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What is the Best Cookware?

2010-03-06T10:39:00.000-08:00

The recent increase in reality television shows, featuring cooking has prompted alot of home chefs in need of tool, tip, and technique suggestions. What is the best cookware is a question that you must look at with a relative eye. What would be classified as "best" of course depends on what you plan to cook in the cookware and your price point. The most important consideration you must make when choosing the proper cookware FOR YOU is of course the constructed material of the cookware. For example if you are purchasing cookware because you intend to do a lot of braising where you will need even distribution of heat (sugar test), cooper cookware is the way to go. However, cooper cookware can be expensive, so if you are on a limited budget you may not want to invest in this type of cookware. Cooper is also a reactive metal (scrub test). Copper does not hold up well under cleaning or lots of cooking. It scratches and loses its color and also tends to meld into whatever you're cooking in it. Aluminum is another reactive metal (scrub test), however, a great choice if you want great even heat (sugar test), . It is a soft metal so it won't hold up. It is however inexpensive, therefore, if cost is a large issue for you, consider Aluminum. If you make this choice I suggest anodized, chemically treated, to reduce the reactivity. Cast Iron can be a consideration if you are going the lesser expensive route. It is a great for very high temperature cooking. It can go straight from the stovetop to the oven. Cast Iron is another reactive metal (scrub test) that will rust, pit, and stick to your food. Most of these things can be avoided if you "season" your cast iron before you use it to cook in. In my opinion, Surgical Stainless Steel multi-ply/clad is a great choice. It provides great conductivity of heat (sugar test), it's priced reasonably, and it's durable. For a quality Surgical Stainless Steel multi-ply/clad pans you will not have to worry about scratching, wear and tear, or your food tasting like metal. The bottom line really is, if you want to create culinary delights (taste test) you must make the investment in high quality cookware. The degree of your choice really depends on the type of cooking, and your willing to spend.

One thing to keep in mind when buying cookware is that you can get the same high quality product without having to spend your life savings. There are quality cookware companies out there that can give you the same great product, made with the same materials as the top brands. Just be sure that you read up on the materials used and how it is made. The big companies know they are popular and will charge you more for their name so be careful. With a little knowledge you will most likely find a quality cookware set for about 30 to 50 percent cheaper than the big guys without compromising on quality.

Clad 3-Ply/Tri-Ply, 5-Ply and 7-Ply Stainless Steel Cookware

2010-02-18T07:11:00.000-08:00

What is 3-Ply/Tri-Ply, 5-Ply and 7-Ply Stainless Steel Cookware?

The 3-Ply/Tri-Ply, 5-Ply and 7-Ply Stainless Steel Cookware are considered Clad Stainless Steel Cookware. Cladding is the bonding of different metals together to increase the function of the cookware. Whether to increase heat conductivity or to improve overall thermal diffusivity.

The 3-Ply's/Tri-Ply's is the most common type of cladding with stainless steel on the outside and inside with an aluminum core giving the piece its weight and energy conductivity.

The number of ply's refers to the bottom of the cookware that comes in contact with your stovetop. 7-Ply Sets have 2 more layers than 5-Ply Sets. Those 2 layers are:

Carbon Steel
Extra Layer of 304 Surgical Stainless Steel. The carbon steel layer gives the 7-ply set better heat distribution and will keep food hotter longer while using less energy to cook the food. The 7-Ply Set works best with "Induction Stoves" due to the carbon steel layer though the 5-Ply Set will work with induction stoves as well. The cost to manufacture the 7-ply cookware is higher.
Here are the layers in our 5-Ply Sets starting with the inside of pan:

304 Surgical Stainless Steel
Aluminum Alloy: bonding agent, heat transfer
Pure Aluminum: fast, even heat distribution
Aluminum Alloy: bonding agent, heat transfer
Ultra AISI 430 Stainless Steel

Here are the layers in our 7-Ply Sets starting with the inside of pan:

304 Surgical Stainless Steel
Carbon Steel
304 Surgical Stainless Steel
Aluminum Alloy: bonding agent, heat transfer
Pure Aluminum: fast, even heat distribution
Aluminum Alloy: bonding agent, heat transfer
Ultra AISI 430 Stainless Steel

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Maxam 17pc Waterless Cookware Set

2009-10-03T22:08:00.000-07:00

Each piece is constructed of extra heavy surgical stainless steel and guaranteed to last a lifetime. The 7-ply construction spreads the heat quickly and evenly. The steam control valve makes "waterless" cooking easy and more healthy because it eliminates the need for grease or oil in cooking. To use the steam control valve, start cooking on medium heat (never use high heat) then, when the valve begins to whistle, close the valve and turn the heat down to low and finish cooking. The 7-ply construction allows you to stack cook with this cookware. Begin cooking on individual burners and when the valve whistles, you can stack the pans to finish cooking. The phenolic handles are superbly styled and are resistant to heat, cold and detergents. Comes with a limited lifetime warranty. Before you invest up to $2000 in a set of 7-ply cookware, consider our advantages and superior features. Gift boxed.

Maxam 17pc Waterless Kitchen Cookware Set

Omlet Pan

2009-02-09T22:29:00.000-08:00

Precise Heat Omelet Pan

Preparing your favorite omelet for breakfast, lunch, or dinner has never been easier. This 9-element, surgical stainless steel skillet has a heavy-duty, phenolic handle. Limited lifetime warranty.

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17PC COOKWARE SET

2009-02-09T20:56:00.000-08:00

Maxam® 9-Element Cookware

This is the highest quality Steam Control™ 17pc surgical stainless steel "waterless" cookware set. It features extra heavy surgical stainless steel construction and is guaranteed to last a lifetime. Steam control valves make "waterless" cooking easy and the 9-element construction spreads heat quickly and evenly allowing one to stack cook. The handles are superbly styled and are resistant to heat, cold and detergents. Before you invest up to $2000 in cookware, consider our advantages and superior features. Limited lifetime warranty. Gift boxed.

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14PC COOKWARE SET

2009-02-09T20:26:00.000-08:00

14pc 12-Element Cookware Set with Thermo Control Knobs

The special highlight of this set is the unique thermometer knobs built into the lids to help you regulate cooking temperature. All items feature surgical stainless steel with mirror finish outside and satin finish inside. Limited lifetime warranty. Gift boxed.

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2008-09-03T01:07:00.000-07:00