Making the Right Cookware Choice
For serious cooks or those who just like to show off what they have displayed in their kitchen, investing in the best quality cookware is a must... However not everyone knows what makes one set of cookware better than another...
Here are some things to look for in better quality cookware:
* Doesn't rust or dent...
The All-Clad Stainless 9-Piece Cookware Set is an example of a high quality product that won't dent or rust because during manufacturing it uses a special metal bonding system that incorporates three layers of aluminum between stainless steel cooking surfaces and has a magnetic stainless steel outer layer.
* Distributes heat evenly and keeps food hot or warm long after being taken off the stove...
Cheaper cookware doesn't retain heat and have hot and cold spots. Higher quality cookware using the better materials and having better designs have eliminated these problems.
* Makes clean up easy...
Non-stick doesn't necessarily mean cookware must contain a layer of Teflon. Higher quality cookware such as the All-Clad Stainless 9-Piece Cookware Set with Nonstick Fry Pan can be non-stick without the peeling and scratched-up mess of a Teflon coating.
* Is safe to use...
To avoid burns, look for handles on pots or pans that are attached in a proprietary way that keeps heat from traveling up. Also look for cookware that can be placed in an oven and can handle temperatures up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
* Has a good warrantee
Look for cookware that offers a solid warrantee. The All-Clad Stainless 6-Piece Cookware Set is an example of a high quality cookware that although a bit more expensive than other brands - offers home cooks a lifetime warrantee against defects.
