Archive for October, 2009


 Powered by Max Banner Ads 

Comparison of Cast Iron and Copper Cookware

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

An experienced cook who knows his way around the kitchen knows that the saying “a workman is only as good as his tools” goes for kitchen work as well. I have a secret weapon – www.CooksPlus.com. CooksPlus is an online and brick and mortar store that specializes in everything to do with the kitchen – kitchenware, bakeware, small kitchen appliances, cutlery, and just about anything else you can think about. CooksPlus features all of the big brand names, and only the very best quality products.

I’m all about high quality products, because I figured out a long time ago that it’s worth the money to invest in high quality, and brand name items. It’s also worth the time to do some research. For example, why is cast iron (including enameled cast iron) better for some things, and copper for others? How are you going to decide if you need a cast iron cookware item, or a copper cookware item, or whether you may need both? Something to think about and hopefully this article can help.

Both copper and cast iron cookware are known for good heat conduction, which is a very important feature to consider when making this choice. But the heat conductivity of copper is different from this property in cast iron cookware. Copper pans respond a lot to heat change, whereas cast iron pots and pans don’t change heat so quickly. What this means is that copper cookware will heat and cool very quickly, but cast iron cookware takes a while to heat up, and then holds on to the heat for a long time. With an iron pot or pan you can even turn the temperature way down, and the pot will keep cooking the food for you for a long time. The result of this difference between copper cookware and cast iron cookware boils down to this question: Do you need that feature of variable heat cooking? This is the key point makes copper cookware the logical choice, if it’s a feature you need. On the other hand, copper is more expensive than cast iron. So if you don’t really care about fast changes, stick to the iron pots and pans.

In either case, you’ll want to see what they have at www.CooksPlus.com; a great assortment of all types of cookware, bakeware and other kitchenware items.

temp_112556
http://www.articlesbase.com/kitchens-articles/comparison-of-cast-iron-and-copper-cookware-734509.html

Share and Enjoy:
  • Digg
  • del.icio.us
  • Facebook
  • NewsVine
  • Reddit
  • StumbleUpon
  • Google Bookmarks
  • Yahoo! Buzz
  • Twitter
  • Technorati
  • Live
  • LinkedIn
  • MySpace

Comparison of Cast Iron and Copper Cookware

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

An experienced cook who knows his way around the kitchen knows that the saying “a workman is only as good as his tools” goes for kitchen work as well. I have a secret weapon – www.CooksPlus.com. CooksPlus is an online and brick and mortar store that specializes in everything to do with the kitchen – kitchenware, bakeware, small kitchen appliances, cutlery, and just about anything else you can think about. CooksPlus features all of the big brand names, and only the very best quality products.

I’m all about high quality products, because I figured out a long time ago that it’s worth the money to invest in high quality, and brand name items. It’s also worth the time to do some research. For example, why is cast iron (including enameled cast iron) better for some things, and copper for others? How are you going to decide if you need a cast iron cookware item, or a copper cookware item, or whether you may need both? Something to think about and hopefully this article can help.

Both copper and cast iron cookware are known for good heat conduction, which is a very important feature to consider when making this choice. But the heat conductivity of copper is different from this property in cast iron cookware. Copper pans respond a lot to heat change, whereas cast iron pots and pans don’t change heat so quickly. What this means is that copper cookware will heat and cool very quickly, but cast iron cookware takes a while to heat up, and then holds on to the heat for a long time. With an iron pot or pan you can even turn the temperature way down, and the pot will keep cooking the food for you for a long time. The result of this difference between copper cookware and cast iron cookware boils down to this question: Do you need that feature of variable heat cooking? This is the key point makes copper cookware the logical choice, if it’s a feature you need. On the other hand, copper is more expensive than cast iron. So if you don’t really care about fast changes, stick to the iron pots and pans.

In either case, you’ll want to see what they have at www.CooksPlus.com; a great assortment of all types of cookware, bakeware and other kitchenware items.

temp_112556
http://www.articlesbase.com/kitchens-articles/comparison-of-cast-iron-and-copper-cookware-734509.html

Share and Enjoy:
  • Digg
  • del.icio.us
  • Facebook
  • NewsVine
  • Reddit
  • StumbleUpon
  • Google Bookmarks
  • Yahoo! Buzz
  • Twitter
  • Technorati
  • Live
  • LinkedIn
  • MySpace

I have been bought a cast iron griddle pan. What can I cook on this – recipes? Can it be used on gas hob??

Friday, October 30th, 2009


You lucky, lucky thing…
How I long for a cast iron griddle pan?
Now you can use it on a gas hob, and in it you can do anything that requires frying. But not stir fry vegetables.
Do tender steaks in that pan.
Do fish fillets in that pan.
Do pork chops or pork bangers in that pan.
Eggs do not do too well in it, I would suggest you do not even try it.
Best of all about that pan is;
THAT you can put the gas on full to heat it, and as soon as you put the meat or fish in, you can turn off the gas or turn it down to its lowest level. Cover it with the lid and walk away.
The food will cook because the cast iron retains heat longest.
Ho do enjoy that pan and think of Clara at the end of the rainbow, waiting for someone to buy her one of those….

Share and Enjoy:
  • Digg
  • del.icio.us
  • Facebook
  • NewsVine
  • Reddit
  • StumbleUpon
  • Google Bookmarks
  • Yahoo! Buzz
  • Twitter
  • Technorati
  • Live
  • LinkedIn
  • MySpace

Just bought cast iron pan. Seasoned it w/ veg oil & baked it How can I store it? Won’t it attract roaches?

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Basically, I am wondering since it is greasy since i coated it with oil and that "buildup" of oil over time in the long run is what creates the "natural" non-stick coating, how can i store it? I can’t put it in a bag since it gets "humid" in a bag and it might rust.. In the cabinet, it will attract roaches or bugs wouldn’t it? Also, after cooking my friend said don’t even wash it, just wipe with more oil… Is this correct or can i rinse with water at least? thanks for your help.

you might want to invest in pest control.

Share and Enjoy:
  • Digg
  • del.icio.us
  • Facebook
  • NewsVine
  • Reddit
  • StumbleUpon
  • Google Bookmarks
  • Yahoo! Buzz
  • Twitter
  • Technorati
  • Live
  • LinkedIn
  • MySpace

if cooking in a cast iron pan would you it leave traces of iron in your food?

Friday, October 30th, 2009

if so would these traces of iron be good for you?

People who take multivitamins or eat foods high in iron are getting more iron than someone using a cast iron pan occasionally. So,–using cast iron to cook with is not considered harmful.

Share and Enjoy:
  • Digg
  • del.icio.us
  • Facebook
  • NewsVine
  • Reddit
  • StumbleUpon
  • Google Bookmarks
  • Yahoo! Buzz
  • Twitter
  • Technorati
  • Live
  • LinkedIn
  • MySpace