tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25134006912901269432024-02-19T17:41:26.093-08:00NonStick Cookware AlternativesAlternatives to traditional nonstick cookware include ceramic cookware and porcelain enamel cookware.James Friedrichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18376320513448179761noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2513400691290126943.post-64209405651734497952012-11-23T08:07:00.000-08:002012-11-23T10:04:02.944-08:00Nonstick Cookware Sets<br />
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<span style="font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">Best Nonstick Cookware
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We have
recommended three nonstick fry pans – the ceramic-coated Vinaroz, the Ozeri
with GREBLON (a natural ceramic coating), and porcelain enamel cookware by
Rachael Ray.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><a href="http://nonstickcookwarealternatives.blogspot.com/2012/04/porcelain-enamel-cookware.html" target="_blank">Click here to see the post</a>.)</u></b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In this post, we present the results of a survey of <strong>nonstick cookware
sets</strong>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Our
recommendations are limited to only those cookware sets that are declared
PTFE-free and PFOA-free.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In our opinion,
unless the manufacturer makes such a declaration, we are not willing to
recommend the cookware to the consumer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>After all, there are several reputable brands of PTFE- and PFOA-free
cookware.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Why run the risk of Teflon
toxicity?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We have also
restricted our survey to those nonstick cookware sets that have been rated very
highly by reviewers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have noticed
some new products that are toxin-free, but we will not make a recommendation until
we have the benefit of user experience.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Once again,
we like Ozeri and the GREBLON ceramic cookware.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is even recommended for induction stoves – a common issue with users.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>GREBLON is completely natural.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We would encourage everyone to read the
Product Description if you have any doubts about this cookware.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With a rating of 4+ stars by over 100
reviewers, this 3-piece frying pan set is a great value.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Safe for Induction Stoves!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></h4>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0068SEQJE/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0068SEQJE&linkCode=as2&tag=homecoffeeroa-20">Ozeri 3 Piece Green Earth Frying Pan Set with Textured Nonstick Ceramic Coating from Germany - 100% PTFE and PFOA Free</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=homecoffeeroa-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0068SEQJE" style="border: currentColor !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Rachael Ray Porcelain Enamel Cookware
Set<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Rachael Ray
is making a name as a brand of reliable, attractive, and highly-functional
cookware.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have recommended Rachael
Ray cookware in several posts and will do so here. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once again, the experience of reviewers cannot
be denied.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Perhaps the best feature of
this <em>nonstick cookware set</em>, besides the price, is the fact that porcelain enamel cookware
is durable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just like the Lodge
porcelain enamel Dutch ovens that we also highly recommend, porcelain enamel cookware
by Rachael Ray never disappoints.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://nonstickcookwarealternatives.blogspot.com/2012/04/porcelain-enamel-cookware.html" target="_blank">Porcelain Enamel Cookware</a></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://nonstickcookwarealternatives.blogspot.com/2012/07/choosing-enamel-pot.html" target="_blank">Choosing an Enamel Pot<o:p></o:p></a></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">So
tempting!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The price of a Wearever
Ceramic Coating Cookware Set is so appealing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We decided to not even provide the link, unless you too might be
tempted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And they claim that it is free
of PTFE and PFOA!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, as always,
we err on the side of safety and a few of the reviewers reported a breakdown in
the ceramic cooking surface.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Reports of
leaching of substances into the cooking liquid or the release of gases are just
mind-boggling!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Recommended with Reservations<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Lastly we
have the Cuisinart GreenGourmet line of ceramic cookware.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will refer you to our previous post and
will allow you to make that call.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><a href="http://nonstickcookwarealternatives.blogspot.com/2012/07/hard-anodized-ceramic-cookware.html" target="_blank">See Cuisinart Cookware Review</a></u></b>)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We applaud Cuisinart for attempting to do
what Ozeri has apparently done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We only
wish that the user experience was more consistent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Users complain that the initial performance
of the Cuisinart ceramic cookware is superb, but after a few months the cooking
surface loses it nonstick character.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
will continue to monitor this situation. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
James Friedrichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18376320513448179761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2513400691290126943.post-40115779174380933422012-11-02T04:46:00.002-07:002012-11-02T04:54:47.815-07:00Frying Pans<h2>
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<span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;">Is a “green frying pan” truly green?<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We are
staunch advocates of healthy cookware that does not pose any threat to people
or to the environment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oftentimes, this
type of cookware is described as “green.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Unfortunately, so-called green cookware does not always live up to the
name. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is a frying pan truly safe or is
it green in name only? <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We also have
to consider the claim that old-style Teflon cookware is now new-and-improved
and does pose any hazard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our response
is simple:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Does it contain any PTFE?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is there any chance, no matter how remote,
that hazardous PFOA may be released into your home?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because of the availability of alternative
nonstick cookware, we believe that the manufacturer must unambiguously declare
that the cookware is “free of PFOA and PTFE”- nothing less will suffice.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Again, we
have an issue with semantics.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We believe
that the “best nonstick cookware” should not only be safe and eco-friendly, but
that it should actually perform.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is
particularly an issue with ceramic cookware.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Users often rave about the performance of ceramic cookware at the onset
only to discover that the nonstick degrades after a few weeks or months.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In our <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><a href="http://nonstickcookwarealternatives.blogspot.com/2012/07/hard-anodized-ceramic-cookware.html" target="_blank">Hard-Anodized Ceramic Cookware</a></u></b>
post, we advised everyone to never use cooking sprays on ceramic cookware.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Use just a small amount of cooking oil or
butter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the case of hard-anodized
aluminum cookware, low to moderate heat is desirable as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Anodized cookware heats up very quickly and
efficiently, there is really no reason to use a higher heat setting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Following a few simple prescripts will avoid
needless wear and tear on your nonstick frying pan.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Cookware User Feedback<o:p></o:p></h3>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We are
