Stainless Steel Cookware Sets Can Be Expensive - But You Can Start Small

If large cookware sets are out of reach and not priority on your budget list, why not start smaller. Here's an example of a reasonably priced, good quality set that would be a great way to start your cookware collection.

The Cuisinart Chef's Classic 7 pc Set is not only affordable, but has terrific features. It has 1-1/2 qt and 3 qt saucepans with lids, an 8 qt stock pot with lid, and a 10" skillet. Lids are tightfitting to seal in flavour, and the pots cook fast and evenly due to the aluminum encapsulated base. They are dishwasher safe and carry a limited lifetime warranty. Handles are solid stainless steel, riveted to the pots and they stay cool.

These quality cookware sets would also make great wedding or anniversary gifts.

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Cast From the Past

How many folks can remember bacon sizzling in a cast iron frying pan on a wood cookstove? I can, and I have three or four of them cast iron skillets, still in very good shape. What has to be done to get them back in working order, is the question. Here's what I came up with.

The first order is to get them clean, free of rust spots and ready for curing, or seasoning. Scour the rust spots off with steel wool, wash with mild soap and very hot water, and dry immediately while still warm. The drying part is very important for the prevention of rust, if you are not going to season your pan right away. Do not worry about the color of your pan, it could be anywhere from brown to shiny black, depending on age and how much use it has had.

If you purchased your cast iron cookware new, make sure you scour it clean to remove the protective coating the manufacturer uses to preserve it in storage.

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