Tag Archives: pots and pans

Cleaning Those Special Pots and Pans

There are about as many different types of pots and pans on the market today as there are people to buy them, and each kind requires a little special know-how to keep them looking their shiny best. Here are some more tips for the cleanest, most special pots in town. Cleaning Copper Bottoms If your pot has a copper bottom, the best way to clean it is to sprinkle a little salt and vinegar or salt and lemon juice. Rub lightly into the surface and wash as usual. Don’t do this too often though because with copper pots, the duller … Continue reading →

More Cleaning Tips For Pots and Pans

Pots and pans take quite a beating in their lifetimes, but they are not battered. They are made to either withstand the heat or get out of the kitchen, as that old saying goes. Their home is your kitchen, and you as cooks and kitchen curator, must do your part to preserve them by keeping them as clean as possible. How, you ask? Well, here are some tips to consider, that is, if you dare to read on, stand up and…scour! Saving Scorched Pans While this mission may not be as patriotic as saving Private Ryan, for example, it is … Continue reading →

Cleaning Stubborn Pots and Pans

Probably the biggest contest in your kitchen will be keeping those pots and pans of yours clean. This is no easy task, and if you don’t believe me, just ask your pots. Chances are, they are just as unhappy with the way they look as you are and could stand a makeover. Consider these tips. In the long run, they will appreciate you a lot more. Pots in Particular To remove stubborn food residue from non-aluminum pots pour in a small amount of bleach and add some hot water. Let the solution sit in the pot at least 3 to … Continue reading →

The Law of Diminishing Dishes: Huh?

How can we avoid that build-up in the kitchen sink every day that is part of life for all of us who choose to eat? Is there some way to make it stop or at least to lessen the load? Or is it all like the incoming tide; unavoidable and endless? Perhaps some hope lies below with the following tips. Avoid using dishes and bowls for marinating. Use self-sealing plastic bags instead (but don’t misunderstand and seal your self in the bag instead). Flip the bag every so often so that the contents get a penetrating soak. Use only one … Continue reading →