actively seeking feedback from users who have had a positive experience with a
particular brand of cookware, especially over the long term.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are focusing especially on <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">frying pan</i>s, because a user is more
likely to use larger amounts of cooking oil or excessive heat when frying.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For our part, we have searched for examples
of a fry pan that seems to be holding up in performance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We would appreciate the feedback of other
users.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please consider and comment on
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Vinaroz
Die Cast Aluminum Fry Pan with Ceramic Coating is a great buy – probably the
best ceramic fry pan for the money.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
performance, at least so far, has been great and it is safe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Better yet, it is exceptionally low-priced –
a great value if there ever was one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We discussed
this fry pan and other Vinaroz products in our <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">in
our <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><a href="http://nonstickcookwarealternatives.blogspot.com/2012/04/ceramic-coated-cookware.html" target="_blank">Ceramic Coated Cookware</a></u></b>
post.</span> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Ozeri
Green Earth Ceramic Frying Pan has a great track record.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Much
like Cuisinart, Ozeri is touting a new all-natural ceramic coating that is
completely free of PTFE and PFOA.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
GREBLON ceramic is made in Germany.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Anodized aluminum makes for a very fast and efficient heating surface,
another great advantage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A green frying
pan with superb performance, the Ozeri is more expensive than the Vinaroz fry
pan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both frying pans are terrific products, but we would lean towards the
Ozeri as a long term investment<strong>.<o:p></o:p></strong></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Look at the number of
reviews!</span></span></b> </div>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007YZ7CYQ/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B007YZ7CYQ&linkCode=as2&tag=homecoffeeroa-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ozeri Green Earth Textured Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pan, 100-Percent PTFE and PFOA Free</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=homecoffeeroa-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B007YZ7CYQ" style="border: currentColor !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We wondered
if it would be possible to find an electric skillet that is nonstick and
eco-friendly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most electric<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>frying pans<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>are stainless steel or the usual Teflon-type fry pan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> T</span>he <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002MZZ4IE/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B002MZZ4IE&linkCode=as2&tag=homecoffeeroa-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cuisinart GreenGourmet Nonstick Electric Skillet</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=homecoffeeroa-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B002MZZ4IE" style="border: currentColor !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
has an overall rating of 4-stars. Nonetheless, some reviewers have had a very negative experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Based on the comments of a few reviewers, we
suspect there is a problem in quality control.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Cuisinart cookware with the Ceramica coating seems very promising, but
we would be hesitant to recommend this particular product until the
manufacturing issues are worked out.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Finally, we
wanted to find a complete set of nonstick cookware that would include several
sizes of frying pans.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After considerable
searching, we found that the only nonstick cookware set that we could recommend
is the Rachael Ray cookware set we had previously recommended in our <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><a href="http://nonstickcookwarealternatives.blogspot.com/2012/04/porcelain-enamel-cookware.html" target="_blank">Porcelain Enamel Cookware</a></u></b> post. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>Reminder: </strong> We would
appreciate your feedback.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What has been
your experience with ceramic coated cookware and enamelware?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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enjoys cooking videos.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Watch our three
favorite grilling videos to learn more about using a stovetop grill.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a follow-up to our previous post where
we shared five simple tips for grilling indoors. (<strong><u><a href="http://nonstickcookwarealternatives.blogspot.com/2012/09/stove-top-grill.html" target="_blank">Click here to visit</a></u></strong>) </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Chef Ed
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</span>What an amazing array of delicious foods!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Tip:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wood skewers work great for indoor grilling,
but don’t forget to soak them in water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The best thing about wood skewers is that they are not hot to the
touch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No burned fingers!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Bobby Flay
demonstrates how to grill steak, sweet potatoes, and Vidalia onions – all on a
stovetop grill.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Can you believe that a steak
grilled indoors tastes as good as a steak grilled outdoors?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Tip:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lightly coat the steaks (warmed to room
temperature) with canola oil and then sprinkle with a liberal amount of salt
and pepper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Makes a great crust!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Want a quick
and healthy meal?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nothing beats grilled
chicken breasts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In this cooking video, Kathy
Maister shows us how to use a grill pan.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Tip:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Avoid the temptation to turn the meat too
many times during grilling.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Turning too
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Look at all the reviews! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lodge is probably the most popular brand of
stovetop grill.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Definitely, the most
highly-rated model is the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00008GKDQ/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00008GKDQ&linkCode=as2&tag=homecoffeeroa-20">Lodge Logic Cast-Iron Grill/Griddle.</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=homecoffeeroa-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00008GKDQ" style="border: currentColor !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
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seasoned, it will perform like one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most
importantly, cast iron cookware is healthy – no danger of Teflon toxicity here.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Lodge indoor grill is large enough to
cover two burners.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Turn it over and you
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a true nonstick grill or griddle?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Cuisinart
grill has the safe nonstick Ceramica coating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You can also get a Cuisinart ceramic griddle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both were discussed in a previous post. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(<u><a href="http://nonstickcookwarealternatives.blogspot.com/2012/07/hard-anodized-ceramic-cookware.html" target="_blank">Click here to learn more</a></u>) <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Five simple
tips make grilling a happy, healthy experience - it is as easy as that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Too often cooking is made difficult because
we make it too complicated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, for
the indoor grill master, the intrinsic flavor created by the grilling process
