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Black Friday Discount Lives On…
Let’s value this opportunity to get to know each other over the weekend. Please tip your chalice to our heartfelt toast for a warm and cozy Black Friday On-Line Shopping Fest without leaving the comforts of home.
In affiliation with ChoiceCookery, the Waterless Cookware Blog offers an additional 10% off Maxam, Chef’s Secret, Precise Heat and other brands of unmatched Quality Multi-ply Stainless Steel Waterless cookware—November 25th to 28th. Simply enter the word BLOG (all caps) when prompted to provide a ‘promo code’ at time of order entry. This code verifies your participation at the Waterless Cookware Blog and captures a 10% discount below ChoiceCookery’s already affordable price points.
That’s it. Just a way of saying THANKS for visiting our blog and GIVING us the honest opportunity to serve you. We truly value our commitment to Quality Stainless Steel Waterless Cookware at genuinely affordable prices. So reap the lifelong benefits of our food-friendly, cook-friendly, health-friendly, earth-friendly cookware @ more-than-fair prices…
…and/or pass this blog post on to others (family, friends, colleagues) who may well appreciate your cost-conscious, healthy intentions (use our on-line community features like facebook or twitter to pass on the Good News).
We hope your Thanksgiving is joyous and ripe with Good Cheer! …and may this season of celebration be measured with gratitude and humble appreciation for all that is, every day of it.
ENJOY your Days – PEACE to you & yours…
(…psst. as of 1/1/2011, and ongoing until the clock turns our carriages back into pumpkins, the BLOG discount continues. If you, or someone you know, is interested in savoring a lifetime of cooking value with unmatched utensils, take advantage of this 10% discount. The savings are worthy; the benefits are incomparable. Pass it forward.)
Cook’s Illustrated on the Ideal Set of Cookware
When Cook’s Illustrated sought the best set of cookware for under $250, they didn’t waste time on the cheap (Paula Deen, Rachael Ray, Farberware, Circulon, Anolon, Silverstone & other department store brands). Cook’s Illustrated went straight to the quality of multi-ply Stainless Steel cookware with only two outstanding concerns:
- under $250
- pot/pan types within the set.
“…Most sets bundle together a lot of pans we don’t need…pans in impractical sizes (1-quart saucepans good for little more than melting butter or 8-inch skillets that are only useful if you’re cooking for one). Why clog your cabinets with sauté pans (skillets with high straight sides), sauciers (rounded saucepans with wide rims), or “chef’s” pans (saucepans shaped like woks with domed lids). …a Dutch oven and other basic pans can do anything they can do and more?”
We at the blog couldn’t agree more. “That said, buying pieces one by one gets expensive—particularly with high-end brands. If we could find a set that was a truly good value for the money, offering durable, high-quality construction and a selection on a par with our needs, we’d happily recommend it.”
And Cook’s Illustrated did! “Our ideal set would include:
- 12-inch traditional skillet big enough to fit four chicken breasts;
- 10-inch nonstick skillet for cooking delicate omelets and fish;
- 12-inch cast-iron skillet for frying and searing;
- 4-quart covered saucepan for vegetables and other side dishes;
- 2-quart covered saucepan for heating soup or cooking oatmeal;
- 6- or 7-quart Dutch oven for braising, deep-frying, and even baking bread;
- Large stockpot (8+ qt) that can do double-duty for pasta, lobster, or corn on the cob.”
Pre-configured sets generally don’t mix compositions (cast iron and stainless for example) so a separate purchase of a piece of two is desirable to meet set configuration.
“A cursory search unearthed an All-Clad 14-piece assortment that included four of the pans on our list, along with four others that definitely were not, and all for an outrageous $1,899.95.”
“To get other sets priced under $250, we’d have to abandon fully clad tri-ply and go for the next best thing: disk-bottom pans. Here, manufacturers duplicate the three-layer effect on the pan bottom by attaching a disk of aluminum (or other ‘elements’) to the underside of a stainless steel pan, then covering it with layer(s) of stainless steel. We found three sets worth considering.”
It’s no secret: you can view the results at Cook’s Illustrated. Here’s the best Stainless Steel Cookware set meeting criteria for under $250: Maxam KT172 @ $209.10 — no waste, no frills, just the fundamentals of Quality, Durability, Beauty and Performance–warranted for a lifetime.
Carving Your Turkey
There’s no single way to carve a turkey. Most home cooks came by their technique naturally, honed in mature youth after witnessing a host of oldsters demonstrating the art (…some oldsters, like Uncle Bill, held us children spellbound as he carved with flashes of flare & bravado). For most of us, there may be room to improve (if not the flare, then the carved display).
For the sake of basic approach, Americas Test Kitchen offers a brief Video on how to carve and platter your bird.
You’ll notice immediately the ease of a sharp knife and of course, you’re cordially invited to consider a new set of high quality knives over at ChoiceCookery.
Enjoy your Dinner and as always, cook healthy, eat honestly, and thrive.
