Articles in the Professional Category
Posted in All Clad, Calphalon, Circulon, Professional, Stainless Steel on 17 December 2008
Professional Cookware sets can come in a wide variety of styles, materials and sizes. In fact, contrary to what most people think, these professional sets are not just used in big restaurants or fancy hotels but in many households as well. This is because professional cookware sets as well as tools have become more readily available for mass consumption. The materials that are used in creating these professional cookware sets vary from copper, stainless steel to aluminum. But of course, when it comes to these kinds of cookware, the price is always what people consider first and foremost. Because let’s face it, these sets don’t come cheap. This is why a person has to first evaluate just how good his or her cooking skills are. You would not want to ruin an expensive pan, would you? So if you do not think your skills are all that good, then you should think twice about purchasing a professional set.
But for the people who are confident that they can handle professional cooking sets, you must be thinking about the things to consider when buying one. Well, the foremost thing you should check is the material that was used in creating it. The most expensive material would be copper but it is the best conductor of heat. However, copper can sometimes have chemical reactions towards certain foods that might produce harmful toxins. Another common material used is stainless steel which is also very good but in terms of heat conduction, it doesn’t perform as well as the copper ones. When you look at it, every material has its own pros and cons so it really depends on you and your requirement
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Posted in Professional on 29 November 2008
Waterless Cooking along with waterless cookware has become increasingly popular as a preferred method of cooking. In fact, it has quite a number of advantages when compared to the conventional way of cooking. Easier cooking, reduced cooking time, easier cleaning and better tasting food are just a few of the benefits and advantages that waterless cooking offers. With waterless cookware, cooking has become easier and takes less time than before and because there would be neither sticking nor burning, it is also much easier to clean. No oil is needed and thus lesser fat content. Finally, because there is no need for oil or anything additional to cook the food in, the natural taste of the food stays intact. The cookware used in waterless cooking is made of high quality stainless steel which basically prevents the metallic taste from seeping into the food. Besides that, it doesn’t need any coating unlike the Teflon which can also seep into the food.
Another important thing to note about waterless cooking sets is that the bottoms of these sets are machined flat which enables them to be more in direct contact with the heat resulting in a more even distribution. Since the food is cooked using only its natural juices the mineral and vitamin content of the food is effectively retained. Vegetables already contain plenty of water thus there isn’t any need to add more. The steam released by the vegetables is contained in the cookware and that’s what actually cooks the vegetables. So what you end up with are vegetables with all the taste and nutritional value intact and not soggy, mushy veggies.
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Posted in Professional on 29 October 2008
Cookware is an essential tool for cooking. They are commonly used for food preparation that comes in different types such as saucepans, cooking vessels, frying pans, kitchen knives, and many more.
These kitchen essentials are made of different materials like aluminum, copper, stainless steel, carbon steel, ceramics, glass and a lot more. There are various types of professional cookware available in the market today, which offers a lot of functionality for the cooking professionals.
Here is some of the best cookware available in the market:
Emerilware Stainless Cookware by All Clad
The Emerilware Stainless line by All Clad was designed in combination with Emeril Lagasse, perhaps the most popular chef and television character of our time. The Emeril Stainless Cookware line boasts its solid performance with reasonable prices. The base is made up of stainless steel, which is combined with aluminum and copper for perfect heat conductivity and satisfactory performance. In addition, the base disk is enclosed by an external elegant stainless steel for ease of cleaning and adds perfect resistance to rust. The cooking surface of the pan is made up of a non-reactive stainless steel and also comes with an ergonomic heat resistant handle that is securely mounted to the pan. The lids are made of tempered glass, with a stainless band for easy visibility.
Kuhn Rikon Circolo Cookware
The exclusive Kuhn Rikon Circolo cookware is one of the popular kitchen cookware in the US. This cookware is a perfect companion for the chef because of its perfect performance. The cookware is made of an aluminum core for better heat distribution and high performance. The exterior is made of polished stainless steel and a brushed stainless cooking surface. The handle does not have any interior rivets for easy cleaning. This piece of cookware is safe to put in dishwashers.
Cuisinart Cookware
The Cuisinart Multiclad Pro cookware is one of the famous names in the cookware industry. Cuisinart Multiclad Pro comes with an aluminum core with brushed stainless exterior finish. The cooking surface is made up of the best material that does not discolor. Other Cuisinart Multiclad Pro cookware features include:
?Dishwasher safe
?Cool Grip handle
?Oven safe to 550F
?Tight-fitting lids seal in moisture and nutrients.
Piral Italian Terracotta Cookware
This cookware is an 1870 cookware collection by Piral. This is an excellent classic cookware that is hand crafted using the most honored Italian method of pottery making. The cookware is made of simple combination of Italian clay and water.
By using these raw materials, these kitchen tools offer a healthy cooking experience. Dishes can cooked on even heat and these kitchen essentials offer an alternative way of cooking by avoiding the hazards of by-products or toxins, which are being sucked into the food from the cooking surface. In addition, the glass-like finish makes the item easy to clean and can be used for cooking, food service and food storage as well.
Le Creuset Cookware
The Le Creuset Cookware is another product boasting the French craftsmanship of a hand-finished cookware. The classically-designed cookware can uniquely perform the needs of the most demanding chefs. These products are considered one of the favorites of chefs around the world.
Le Creuset Cookware features:
?Porcelain coated cast iron spreads heat more evenly.
?Can retain heat longer.
?Does not react to acidic foods.
?Tight-fitting lids that gently cooks food while sealing in the flavors.
?Porcelain coated cast iron can be used with nearly all heat sources: electric, induction, gas, and ceramic cover ranges.
?Phenolic handles and knobs are safe in the oven up to 450°Fahrenheit/232°Centigrade.
?Le Creuset can be cleaned in the dishwasher.
The Le Creuset porcelain coated cast iron cookware is guaranteed by a lifetime warranty.
In cooking, it is essential to have the best cookware in order to maintain a perfect cooking experience that will surely result in exciting and delicious food.
By: David H. Urmann
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