itself is the critical part.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Focus on
these few simple things and you will be amazed at what you can do with a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">stove top grill</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">#1 <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Buy the
best.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Unless you plan on drowning your food in sauce, there
is really no substitute for high quality food.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Usually this means buying local.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Are you a locavore?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pay careful
attention to the “use by” date on packages. The fresher the better is the rule.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another approach is to buy from a
specialty food outlet - this is really fun when you are hosting a special lunch or
dinner with friends.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">#2 <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t
start cold.</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Never put cold food on a grill.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is especially true when using a stove
top grill.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Food will cook faster and
more evenly, inside and out, if it is allowed to warm up before grilling.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Steaks can simply be allowed to sit at room
temperature for 20 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They won’t
spoil.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ditto for fresh veggies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chicken and seafood are different, but you
can take the chill out by rinsing the raw food in lukewarm water and then
patting it dry with a paper towel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Another trick employed by some cooks is to place the food in a warm oven
for a several minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Note: Use the
“warm” oven setting – you want to warm it, not cook it.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">#3 <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Searing
is essential.</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>People often confuse grilling with barbequing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For ribs and other Southern-style foods, “low
and slow” is the trick.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Several hours at
220 – 230 degrees Fahrenheit)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Grilling,
however, requires searing the outside of the food to lock in the essential
juices and flavors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Too often people
place food on a grill that is not at a searing temperature.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hot and fast is the way to go for indoor
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">#4 <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Know your equipment.</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There is a difference between a grill and a griddle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both have their advantages.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A griddle is more of a multi-purpose tool
that can be used for pancakes or waffles and occasionally for grilling.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do you know why a true “indoor grill” has
ridges?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Besides making an attractive
series of sear marks on the food items, the raised surface allows hot air to
circulate underneath.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The vapors and smoke
that are released enhance the grilled flavor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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green</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The old fashioned cast iron grill is commonplace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Never use Teflon-style nonstick cookware for
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grill</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(<a href="http://nonstickcookwarealternatives.blogspot.com/2012/07/hard-anodized-ceramic-cookware.html" target="_blank">Click here to learn more</a>.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is oven safe so you can lock in the great
grill flavor and then transfer the grill to the oven to finish cooking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be aware that Ceramica hard-anodized cookware
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We firmly believe that Teflon-style nonstick cookware is obsolete.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Why worry about PFOA/PTFE toxicity?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nonstick Teflon alternatives are readily available!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In a previous post, we discussed various Dutch ovens and Dutch oven substitutes. (<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><a href="http://nonstickcookwarealternatives.blogspot.com/2012/07/choosing-enamel-pot.html" target="_blank">Click here to learn more</a></u></b>)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In order to choose the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">best Dutch oven</i>, a brief recap is in order: <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In simple terms, a Dutch oven is a large pot with a tight-fitting lid.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Usually made from heavy-gauge cast iron, a Dutch oven can be used either on the range-top or in the oven.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Probably the most popular Dutch oven today is the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QM8SMA/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=homecoffeeroa-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004QM8SMA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lodge Color Dutch Oven.</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=homecoffeeroa-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B004QM8SMA" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0px;" width="1" /><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The difference between a Dutch oven and a French oven is mostly semantic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Does it make any difference if a cast iron pot is made in France?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In our opinion, the quality of construction is more important.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, if you want a true French oven, buy the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004SBH4/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=homecoffeeroa-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00004SBH4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 5-1/2-Quart French Oven.</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=homecoffeeroa-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00004SBH4" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0px;" width="1" /> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Does your Dutch oven have small dimples on the underside of the lid? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A Staub Dutch oven or cocotte would have the small protuberances that create a self-basting effect.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A truly gorgeous and highly functional cocotte is the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VYDOQ2/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=homecoffeeroa-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000VYDOQ2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Staub Coq Au Vin Cocotte.</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=homecoffeeroa-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000VYDOQ2" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0px;" width="1" /> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Check out the rooster!</span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">A good soup pot should have sloping sides with the top diameter significantly greater than the bottom diameter of the pot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Buy a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008211BJI/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=homecoffeeroa-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B008211BJI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 2-3/4-Quart Soup Pot</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=homecoffeeroa-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B008211BJI" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0px;" width="1" /> as a smaller complement to your traditional Dutch oven.</span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">A bouillabaisse pot is simply a large version of a soup pot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It should be an enameled pot and it should have sloping sides.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005LOJJ/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=homecoffeeroa-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00005LOJJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 7-1/2-Quart Bouillabaisse Pot</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=homecoffeeroa-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00005LOJJ" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0px;" width="1" /> is probably the best enameled bouillabaisse pot.