…to Till and to Keep
As we gather around our family tables to give thanks, appreciate the bounty around us and enjoy the good, let us collectively pause and remind ourselves where everything comes from.
We are entrusted with a bountiful Eden more fragile and unforgiving than we apparently care to affirm. Admit, if you will, that our appetites to consume far exceed our garden’s wherewithal to sustain.
The Scottish-born American naturalist John Muir once warned, “When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.” Nothing we do individually (or culturally, economically, politically, religiously) is in isolation; all is connected to the tree of life (the root moral of the visual spectacle that is Avatar comes to mind).
Our stewardship of creation has been, from the genesis of word and deed, “…to fill the earth and subdue it…to till it and keep it”. Forgiveness may now be eternal, but the garden (as we know it) is finite and unforgiving. Vow to be better stewards of all that is… as always, not for the self but for the care and safe keeping of those to come.
Giving Thanks Never Tasted So Good
A scrumptious Video Recipe from our good friends at LalaCooks:
What says fall more than pumpkin? And of course, the beloved pumpkin pie.
We decided to do things a little bit differently this year and make a pumpkin cheesecake. Because, let’s face it, who doesn’t love cheesecake? …and pumpkin cheesecake? Well, we couldn’t resist.
We promise this pumpkin cheesecake will not disappoint, and it’s likely you’ll be putting your pumpkin pie recipe aside for a rainy day, once you make it. We’re certain it’ll become your go to pumpkin dessert for Thanksgiving. That’s definitely true for us!
This cheesecake is so simple to make and can even be done by hand – so don’t let the kitchen aid fool you. You can do this!
Wishing you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving and lots of delicious food shared with your nearest and dearest.
Mangez bien!
We at the Waterless Cookware Blog also thank Chef Leslie Newton (Lala Cooks) for partnering with us re: our Healthy Cooking Holiday GIVE AWAY! If you have yet to enter, you can do so here or Lala Cooks. A quality set of surgical stainless steel waterless cookware (KT915) goes to the lucky winner–which just might be you. Drawing our winner on December 10, 2010. Entry is just a mouse click away–& just that easy.
Cook healthy, eat honestly, and thrive.
Turkey Prep: Dry Brine Rub or Brine Bath…?
As well as it could be said, FOODday home cook Katherine Miller offers some sound advice on preparing your Thanksgiving bird. Here’s a brief appetizer (with link to Katherine’s full story to follow up).
“…For years we’ve been telling readers to brine their turkey. Anyone who’s done it will tell you that it really does give you moist, tender meat. But let’s admit it: Bagging a 14-pound boulder in salt water is like trying to bathe a tantruming 2-year-old. Then you’ve got to keep the unwieldy parcel cold for 12 to 24 hours, all the while hoping the bag doesn’t leak.
But about two years ago I came across the dry-brine method, which is no more than rubbing the poultry with salt and bagging it up for three days, massaging it once a day.
This technique sounded too good to be true. But after I tried it last year, I became a convert.” (…link to ‘The Rest of the Story’ with cooking tips and how-to recipes for Dry-Brine Rub Turkey, Smoky Spiced Salt with Orange, Sage & Bay Salt, Rosemary-lemon Salt. Yummmm!)
As noted in our blog post featuring the Barefoot Contessa, once the bird is ready to cook, learn to trust and enjoy the moist, savory, tender difference achieved when cooking your bird stove top—save time, energy and room in your oven schedule for baking those awesome pies.
Cook healthy, eat honestly, and thrive
Walkin’ the Walk
We at the blog truly appreciate folks who get it right. We like to spread the word too, so here’s a sample of walking the walk from a nutritionist and health coach. We have a caveat however: the cookware prices offered (wholesale arm twisting included) should give one pause… But here’s what the Coach has to say:
“Hi I’m Peter Cerrato, a nutrition and health coach, as well as the founder of Develop Health and Develop Health TV, a health and wellness company.
… One of the ways I support my clients is to provide them with healthy resources for nutrition and cooking… And one such important resource is a healthy cookware set that is safe and makes cooking quicker and easier.
Making sure your cookware set is free from harmful heavy metal leaching and other poisonous materials like Teflon is extremely important in keeping you and your family healthy.
Remember – ”You Are What You Eat”
… I‘m excited to say that after a long search I have found a cookware set that is safe, extremely durable and very innovative as well as affordable. Allowing you to prepare food that is more nutritious and better tasting in a quicker amount of time.
The cookware that I use and recommend to my family, friends and clients is Waterless Surgical Stainless Steel Cookware. And I’ve twisted the manufacturers arm to drop their price to a wholesale level, so you are going to get an amazing cookware set at an even more amazing bargain.
Take a look below at how this cookware will make you and your family’s life healthier and easier…” (…here’s the link to good information on the Waterless Cookware System.)
As noted at the beginning of this post…a caveat. The Waterless Cookware System being offered through Develop Health sports price points significantly higher than comparable stainless steel waterless cookware. It’s okay to pay more if you wish, of course. But compare model KTSS22 (SuperSet) or KT28. You’ll find the $ mark-up at Develop Health to be three-to-four times that of nearly identical cookware at ChoiceCookery.
