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Author Archive

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 […]

Only Cookware Upgrade »

We have just upgraded our website with a totally new template and new format. We are working towards a more informative site to help the end user with their cookware buying needs. We hope you like it!
We have also just added a new Cookware Reviews section. Only one review at the moment but more will […]

Round or Flat Bottomed Woks? »

In order to be used with modern stoves, many woks today come with a flat bottom, rather than a rounded one. Other models come with a metal ring to stabilize the base. Restaurants often have special gas stoves where the woks sit in a recess above the heating element, which prevents heat loss around the […]

What to look for when buying a deep fat fryer »

Probably the most important feature is the food capacity.  This is how much food the fryer can safely cook at one time.  Think carefully about the quantities that you will want to cook.  If in doubt, always buy bigger than you think you may need. Oil capacity is how much oil the fryer holds.
Go for […]

Product of the Week - Rachael Ray Cookware »

Popular celebrity chef Rachael Ray has her own range of cookware and we rate the 5qt anodized aluminum non stick saute pan as our product of the week.
Aluminum is an excellent conductor of heat making for evenly cooked foods. The drawback with aluminum is that it is a relatively soft metal which means it can […]

What To Look For When Buying A Dutch Oven »

When you go shopping for a Dutch Oven do your research and  choose one that is obviously well made.
The oven handle should be heavy and securely attached to molded ears on the sides of the oven.  Avoid ovens with riveted-on ears as these can become weak over time and could be dangerous.  Many oven handles […]

Tidy up your kitchen with pot racks! »

Everyone wants to save space, especially in the kitchen where chaos is imminent if things aren’t organised.
If you are anything like me and just have this burning desire to have all the latest cooking gadgets available then you won’t have room to store bulky, heavy pots and pans?
And this is where pot racks come into […]