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What Kind Of Cooking Pots Would You Rather Buy? by homewoxng: 12:30pm On Oct 10, 2017 |
We all know that food is an essential part of our lives. Some people choose to boil what they eat electrically and some choose to use the traditional cookware, the cooking pots. The choice of material for cookware and bakeware items has a significant effect on the item's performance, particularly in terms of thermal conductivity and how much food sticks to the item when in use. Some choices of material also require special pre-preparation of the surface—known as seasoning—before they are used for food preparation. Food creates culture and gives us a sense of being. The cookwares we use adds taste to the food we prepare. What to look out for When Buying Kitchen Pots & Pans When purchasing cookware, there are few things you need to consider. Here below; Heat conductivity – Some metals are better heat conductors than others. For instance, copper is a particularly good heat conductor whereas stainless steel is not. What this means in terms of Pots & Pans is that the higher the heat conductivity, the better and the more evenly your food will cook. In ranking Diamond comes first, then the Metals, followed by thermal insulators like Glass and Aluminates It’s Stickiness? – How often things can stick to the surface of your cooking pans or pots contributes to its value. This is usually determined by how hard the material in which it’s made with. How Resistant the material is - This singular factor also decided how easily your pots will scratch. Here again, diamond rank first on the list, followed by ceramics, steel, aluminum and copper comes last here because they are really soft metals. This is the reason why Aluminum pots are coated with Aluminate on the inside and Copper/Stainless Steel by Teflon. Price – The amount you pay for your cookware will most likely be a determining factor in what you end up buying. It may not always be true but often times, the more expensive the cookware are, the more value you will get. Durability – How long will they last? No one wants to lose their precious pots because it slipped off their hand while holding it, right? Exactly. So also, some types of cookware will maintain their good look and last longer than others. Stainless steel is considered to be one of the best in this regard. In terms of how long they will last, you know? coated cookwares like aluminum, copper and stainless steel, because they are made up of two or more different materials. The different materials will not expand evenly when they are heated. Added to that they will not return to their normal form at the same rate together during cooling. This pull and push effect damages the lifetime of your cookware faster, if they are coated components. Cast iron and Ceramic pots take the lead because they are made of single material. Reactivity – Some metals react with certain foods. Aluminum, for instance, has a tendency to react with tomato and other acidic dishes. The reason why you will see molds on some pots that haven’t been used in a while. Also discoloration of the top of your soup, when kept there for a while. Maintenance – If you would prefer to not to have to shine your cookware every night just to keep it looking good then you will need to consider the amount of maintenance required to keep it in tip-top shape. Looking for high quality cooking pots in Nigeria? www.homewox.ng/cookware 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: What Kind Of Cooking Pots Would You Rather Buy? by homewoxng: 10:43am On Oct 11, 2017 |
Best Pots Types To Buy & Cookware Materials Even though cook wares might look the same, they are made out of different materials. These materials, somehow, have some their pros and cons while in comparison. Stainless Steel Pots Termed as one the most versatile kinds of cookware. They are durable, non-reactive, and relatively light. Stainless steel's virtues are resistance to corrosion, non-reactivity with either alkaline or acidic foods, and resistance to scratching and denting. Stainless steel's drawbacks for cooking use is that it is a relatively poor heat conductor and its non-magnetic property Because steel do not conduct heat very well, Stainless steel pots are made by encapsulating aluminum in steel so as to make up for their deficiencies. The gleaming look on a well-polished stainless steel pots will make you buy them even before considering their real values. |
Re: What Kind Of Cooking Pots Would You Rather Buy? by homewoxng: 3:00pm On Oct 12, 2017 |
