Congratulations! After watching show after cooking show where rugged, bearded chefs showcase their sexy cast iron cookware, you have finally given in to the temptation and got yourself your very own Lodge skillet. And, eager to sear your first juicy New York strip, you find yourself asking what some of the best utensils for cast […]
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For a cast iron cookware guy like me, it was hard to accept that ceramic nonstick cookware gives me a lot of liberty in the kitchen. When I got my 12-inch Lima GreenPan, I suddenly discovered that I could whip out sumptuous omelets and paper-thin crepes without afterwards having to soak the pan in toxic
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Since 1970s, glass top stoves – whether induction cooktops or those that have an electric metal coil under the glass – have become all the rage that defined a kitchen boasting a modern, hip look. And for a good reason: glass top stoves are beautiful indeed, with a characteristic slick smooth surface. And, as all
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As the commander-in-chief of your home kitchen, you have to make tough, often contradictory choices all the time. What kind of cooking oil will give you the ability to deep-fry food, but also put on a delicious, healthy salad? Do I really need a new blowtorch if I decide to get expensive sous vide immersion
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When you made a decision to upgrade your cooking skills and properly equip your home kitchen, one of the most important questions you had is what kind of cookware will best set you up for a culinary success. You have also heard about a great type of metal to be on the lookout for your
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When it comes to wok cooking, cast iron is as versatile and as time-tested as the wok idea itself. Having originated in China and Central Asia, cast iron pots – the forefathers of the wok – were used by the armies on the march and by town chefs alike to entertain the taste buds of
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As a new proud owner of a heavy, yet sturdy cast iron wok, you are eager to jump into action and whip out a few biryanis or other Asian stir fry dishes that require high heat application. Yet, you have read somewhere that using cast iron needs seasoning. And you start wondering: what is this seasoning, and
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As a proud new wok owner, you have a few critical choices to make. These choices – beginning from a type of cuisine you want to try out to whether you want to cook inside or outside your house – will set a roadmap that you will end up following to the culinary Mount Olympus.
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So, you have decided to master that next level of perfection in your cooking skills and have set your sights on the sous vide cooking as your next objective. Since you are reading an article about sous vide bags, I will assume that you already have a more than basic understanding of how sous vide
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Summer is upon us, and you start craving that light, crisp and colorful stir-fry with a characteristic smoky note in the aftertaste. You know, the one that leaves that special someone you cooked it for ask for another helping as her eyes get a little beadier. The only thing that stands between you and the
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