•  

  •  

  •  

Archive for September, 2007

Is your pressure cooker really safe? »

Remember the days when you used to have to carry your hissing pressure cooker from the stove over to the sink in order to release the steam valve. You might have had to leave it under the flowing water for anywhere up to 20 minutes before you would be able to release the lid.
If you were […]

Jamie Oliver Tefal Non-Stick Frypan »

 
I recently brought a Jamie Oliver Professional Series, non-stick Tefal frypan and so far I am delighted with the performance.
I read a number of reviews before I settled on my final choice and considering I was spending around $200 I wanted to be sure I purchased the best my money could buy.
Apart from the obvious […]

How to Season Your Cast Iron Cookware »

If you own cast iron cookware then you know that to cook successful meals you need to season your cookware correctly.
Without proper seasoning your food will not only stick to the surface but it will also react with the metal resulting in food that tastes and looks unappetizing.
Here are the steps to seasoning your cast […]

We’re changing our Wordpress Theme »

We have decided to update our blog a bit with a whole new Wordpress theme. So be prepared for the site looking a bit lets just say ‘crappy’ over the next couple of days. The template you see now is the one we will be using but it needs a bit of work to make […]

Dutch Oven - Quick Facts »

Now just how many items of cookware can boast their own International Society? Well the Dutch oven can!
That’s just how much people love their Dutch ovens.
Quick facts:
- In 1804, Lewis and Clark began on the first ever overland exploration of the United States. They travelled to the pacific coast and back again. On their return […]

Calphalon 20% off sale is on now! »

If you are on the lookout for a cookware bargain then now is the time to take advantage of the Calphalon 20% off sale.
Click here for more info….

Cookie Madness - Our Cooking Blog of the Week »

I just found a great cooking blog that talks about nothing other than cookies and other sweet treats. Cookie Madness is authored by a talented lady by the name of Anna and includes a growing collection of recipes for cookies, cheesecakes, muffins, brownies, pastries and tarts.
Also check out the Tip Sheet that Anna has put together […]

Free Pasta Lovers Cookbook »

If you love pasta then you will love this cookbook…and its free! Just head on over to the Barilla website to download.
And what makes it even more special is that Barilla are donating $1 to the Childrens Food Education Foundation for every cookbook that is downloaded.
Click here to download: http://barillaaus.com/celebritycookbook/

Our First Cookware Review - Calphalon Contemporary Skillet Set »

We have decided to start adding reviews of cookware to our site. Our first product review is for the Calphalon 2pc Contemporary Skillet Set. This is a very popular set and at the moment is on sale for the hot price of $49.95. That is $100 off the normal price!!!
Read our review of the Calphalon 2pc Skillet […]

Stainless Steel Cookware - Aluminum or Copper Base? »

Have you ever thought about your stainless steel cookware? If you are like most people, probably not.
Not many people realize that stainless steel is not a particularly good conductor of heat. What this means is that hot spots can occur so if you are cooking a steak for instance you may find that part of the steak […]