Aluminum Pots It will be a hard task to find pure Aluminum pots in today’s market. They rather come in other forms as pots made with steels. Aluminum is a lightweight metal with very good thermal conductivity. It is resistant to many forms of corrosion. Aluminum for pots making are physically combined with other metals. Uncoated and un-anodized aluminum can react with acidic foods to change the taste of the food. Sauces containing egg yolks, or vegetables may cause oxidation of non-anodized aluminum. On health grounds, Aluminum cookware coated with Alumina provides great health benefits. It’s non-toxic, and very stable at extremely high temperatures. In medicinal practice, it’s often used in human bodies. So it’s quite safe. However, Teflon is reported to disintegrate when exposed to temperatures above 290 degrees. Results of such decomposition is known to cause flu like illness and cough. On the extreme side, they say people who are over exposed to these conditions may experience lung damage. May I ask, how many times do we use our pots to cook above 100 degrees let alone 290 degrees? Most stoves will not heat beyond 100 degrees but some ovens can do very high temperatures though. Buy Pots & Pans in Nigeria : www.homewox.ng/cookware 1 Like |
Re: What Kind Of Cooking Pots Would You Rather Buy? by homewoxng: 12:10am On Oct 15, 2017 |
Cast Iron Cookware Cast iron pots are Durable, inexpensive, naturally non-stick , distributes heat evenly, can be used in the ovens and imparts iron to foods (an added benefit for many). Together with all these, cast iron pots are great for long. Cast iron is a porous material that rusts easily though. As a result, it typically requires seasoning before use. Seasoning creates a thin layer of oxidized fat over the iron that coats and protects the surface, and prevents sticking. Casts are made of Iron and carbon. Of course we all know that Iron is good. In fact our body needs iron. Carbon on the other side is what our body is made of. Think of your bones constitution and you will get the gist. The plants too. For a fact, the entire study of Biochemistry is almost centered upon carbon as a topic. Because Cast Iron pots are made of a single material, they last more than a lifetime. They do not react with food and they have very good conductivity. Buy Pots & Pans in Nigeria : www.homewox.ng/cookware |
Re: What Kind Of Cooking Pots Would You Rather Buy? by EfemenaXY: 10:26am On Oct 15, 2017 |
What kind of cooking pots would I rather buy? I kinda like the traditional/earthenware native pots. Do an assessment of those if you can pls. 5 Likes |
Re: What Kind Of Cooking Pots Would You Rather Buy? by homewoxng: 3:00pm On Oct 17, 2017 |
EfemenaXY: Now, you remind me of the Aroma that takes over the whole house when Grandmothers cooks. Here Below, I think they will fall under Ceramic Pots Ceramic Pots Ceramic Pots are made of Titanium diboride, Tungsten carbide, Aluminate, glass and so on. Given the high-temperature stability of these components and general biocompatibility, ceramic pots are quite safe. As stated above they last far longer than coated pots. https://www.homewox.ng/cookware |
Re: What Kind Of Cooking Pots Would You Rather Buy? by EfemenaXY: 7:41pm On Oct 17, 2017 |
homewoxng: Lol! Thanks for this. But, I'm thinking the traditional west African cooking pots were made from clay as opposed to ceramics? Was reading up the difference between both and it seems ceramic/porcelain are made using higher temperatures while clay pots are made using much lower temperatures. Growing up as a child, we used those clay pots as flower pots ![]() Cc: Mindfulness. Sambarry. Byvan03. Help a sister out. ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: What Kind Of Cooking Pots Would You Rather Buy? by Nobody: 7:51pm On Oct 17, 2017 |
EfemenaXY: Hun, you are asking the wrong person. My parents made me grow up in a fridge (Europe) and decided to equip me with any and every new technological invention available on the market back in the day. Mother tried to provide some balance but I was daddy's girl. ![]() 1 Like |
Re: What Kind Of Cooking Pots Would You Rather Buy? by SAMBARRY: 8:14pm On Oct 17, 2017 |
EfemenaXY:I still prefer the regular pots.all those clay pots always looks creepy to me as if the clay sand will mix with the food I'm eating moreover if I put it on gas to cook food people Will think I'm doing juju. Those pots are now for babalawos them.I'm ok with the silver pots 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: What Kind Of Cooking Pots Would You Rather Buy? by Nobody: 8:19pm On Oct 17, 2017 |
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Re: What Kind Of Cooking Pots Would You Rather Buy? by EfemenaXY: 4:56am On Oct 18, 2017 |
