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Recommended Cookware To Make Your Cooking Life Easier!Visit the Cooking For Fitness Online StoreInstructional Cookbooks Books For Cooks: Fun Reads By Chefs Cooking Measurements And Conversions Knives: On the first day of culinary school, one would learn that, "a sharp knife is a safe knife." It sounds strange, but it's true. A sharp knife predictably and consistantly performs as you intended it to, whereas a dull knife can slip or cut in a way that you did not intend it to and lead to an injury. This is a highly recommended cookware piece. A good knife is made of high quality steel that is easy to sharpen with a ceramic and will keep it's edge. Always sharpen your knives before using them I have 2 brands of knives in my knife bag and they are MAC knives and Shun knives. I have been ultra satisfied with the quality and precision of these brands. Now that I have used these nothing else compares. You can click on those brands to go to the corresponding website or visit these places for more knives: MAC Knives-recommended cookware Cutlery And More Pots and Pans: It is vital to have at least one good saute pan and one good pot. If you are on a budget try to get just one of each, but get the best. Take the size that would best suit you and your cooking needs and add more sizes and types as needed. Most people (me included!) wouldn't use all of the pots and pans in one of those package deals with one of everything. ANYTHING from T-Fal is a good recommendation. As the creators of Teflon they are by far the best for non-stick surfaces, but they also carry a line of superb stainless steel cookware. The T-Fal saute pan is a product that I remember using for the first time as it created the "wow" factor for ease of use, non-stick capabilities, even heat distrobution and ease of cleaning. Check out the T-Fal website or retail stores that carry it: Bakeware: Baking is an entirely different species from cooking. It requires precision and exact science, which means that you require predictable baking equipment. Emile Henry makes some of the best baking dishes in all shapes and sizes. From dutch ovens to souffle dishes he's got it all - including the price. If that type of bakeware is what you are looking for, a more affordable alternative might be Le Cruset, which is still a little pricey, but very reliable. As for the cooking sheets, I really like the Insulated Nonstick Carbon Steel by Faberware, which is insulated to disperse heat for more even browning. Everyone should have a nonstick baking mat. These sheets of nonstick goodness can seem to be expensive, but considering the money and time that you will save not ruining your lovely baked goods, it's a bargain. I found one that works like a dream at about half of the price of the usual French-made ones. Try out the Silpat. I guarantee it will make those cookies slip right off the sheet. The store Sur La Table has an extensive array of bakeware. If you can't find it there, you probably don't need it. They have nifty timers, silicone bakeware, cookie cutters, a huge selection of pans for various baking activites and so much more.
Odds and Ends: One word comes to mind for kitchen gadgets... Zyliss! I have never used a Zyliss product that I didn't like. Tongs, can openers, food choppers, the best peelers, slicers, dicers - you name it and they probably make it. They are the best! Like the Swiss make their knives
they also know how to make their kitchen gadgets. By far my favorite brand. Highly recommended cookware goodness!
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