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Which Kind of Cookware is the Best?
By admin | November 27, 2009
Let’s be honest. People are getting fat these days. In fact, obesity rates are at an all time high. And while there are many reasons for our current corpulence, one thing is certain—Americans eat out too much. Whether we’re talking about fast food, pizza, or Chinese, the simple fact is that all of these foods are high in calories and incredibly fattening.
It wasn’t always this way. There was a time, not too long ago, when families actually cooked real meals, homemade meals. This food was often prepared using fresh ingredients, and not only did it taste a lot better than the garbage we get when we eat out, but it was also much healthier and cheaper, too.
What’s changed?
While it is true that people are busier than they’ve ever been, the fact is that food prices, real food that you get at the supermarket, is incredibly cheap. So, while you might not have the time to cook a homemade meal each and every night of the week, you can at least find the time to make dinner every other night.
What you will need
When it comes to cooking homemade meals, the most important thing, other than the ingredients, is the cookware. That’s right, the cookware. Kitchen cookware helps the designated chef ensure that all food is thoroughly cooked in a timely manner and that clean up is a breeze. In the next few paragraphs we are going to take a look at some of the most popular kinds of kitchen cookware.
Cookware Options
Cookware is most commonly composed of one of the following four metals: Copper, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, or cast iron. Each of these metals has their share of benefits and drawbacks.
Copper is a great conductor of heat, which is why most high-quality kitchen cookware is made from this metal. The only notable criticism of copper cookware is that when it is used to heat acidic foods like tomatoes, they come out tasting a little strange. Also, it is quite expensive.
Just like copper, aluminum is also a great conductor of heat and it is also very cheap, which is why it is by far the most popular metal used in cookware. The only real disadvantage with aluminum is that is scratches easily, which means that it has a comparatively short self life.
On the other hand, stainless steel is a popular metal when it comes to kitchen cookware because it is both durable and cheap. It also doesn’t leave a strange metallic taste in you mouth and it is completely scratch resistant. The only real knock against stainless steel cookware is that it is not a particularly good conductor of heat, which means that food can be unevenly cooked if you don’t pay close attention.
Last but not least, we have the old Southern favorite, cast iron cookware. This kitchen cookware is used in a number of classic Southern dishes since it is not only a good conductor of heat, but also because it is versatile and can even be placed in the oven. However, cast iron cookware is notoriously difficult to clean and may require overnight soaking along with several minutes of vigorous scrubbing. 
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