| I don't know about you but I am tired of | | | | |
| spending loads of money on useless cookware | | | | · Griddle-- Handy if you really are |
| that create an avalanche every time I open my | | | | into breakfast. |
| cabinet doors. With all there is to choose | | | | |
| from (sautérs, frying pans, specialty pans, | | | | · Crepe pan-- I own one, I'm not sure |
| etc.) and all the new technology (waterless, | | | | why though. It truly is a specialty item. |
| stainless steel, non-stick, etc.), it is hard | | | | |
| to discern what is the best fit for my | | | | · Really big stockpots-- You know, |
| kitchen. So, I am writing this article for | | | | the twenty quart and up models. Handy if you |
| my fellow Home Chef who are of average | | | | brew beer or if you make three or four |
| strength, budget, and who have an interest in | | | | gallons of chili at once, or maybe for |
| improving their cooking skills with better | | | | boiling rib racks. |
| Kitchen Tools. | | | | |
| | | | · Risotto pan-- No way, this is just |
| The materials that you pick for your cookware | | | | too specific. Little effort is required to |
| are critical. I like anodized aluminum | | | | make great risotto in a saucepot or a sauté |
| because it is the most durable I have found | | | | pan. |
| on the market today. I am super tough on my | | | | |
| tools so, the strength of the pans is really | | | | Buying Cookware |
| important to me. Also, I need a non-stick | | | | |
| surface. As a stay-at-home mom, I don't have | | | | For those of you who have been pricing high |
| time to scrub pans all day so for me, | | | | quality cookware, well you have probably been |
| non-stick is nonnegotiable. So, all of the | | | | sticker shocked to death thinking about the |
| pieces that I touch on here are aluminum and | | | | cost of all this. Here are some things that |
| non-stick. | | | | you will want to consider when making this |
| | | | investment in your kitchen: |
| Essential Tools | | | | |
| | | | 1. Sit down and see how often you really |
| The first piece of cookware I recommend is a | | | | do cook in your home. I know some families |
| skillet in about a 10-inch size. I suggest | | | | eat out a lot and don't bother cooking cause |
| this because this pan offers unbelievable | | | | they are too busy with work and other things. |
| versatility for the well-versed cook and a | | | | Then we have those who make sure a home |
| good learning curve for those who are not. | | | | cooked meal is prepared and ready for dinner |
| Browning meat, frying eggs, toasting | | | | each night. No matter what "type" of family |
| sandwiches and even baking cakes is what you | | | | you are we always need some sort of cookware |
| can accomplish with this type of pan. To do | | | | in our home. |
| all this, make sure yours is oven safe. | | | | |
| | | | 2. First thing to look for is Quality |
| The second essential piece of cookware I | | | | and Warrantee. Those are the two most |
| suggest is a good heavy saucepan in about a | | | | important things you should look for in your |
| 2-quart capacity. The reason for suggesting | | | | next purchase of a cookware set. Reason being |
| this one is versatility again. This pan can | | | | you don't want to keep wasting your money on |
| be used for boiling/steaming vegetables, | | | | those cheap imitation pots and pans and those |
| preparing rice dishes, all sauces and making | | | | that claim they are non-sticking, but really |
| all manner of " in the box wonders " found at | | | | do stick after the first time you use them. |
| your local supermarket. | | | | You want a pair of cookware that has a |
| | | | lifetime guarantee, and stands up to High |
| Third, and last of the basics is a good | | | | heat temperatures. |
| quality stockpot in about an eight to twelve | | | | |
| quart size. Flexibility is the call here. For | | | | 3. Non-Stick is the best because it's a |
| all your boiling work your saucepan cannot | | | | breeze to clean up and nothing will stick |
| handle, switch to your stockpot. But be an | | | | after you cook it; just put your pot or pan |
| informed shopper when you buy your pot. Look | | | | in hot soapy water and clean up will be a |
| for quality. You need a good heavy flat | | | | breeze for you. |
| bottom to distribute heat evenly and nice | | | | |
| strong riveted handles to carry it (when full | | | | Price should be a factor in buying your |
| of liquid a quality 8 quart stockpot will | | | | cookware; the higher the price the better |
| weigh nearly twenty pounds.) One other thing, | | | | quality and warranty you shall receive. There |
| the stockpot can be used for is deep-frying | | | | are ways that I have found to get one of the |
| -- however, do not do this unless you know | | | | best all time ever cookware sets for half |
| what you are doing. You can hurt yourself | | | | price or even for free... |