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">A well-equipped kitchen should have a variety of pots, each serving a specific purpose.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By definition, a Dutch oven is oven safe and therefore it can serve more than one purpose.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Teflon alternatives fall into two general categories – porcelain enamel (see above) and ceramic cookware.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Choose the best Dutch oven for your kitchen from the following:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Take your pick – a Dutch oven, a French oven, a cocotte, a soup pot, a bouillabaisse pot - we would heartily recommend any of the enamel pots listed above.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All are oven safe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Whether it is a regular Dutch oven or one of the other pots, porcelain enamel is a proven performer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Porcelain enamel is green cookware.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most cooks like to have two – one large pot and one that is smaller.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, you may want to have either a soup pot or a bouillabaisse pot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Having at least one pot with sloping sides is advantageous for slow cooking on the range top.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Learn more at <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><a href="http://nonstickcookwarealternatives.blogspot.com/2012/07/choosing-enamel-pot.html" target="_blank">Choosing an Enamel Pot</a></u></b>. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Another Teflon alternative is the hard-anodized ceramic cookware made by Cuisinart.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As it stands today, the most eco-friendly cookware is Cuisinart GreenGourmet cookware.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In a previous post (<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><a href="http://nonstickcookwarealternatives.blogspot.com/2012/07/hard-anodized-ceramic-cookware.html" target="_blank">Click here to visit Hard-Anodized Ceramic Cookware</a></u></b>), we discussed GreenGourmet cookware at length.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cuisinart ceramic cookware performs admirably and is highly rated by users. Watch for the GreenGourmet label.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hard-anodized with the special Ceramica nonstick coating, the Cuisinart Dutch oven is a great choice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is it the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">best Dutch oven</b>? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because of its eco-friendly nature, this cookware should merit serious consideration.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Watch the video below and you will agree.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Good news!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One particular brand of <u>Cuisinart cookware</u> deserves special consideration, namely the GreenGourmet brand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This brand of anodized cookware has a unique ceramic surface known as Ceramica.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Free of both PFOA (</span><span class="ft"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">perfluorooctanoic acid</span></span></span><span class="ft"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">) </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">and PTFE (<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">polytetrafluoroethylene), Ceramica could be an important advance in cookware technology</span>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Cuisinart is making a strong case for eco-friendly cookware.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ceramica nonstick cookware is water-based rather than petroleum-based.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Moreover, Ceramica hard-anodized cookware requires less heat to obtain the desired cooking temperature, thereby saving energy which is good for the planet and good for your wallet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, the cookware handles are made with 70% recycled stainless steel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cuisinart ceramic cookware is even packaged in 100% recycled material printed with 100% biodegradable soy ink. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Cuisinart GreenGourmet Hard-Anodized Nonstick Sauté Pan is truly a multi-purpose pan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like any good ceramic pan, it is ideal for searing fish or meat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, with a volume of 5 ½ quarts and tall 5 ½-inch sides, it is large enough for making stews and other all-in-one meals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oven-safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, it comes with a cover so it could even double as a Dutch oven.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is even broiler safe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some users complain about warping when the pan used on a flat electric cook-top; however, this effect can be minimized by using a lower heat setting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Low heat is preferred anyway for GreenGourmet ceramic pans.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Just like the sauté pan, the Cuisinart Green Gourmet 11-inch Grill Pan is also perfect for searing meat or fish. The anodized grill pan conducts heat very efficiently and therefore uses less energy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has a stay-cool handle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One can easily sear meat on the stove-top and then transfer the ceramic pan to the oven to finish cooking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Reviewers love it so much that they consider it to be a viable replacement not only for their existing indoor grill, but for their outdoor grill as well. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Great for grilling long filets of fish!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Double-Burner (10 x 18 inch) Hard-Anodized Griddle is perfect for making<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>lots of pancakes/waffles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Energy-efficient – this hard-anodized pan looks like a large cookie sheet with handles. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please be aware that the stay-cool handles do get hot, but the whole pan is oven-safe to 500 degrees. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Get everything that you need at one time!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This 12-piece set includes ceramic sauce pans, a Dutch oven, a steamer insert, and several other hard-anodized pans – all the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Cuisinart Cookware</b> you need.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Save money and save the environment at the same time!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">First, GreenGourmet ceramic cookware needs very little heat in order to cook most items.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Continued use of high heat probably contributes to the negative experience of some users.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In general, some negative experiences were reported for each of the GreenGourmet hard-anodized products.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most likely, these negative reviews are due to either using high heat or too much cooking oil, or both.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Clearly, the vast majority of users are extremely satisfied with GreenGourmet ceramic pans.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Enamel kitchenware is the healthiest cookware on the market - the first choice when selecting any kind of pot is enamel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By choosing an enamel pot, the potential toxicity associated with other nonstick cookware is avoided plus enamelware is easy to use.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Clean-up is simple.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All of the advantages of porcelain enamel were discussed in a previous post. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><a href="http://nonstickcookwarealternatives.blogspot.com/2012/04/porcelain-enamel-cookware.html">Click here to learn more.</a></u></b>)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Enamel pots come in many styles and sizes, each with a particular functional advantage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In this post, we discuss the attributes of each type of enamel pot, beginning with the traditional Dutch oven.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">By definition, a Dutch oven is a large cast iron pot with a secure lid.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A Dutch oven is designed for both stove-top as well as oven use.