The Pyrex brand has been known for its top-quality kitchenware. Since they tend to be of excellent quality, many have chosen to use Pyrex cookware when in their kitchen. While it may work well when using either the oven or stove, there is another appliance that many of us use in the kitchen. This is …
If you are looking at cast iron cookware, chances are you’ve also seen some pans advertised as hard anodized iron cookware. They can look pretty similar however, the feel of the two products is very different. So, what’s the main difference between hard anodized vs cast iron cookware? Hard anodized cookware is iron cookware that …
When you go to purchase a new pan, there are two main types of pans that you’ll see: Teflon-coated pans and stainless steel pans. They are both advertised as versatile pans that can be used to cook almost any dish, but which one is right for you? The type of pan that you choose will …
You just got a whole set of Rachael Ray pans and you’re gearing up for some cooking, but then you remember some pans aren’t safe to use in ovens. What about these, then? Are Rachael Ray pans considered oven-safe? Simple answer: yes! All Rachael Ray pans are considered oven-safe, including the hard-anodized variety. The Rachael …
After you use Calphalon hard anodized cookware, it is important that the cookware is cleaned properly in order to make sure that the cookware can continue to be used. Properly cleaning the cookware keeps it from damaging as well as makes sure that it does not rust. You do not want to clean the cookware …
If you ever find yourself lucky enough to be in a professional kitchen, you’re likely to spot two types of knives, nakiri knives and santoku knives. Both of these knives are of Japanese design and their uses occasionally overlap. However, they have distinct differences that make them ideal for different uses in the kitchen. Nakiri …
Chances are, the last time you used a double boiler it was to melt some chocolate to top a dessert with. However, that is not the only way you can use a double boiler. Double boilers are multi-functional tools that can be used to cook and reheat a variety of different foods, including vegetables. When …
Whether you’re an avid home cook or just getting into the kitchen, you’ve likely heard about copper cookware. This highly sought-after material is known for its ability to conduct and retain heat and also for being durable enough to last through multiple generations of use. For these reasons, copper cookware has grown in popularity over …
Have you recently replaced your cooktop with one that uses induction to heat the food you put in pans on the cooktop? You may have realized that your non-stick pans are no longer working now that you have this cooktop, so you consider buying hard anodized cookware for the non-stick benefits, but you will find …
Hard anodized pots and pans have become popular tools for cooking. Rather than putting them in the sink to wash, you may choose to put them in the dishwasher with everything else, so you can relax. But you don’t want to put your hard anodized cookware in the dishwasher. It can ruin them. Don’t put …