SAMBARRY: ![]() ![]() ![]() Bush "geh"! You're too funny abeg. ![]() 4 Likes |
Re: What Kind Of Cooking Pots Would You Rather Buy? by SAMBARRY: 7:53am On Oct 18, 2017 |
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Re: What Kind Of Cooking Pots Would You Rather Buy? by byvan03: 8:35pm On Oct 18, 2017 |
EfemenaXY: Honestly Sis, I only know the clay pot for water that I see in my grand mum's house. Can you post a pic of the type used as flower pots? |
Re: What Kind Of Cooking Pots Would You Rather Buy? by homewoxng: 12:32pm On Oct 20, 2017 |
Copper Cookware Copper pots have excellent thermal conductivity, cooks food evenly but are reactive with alkaline or acidic foods, which can take on a metallic taste after being cooked in a copper pot. A good example of acidic food is our normal soup – Very rich in tomato. You‘ve heard of copper toxicity so there is no point, re-inventing the wheels on that. pots of all sizes and sets, available on https://www.homewox.ng/cookware |
Re: What Kind Of Cooking Pots Would You Rather Buy? by EfemenaXY: 10:47pm On Oct 21, 2017 |
byvan03: That was sooo long ago na. Over 3 decades ![]() 1 Like |
Re: What Kind Of Cooking Pots Would You Rather Buy? by homewoxng: 10:31am On Oct 23, 2017 |
Types of Cook wares Cookware and Utensils are of different types, mainly classified for purpose and who is using them. We have Grill pans, Broiler pans, Chef’ pans, Dutch ovens, Frying pans, glass baking pans, roasting pans and Stock pots. Where to Buy Cooking Pots & Pans in Nigeria At Cookware Store( https://www.homewox.ng/cookware ), we always do our best to curate your unique and high quality cooking sets. They are affordable and of the best quality. For your suspicious meals (in Abuja, Lagos, Port harcourt and anywhere else in Nigeria), buy your cookware from www.homewox.ng/cookware. |
Re: What Kind Of Cooking Pots Would You Rather Buy? by sdophietan: 8:03am On Mar 31, 2018 |
I like ceramic cookware too. But, it always confuse me which one is healthier and safe to use! I just read an article from healthy ceramic cookware. What do you think about it? |
Re: What Kind Of Cooking Pots Would You Rather Buy? by amiibaby(f): 9:11am On Mar 31, 2018 |
Hmmm |
Re: What Kind Of Cooking Pots Would You Rather Buy? by free2ryhme: 9:11am On Mar 31, 2018 |
homewoxng:
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Re: What Kind Of Cooking Pots Would You Rather Buy? by onupeter(m): 9:14am On Mar 31, 2018 |
I will buy clay pot |
Re: What Kind Of Cooking Pots Would You Rather Buy? by 1x2x3: 9:14am On Mar 31, 2018 |
Most reliable and ever ready pot of all time. 8 Likes 1 Share
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Re: What Kind Of Cooking Pots Would You Rather Buy? by Kennitrust(m): 9:15am On Mar 31, 2018 |
Pictures or i no buy |
Re: What Kind Of Cooking Pots Would You Rather Buy? by gsparks01(m): 9:19am On Mar 31, 2018 |
U didn't even put up pics 1 Like |
Re: What Kind Of Cooking Pots Would You Rather Buy? by Sndfrank: 9:22am On Mar 31, 2018 |
All pots I rep ikoko iron (iron pot) � |
Re: What Kind Of Cooking Pots Would You Rather Buy? by LotannaAnaekwe: 9:33am On Mar 31, 2018 |
Lol |
Re: What Kind Of Cooking Pots Would You Rather Buy? by shupy: 9:34am On Mar 31, 2018 |
Where can I get something like this? It's a a 14 quart pot so it's bigger than it looks in picture. All I see in Nigeria are small fry pots with baskets. I need a big fry pot with basket.
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Re: What Kind Of Cooking Pots Would You Rather Buy? by IAmAmbrose(m): 9:38am On Mar 31, 2018 |
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Re: What Kind Of Cooking Pots Would You Rather Buy? by thunderbabs: 10:12am On Mar 31, 2018 |
Clay pot on ma cooking gas... He dey make food sweet. ![]() |
Re: What Kind Of Cooking Pots Would You Rather Buy? by chiogoezubem(f): 10:20am On Mar 31, 2018 |
Good information. |
Re: What Kind Of Cooking Pots Would You Rather Buy? by snowden9(m): 10:26am On Mar 31, 2018 |
Have you written an fp worthy topic long ago and it still haven't gotten to fp? How long has it been since you wrote it? 2,3,maybe 5yrs? Did you mention any of the mod? Well, don't lose hope. Because if a pot topic can send this op to FP in 2018 even after 2017 has elapsed, then your story is next in line. THIS IS NAIRALAND. 1 Like |
Re: What Kind Of Cooking Pots Would You Rather Buy? by freeDR(m): 11:21am On Mar 31, 2018 |
Nice article |
Re: What Kind Of Cooking Pots Would You Rather Buy? by hadjipapiey(m): 11:21am On Mar 31, 2018 |
I would rather go for these.. Please check ☑ out my signature
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