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Occasionally, aluminum or other metal pots are referred to as Dutch ovens, but the traditional Dutch oven was cast iron and was often used as a campfire pot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Obviously, these pots are heavy and that is an advantage – the heavy cast iron construction allows heat to be conducted from the bottom as well as the side and top of the pot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well-seasoned cast iron is healthy cookware.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is actually a small amount of dietary iron that is provided by the pot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, an enamel Dutch oven is better from a nonstick standpoint.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many kitchens have both types – a regular Dutch oven is not expensive and it can be complemented with an enameled Dutch oven.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lodge is the preeminent brand – the best Dutch ovens are made by Lodge, whether enameled or not.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the time of this post, 867 Amazon customers have written reviews for the Lodge enamel Dutch oven.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Check out this very popular enameled pot!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What’s in a name?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Actually there is very little if any difference between a Dutch oven and a French oven.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Often a Dutch oven is of somewhat heavier construction; however, the specific brand is probably more important.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A heavy cast iron enamel French oven is a better pot than a cheap, light weight Dutch oven.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For some people, the origin is important and for them a French oven made in France is superior to a Dutch oven made in China.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But is it really?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In our opinion, the quality of an enamel cast iron pot is mostly due to having a heavy gauge of cast iron and, ideally, two coatings of enamel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Le Creuset makes several popular models of a French oven.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>See the flamboyant colors!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">If there is a single type of “enamel pot” that truly speaks of its origin, it is the cocotte.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What is a cocotte?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Simply put, a cocotte is a French oven or Dutch oven that is designed to provide self-basting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is, not only does a cocotte have a tight-fitting lid, but the underside of the lid has small round spikes or protuberances that allow moisture to condense and then fall back on the food below.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In reality, some models of Dutch or French ovens have the same feature.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cocottes come in various sizes including the mini-cocottes that can be used for serving.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Staub cookware is made under the auspices of the most famous chef in France, Paul Bocuse.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will love the rooster handle of the Staub Coq Au Vin Cocotte – check it out!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Still another distinctive feature of some enamel pots is the diameter of the bottom heating surface versus the top of the enamel pot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For example, the Le Creuset soup pot has sloping sides with a bottom diameter that is about half that of the top.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oven-safe, it can be used as a Dutch oven substitute.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When used on the stove-top, the difference in the bottom versus top diameter enhances the circulation of liquid.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With the top removed, the large surface area is really great for reduction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A soup pot is typically smaller than a French or Dutch oven.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">A bouillabaisse pot must be much larger than a soup pot so that it will accommodate all of the various ingredients of a classic bouillabaisse.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Le Creuset bouillabaisse pot has the same sloping-side design as the Le Creuset soup pot and therefore the same moisture recirculation advantage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Reviewers claim that the recirculation characteristic actually makes the food taste better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This pot is a fix-it-and-leave-it pot - you can actually use it as a stove-top slow cooker.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or, it can go in the oven as a Dutch oven substitute.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Read the reviews and you will be impressed!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">A stock pot is an essential piece of porcelain enamel cookware – every kitchen should have one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Generally, a stock pot (or stockpot) is taller than it is wide and therefore has a low surface-to-volume ratio.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In other words, the pot is designed to hold a large volume of liquid and yet have a small surface area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This feature minimizes evaporation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Normally, a stock pot is not used reduction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The goal is to simmer a liquid for several hours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The flavor from bones, meat scraps, vegetables, and sometimes herbs and spices is gently extracted to create a base or “stock” for future use. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A tight-fitting lid is essential to reduce evaporation from the simmering liquid.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stock_(food)" target="_blank">Learn more about stock here</a></u></b>.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Enamel-on-steel construction is favored because it is both light weight and sturdy – a real advantage considering the large volume of liquid contained in a stock<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i>pot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Imagine the difficulty of moving a large pot filled with liquid if the pot was made from cast iron!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A stockpot always has two loop handles so that it easy to move.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because of their size and lightweight construction, stock pots are also great for cooking corn-on-the-cob, pasta or large quantities of rice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The <u>best stock pot</u> brand depends upon the needs of the user.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is it a long-term investment?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Will you use the stock pot frequently?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Will you use the enamel pot occasionally for rice or thick sauces that are prone to stick?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If none of these issues are of concern, a <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">cheap</i> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">stock pot</i> is the Imusa.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a porcelain enamel stock pot, but the quality of construction, in our opinion, is not as good as the Le Creuset stockpot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Made of heavy gauge carbon steel with a hard glossy finish, the Le Creuset is probably the best stockpot on the market.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It works on all cooking surfaces, including induction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Moreover, it comes in a dazzling array of colors. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009X6Q7O/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=homecoffeeroa-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0009X6Q7O" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to see colors</a></u></b>.) Buy a Le Creuset stockpot and you will admire the workmanship and style for a long time!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Another approach to choosing a “stock pot” is to purchase a canning pot instead.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Typically, a canning pot is made of the same enameled steel construction as a stockpot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The primary difference is size.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A large stock pot is a 12 quart stock pot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A large canning pot may be 50 quarts or more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Norpro makes a highly-rated 18 quart canning pot that could be a dual service pot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> A 7-piece canning set can be purchased to go with the pot</span>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Ball canning pot is an excellent value that comes with a chrome-plated rack plus canning utensils.