HEALTHY COOKWARE SETS

[sarah-hassici]

Iam actually shopping around for a cookware set. I read your article about this topic, but I am still confused wether to buy a moderately affordable enameled cookware such as Rachael Ray or Tramontina (definitely I cannot afford Le Creuset and Chantal), or a stainless steel set.

What are the criteria to look for while buying either one. Is enameled on aluminium ok? Is 18/10 better than 18/8 in the stainless steel?
can we store leftovers in stainless steel?
what about the enameled cast iron casseroles?
I have a scrached tefal frying pan, should I discard it?

I LOOK FORWARD FOR YOUR ANSWERS,










9 rachael ray or tramontina



0WETHER TO BUY .

[Rebecca]

Regarding your questions, you're going to be the ultimate reference of what works and is affordable for you. Also, you'll assess how scratched is your non-stick cookware.

Just do the best you can, use what you have now, and upgrade as you can afford to do so. Perhaps, it will be one pot at a time versus a set.

Heavier pots are more durable. If an aluminum pot is covered by enamel, it is non-reactive. Sure, stainless steel is fine for food storage--and glass is a tich better.

[Janet]

Hi!

Any comment on My Lady cookware set by Barazzoni?

[Rebecca]

I don't have definitive answers as I can't take into account your budget, how "scratched" your Tefal pan is, weather or not you'll scour your stainless cookware, your personal cookware use, etc.

* favor heavy stainless steel 18/8 (versus light 18/10)
* perhaps, upgrade one item at a time and buy quality that will last

I've recently become aware of--and am using--non-reactive, affordable cookware that is ceramic and therefore actually enhances the foods' innate flavor. You might consider Xterma at http://ceramcor.com/