Skillets for You

Skillets are used in many ways, so they are manufactured in various models and styles. A larger skillet is ideal for bigger meals to get the cooking done faster. Large capacity skillets usually measure 12 to 14 inches in diameter giving you more space for sautéing veggies, browning chops, tossing pasta and more.

An aluminum skillet is a good conductor of heat and is used frequently with non-stick pots and pans. The makers of aluminum cookware warn against storing highly acidic or salty foods in aluminum cookware. Foods such as tomato sauce or citrus fruits that are in contact with cookware for a long period of time will absorb aluminum.

A stainless steel skillet is very resistant to corrosion and is easy to maintain. It does not react to the acid or alkaline in food. Moreover, it cannot be dented or scratched easily. However, they are poor heat conductors, and they do not distribute heat evenly.

A cast iron skillet is slow to heat but distributes heat evenly. It is ideal for slow cooking. Cast iron skillets withstand high temperatures and heat evenly. They also retain heat well. Your meats will be perfectly seared and your fried food will be golden brown.

A copper skillet provides the best thermal conductivity and even heating. However, it is heavy, expensive, and requires occasional retinning.

Cast Iron Skillet As Perfect Give-Away

The holidays are fast approaching! Everybody may soon start to get busy shopping for gifts. If you are looking for the most unique and perfect gift, but do not know where to start, think back yesterday.

Perhaps one of the favorite things you like giving away are kitchen items. There are actually different collection of quality kitchenware you will find from both online and offline. If you are looking for something unique, a cast iron skillet is a perfect choice. It comes not just handy useful but it carries the living legend of a beautiful yesterday. Isn't that unique enough to give away?

Years ago, cast-iron cookware was generally considered the best available, and many of today's great chefs still agree that cast-iron pots and pans, in a number of ways, second to none. Many cooking implements of our childhood usually have been superseded by the ultramodern ones of today. However, there are people who are returning to the appliances and utensils of years ago.

So an idea of a cast iron skillet as gift may be accumulated for nostalgic and decorative purposes.

You don't have to limit your search on vintage iron cookware and utensils for your give away project. There are many new ironware in varieties of colors, sizes, styles and which are coated inside and out. Old utensils, on the other hand, should be black inside and out. If the inner surfaces are smooth, with a slight dry sheen, you'll know the pan has been well seasoned through frequent use and good care.

Now what follows is all up to you. Just bear in mind that cast iron cookware is an inexpensive investment that carries a very expensive living tradition that is sure to last in the next generations.