While we appreciate Coach Peter’s good work and informative site, we also appreciate value.
Money and Good Health share many characteristics of a gracious lifestyle. For example, do all things in moderation, seek value, be centered, well-grounded, humble, and always create joy in all that you do. Healthy Joy returns immeasurable when you do.
Cook healthy, eat honestly, and thrive.
Friendly Reminder: Healthy Cooking GIVE AWAY
The Waterless Cookware Blog has teamed up with our new friends over at Lala Cooks to give away a brand new 15-piece set of Stainless Steel Waterless Pots & Pans from ChoiceCookery.com …a $250 value with a lifetime of unmatched waterless cookware service, absolutely free!
This 15pc set of waterless cookware is meant to promote a very healthy way of preparing your food, using little to no water, with no added oils, fats, or grease to keep your food from sticking to the pans. Waterless cooking, if you are unfamiliar, is the most efficient, effective & health-friendly method of preparing your foods while retaining nature’s precious nutrients essential for whole health vitality. To learn more about the health benefits of waterless cooking, check out this very informative article, Waterless Cookware: The Healthy Cooking Choice and for some great tips on how to get the most of your waterless cookware set check out Waterless Cooking Tips.
Ok, so how do I get entered for this give away you might ask?
…as simple as a mouse click. We will randomly be choosing someone who completes the following 4 very easy clicks–and voila! You’re in the drawing (no obligation, no cost, no strings attached).
Step 1: Subscribe to Lala Cooks Youtube page here
Step 2: Like Lala Cooks on Facebook here
Step 3: Like ChoiceCookery on Facebook here
Step 4: Follow ChoiceCookery on twitter here
It’s that easy! Click now & you’re in.
On Dec 10th, we will toss all the names in a pot 
and pull out the winner! Remember your name will only be entered if you have followed, liked, or subscribed to all four sites!
Waterless Cookware Review – September
In a blush of autumn leaves comes some spooky pumpkins & good news from the blog. Let’s take a look back to better understand the future.
Our September review offers a host of nutritional recipes for on-the-go weeknights & more relaxed weekend fare:
–There’s useful tips on waterless cookware care and performance along with the usual nutritional information on veggies.
–There’s even a note to newly weds that we found on a gift table next to a beautiful stainless steel cookware set. It’s all healthy good. If you’ve missed one or more of these brief posts along the way, check ‘em out!
Sep 30 > Cooks on the GO! Armed with a few new cookbooks promising fast, flavorful and nutritious meals, Leslie Cole sets out to beat the tired, the bland and mundane of weeknight meal fare.
Sep 28 > Eat Your Veggies: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports on fruit and vegetable consumption–the good & not so good.
Sep 24 > First Step / Fresh Start: Habits are hard to break / Change is never easy / take small steps / for example…
Sep 23 > Navigating the Waterless Blog: Register to leave comment. Subscribe to receive new posts automatically.
Sep 22 > On a Roll with Casserole: Cooking Tips and a basic Recipe
Sep 21 > Cookware Lids: What’s the BIG difference between a waterless and a conventional lid?
Sep 20 > Harvest the Nutrition of Fall Squash: Easily serve and preserve the vital nutrients of autumn’s abundant squash.
Sep 17 > Waterless Cookware Basics: There’s more to a waterless utensil that meets the eye
Sep 8 > Caring for your Cookware: Keep that brilliant sheen and unmatched performance for life–nothing to it.
Sep 6 > A perfect Wedding Gift: …a genuine note from a proud mom & dad
Roasted Turkey – a la the Barefoot Contessa
Many of you may be familiar with Ina Garten. We’ve always appreciated the wonderful flavors she folds into her simple recipes, easily yet tastefully prepared using common ingredients available in most American kitchens.
In our kitchen, Garten’s 6th book (Barefoot Contessa – Back to Basics) is a favorite. A quick skim can easily snatch a flavor-filled new meal from handy spices and common cooking methods. Our copy of “Back to Basics” is one of a few cookbooks on the cupboard shelf next to Irma’s Joy of Cooking. Here’s a basic recipe to follow; barefoot quick, healthy & lasting.
In a recent interview, Garten shares a succulent Roasted Breast of Turkey recipe (see page two of the interview). Truly back to basics, the kind of cooking that can’t go wrong.
With Thanksgiving upcoming, the Barefoot Contessa’s fresh recipe may please, but consider a whole turkey breast roasted with fresh rosemary, sage and thyme as a great weeknight dinner as well, with plenty of leftovers for delicious sandwiches for several days thereafter. ENJOY!
btw, you know cookware makes a difference as does the method of cooking. Here’s the ideal for a turkey roast (whole breast or whole turkey) – cook stove top to retain the exquisite flavors, aromas, natural moisture and tenderness of fowl. Discover for yourself the unequaled ease, succulence and tenderness of roasting stove top using quality stainless steel waterless cookware.
Cook healthy, eat honestly, and thrive.
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