How to Buy Good Cookware
Cookware varies greatly when it comes to quality and price. Although not everyone can afford top-of-the-line cookware, most people can afford to splurge a little and get some quality pieces for daily use. Does this Spark an idea?
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Take Stock of Your Needs
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Decide what pieces you need. In some cases, a whole cookware set may benefit you, but if not, you'll be spending money on items you won't use. In that case, you should buy by the piece. Take size into consideration, too. Think about how many people you are cooking for and if you really need three different sized frying pans.
Material
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Stainless steel pots and pans will last a long time, but they don't conduct heat very well; you can buy ones with a copper or aluminum bottom to help with this. Anodized aluminum cookware is non-stick but also doesn't conduct heat as well as non-anodized aluminum or pricey copper.
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Cleaning
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Take into consideration how much time you're willing to spend on cleaning and caring for your cookware. Some cookware is dishwasher safe, while other pieces must be hand washed after each use. Items like cast iron pots and pans must be seasoned and then scrubbed.
Price
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More expensive cookware is generally more sturdy and will last longer. For example, the bolts used to attach the handle to the pan on a cheap item might come loose relatively quickly; the non-stick surface might start breaking down. Buy the best quality cookware that you can afford.
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References
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