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100 HINTS FOR ANYONE WHO MAY BE A
BIT CONFUSED. POTS AND PANS, KNIVES, PANTRY,
REFRIGERATOR, FREEZER, AS WELL AS GLASSES, DISHES,
LINENS AND BOTTLES: WHAT ARE ALL THESE THINGS?.

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Pots and pans


Pots and pans may be made of various materials, aluminum, enamelware, enameled cast iron, stainless steel, ceramic, and nonstick metal.
Everyone has a favorite.

Aluminum is preferred by many experienced cooks because it is moderately priced and is a good heat conductor. It heats faster and is useful in quick cooking. Unfortunately, some people complain about it being difficult to clean.

Earthenware is indispensable for numerous preparations and holds heat well. It will break with sudden temperature changes.
Actually, a similar final result may be obtained from one material or another, with some exceptions.

Nonstick coated, from a practical point of view, in pots and pans as well as pie and cake pans, have the great advantage of being as easy to wash as dishes. They may simply be emerged in soapy water and cleaned with a soft sponge. It is unnecessary to use abrasive products and they can be easily be washed in the dishwasher.

We will, however, pass along a few valuable tips:
Aluminum pans must be watched closely as food will heat quickly and can easily stick to the pan.
Enameled pots have the same problems, but moreover, they must be handled very carefully as they chip easily when banged on a hard surface or if they are dropped. They should never be cleaned with abrasives.

Cast iron is non stick by nature, (when new it should be seasoned by grease with a little oil and leave in a hot oven for half an hour). It is easy to care for, just wash and wipe dry, and should be stored in a dry place, in a light or dark place.
When food burns or when longer cooking is necessary and food sticks to the bottom of the pan, the best way to clean it is to boil some water with a little dishwasher soap (which won’t foam too much and will not boil over, rather than regular dish liquid,). This method is also effective for pots in which polenta or rice have been cooked and stuck to the bottom.

Enameled pots may be renewed when they lose their shine. Just fill it with water, add a little liquid bleach and then wash and rinse well.

 

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