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Columbia Home Granite Ware makes a series of enamel canning pots, mostly very large sizes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Granite Ware enamel pot is not recommended for glass stove tops and the overall quality of construction is probably a little inferior to other brands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, if one is mostly interested in canning, a Granite Ware pot is a good choice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One can buy a canning pot with a canning rack rack at a very modest price.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Ceramic coated cookware is superior to traditional Teflon-style nonstick cookware.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ceramic cookware is more tolerant of high temperatures, has outstanding nonstick qualities, and most importantly, has none of the potential toxicity issues associated with Teflon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><a href="http://nonstickcookwarealternatives.blogspot.com/2012/04/ceramic-coated-cookware.html">In a previous post</a></u></b>, we recommended Vinaroz cookware; however, the Green Tek titanium ceramic cookware marketed as Scanpan is growing in popularity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We especially like the “Scanpan Classic” which has been rated very highly by users.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In this post, we review Scanpan Classic cookware, especially the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">ceramic skillet</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have limited our survey to just those products that have been given a rating of at least 4 by numerous Amazon customers.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Scanpan Classic cookware has a hi-tech titanium ceramic finish that makes for a superior nonstick cooking surface.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Little or no cooking oil is required.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, the use of nonstick sprays is not recommended because the resulting film build-up destroys the nonstick quality of the ceramic cookware.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The manufacturer states that the Scanpan Classic ceramic skillet is dishwasher safe; however, clean-up is so simple that we recommend hand cleaning – usually just a few swipes with a paper towel will suffice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Scanpan Classic has a solid aluminum base which makes for a heavier ceramic skillet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some users object to the heavier weight, but in fact the heavy aluminum construction of the <u>ceramic skillet</u> delivers a superior distribution of heat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With proper care (No nonstick sprays!), Scanpan cookware will last many years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A service of life of 15-20 years is not uncommon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Metal cooking utensils can be used with Scanpan Classic cookware.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Scanpan ceramic cookware is generally compatible with most types of cooking surfaces, including induction cooking surfaces.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Scanpan Classic <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">ceramic skillet</i> has a handle that is made from a phenolic resin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Despite its appearance, the handle is not plastic - it will actually tolerate oven temperatures up to 500 degrees. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Scanpan Professional and Scanpan CTX products have aluminum handles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some users have had an experience where a hot aluminum handle was accidentally touched. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because of the burn hazard, we do not recommend the Scanpan Professional or the Scanpan CTX models.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Do you have nicks in your nonstick?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Are you tired of throwing out expensive nonstick cookware?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Worried about toxicity?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Read about PFOA (see below) and you will soon realize that your concerns are not groundless.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We do have some positive news, however.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><strong>Safe nonstick cookware</strong> is readily available.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are enthused about two alternatives to Teflon:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">#1 <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Porcelain enamel cookware, known more simply as enamelware.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">#2<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ceramic cookware, especially hard-anodized ceramic cookware.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">PTFE is the abbreviation for <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">polytetrafluoroethylene.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since 1945, PTFE has been registered under the Teflon trademark.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is Teflon safe?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The pyrolysis of PFTE is measurable at 392 degrees Fahrenheit. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The main point of debate is whether a Teflon cooking surface normally reaches the temperature where pyrolysis occurs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Industry representatives argue that cooking oils start to smoke at a lower temperature than that needed for the pyrolysis of PTFE.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, most cooks admit that such incidents do occur.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Have you ever had a frying pan or griddle start to smoke?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is also a concern that although the cooking surface overall may never become hot enough for PTFE pyrolysis, there could still be hotspots on the surface.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Regardless of the frequency of occurrence, it is well established that the fumes generated by the pyrolysis of PTFE are toxic to animals, especially birds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In humans, the symptoms are similar that of flu.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(<u><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polytetrafluoroethylene" target="_blank">Click here to learn more</a></strong></u>)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">“PFOA <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">is a </span>carcinogen, liver toxicant, a developmental toxicant, an immune system toxicant, and also exerts hormonal effects including alteration of thyroid hormone levels.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfluorooctanoic_acid" target="_blank">Click here to read the whole article</a></u></b>)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Elevated cholesterol is another effect of exposure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>PFOA (<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">perfluorooctanoic acid)</span> is a long-term environmental contaminant. It is found in the blood of 98% of the people in the United States.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>PFOA is used in the synthesis of many products including Teflon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Industry experts maintain that Teflon is free of PFOA; however, the pyrolysis of PTFE releases PFOA in small amounts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>PFOA is ubiquitous – it appears in many places including stain resistant carpets and microwave popcorn bags.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you want <u>safe nonstick cookware</u>, please be careful about so-called green cookware.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The word green is often misused.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not everything that is labeled green is actually eco-friendly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One product that is truly green is Cusinart GreenGourmet cookware.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />James Friedrichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18376320513448179761noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2513400691290126943.post-88346429659265270942012-04-16T07:45:00.000-07:002012-08-10T04:38:57.675-07:00Porcelain Enamel Cookware<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Porcelain enamel is made by heating a powdered glass formulation known as a frit to a very high temperature (at least 1380 degrees Fahrenheit).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At this point, the frit liquefies and flows over the substrate (usually steel, cast iron or aluminum) and forms a very hard, durable finish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitreous_enamel" target="_blank">Learn more about porcelain enamel</a>.)</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">At one time, porcelain enamel cookware was known to contain unsafe levels of lead and cadmium.