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Posted by Steve on November 17, 2011 at 2:16 PM under
• 0 comments …the more they remain the same.” Seasons change (for example), but when it comes to people, I've always believed that
change is more aptly embraced in this phrase “one step forward, two
steps back.” After a flurry of new beginnings, tried & tested, we
tend to step back and re-view. What we step back to of course are more
fundamental virtues--& this is Good.
This approaching Holiday season serves
to remind us of our shared story, our truer nature, our greater good—a
story about the birth of hope, about the renewal of the truly priceless,
about our greater community at peace. We have work to do of course.
Two Steps Back… to Related Posts:
“…to till and to keep”
Good News from last November to include:
How to Carve a Turkey Video
Turkey Prep: Brine Rub or Brine Bath
Cooks Illustrated on the Best Cookware Value
A Black Friday Discount code from for our readers
ENJOY a few things that remain true through all the seasonal changes…
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Posted by Steve on February 11, 2011 at 6:25 PM under
• 0 commentsYou may have already sampled our Monthly Reviews, so you know how handy
they can be when searching specific cooking or cookware topics—from
waterless cooking tips & recipes for example, to waterless cookware
FAQs & how-to’s.
Is Organic Worth It? …the sustainable value of real food
The Cookware Challenge: …finding real value for your dollar
Preparing Your Child for College: ...cookware on the menu
Are Cookware Warranties for Real? …well, let’s see!
A Lifetime Guarantee: …only as good as the cookware itself!
The Diversity of a Frying Pan: …the ultimate cooking tool
The Other White Meat: …the menu, value, and variety of pork
…& more Reveiws from the WaterlessCookwareBlog:
September Review:
August Review:
July Review:
Cook healthy, eat honestly, and thrive
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Posted by Steve on February 11, 2011 at 5:59 PM under
• 0 commentsCookwar e warranties generally guarantee utensils to be free of defect
in material and workmanship for a period of time. Your Lifetime, for example.
These warranties
commonly exclude damage caused by misuse, accident, ordinary wear or
product alteration. In the fine print, are their other exclusions to be aware of in a Lifetime Warranty?
In practical terms then:
- What does a cookware warranty really warrant?
- How does this Guarantee actually work?
- How is a Warranty Claim processed?
- Is there a cost?
- What’s ‘Limited’ in a Limited Lifetime Warranty?
- What happens if…?
Learn the Value of a Lifetime Warranty at the Waterless Cookware Blog: it's worth the brief read.
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Posted by Steve on December 31, 2010 at 4:44 PM under
• 0 comments As we turn this last page of 2010, we raise a toast to those blog
posts most read by you. Of tens-of-thousands of reader ‘votes’ (number
of times a particular post was read), we revisit and renew the top 15
in order of popularity.
There’s a healthy mix of interests in the numbers, from recipe basics
to how-to’s using waterless cooking methods and retention of nature’s
fresh nutrient values. Without doubt, VALUE (measured by cost,
nutrition, cooking and cookware ease of use) sews your interests
together into a vibrant fabric of holistic, healthy intentions.
We hope you have enjoyed this year’s tasteful journey as much as we
have. We invite you to stay tuned as we turn to 2011 and
explore the truer values of this bountiful planet entrusted to us from
the very beginning: “…to till and to keep.”
As always: Cook healthy, eat honestly, and thrive.
