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What Your Mother Didn't Tell You About Cookware

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 myinto  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 forthe twenty quart and up models. Handy if you
my fellow Home Chef who are of averagebrew beer or if you make three or four
strength, budget, and who have an interest ingallons of chili at once, or maybe for
improving their cooking skills with betterboiling  rib  racks.
Kitchen  Tools.
· Risotto pan-- No way, this is just
The materials that you pick for your cookwaretoo specific. Little effort is required to
are critical. I like anodized aluminummake great risotto in a saucepot or a sauté
because it is the most durable I have foundpan.
on the market today. I am super tough on my
tools so, the strength of the pans is reallyBuying  Cookware
important to me. Also, I need a non-stick
surface. As a stay-at-home mom, I don't haveFor 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 thesticker shocked to death thinking about the
pieces that I touch on here are aluminum andcost 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 ado cook in your home. I know some families
skillet in about a 10-inch size. I suggesteat out a lot and don't bother cooking cause
this because this pan offers unbelievablethey are too busy with work and other things.
versatility for the well-versed cook and aThen 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, toastingeach night. No matter what "type" of family
sandwiches and even baking cakes is what youyou are we always need some sort of cookware
can accomplish with this type of pan. To doin  our  home.
all  this,  make  sure  yours  is  oven safe.
2. First thing to look for is Quality
The second essential piece of cookware Iand Warrantee. Those are the two most
suggest is a good heavy saucepan in about aimportant things you should look for in your
2-quart capacity. The reason for suggestingnext purchase of a cookware set. Reason being
this one is versatility again. This pan canyou 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 makingthat claim they are non-sticking, but really
all manner of " in the box wonders " found atdo 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 goodheat  temperatures.
quality stockpot in about an eight to twelve
quart size. Flexibility is the call here. For3. Non-Stick is the best because it's a
all your boiling work your saucepan cannotbreeze to clean up and nothing will stick
handle, switch to your stockpot. But be anafter you cook it; just put your pot or pan
informed shopper when you buy your pot. Lookin hot soapy water and clean up will be a
for quality. You need a good heavy flatbreeze  for  you.
bottom to distribute heat evenly and nice
strong riveted handles to carry it (when fullPrice should be a factor in buying your
of liquid a quality 8 quart stockpot willcookware; 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-fryingare ways that I have found to get one of the
-- however, do not do this unless you knowbest all time ever cookware sets for half
what you are doing. You can hurt yourselfprice  or  even  for  free...
severely; even start a fire by frying
carelessly.READ  this:
So that is the basics. If you live in a smallThe Pampered Chef offers a line of cookware
apartment or do not cook very much, that maythat 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 orcookware over the other brands? I am so glad
find that these three just don't do the jobthat  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, aWhen you book a Pampered Chef party, you can
12-inch skillet to compliment your originalget all of this and more. When your sales
is essential. This pan will help you makereach $300.00 in merchandise, you can get the
those wonderful "one-pot" meals to feed your5- 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 indon't even need to have people in your home
English, it is a fast cooking technique thatif you don't want to. You can also qualify
requires a small amount of oil or butter in afor  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 theprice (or even free if your sales are high
name sauté pan. This design helps to moveenough), you will also have a life - time
foods back and forth over the burner duringwarranty. That's right...lifetime! Anything
the cooking process. The flat bottom addsgoes wrong...1 year, 2 years, 5 years down
stability to the pan during the movement andthe road...you get a new one for free. Most
allows enough room to maintain even browningplaces  won't  touch that offer with a stick.
over every piece of food. A nonstick surface
cuts down the amount of fat needed to coatSo,  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 thiscookware set for ½ price or even free AND
cookware and respective lids you can conqueryou get a lifetime warranty? That is an
most culinary tasks and if you buy wisely itincredible  deal!!!
should  all  last  forever.
Here's how to take advantage of this no-risk
If you are the cook who truly must have itoffer:
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 anyto company policy, I can't link you directly
jack-of-all-trades this pan will doto  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 turkeyfind  irresistible:
and heavy duty enough to be used for stovetop
cooking. It will also double as a lasagnaFor 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 usefulDepartment stores and specialty stores do not
enough to have around, besides you can poachwant your repeat business that badly!
fish  in  a  roasting  pan.



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