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Fortunately</span>, modern manufacturing has now reduced these elements to amounts well below that permitted by the United States Food and Drug Administration.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To be safe, consumers should only purchase high-quality products made by reputable firms. Avoid off-brands and cheap products not approved for sale in the United States.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Enamel cookware combines beauty, safety, and performance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like ceramic cookware, enamelware is nonstick and does not have the potential toxicity issues of Teflon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not surprisingly, enamel cookware has become very popular.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Customers can choose from Calphalon, Rachael Ray, Paula Deen, Lodge, and several other competing brands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In our quest to identify <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><a href="http://essentialkitchenthings.com/kitchen-essentials/" target="_blank">Kitchen Essentials</a></u></b>, we have found and would recommend the enamel cookware listed below.</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></b></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.cooking.com/products/shprodde.asp?SKU=359840&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fnonstickcookwarealternatives%2Eblogspot%2Ecom%2F2012%2F04%2Fporcelain%2Denamel%2Dcookware%2Ehtml#axzz1s2Jmml1m" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachael Ray Enamel Skillet Set</a></span></strong></td></tr>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The<a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-5218855-10379236?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cooking.com%2Fproducts%2Fshprodde.asp%3FSKU%3D359840&cjsku=359840" target="_blank"> Rachael Ray 3-pc. Nonstick Porcelain Enamel II Skillet Set, Red</a><img border="0" height="1" src="http://www.tqlkg.com/image-5218855-10379236" width="1" /> is a bestseller at Cooking.com.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This enamel skillet set includes three sizes: 7.5, 9.25, and 11 inch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Almost every reviewer (97%) recommended this set.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rachel Ray cookware is always fun and also very practical!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wow!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>More Rachael Ray cookware - it doesn’t get much better than 4.8 stars!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-5218855-10379236?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cooking.com%2Fproducts%2Fshprodde.asp%3FSKU%3D248211&cjsku=248211" target="_blank"> Rachael Ray 6-qt. Nonstick Porcelain Enamel Saute Pan, Chocolate</a><img border="0" height="1" src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-5218855-10379236" width="1" /> has that extra volume that you really need for big batches.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The tempered glass lid keeps the moisture inside and allows you to monitor the cooking process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everyone needs a nonstick enamel sauté pan like this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Reviewers love the silicone handle.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Calphalon makes this highly-rated enamel pan (4.7 stars).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-5218855-10379236?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cooking.com%2Fproducts%2Fshprodde.asp%3FSKU%3D237788&cjsku=237788" target="_blank">Calphalon 8-in. Nonstick Simply Calphalon Enamel Covered Omelette Pan</a><img border="0" height="1" src="http://www.tqlkg.com/image-5218855-10379236" width="1" /> has a 10 year guarantee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It comes with a cover which makes it versatile enough that you will use it for more than just omelettes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Double-layer enamel over aluminum makes it a sturdy long-term investment. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Orange, red, or blue – everything that you need in a fabulous enamel cookware set.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0068W0HFW/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=homecoffeeroa-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0068W0HFW">Rachael Ray Porcelain Enamel II Nonstick Cookware Set, 10-Piece</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=homecoffeeroa-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0068W0HFW" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0px;" width="1" />is very highly rated and the price is unbeatable!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A beautiful set of Rachel Ray cookware will brighten your kitchen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Save money!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Get your porcelain enamel cookware now!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Caution:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Customers should always read the manufacturer’s recommendations concerning the proper use of enamel cookware.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The use of nonstick cooking utensils is sometimes advised.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most porcelain enamel cookware is not dishwasher safe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Recommended heating temperature may also vary with the manufacturer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some products are not recommended for use with glass-top ranges.</span></span></div>
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</div>James Friedrichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18376320513448179761noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2513400691290126943.post-61652370513551524502012-04-13T07:22:00.000-07:002013-01-06T03:37:59.867-08:00Ceramic Coated Cookware<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Homemakers are simply amazed when they use “ceramic coated cookware” for the first time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is little need for cooking oil.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The cooking surface is so slick that fried eggs or other food items simply slide out of the pan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nonstick to an extreme is one way to describe the experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, the chief problem with most ceramic cookware is not the initial performance – it is service life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The best ceramic cookware should work just as well after six months of use as it does the first day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unfortunately, with many brands that is not the case.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">A good example is the Green Earth Frying Pan by Ozeri.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>User reviews essentially fall into two classes: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first class is comprised of people who used the product, were amazed by the performance and promptly wrote a very favorable review.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The second class consists of individuals who waited for several months and then wrote a review.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In these cases, the users were generally very disappointed, even though they would admit that their initial opinion was very positive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After a period of time, an Ozeri pan will develop a film and it no longer functions as nonstick cookware.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unfortunately, this pattern is evident in almost every brand of ceramic cookware.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One exception would appear to be <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">ceramic coated cookware</i> from Vinaroz.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">At <strong><a href="http://essentialkitchenthings.com/kitchen-essentials/" target="_blank">Kitchen Essentials</a>, </strong>our initial investigations focused on identifying the best ceramic skillet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As stated (insert image here) before, very few brands exhibited consistent long-term performance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, the only brand that rivaled the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004GTN6ES/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=homecoffeeroa-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004GTN6ES">Vinaroz Ceramic Coated Fry Pan</a> was the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002BA5HUA/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=homecoffeeroa-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B002BA5HUA">BergHOFF Scala Frying Pan with Ceramic Coating</a>.<img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=homecoffeeroa-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B002BA5HUA" style="border: currentColor; margin: 0px;" width="1" /><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both ceramic skillets were given 4-star ratings by Amazon customers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We would favor the Vinaroz because of a larger number of reviewers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Moreover, the Vinaroz Wok and the two sizes of Vinaroz casseroles were also rated very highly which speaks well of Vinaroz workmanship and the overall quality of Vinaroz products.