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Monday, September 7, 2009

Mauviel's Copper Cookware Has Been a Treasure For Two Centuries

Why is Mauviel copper cookware preferred by most professional and at home chefs alike? Why is it desired by even starting food hobbyists? Why do people look at the price tag and NOT faint? The answer is fairly simple. It is widely considered the best copper cookware there is. Everything else is a distant second place.

So why is it considered to be one of the best, if not the best? There are several reasons -the thickness of the copper, the stainless steel coating, the beautiful appearance, the exceptional cooking results

We've seen a lot of movies where before running for their lives, the frightened housewife uses a copper frying pan as her weapon of choice against trespassers. We've heard the *thud* it makes as soon as it makes contact. An unusual technique for demonstrating durability.

But then you may be concerned that these pots and pans are too heavy? Quality copper cookware, although heavy, is light enough to carry with one hand. Or has two helping handles that make transferring from counter to stove top easy.

The secret of copper is heat conductivity and distribution. Imagine cooking an egg on a thin, light and probably cheap pan. Chances are, you'll smell the oil or butter burning and your over easy is not that easy looking anymore.

Mauviel copper cookware distributes heat evenly. You know what that means. No hot spots! And even and consistent cooking temperatures! Now imagine a kitchen Utopia where cookware equally distributes the heat and also uses less energy to reach and maintain the correct temperature.. Now close your eyes and imagine the wonderfully cooked eggs.

Another reason to love Mauviel, it uses less energy because the cookware reacts quickly to the temperature selection of your stove top. Need a quick sear? Turn the heat up only to medium and the pan is still searing hot within several seconds. Recipe calls for a simmer? Turn it down low for a peaceful simmer.

Just like meeting new people, you notice their appearance first. You're not going to look at someone and think that she's sweet and nice before you think that she's pretty or tall. That's the first thing you're going to notice when you look at a Mauviel copper cookware. Well, it's not tall. But it's definitely beautiful.

The first trait that you'll notice is the bright finish. As time goes by you'll come to appreciate the subtle discolorations and not care about the brightness anymore. Copper cookware will remain a show piece in your kitchen for years and years regardless of the patina it develops. But it's great to know that the brightness can easily return with a proper copper cleaner.

The second trait you notice Mauviel compared to most other products is the stainless steel lining. It's there for a reason. It's not just for the bling, but for healthier cooking as well. Stainless steel is non-reactive to food, unlike copper. This lining will make sure that food, especially acidic foods like tomatoes, won't oxidize upon contact with the pan. Copper is not perfect after all. It's highly reactive and you don't want it reacting to your ingredients. But partner it up with stainless steel and you have at least 99.9 percent perfection.

Copper is also considered a wise investment. With proper maintenance, you'll be able to cry at your daughter's or probably your granddaughter's wedding while giving her one of your lovely pans. Mauviel copper cookware has been around since 1830. It's comforting to know that a product that's served so many cooks so well is still available for this generation of cooks.

Browse a wide selection of Copper Cookware at Your Smart Kitchen

The online location for quality cookware, bakeware, cutlery, appliances and related kitchenware. Quality products at reasonable prices with customer satisfaction guaranteed.

Specializing in Mauviel, Fissler, Paderno, Chasseur, Swiss Diamond, Romertopf, Kaiser, DeLonghi and other quality brands.

Terry Retter

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