a very expensive set of Kitchen- Aid cookware with teflon a couple of [...]

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Chefmate Cookware Question?

Mitech | January 18, 2010 | 0 Comments

Lori W asked: I love to cook, I am kinda new at it but I do love it. I just got this great 4 in 1 Chefmate pot that cooks pasta in it and the strainer is in the pot while it cooks so you just lift that out or you can just use it [...]

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Aluminum Cookware and Acidic Foods?

Mitech | November 3, 2009 | 3 Comments

Hello asked: Cooks are warned not to use aluminum cookware when preparing acidic foods. Why?

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Professional chefs: Does copper-bottom cookware pair better with a stainless or aluminum cooking surface?

Mitech | October 31, 2009 | 7 Comments

cmgray80 asked: We just received a Gourmet Standard triply-ply (copper bottom, aluminum core, stainless surface) set. I’ve read that aluminum is the better surface because it’s curable. Is that true? And if so, is that worth considering? We’re hoping this is a set we can grow with as cooks. If aluminum is the better choice…
Thanks!

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Does anyone have the Berndes Signocast cookware?

Mitech | October 28, 2009 | 2 Comments

curious george! asked: I am thinking of purchasing a set of this cookware and I want to know if it is worth it. Are there any bad things about it that really affect the way that it cooks etc? Good things?

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