| severely; even start a fire by frying | | | | |
| carelessly. | | | | READ this: |
| | | | |
| So that is the basics. If you live in a small | | | | The Pampered Chef offers a line of cookware |
| apartment or do not cook very much, that may | | | | that has all of the features listed in this |
| be all you need. Ah but you, my fine chef, | | | | article and more. But, why buy Pampered Chef |
| want to start cooking more ambitiously or | | | | cookware over the other brands? I am so glad |
| find that these three just don't do the job | | | | that you asked because the other guys won't: |
| for you. | | | | |
| | | | · Show you how to use their products. |
| Well my friend, get ready for wave number two | | | | |
| and size matters!! | | | | · Provide you with on-going customer |
| | | | service long after your initial purchase. |
| To start, you may want to add two more | | | | |
| saucepans to your repertoire: one in about a | | | | · Give it to you for free!!! |
| one-quart size and one in about a three-four | | | | |
| quart size. The varying sizes will aid you as | | | | · Give it to you for free and give |
| you venture deeper into the culinary world. | | | | you a paycheck. |
| | | | |
| As you branch out into bigger dishes, a | | | | When you book a Pampered Chef party, you can |
| 12-inch skillet to compliment your original | | | | get all of this and more. When your sales |
| is essential. This pan will help you make | | | | reach $300.00 in merchandise, you can get the |
| those wonderful "one-pot" meals to feed your | | | | 5- and 7-piece Executive cookware sets |
| whole family. | | | | (normally $570) for ½ price! This is much |
| | | | cheaper then going to a store and buying the |
| Next, you will want to start "moving" or | | | | "best" that they have to offer. And, you |
| sauté. In French, it means, "to jump" but in | | | | don't even need to have people in your home |
| English, it is a fast cooking technique that | | | | if you don't want to. You can also qualify |
| requires a small amount of oil or butter in a | | | | for this great deal with a Catalog Show. |
| shallow pan over high heat. Sauté pans have | | | | |
| wide flat bottoms and straight shallow sides, | | | | Not only will you get the cookware for half |
| which accommodate this process; hence the | | | | price (or even free if your sales are high |
| name sauté pan. This design helps to move | | | | enough), you will also have a life - time |
| foods back and forth over the burner during | | | | warranty. That's right...lifetime! Anything |
| the cooking process. The flat bottom adds | | | | goes wrong...1 year, 2 years, 5 years down |
| stability to the pan during the movement and | | | | the road...you get a new one for free. Most |
| allows enough room to maintain even browning | | | | places won't touch that offer with a stick. |
| over every piece of food. A nonstick surface | | | | |
| cuts down the amount of fat needed to coat | | | | So, let me get this straight... |
| your sauté pan to prevent sticking. | | | | |
| | | | ...you can get the 5- AND 7- piece Executive |
| And there you have it; with just this | | | | cookware set for ½ price or even free AND |
| cookware and respective lids you can conquer | | | | you get a lifetime warranty? That is an |
| most culinary tasks and if you buy wisely it | | | | incredible deal!!! |
| should all last forever. | | | | |
| | | | Here's how to take advantage of this no-risk |
| If you are the cook who truly must have it | | | | offer: |
| all... | | | | |
| | | | 1. Go to to set up your show today. |
| ...the list is almost endless. Here is my | | | | |
| take on some of this: | | | | 2. For immediate service, you can order the |
| | | | products at |
| · Wok-- A nice thing to have and if | | | | |
| you must have only one pan this is what I | | | | (Copy and paste this into your browser. Due |
| suggest. Get a 12-inch size. Like any | | | | to company policy, I can't link you directly |
| jack-of-all-trades this pan will do | | | | to the site. Sorry for the inconvenience.) |
| everything, but nothing perfectly. | | | | |
| | | | It's that easy. |
| · Roasting pan-- A necessity for the | | | | |
| well-appointed kitchen. | | | | In order to make saying "yes" even easier |
| | | | here's one more advantage I think you will |
| Get one large enough to hold a small turkey | | | | find irresistible: |
| and heavy duty enough to be used for stovetop | | | | |
| cooking. It will also double as a lasagna | | | | For an entire year after your show is |
| pan. | | | | complete, you receive a 10% discount on |
| | | | anything else that you want to purchase. |
| · Fish poacher-- Not really useful | | | | Department stores and specialty stores do not |
| enough to have around, besides you can poach | | | | want your repeat business that badly! |
| fish in a roasting pan. | | | | |