Tuesday, December 6, 2011

OXO Good Grips Swivel Peeler

All-Clad Copper Core 10-Inch Fry Pan

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Product Features


Size: 10 IN

  • Beautiful classic slope-sided 10-inch frying pan

  • Stainless-steel interior and exterior with elegant copper stripe

  • Pure copper core for quick even heating

  • Stay-cool pan and loop handles riveted for strength

  • Lifetime warranty against defects


Over the years I have used a variety of cookware--aluminum bottomed stainless Revere Ware Magnalite Professional Calphalon Calphalon Professional NonStick. When I finally had to throw out the last of my tattered collection I started to look for some stainless cookware that would stand the test of time and offer performance to boot. I decided to splurge on this All-Clad Copper Core.



One of the pieces I recieved was this 10" Fry Pan...



Delighted to report that I am THRILLED with this expensive splurge! All-Clad is NOT about expensive hype and status those these pans are beautifully made instead they do everything cookware should and have literally changed the way I cook. Having attended CIA and worked as a professional chef for a few years I know the golden rule for food not sticking: preheat pan add oil let oil heat for 5-10 seconds then add food. Using these guidelines with the Copper Core nothing sticks! And I mean for some things like omelets or fried eggs in the 10" frypan the performance is as good as my brand new Calphalon NonStick was; when you can just slide omelets and fried eggs out of the pan without ANY sticking at all why would you ever need Nonstick or Teflon based products?!



However these pans are also superbly capable of developing a fond on the pan bottom for deglazing and subsequent sauces; in fact I have had them give every last bit of the fond up when deglazed almost cleaning the pan for me! That's the best thing about them--they do everything right. I am not sure if it's All-Clad propriety stainless "recipe" or what but these pans are so amazing to be able to function on all levels from eggs sliding out with ZILCH sticking to chicken breasts sticking just enough to develop rich fond for complete deglazing to the light and glazy fond from sauteed onions and garlic for developing a richer risotto when deglazed with wine.



Mind you this is partly about knowing some basic cooking principles and these pans might not act so obligingly in non experienced hands because when I read about people commenting on how everything sticks in their All-Clad stainless interior I know it isn't All-Clad's fault believe me!



I have found the copper core very responsive and quick to adjust to temperature. Perhaps not as great as true copper pot and pans but noticeably better than aluminum cores (Stainless line) or anodized aluminum (Magnalite Pro/Calphalon). These pans heat up and boil water faster than anything I have ever used aside from true copper cookware and when turning the heat down or removing from burner they also cool incredibly quickly. It's nice to have semi-copper performance with the ease of stainless steel clean-up. And this cookware does clean-up quickly and easily particularly when using Barkeepers Friend. I use plastic and wooden utensils (no metal) and they still look almost brand new after several months.



The copper band however does tarnish and discolor just as much and just as fast as a true copper pot or pan so if you are fanatic you will need to polish the tarnish away fairly often (at least every other week). However this is barely noticeable for us real world users and Barkeepers friend does a good job of semi-polishing the copper (but it won't gleam).



I know I know they are SO expensive. But honestly if you know how to cook or want to learn with responsive cookware I honestly feel this is a great investment. I am wholeheartedly thrilled that I made it and cannot recommend highly enough.

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OXO Good Grips Swivel Peeler

All-Clad Copper Core 10-Inch Fry Pan

>>> BlackFriday All-Clad Copper Core 10-Inch Fry Pan

Product Features


Size: 10 IN

  • Beautiful classic slope-sided 10-inch frying pan

  • Stainless-steel interior and exterior with elegant copper stripe

  • Pure copper core for quick even heating

  • Stay-cool pan and loop handles riveted for strength

  • Lifetime warranty against defects


Over the years I have used a variety of cookware--aluminum bottomed stainless Revere Ware Magnalite Professional Calphalon Calphalon Professional NonStick. When I finally had to throw out the last of my tattered collection I started to look for some stainless cookware that would stand the test of time and offer performance to boot. I decided to splurge on this All-Clad Copper Core.



One of the pieces I recieved was this 10" Fry Pan...



