If you won some very expensive cookware, would you scrap your old ones and use it, or sell it?

Mitech | July 26, 2010 | 4 Comments

Rose D asked: Or give it as a family Wedding present etc?
Also if its stainless steel and you prefer your old non stick?
Or just wait till your old ones worn out, maybe years?

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can you suggest other type of cookware sets?

Mitech | July 14, 2010 | 5 Comments

sarta asked: I want to buy new sets of cookware (pans, dishes etc. ) but I dont want the non stick ones coz it has teflon coating and I dont want to use that. Other than this and stainless steel can anybody suggest other kinds to buy for this thanksgiving.
Thankyou before hand!
I am looking [...]

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Copper bottom stainless steel cookware vs. Non-stick Anodized! Which is more practical?

Mitech | July 5, 2010 | 4 Comments

beach chatta asked: I’m investing in cookware and I can’t seem to make up my mind. I’m “learning” new cooking techniques and I KNOW that a good pot/pan makes a difference. However, I’ve never used a non-stick pan to fry an egg, etc. I have used stainless steel for other cooking though … and there’s [...]

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Why do I have brown spots on eating utensils (stainless steel) after cleaning in dishwasher?

Mitech | July 5, 2010 | 2 Comments

Meghan K. asked: I have new flatware (stainless steel) and every time I wash it in the dishwasher, more brown spots appear each piece.
What could be causing this?
And, is it harmful?
Thanks!

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Why does food stick to my new stainless steel cookware? I am using low to med temps when cooking?

Mitech | June 30, 2010 | 7 Comments

susan m asked: I add a little cooking oil, I don’t know what else I can do.

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What is the differnce between “waterless cookware” and other pot/pan sets?

Mitech | June 13, 2010 | 2 Comments

Jazmin asked: I want to get my roommies a gift before I move out of the country in May and I was thinking of a pot/pan set because they’re moving into a new house and their pots/pans are BAAAAAD. One roommate keeps talking about the “waterless cookware” – but honestly, I can’t afford that. [...]

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Does cooking spray damage stainless steel cookware?

Mitech | June 12, 2010 | 5 Comments

Shay asked: I recently purchased the 13-piece Calphalon cookware and have been having trouble with items sticking. I would like to avoid adding the extra fat and calories of olive oil and was wondering if cooking spray is okay to use. Any other advice is helpful…

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Please help me to decide which cookware to buy?

Mitech | June 9, 2010 | 1 Comments

Gabi asked: I heard that Teflon is bad for you.. I have seen in the store “hard anodized non stick”.Is that the same thing as teflon?Also I heard about Xylan? I have stainless steel but I do not like it ,it sticks and hard to clean.

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What’s the best way to clean stainless steel cookware?

Mitech | May 30, 2010 | 8 Comments

The Great and Powerful Oz asked: I’ve been using regular diswashing soap and it seems to work okay but I just am still cautious about using a brillo pad on the materials.

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Which is the best cookware to buy?

Mitech | May 20, 2010 | 5 Comments

Gann Family in Italy asked: My husband and I are having trouble deciding which type of cookware is the best to invest in. I like hard-anodized and he likes copper and stainless steel. I hear that the copper is great for cooking, but I think it must be horrible to clean. I [...]

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