1. Stir Fry Basics: a recipe and links to uncommonly tasty creations.
2. Summer Fajitas: backyard changes in latitude and attitude.
3. Rice–the long & the short: If rice isn’t turning out the way you want, it isn’t you. It’s the rice.
4. Debunking the Bunk: a real Chef would know better.
5. A Story Behind the Numbers: the honest value of foods
6. Corn on the Cob: waterless cooking tips
7. What’s in a Ply: the unmatched constitution of quality cookware
8. Is Waterless Cooking really Waterless? …what about pasta?
9. Black Rice – the new Brown: vital nutrients and imperial taste unite.
10. Harvest the Nutrition of Fall Squash: value the fall abundance and savor throughout the year
11. Cooks Illustrated Review: …on the best cookware set under $250
12. The $2500 Cookware Set? …what are you really paying for!
13. A Perfect Wedding Gift: …note from Mom & Dad…priceless!
14. Waterless iPhone: …what do the Brits know? (…or more apt, are the Americans coming?)
15. Is Organic Worth It?
This post is just two days old, but in 24 hours, over a thousand folks
accessed this page. We believe these #’s reflect our enthusiastic
embrace of a healthy and genuinely engaged future. Thank YOU for being
part of our embrace.
…a last curious note: of all the posts for 2010, our favorite here at the blog didn’t make the top 15. Veggie Wars …the truth never tasted so good!
BE SAFE! Take Good Care, be Humble and of Good Cheer.
Happy New Year
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Posted by Steve on December 12, 2010 at 9:50 AM under
• 0 comments Try it and see…but don’t tell the kids it’s cauliflower.
From a fresh organic crown of cauliflower, cut and steam the florets until
tender–including a length of stem.
Once cooked, cut off stem then mash florets until smooth. (TIP:
melt a dollop of brisk cheese on each cooked stem—a tasty finger-food
appetizer).
Salt and Pepper to taste (easy on the butter or substitute).
ENJOY change for all the right reasons--avoid the harmful carbohydrate rush of potatoes. For more on why this is so, visit our Blog.
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Posted by Steve on November 26, 2010 at 5:37 PM under
• 0 comments The holidays are fast approaching and what better way to celebrate than a Give Away to promote healthy cooking!
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 Cookware from ChoiceCookery.com …a $250 value with a lifetime of 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. Visit the Blog for GIVE AWAY entry info.
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Posted by Steve on November 26, 2010 at 5:23 PM under
• 0 commentsMany 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 meal
from handy spices and common cooking methods. In a recent interview,
Garten shares a succulent Roasted Breast of Turkey recipe. Truly back to basics, the kind of cooking that
can’t go wrong. Visit the Waterless Cookware Blog for more...
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Posted by Steve on October 29, 2010 at 3:45 PM under
• 0 comments Trees are turning, as are the pages of the blog. But let’s not lose sight of the good news of our summer season past.
Cooking tips, Cookware insights, Recipes, comments—all are archived
on the blog. Use the ‘search’ feature by keyword for topics of interest
(top right corner of blog) or use our convenient reviews—monthly
summaries of our most popular articles and links to complete posts.
August’s review includes a variety of topics—cooking rice to searing
meats, sauté & basic stir fry to exotic fajitas—oodles of waterless
cooking tips and recipes, as well as features on stainless steel waterless cookware value and how-to's. Mouse click the title to access complete blog commentary.
> Aug 28 Black Rice—the New Brown: …for the ultimate in flavor and nutrition
> Aug 27 Monday Mornings: …always a story behind the numbers and these numbers ought to give us pause.
> Aug 23 Saute—Sear in the Flavor: …the nature of Stainless Steel offers an ideal cooking surface for sauté.
> Aug 19 Stir Fry Basics: … cookware fundamentals and a basic recipe
> Aug 17 Rice—the long and the short:
…if rice isn’t turning out the way you want, it isn’t you.
> Aug 15 Summer Fajitas:
…latin, cajun, greek—a
video on flat bread from scratch—perfect for grilling.
> Aug 11 Debunking the Bunk: …a Chef’s unschooled & tasteless opinions about cooking and nutrition.
> Aug 10 Is Waterless Cooking Really Waterless? …Yes, & No. A brief chat about Pasta and Waterless Cooking
> Aug 4 Waterless Revival: …why the waterless buzz? …old news is good news for a healthy change.
> Aug 2 Waterless Cooking—Corn on the Cob: …retaining the natural nutrient value of fresh corn.
> Aug 1 Searing Meats: …easy, practical tips for the perfect sear every time.
