OzFree's Guide to Selecting Cookware Sets

by Mei Galang

Have you ever wondered why your favorite dish, with a general recipe, taste different when cooked by different individuals? Cooking may be a common skill for most people but their different lifestyles will require them different styles of cookwares. The finished product can also vary depending on the cooking style of each person but at the same time the secret may rely on the cookwares used.

Cookware sets are specially designed collections of pots, pans and lids that are designed to nest together, the entire set takes up the space of the largest pot. The common materials used to make cookware sets are stainless steel and copper. The price varies on the quality of these materials as well as additional styles added for handles, sidings or lids.

 

A person can trade the cookware's quality for a lesser price but the quality of the food prepared using it can be affected. They might save few bucks but the quality of the end product may be diminished because of the poor quality of the cookware. People should consider cookware sets as an investment since they will use it for cooking their food which they does everyday.

Some people think that they need to buy expensive cookwares to prepare great meals. They should consider that their cooking skill will affect on how well they can utilize these stylish pots and pans to come up with a nice meal. These cookwares might be overwhelming for novice cooks and some must take culinary short course to maximize these cookwares.

 

Contrary to this general notion, the chefs from cooking programs on TV have exposed that they also buy high class cookware from traveling salesman although they can also be sponsored by gourmet cookware companies.

Below are the different materials used to make cookware sets.

 

* Copper. Best heat conductor but the most expensive among other choices. * Aluminum. Good heat conductor and affordable but breaks down slowly when exposed to acidic foods and scratches easily. * Stainless steel. More resistant to scratches but because it is combined with other materials it doesn't conduct heat evenly thus affect the final food product. * Titanium. Lightweight but expensive. * Metal cookwares with non stick coatings. Can be cleaned easily but less durable and prone to scratches. * Plastic. Cheaper than other options and might retain previous food flavors.

 

Your cookware set may be in wide variety since it can be a set that you've saved up for or a gift from family or friend. The most important thing is to know how to take care of what you have and utilize it's capabilities so that you can make mouth watering dishes from your kitchen for your family.

 

About the Author

Mei recommends the Housewares Classified ads section of OzFree for your cookware shopping needs.