Delighted to report that I am THRILLED with this expensive splurge! All-Clad is NOT about expensive hype and status those these pans are beautifully made instead they do everything cookware should and have literally changed the way I cook. Having attended CIA and worked as a professional chef for a few years I know the golden rule for food not sticking: preheat pan add oil let oil heat for 5-10 seconds then add food. Using these guidelines with the Copper Core nothing sticks! And I mean for some things like omelets or fried eggs in the 10" frypan the performance is as good as my brand new Calphalon NonStick was; when you can just slide omelets and fried eggs out of the pan without ANY sticking at all why would you ever need Nonstick or Teflon based products?!



However these pans are also superbly capable of developing a fond on the pan bottom for deglazing and subsequent sauces; in fact I have had them give every last bit of the fond up when deglazed almost cleaning the pan for me! That's the best thing about them--they do everything right. I am not sure if it's All-Clad propriety stainless "recipe" or what but these pans are so amazing to be able to function on all levels from eggs sliding out with ZILCH sticking to chicken breasts sticking just enough to develop rich fond for complete deglazing to the light and glazy fond from sauteed onions and garlic for developing a richer risotto when deglazed with wine.



Mind you this is partly about knowing some basic cooking principles and these pans might not act so obligingly in non experienced hands because when I read about people commenting on how everything sticks in their All-Clad stainless interior I know it isn't All-Clad's fault believe me!



I have found the copper core very responsive and quick to adjust to temperature. Perhaps not as great as true copper pot and pans but noticeably better than aluminum cores (Stainless line) or anodized aluminum (Magnalite Pro/Calphalon). These pans heat up and boil water faster than anything I have ever used aside from true copper cookware and when turning the heat down or removing from burner they also cool incredibly quickly. It's nice to have semi-copper performance with the ease of stainless steel clean-up. And this cookware does clean-up quickly and easily particularly when using Barkeepers Friend. I use plastic and wooden utensils (no metal) and they still look almost brand new after several months.



The copper band however does tarnish and discolor just as much and just as fast as a true copper pot or pan so if you are fanatic you will need to polish the tarnish away fairly often (at least every other week). However this is barely noticeable for us real world users and Barkeepers friend does a good job of semi-polishing the copper (but it won't gleam).



I know I know they are SO expensive. But honestly if you know how to cook or want to learn with responsive cookware I honestly feel this is a great investment. I am wholeheartedly thrilled that I made it and cannot recommend highly enough.

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Friday, December 2, 2011

Julia's Kitchen Wisdom: Essential Techniques and Recipes from a Lifetime of Cooking

Julia's Kitchen Wisdom: Essential Techniques and Recipes from a Lifetime of Cooking

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I love cooking shows and often read cookbooks for pleasure picking up tips from each author and pondering what recipes I'd like t try but I have to admit that I've never been a part of the cooking cult that worships Julia Child. I do remember watching her shows as a child with my mother and know she pioneered the genre but the meals she made rarely appealed to me--too time consuming too "fussy" and just too "strange" for every day taste. (If I have to visit eight different shops and peruse three mail order catalogs to make a dish I'm probably not going to try it.)

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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Calphalon Contemporary Stainless 13-Piece Cookware Set

Calphalon Contemporary Stainless 13-Piece Cookware Set

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Product Features



  • Dishwasher Safe. Fast easy clean-up. Oven and Broiler Safe: Yes covers safe to 450 degrees. Utensils: Any - metal nylon or wood.

  • Stay-Cool Handles. Comfortable through hours of stovetop cooking.

  • Tempered Glass Covers. For see through convenience and beautiful presentation.

  • Set Components: 8 10 & 12 inch omelet pans 1.5 and 2.5 quart sauce pan with cover

  • 3 quart chef's casserole with cover 3 quart saute pan with cover and 8 quart stock pot with cover


I've been cooking quite a bit with this set and do recommend them to the casual cook and/or the professional.



The major thing I've noticed is the amazing heat distribution of these pans. I cooked at friends house a couple weeks ago on a crappy electric range and the tuna steak we were cooking turned out perfect like I was cooking at home on my gas range.



Also a notable achievement is the easy clean up of these pans. The smooth design seemed cosmetic at first but I've been grateful for the rounded interior edges they've saved me hours of clean up.



Great investment! Lifetime warranty is no joke either. Worth the price.

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