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Kitchenware - 5 Essentials For Your Kitchen

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Karl Giles

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Mar 21, 2010, 9:56:38 PM3/21/10
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If you're moving away for the first time, replacing worn out pots and
pans, or are starting to take your cooking more seriously, you might
be wondering whether you've got all the cookware, kitchenware and
bakeware that you'll need.
Here are 5 Kitchenware Essentials that all kitchens should have.


Saucepans - Saucepans are useful in every kitchen. Even if you only
ever cook beans in them, you'll want to make sure that your beans are
evenly heated, and that the pan is easy to wash afterwards. If you're
a keen cook you'll be looking at pans of different sizes so that you
can cook different things at the same time, and for pans that heat up
quickly to save both time and energy.  
Frying Pan - Although fried foods are less popular than they used to
be, and people are often trying to eat more healthily, a good frying
pan is definitely worth it. From frying onions for spaghetti
bolognaise, to a fried egg sandwich at the weekend, to making
omelettes, your frying pan will get used a lot whether you're in a
student house or a family home.  
Wok - Stir fries are quick and easy, and a good wok makes a stir fry
even better. Many foods can be added to a stir fry and you can stick
to traditional types of stir fry, or be as adventurous as you like.
With different sizes of wok available, you're sure to find one that
meets your needs.  
Knives Having a set of decent knives is important. Cheaper knives will
blunt sooner, and they may not last anything like as long as you'd
hope. You don't need to spend a great deal of money on a set of
knives, but they will last, won't need sharpening as often and prove
to be good value. As long as you look after your knives, they'll
provide you with years of service.  
Crockery - Your crockery can be as plain or as exciting as you like.
Maybe in your stylish bachelor pad you'll be looking for something
designer-y to go with your minimalist d'cor. A family kitchen might
want a large set of plates, bowls and cups so that there's always a
plate and cup no matter who comes to tea, or stays over. A student
might be looking something plain and simple that represents great
value for money.

Now you know more about the essential kitchenware items every kitchen
needs, isn't it time you replaced your old kitchen ware, and treated
yourself to the kitchen essentials you really need?

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Evergreen the Magician

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Mar 21, 2010, 10:16:56 PM3/21/10
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A cutting board
A chef's knife. (high-carbon steel that needs oiling to prevent rust)
A big frying pan with a lid.

A few pots of different sizes with lids that can double as baking
dishes. (metal handles)

(all pots and pans stainless steel or cast iron with maybe glass lids)

Hot pads

A good spatula: solid steel rectangular blade with cutting edge.
(grill scraper)

A large, long-handled mixing spoon.

Measuring cups and spoons.

Masher

small knife - 4-6" blade

Rolling pin.

Cooling racks for hot pans.

Oven thermometer

Timer

Sharpening stone.

Hand grinder. (crank manually) all metal.

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