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Matt



Joined: 30 Mar 2006
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 8:35 pm    Post subject: Cookware Questions Reply with quote

Greetings one & all!

My fiancee and I are starting to get our wedding registry together, and as the food guru in the relationship, I'll be picking a lot of the cooking-related tools. However, since I'm something of a n00b when it comes to the better-quality gear, I could use some advice. So, here are my questions:

1) With regards to anodized non-stick pans, are there any serious health risks associated with it? I don't really trust teflon, and while I love my stainless steel & cast iron, it would be nice to have a non-stick or two.

2) What wattage should I aim for with a KitchenAid mixer? My fiancee does more baking than I do, but neither of us has ever had more than a hand mixer. We'd love to get the Pro series, but it's awfully expensive.

3) Where do people stand on silicone bakeware? The idea seems cool, but I wonder about chemical reaction/leakage/what-have-you.

4) Has anyone used the Jamie Oliver T-fal sets? I was playing around with the different pans, and I liked the feel of them - nicely balanced. Since I've never cooked with them though, I don't know how good the actual pans are.

5) With regards to a food processor: KitchenAid or Hamilton-Beach?
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GaryProtein



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 11:59 pm    Post subject: Re: Cookware Questions Reply with quote

For non-stick pans get Swiss Diamond. Accept no substitutes. You won't be disappointed.

For the mixer, get the Pro series-575 watts, if not, most of their other KitchenAid mixers are in the 325-375 watt range and are tilt-head type mixers, rather than stationary head/"bowl up and down" mixers.

Silicone bakeware, I could take it or leave it. Make sure you have firm support under it when you bring it to and from the oven, or else cakes will break and liquid batters will run.

For food processors, you can't beat the RobotCoupe, but if that it out of the question I would get the Cuisinart or KitchenAid. Get the 12 cup versions.
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