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please check out the products below:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004GTN6ES/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=homecoffeeroa-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004GTN6ES">Vinaroz Die Cast Aluminum with Ceramic Coating 28-Cm Fry Pan with Lid and Vent</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=homecoffeeroa-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B004GTN6ES" style="border: currentColor; margin: 0px;" width="1" /> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004GTN6IE/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=homecoffeeroa-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004GTN6IE">Vinaroz Die Cast Aluminum Wok with Ceramic Coating 30-Cm</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=homecoffeeroa-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B004GTN6IE" style="border: currentColor; margin: 0px;" width="1" /> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004GTN6H0/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=homecoffeeroa-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004GTN6H0">Vinaroz Die Cast Aluminum with Ceramic Coating 28 cm Casserole</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=homecoffeeroa-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B004GTN6H0" style="border: currentColor; margin: 0px;" width="1" /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Amazon customers can use the Frequently Bought Together function to create their own ceramic cookware set.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each piece of Vinaroz cookware is made of die cast aluminum.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unlike traditional Teflon-style cookware, ceramic coated pans are tolerant of high heat – a highly desirable feature when searing a steak, creating a fond, or making a stir-fry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The cooking surface is beautiful and of course it is both non-stick and non-toxic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Ceramic coated cookware</b> is very attractive and we encourage readers to view the products online.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">“My wife loves this. Now I must buy 2 more for her.”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Update: We have been following the development of nonstick Cuisinart cookware, specifically hard-anodized ceramic cookware sold as GreenGourmet. Looks very promising. <u><a href="http://nonstickcookwarealternatives.blogspot.com/2012/07/hard-anodized-ceramic-cookware.html" target="_blank">Click here to learn more</a></u>.</span></h3>
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James Friedrichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18376320513448179761noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2513400691290126943.post-20661699158963694812012-04-10T08:46:00.000-07:002012-08-05T04:40:56.755-07:00Best NonStick Cookware<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Nonstick cookware is generally assumed to mean Teflon or Tefal or some improved version thereof.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Did you know that Teflon had its origin in the World War II Manhattan project? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Over the years, the use of this type of nonstick cookware has posed serious health concerns, primarily because of PFOA (perfluorooctanic acid).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>PFOA is extremely toxic to avian species, most notably pet birds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>PFOA persists in low levels in the environment. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is found in the blood of the U.S. population as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The cookware industry has a mandate to eliminate PFOA in 2015.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1650839957"> </a></span>(<a href="http://www.epa.gov/oppt/pfoa/index.html" target="_blank">See Environmental Protection Agency PFOA homepage</a>.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><a href="http://www.epa.gov/oppt/pfoa/index.html"> </a> </span>Teflon-type cookware that is supposedly safer is already on the market.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">An alternative approach is to avoid Tefal- or Teflon-like products altogether.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><a href="http://essentialkitchenthings.com/kitchen-essentials/" target="_blank">Kitchen Essentials</a></u></b>, we believe that the “best nonstick cookware” can be either ceramic cookware or porcelain enamel cookware.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Ceramic cookware is produced in either an unglazed or glazed style.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unglazed is porous and easily damaged.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Glazed ceramic cookware has a hard attractive finish that protects the product from wear and tear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Glazing also makes ceramic cookware tolerant of high heat, a major deficiency of all Teflon-type nonstick cookware.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At one time, glazed ceramic cookware posed a health risk because of the presence of lead and cadmium in the finish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, the glazing process has since then been modified to reduce the concentration of these elements to levels well below that permitted by the Food and Drug Administration.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://www.cookware.org/standards_compliance.php">(See Cookware Manufacturers Association Guidelines Section 7.5.1.4a for more information.) </a>Consumers can safely use ceramic cookware, but should exercise caution when purchasing ceramic cookware produced in countries other than the United States.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">Visit <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><a href="http://nonstickcookwarealternatives.blogspot.com/2012/07/hard-anodized-ceramic-cookware.html" target="_blank">Hard-Anodized Ceramic Cookware</a></u></b> for more information.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Porcelain enamel cookware, sometimes known as enamelware, is similar to ceramic cookware in that modern manufacturing technology has made this product very safe to use.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Porcelain enamel has a very hard glass-like finish that tolerates high temperature and is essentially inert.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Levels of cadmium and lead are far below the tolerances established by the Food and Drug Administration.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although we do not recommend it, some porcelain enamel cookware can be placed in a dishwasher. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Normal cooking utensils can sometimes be used (always check the manufacturer’s recommendations), but here again, we suggest using the same utensils that one would use for the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">best nonstick cookware</b>. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">When discussing the best nonstick cookware, two additional products deserve to be mentioned:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All-Clad Cookware and Hard Anodized Cookware.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Both are available in the original as well as a nonstick style. Because of the superior construction of the substrate (either clad or hard anodized metal), it is claimed that the nonstick surface is more durable. Nonetheless, the chemical composition of the nonstick material is the same as for other traditional nonstick products. For this reason, we would still favor either ceramic coated cookware or porcelain enamel cookware as the preferred nonstick cookware. We do recommend the original style of clad or hard anodized cookware, but for a different reason. That is</span>, when used properly, these products clean up so easily that from a practical standpoint, they are almost nonstick.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Another</span> advantage is that this cookware can be used when a fond is needed for a gravy or sauce. Of course, when the gravy/sauce is created, the fond is removed so clean-up is simple.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both of these products will be discussed in future blogs. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">UPDATE: Cuisinart is promoting GreenGourmet cookware which combines the best features of hard-anodized and nonstick ceramic cookware. Learn more at <strong><u><a href="http://nonstickcookwarealternatives.blogspot.com/2012/07/hard-anodized-ceramic-cookware.html" target="_blank">Hard-Anodized Ceramic Cookware</a></u></strong>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What is your experience? Do you have a preference? What is the <em>best nonstick cookware</em>? We invite you to share your opinions in the comments section below.</span></span></div>James Friedrichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18376320513448179761noreply@blogger.com1