Roasting meats and vegetables is not necessarily difficult but there are a few guidelines to keep in mind to ensure that you get the best possible results. One of those is what liquids to add to the pan to add moisture and flavor. Commonly water, fat, or a combination of the two is added in […]
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A typical roasting pan is rectangular in shape with high sides and is more commonly made from stainless steel, aluminum, carbon steel, copper, cast iron, or in some cases a mix of two or more of these materials. Roasting pans are often confused with baking pans but in general roasting pans have higher sides which […]
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The difference between roasting pans and baking pans may seem subtle. They essentially do the same thing in that they cook things in the oven but once you take a look a the real differences between the two, you realise that there is more to it than meets the eye. Let’s start with the main […]
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Using cast iron cookware in your kitchen is one of the more classic ways of cooking. Cast iron cookware has been in use since around 220AD, and it may have even been earlier. This type of cookware continues to be loved and used by many people worldwide. For those that are just getting started, one […]
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It can be difficult to find any product these days that is not made in China. This also applies to bakeware and most other types of cookware. Now, buying from China does not necessarily mean that the product is bad or of poor quality but many have concerns that labor practices may not be ideal, […]
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Silicone, aluminum, glass… with so many choices, it’s hard to decide what the best material is for your baking pans. We’ll show you the advantages and disadvantages of each type of pan, and help you pick the best one for your baking style. Options on Amazon Calphalon Bakeware Set of 6 – VIEW ON AMAZON […]
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As a home cook if you take your meal preparation seriously then you are probably interested in getting the best cookware you possibly can. With this in mind, let’s step into the world of the professional chef and find out what they use. We started by scouring the net to look for actual chefs to […]
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A few years ago we started making our own bread. One reason for this is that we are eating more and more organic foods and growing our own vegies so making our own bread was just one more step towards knowing what we are eating. Commercial bread is full of additives and preservatives. However, we […]
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Most people like mushrooms with their steak, mushroom soup, and entrees such as stuffed mushrooms. And as they come nicely packaged we don’t need to think too much about how they are gathered. For those of you who are interested in how a mushroom picker spends their days here is an article about the day […]
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How Does Induction Cooking Work? Induction is a means of generating heat using magnetism. This means that your pots and pans are heated by a magnetic field instead of the more traditional gas flame or electric element. But what makes it so amazing is that this magnetic field does not generate heat directly so even […]
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