> July Previous Waterless Cookware Review(s)
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Posted by Steve on September 30, 2010 at 1:53 PM under
• 0 commentsIn the 75th Anniversary edition of The Joy of Cooking,
Irma Rombauer reminded us that joy is a worthy partner when facing the
stove. But joy is in short supply during the rush hour of weeknight
family dining.
 So
Oregonian FOODday staff writer Leslie Cole looked elsewhere for tips
and practical solutions. Armed with some new books promising fast,
flavorful and nutritious meals, Leslie set out to beat the tired, the
bland and mundane.
Check out Leslie's reviews, tips and strategies for healthy weeknight meals without fuss, mess or stress. ...at the Waterless Cookware Blog.
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Posted by Steve on September 28, 2010 at 12:01 PM under
• 0 commentsSquash seaso n is in full array. Pumpkins colorfully announce the
onset of autumn. Gaggles of butternut squash rest on their bulbous
haunches, full of complex nutrients, textures and tastes. If yet to
enjoy the bountiful squash harvest, there's still time to capture the
freshness.
Soups, dressings, pies, puddings, smoothies, pulp for breads and
spreads—squash is wondrously versatile, easily prepared and tastefully
stored (frozen), in wait of winter’s more lean tidings. Butternut
squash is especially nutritious: view health data, soup recipe and video at the blog >
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Posted by Steve on September 28, 2010 at 11:48 AM under
• 0 comments If you’ve taken the time to research and make an investment in a quality set of Maxam cookware, it makes sense to take steps to ensure you’re caring for your pots and pans properly.
Consider washing your cookware by hand. Stainless Steel cookware is
dishwasher- safe (including vented and thermo lids) and doing so does no
harm. Use a de-spotter in the wash cycle or hand dry. Spots won't harm
stainless steel, but spotting interferes with the look of the outer finish.
The hard mirror shine, after all, is part of the beauty of these
quality utensil. More tips on the blog...
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Posted by Steve on September 2, 2010 at 6:00 PM under
• 0 commentsAfter a few weeks, good waterless tips and hard facts drop off the radar screen. So here's a few links to July's posts at WaterlessCookwareBlog. When at the Blog, check out posts in the Miscellany category--interesting news. Click the link should a brief summary of a post pique your curiosity.
> July 31 What’s in a Ply: appreciate the unique performance characteristics of Maxam Waterless Cookware.
> July 30 Vegetables: the Minerals of Health: what’s in a fresh veggie worth preserving.
> July 28 Superior Rated Cookware: why Maxam, Chef’s Secret, HealthSmart and Precise Heat out-perform other brands.
> July 26 Veggies Wars: a video spoof worthy of a five minute review with complementary notes.
> July 24 The New Joy of Cooking: celebrate Irma Rombauer’s 75th Anniversary publication of Joy of Cooking.
> July 23 A Lifetim e of Value: an appreciation of value from waterless cookware users in their own words.
> July 21 The $2500 Cookware Set: what's with that!.
> July 20 Waterless Performance at the end of a Plug: the unique versatility of electric waterless cookware.
> July 08 Nature’s Goodness Honored & Retained: foods cooked the waterless way, just as Mother Nature intended–-fully flavored, fully retained, fully themselves.
> Cook healthy, eat honestly, and thrive.
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Posted by Steve on August 29, 2010 at 6:00 PM under
• 0 comments Today’s foods are far removed from original design, as are most of
our attitudes about food. Today we tend to feed our appetite instead of
our body.
For millennia our ancestors searched the seasonal savannah and
gathered nutrients from the bounty of Eden. Whole and unadulterated
foods rich in fiber, minerals, vitamins, carbohydrates and proteins were
naturally selected—a wise mix by which the miraculous (and resilient)
human body adapted and thrived over eons. So what happened in 1600 A.D. to alter our diet? > The Rest of the Story.
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Posted by Steve on August 27, 2010 at 6:00 PM under
• 0 comments In a previous post on the health advantages and benefits of long grain brown rice (see Rice: the Long and the Short), we noted that cleaned but essentially non-milled varieties of rice retain nature’s honest food value and balance.
