http://kitchenpans.whirlwindz.com Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:34:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Hard-anodization is an electro-chemical process that hardens aluminum. (Hard-Anodized aluminum is 30% harder than stainless steel.). Hard Anodizing transforms aluminum into a nonreactive, scratch- and stick-resistant surface. Hard-anodized surfaces resist abrasion and corrosion, so you don't have to worry about metal utensils scraping the surface, as you would with a nonstick ... http://kitchenpans.whirlwindz.com/kitchen-pans/kitchen-pans-hard-anodized-aluminum its an anodized Revere ware set, the mineral deposits came from frequent boiling of water. the build up is calcium it is found in hard water. Calcium is a alkaloid. Use water and vinegar solution to dissolve the calcium build up. Works well in coffee pots also. powered ... http://kitchenpans.whirlwindz.com/cookware-nonstick/nonstick-cookware-that-acquired-mineral-deposits-not-removed-by-normal-cleaning-any-ideas-for-removal any hard anodized aluminum set with a non stick coating will last as long as you only use plastic utensils and don't use super high heat. they will cook evenly and brown foods nicely. for any oven baked dishes i would recommend Le cruset. it is expensive ... http://kitchenpans.whirlwindz.com/cookware-nonstick/i-need-nonstick-cookware-set-can-anyone-recommend-the-best-brand-something-u-know-lasts-and-uses-well Yes, and you have to be careful--I've had some off-brands peel off in large flakes. My husband likes to use steel wool when he washes dishes, and as a consequence, even our higher grade pans are a wreck. powered by Yahoo Answers http://kitchenpans.whirlwindz.com/cookware-nonstick/does-hard-anodized-nonstick-cookware-scratch What is more durable? What performs better? My regular nonstick never lasts more than 2 years. Thinking of Calphalon / Cuisinart, hard anodized / stainless. ANybody like / dislike any of these? Depends on how you cook. If you like to not have to use oils or ... http://kitchenpans.whirlwindz.com/cookware-nonstick/nonstick-vs-hard-anodized-cookware-how-about-stainless-cookware I always use nonstick spray and I have had no problems. I rarely use grease for anything that just needs a little coating. powered by Yahoo Answers http://kitchenpans.whirlwindz.com/cookware-nonstick/must-i-use-spray-oil-on-nonstick-cookware-if-the-recipe-says-to-grease-the-pan I have heard that there is a simple way. It has something to do with putting some ingredients in the pan and cooking it and the surface looks like new afterwards. don't do it! food preparation is too important to include teflon in your scrambled eggs. give old pans to ... http://kitchenpans.whirlwindz.com/cookware-nonstick/how-can-i-restore-the-nonstick-surface-in-cookware-when-it-has-scratches I am doing a project on improving cookware and would like some input as to what problems you find with the items you currently use to cook with The biggest problem - or nuisance - is that pots and pans invariably have handles which are the same size as the pan. ... http://kitchenpans.whirlwindz.com/kitchen-pans/what-do-you-find-difficult-about-kitchen-cookware-and-storage-ie-pots-pans-tupperware I am trying to decide what kind of cookware set to buy. I don't want to spend a lot (no more than $150, at most) and it doesn't have to be the best, but I want a decent set that will last. I am looking at a KitchenAid Gourmet Reserved ... http://kitchenpans.whirlwindz.com/cookware-kitchenaid/what-type-of-cookware-to-buy-2 I noticed ppl. have a collection of things in the kitchen we never use anyway (choppers/food processors,bread makers, special pancake "poppers," rotisserie, george foreman grills...). Was wondering what is bought in abundance for the kitchen but hardly used in your region? most:microwave Least:the rest :D powered by Yahoo Answers http://kitchenpans.whirlwindz.com/kitchen-pans/whats-your-most-used-kitchen-devices-least-used-kitchen-equipmentaside-from-the-general-pots-and-pans