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All About Jamie Oliver Cookware

Monday, August 25th, 2008 at 11:04 pm

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Chef Jamie Oliver received his nickname, The Naked Chef, for his dedication to fresh, healthy foods that aren’t overly processed. He has made millions of dollars showing people how to make gourmet dishes with simple, down-to-earth ingredients and demonstrating how to use “fresh and fab” foods that are organic and full of nutrition without breaking your budget. Now the Naked Chef has teamed up with T-Fal to create a line of Jamie Oliver cookware to help home chefs get the most out of their passion for cooking.

And readers of this blog will be well aware of the high regard that I hold Jamie Oliver Cookware.

What’s So Special about Jamie Oliver Cookware?

T Fal is famous for creating the non-stick cookware that has made life so much easier for home chefs. Both T-Fal and Jamie Oliver were determined to create a line of cookware that stood for the highest possible quality and ease of use.

High Quality Construction
The Jamie Oliver Cookware professional line is made of stainless steel, which is one of the premiere materials used to create pots and pans. Stainless steel is durable, resists scratches, dents, and stains, doesn’t react with foods, and can last a lifetime if treated properly. The material used in T-Fal’s Jamie Oliver Professional line is thick and heavy gauge 18/10 stainless steel, which means it has the highest resistance to corrosion. It also features an aluminum core which increases heat conductivity to promote even heating without cold or hot spots. This lowers the chances of your food burning or sticking to the pan.

Optional Non-Stick Coating – With Thermo-Spot
Cooks can choose from two types of surface, pure stainless or non-stick. The non-stick versions come with T-Fal’s patented Thermo-Spot technology. Thermo-Spot is a heat-sensitive circle in the center of your pan. When your pan reaches the proper temperature for searing meat, frying eggs, or making the perfect pancake, the Thermo-Spot turns a solid red. This not only lets cooks know the perfect time to start cooking, it also helps teach newer cooks to develop a feeling for proper pan temperature.

High-Tech Handles for Easy Gripping
No matter how great your pans are, it will be frustrating (and perhaps even dangerous) to work with them if the handles are not well designed. Jamie Oliver cookware boasts high-tech handles that are riveted onto the body of the cookware for long-lasting durability. The handles feature silicone soft-touch inserts that make them easier to control while staying cool even when exposed to high temperatures.

Jamie Oliver cookware is a high-quality choice for any kitchen. If you would like to have easy to use pots and pans that can help you create wonderful meals more easily, this is a good line to consider. While the price tag can be hefty, the long-lasting durability of the cookware means that it’s usually an investment that pays off in the long run.

Here are some excellent t-fal pans with the red thermo spot that lets you know when it’s time to add the food so it is cooked to perfection:

Other posts about Jamie Oliver Cookware:

Cooking without my Jamie Oliver Tefal Cookware
My new Jamie Oliver Professional Series Cookware
Cooking with T-fal Thermo Spot Cookware
Jamie Oliver Tefal Non-Stick frypan

And you can find a range of T-Fal & Jamie Oliver products at:
Amazon.com

Buy Paula Deen Cookware By Farberware

Sunday, August 17th, 2008 at 4:56 am

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Paula Deen is one of those cooking icons that has overcome adversity to become a well known TV celebrity with her own cooking show, well actually she has two shows on the Food Network – Paula’s Party and Paula’s Home Cooking.

Paula has her had her cookbook Paula Deen Celebrates: Best Dishes and Best Wishes for the Best Times of Your Life published and had the honor of receiving the “International Meal of Year” designation by USA Today. Plus she has also appeared on the Oprah show, which shows that she is well trusted in the business.

Now you can purchase the Paula Deen range of cookware which is manufactured by Faberware, another trusted name in cookware circles.

Just look at the classy lines of the Paula Deen from Farberware 5-qt. Nonstick Signature Porcelain Saute Pan in Red. Apart from the great color, I love the rounded shape.

This cookware with its speckled porcelain exterior will enhance any kitchen decor from contemporary to traditional. The exterior of the pan is stain resistant, easy to clean Aluminum. So you know what that means don’t you – that’s right-a pan that heats up quickly and evenly, just what all cooks need.

The pans are high quality nonstick which of course means easing clean up as food simply slides off the pan.

Now apart from the lovely lines that I have already mentioned, I love the dual riveted, rubberized handles as they provide a comfortable and secure grip.

For those of you who like to have your pans on display the handle has stylish copper plated rings attached for your hanging convenience.

And of course another favorite of mine, a clear lid that allows me to watch the food cook. I don’t know why but it is a fascination for me to watch food cook. But it also means I don’t have to lift the lid and let the steam escape unnecessarily.

Paula Deen cookware comes in both red and charcoal.

For those that love Paula Deen‘s recipes head on over to her website at www.pauladeen.com.

Purchase Stainless Steel Waterless Cookware Online

Thursday, August 14th, 2008 at 9:33 am

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For healthy, fat free cooking why not try the Worlds Finest 7Ply Steam Control 17pc Surgical Stainless Steel Waterless Cookware Set..

And how does this system work. Well its the steam control valve that makes “waterless” cooking easy and more healthy because it eliminates the need for grease or oil in cooking.

You simply use the steam control valve and 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.

One thing I really like about this system of cooking is that you can start cooking on individual burners and when the valve whistles you can stack the pans to finish cooking.

This particular set is constructed of extra heavy surgical stainless steel and guaranteed to last a lifetime. So I don’t know about you but to me that’s a great bonus. I have a daughter who is particularly hard on cookware, her father says she should be a beta tester and anything that outlasts her use for six weeks could be released for sale to the general public.

However, I believe this set would stand up to her usage. It has a 7 ply construction that allows the pots to heat quickly and evenly.

The phenolic handles are resistant to heat, cold and detergents.

This set is priced to make a perfect engagement, house warming or bridal gift and it can be gift boxed.

5 Minute Microwave Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe – How to make a Chocolate Mug Cake

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008 at 2:57 am

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This recipe was sent to us by one of those emails that does the rounds. Unfortunately I can’t give the owner any recognition as I don’t know who they are. But this is too good not to pass on and I hope the person who came up with this recipe doesn’t mind us sharing it with everyone.

What you need…

4 Tablespoons cake flour
4 Tablespoons sugar
2 Tablespoons cocoa
1 Egg
1 Tablespoons milk
1 Tablespoons oil
3 Tablespoons chocolate drops (optional)

1 Mug

And this is what you do….

Crack an egg and add it to your mug. Be sure to mix it well to avoid any pockets of flour in the corners.
Add dry ingredients to the mug, and mix well.
Pour in the milk and oil and mix well.
Add the chocolate drops if you’ve got them, and a splash of vanilla essence too.
Pop your mug into the microwave & zap for 3 minutes on maximum power (1000watt).
Wait until the cake stops rising, and sets in the mug.
If necessary, run a knife around the sides of the mug, and tip the still warm cake out of the mug and onto a saucer.

Add a dollop of cream if you wish and sit back and enjoy with a coffee.

Too Easy!!