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Anodized cookware - 7/12/2008 12:59:29 PM
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zoebob
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What exactly is this? Is it safer than typical nonstick?
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RE: Anodized cookware - 7/12/2008 1:08:40 PM
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from here.....
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Aluminum is a highly reactive metal that can leak into your food if used as a pure metal. Anodized aluminum is aluminum that has been treated in a chemical bath to form a non-reactive, extremely hard oxide coating on the outside of the cookware to prevent this from happening. It is relatively inexpensive and a very good conductor of heat.
Anodized aluminum cookware is a popular choice among many people, both for its price and for its durability. It is completely non-reactive to acidic foods and won't dent like pure aluminum either. The thicker the piece, the more even the heat distribution and the cooking performance, as a rule, so look for products that have at least a heavy, reinforced base that will last you a long time.
Twice as hard as stainless steel, anodized aluminum is a safe alternative to other metals that may seep into food when heated, even copper. It typically comes with a non-stick, non-scratch surface as well, making it even more durable. Look for pieces that have no-heat handles and tight-fitting lids to optimize your cooking time and kitchen safety as well.
I have PC anodized cookware and LOVE it!!!!!! Soooooooo easy to clean!!!!!
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RE: Anodized cookware - 7/12/2008 1:37:23 PM
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zoebob
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OK. I have a set of cookware stainless steel/teflon coated cookware that is about 8 years old. Some of the pieces are peeling and chipping. I see I can get a basic set of anodized for under $100 and might look at doing that when I can afford it.
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RE: Anodized cookware - 7/12/2008 1:38:28 PM
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check online too. I just bought some stainless steel cookware but the anonized was the same price.
They are closing some of the linens and things stores. Ours was going out of business so all the cookware was on sale for 20% off.
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RE: Anodized cookware - 7/12/2008 1:51:25 PM
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zoebob
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I've had teflon my whole married life so I am used to hand washing.
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RE: Anodized cookware - 7/12/2008 2:19:45 PM
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I had a set of hard anodized but after a few years it started to flake and did scratch. You have to be careful at what temp you cook it at and hand wash. I finally bought a set of stainless steel and couldn't be happier. I can cook on high heat when necessary and it cleans almost as easily as non stick. I don't feel like I have to baby my stainless steel and it is holding up very well after 5 years of use now. I didn't really want my cookware to be treated with chemicals.
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RE: Anodized cookware - 7/12/2008 2:21:49 PM
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zoebob
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I don't like stainless steel. That's what we had growing up and I have never really liked it.
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RE: Anodized cookware - 7/12/2008 2:38:24 PM
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I bought the stainless steel because it seemed the safest and the coating wouldn't wear off over time. I was told to always wash by hand too. Mine is a lot easier to clean so far as well compared to the inexpensive beginning stuff I had.
Cast iron is good too but its heavy.
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RE: Anodized cookware - 7/12/2008 2:43:29 PM
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I find that stainless steal was hard to clean for sticky stuff like rice krispie treats and scalded milk. Those are just two things that are sohard to get cleaned out of pans.
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RE: Anodized cookware - 7/13/2008 4:05:04 PM
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I just got some from CostCo, and I love them!! You can really carmalize your food and develop the flavor, knowing every delicious drop of browned food will be used when you deglaze. I just love them.
I'm a dishwasher gal, too, and I put mine in the dishwasher. It doesn't harm them, but it makes the outside of the pots and skillets look worn and old. I'm not concerned about that, though. Mine are fine in the dishwasher, but not all brands will be due to how handles are attached.
We bought from CostCo because they had the best deal on the set with the pieces that we wanted, so make sure and check there if you are a member of if you have afriend who is.
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RE: Anodized cookware - 7/13/2008 7:57:59 PM
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I am working on replacing my cheapie teflon with cast iron. Walmart makes a pretty nice Le Cruset knock off line.
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RE: Anodized cookware - 7/13/2008 8:07:58 PM
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I want to go back to the anodized and plan on getting a set soon. Last fall, I bought a pricey set of stainless because everyone told me how great stainless is and I really regret it. It was a ton of money and I dislike it for the most part. It's okay for soups, beans and things like that, but for frying in...I hate it. I prefer not to cook with any fats or oils at all, and it's nearly impossible in stainless if you don't want a sticky mess. I'd rather replace non-stick or anodized pans every couple of years than to clean out the mess stainless makes if I try to cook without oil.
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RE: Anodized cookware - 7/15/2008 4:25:07 PM
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I have a couple of anodized pans from the Simply Calpholon line. They're pretty nice, but I prefer the set of Revereware that I bought more than 25 years ago and still use every day. Unlike Karlie I don't mind cooking with a little fat.
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RE: Anodized cookware - 7/15/2008 4:37:31 PM
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Unlike Karlie I don't mind cooking with a little fat.
Is there a way too cook in stainless without any added fats? Maybe I'm doing something wrong. I've tried using the cooking sprays, which are perfect for the agonized, but it doesn't work. Even browning ground beef, which has plenty of fat of it's own, causes a mess in the pan. I bought pretty high quality ones too, so I don't know.
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RE: Anodized cookware - 7/15/2008 5:48:30 PM
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, which are perfect for the agonized,
Are you trying to tell us something here
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RE: Anodized cookware - 7/15/2008 5:51:07 PM
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LOL! It must be subconscious. That's what I get for clicking on my spell check choice without checking it over better 
That should be anodized!
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RE: Anodized cookware - 7/15/2008 6:59:53 PM
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I think it's very important to have appropriate fats.
I don't avoid all fats, but I prefer to get them from certain foods (avocados, nuts, etc). I just don't like adding it to sautéed or stir-fry foods. I prefer to do that with vegetable broth. I just like the flavor/texture much better.
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RE: Anodized cookware - 7/15/2008 7:01:18 PM
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I didn't mean to imply that you weren't eating well- I just meant to make the point that I am using fat in my skillet and it didn't help with the stainless. I hope I didn't cause offense!!!
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RE: Anodized cookware - 7/16/2008 12:46:24 PM
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Is there a way too cook in stainless without any added fats? Well, other than cooking really fatty things in it, no, there isn't. One thing I learned from Jeff Smith (the Frugal Gourmet) is hot pan/cold oil. Even though I've seen where "experts" deny this, it works for me.
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RE: Anodized cookware - 7/16/2008 1:46:39 PM
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 Don't tell, Bill!
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RE: Anodized cookware - 7/16/2008 2:44:35 PM
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I don't have anodized cookwear, but I do have stainless... and have for 5 years now. I love it! Karlie, I just use the olive oil spray in the pan, they clean really easily, and I cook just about everything in them. For eggs, I did buy a non-stick pan.
I have heard about anodized cookwear, but I've never really done any research into it. I'd like to know more about it. =)
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And I do cook with fat... I think it's very important to have appropriate fats.
