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Pressure Cookers Archives

Cuisinart CPC-600 6-Quart Electric Pressure Cooker

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008 at 10:19 am  
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cuisinart-electric-pressure-cookerRemember the days when your pressure cooker would fill you with dread? You had to make sure you didn’t get too close unless absolutely necessary and then when you had to take it off the stove you had to run it under cold water until the lids would release. Well fortunately those days are gone with the new style of pressure cookers available today.

The Cuisinart CPC-600 1000-Watt 6-Quart Electric Pressure Cooker is so far removed from those old style pressure cookers. Just the look of it tells you that this is something different. It almost looks like a rice cooker.

This pressure cooker works by push button controls. You can pre-programme it for high or low pressure cooker and browning, simmering, sauteing and warming.

As with all pressure cookers, this won’t work unless the lid is completely sealed and it stays sealed until the pressure returns to zero. This is a great safety feature.

It has a nonstick cooking pot that is dishwasher safe so clean up is so easy.

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Fagor Duo Combi Pressure Cooker Set

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 at 9:05 pm  
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fagor-duo-combi-pressure-cooker-setPressure cooking is the ideal way to cook delicious healthy meals.

With the modern technology pressure cookers are easier and safer to use than ever.

This means you won’t have the same experience that I once had where I forced the lid off the base way too soon, before the pressure had released, the lid flew off the cooker with some force and soup ended up all over the kitchen. What a mess! It took ages to clean up and get it out of all the nooks and crannies and off the ceiling.

This accident was totally my own fault and if you follow the manufacturers instructions  (unlike me) you will never have the same experience.  My new pressure cooker has an automatic pressure release setting that ensures that the lid won’t come off.

So if you are into cooking healthy meals that are full of flavor why not consider getting a Fagor Duo Combi 5-Piece Pressure Cooker Set. This 5 piece set and is certainly value for money.

What is included in the 5 Piece Set:

  • 8 quart pot – Holds the Pasta steamer
  • 4 quart pot – use as a regular saucepan with the tempered glass lid
  • Pressure cooker lid which fits both pots
  • Tempered glass lid which fits both pots
  • A  basket for cooking and draining pasta and steaming vegetables etc.
  • Instruction manual
  • Recipe booklet

Features of the Fagor Pressure Cooker:

  • It is made from 18/10 stainless steel,
  • It has black heat resistant plastic handles,
  • There is a triple valve safety system plus safety lock on the handle that prevents the cooker from being opened before all pressure is released
  • There are two independent over pressure release valves
  • The dial format of the spring-type mechanism lets you can change the setting without changing valves.
  • It can be used on gas, electric, ceramic and induction stovetops.
  • There is a 10-year warranty
  • It is really easy to clean and the pressure cooker pot is dishwasher safe

If you are looking for some hints and recipes you might like to read our article on the Wonderful World of Home Canning.

Where can I buy the Fagor Duo Combi Pressure Cooker Set?
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Pressure Cookers – A Healthy Way to Cook

Wednesday, December 19th, 2007 at 2:06 am  
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set-of-3-pressure-cookersI remember when I was just a little kid and my mother would cook up something in the pressure cooker. In those days, pressure cookers were a dangerous thing. We were warned to keep back at all times while it stood hissing away on the stove almost like some deranged snake ready to pounce.

As I got older and I started to help mom I was often given control of the pressure cooker. I still remember taking the heavy beast from the stove over to the sink all the time holding my head back as far as possible just in case it exploded in my face. I would then run cold water over the top of it until the hissing would finally stop. You could usually go and have a cup of tea while this was happening as it sometimes took up to 5 minutes or more for the pressure to finally be released so we could remove the lid.

Fortunately these days, with multiple safety valves and locking mechanisms, pressure cookers are a lot safer. And you don’t need to worry about breaking water restrictions as modern pressure cookers don’t require running water to release the pressure.

Pressure cookers are actually quite a healthy way to cook. Because the food cooks so quickly and very little liquid is used, minerals and vitamins in the food are not boiled away and lost. This makes pressure cooking much healthier than conventional cooking. This also means that the food retains maximum flavor.

What Can I Cook In It?

Just about anything! It is ideal for dishes that need long cooking such as soups, stews, beans and grains. Brown meats and onions prior to pressure cooking. It’s also great for al dente vegetables in just two minutes.

You can adapt normal recipes for the pressure cooker. Just ensure that you have a minimum of two cups of water to create the necessary steam.

Life Is Slower In The Mountains!

For people living at sea level, water usually boils at 211 degrees. Using a pressure cooker at a high altitude needs more time for the water to heat up. As a general rule, if you live over 3,500 feet above sea level, you should increase the cooking time by 10%.

What are the benefits to pressure cooking?

Monday, October 15th, 2007 at 3:55 am  
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set-of-3-pressure-cookersFood can cook up to 70% faster in a pressure cooker. This is such a help for busy or working mothers (and fathers!). Simply put the food in the pot and by the time you’ve relaxed with a cup of tea, dinner is ready!

As the food cooks so quickly, less gas or electricity is used and can save you money on your utility bills.

Your kitchen won’t steam up and get uncomfortably hot as all the steam stays in the pot!

The kitchen stays cleaner as there are no splashes and nothing ever boils over on the stove top.

Read more about pressure cookers here…

Is your pressure cooker really safe?

Saturday, September 22nd, 2007 at 4:05 am  
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is-your-pressure-cooker-safeRemember 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 like me you probably kept your face way back from the top of the pressure cooker… just in case!

Thank goodness, these days, pressure cookers are a lot safer and a lot easier to handle.

Read our latest article about the safety of pressure cookers here.

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