There is more in Mother Nature’s pantry of course. Ancient Chinese
custom has it that a rare Black Rice so tasty and nutritious of a
kind, only emperors were allowed to eat it. The distinctive flavor and robust mix of nutritional antioxidants found in this dark-hued
grain is now available at Whole Foods markets and many restaurants. Health benefits of Black Rice are astounding--read the whole post at www.waterlesscookwareblog.com
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Posted by Steve on August 26, 2010 at 6:00 PM under
• 0 commentsStatistics are funny things easily spun, but there’s always a story behind the numbers.
> 50 years ago, the average American family spent 2% of food dollars in restaurants > 25 years ago, the average American family spent 25% of food dollars on restaurant meals. > Today over 65% of family food dollars are spent at restaurants—especially fast food eateries.
It’s commonly known that restaurants appeal to taste by adding thick,
rich, unbalanced highly saturated fats to much of the food served.
Most burger joints use something less than a 70%/30% meat-to-fat ratio.
60/40%? Tasty, but not healthy. Read the whole story at www.waterlesscookwareblog.com
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Posted by Admin on August 18, 2010 at 6:00 PM under
• 0 comments SUMMARY: From our August 17 post on Rice, a reminder that the grain of rice used can determine the outcome: Short/Medium grain rice for sticky rice ideal for wraps, sushi, and chop-stick friendly clumping; Long grain rice for light, fluffy individuated or well-separated rice outcomes every time. Choose your rice grain based on desired outcome.
As well as rice, a healthy and delicious Stir Fry is equally at home on a bed of fresh greens, pasta, cut potato, diced squash, cubed buns or crispy dry fajita bread. These cook-friendly creations are as imaginative as they are tasty and nutritious. For basic how-to and a quick recipe (including marinade), visit our complete post: www.waterlesscookwareblog.com
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Posted by Steve on August 16, 2010 at 6:00 PM under
• 0 comments Sticky or clingy rice (more often than not) is the result of the type
of rice cooked, not the cooking or the cook. Similarly, light fluffy
individuated rice is also the outcome of the type of rice used. If
your rice isn’t cooking the way you desire, it isn’t you. It’s more
likely the type of rice.
If sticky or clingy rice is the outcome desired (for rice balls,
wraps, sushi, clumps ideal for chop sticks), consider short-grain or
medium grain parboiled or converted rice. For light fluffy rice, use
long-grained rice varieties.
For the complete article, visit our blog: www.waterlesscookwareblog.com
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Posted by Steve on August 12, 2010 at 6:00 PM under
• 0 comments Want to change up the usual burgers & dogs on the outdoor grill? Explore the world of Fajitas!
Easily prepared, Fajitas are flavored by a cornucopia of recipes and one’s own tasteful imagination—whether Latin, Cajun, Gyro, sweet Island blends to cosmopolitan fare—these scrumptious backyard treats are fresh and nutritious.
For a quick and tasty how-to, including a VIDEO on making flatbreads from scratch and grill ready, visit our blog: www.waterlesscookwareblog.com
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Posted by Steve on July 30, 2010 at 6:00 PM under
• 0 comments Multiple layers (or plies) of #304 surgical stainless steel (18/10
chromium/nickel blend) represent a unique feature of quality waterless
cookware. More than five plies
(7-ply, 9-ply for example) add weight and heat retention but only
marginally improve waterless performance.
Many brands (Calphalon, All-Clad, Kitchen Aid, Cuisinart, Rachael Ray
to name a few) offer ‘Tri-Ply’ stainless cookware which is inadequate
for waterless performance. There are other deficiencies in these brands
as well—lack of vapor-seal/steam/temperature control lids and absent a
critical design feature—the horizontal ‘lip’ or ‘well’ of true waterless
pots and pans upon which the lid rests.
> More Quality than meets the eye - look beyond colorful glitz & celebrity endorsements for true waterless performance.
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