How big is a serving size?

July 3rd, 2011 10:01 pm

This is our most frequently asked question. All recipes specify the number of servings per recipe just under the recipe, in red text. If a recipe serves 6, then a serving size would be 1/6 of the total amount. An exact measurement is not easy to specify because your finished product may be different in volume than ours, depending on how long it was cooked or your method of preparation. This is standard in all cookbooks and recipe resources. We also use a Weight Watchers points calculator to find the points values for our recipes. We enter the total calories and fat grams per serving, and fiber grams (up to 4 grams) to get the Weight Watchers points total.

Cookware Selection

December 8th, 2010 8:24 pm

When it comes to kitchen accessories, cookware is considered to most important thing. Whether it’s the pots you buy or the pans you need to cook in, all you need is a good taste for such items. And of course, you’ll need the knowledge of which may be the best for your kitchen.

The foremost idea for selecting cookware is obviously that you want to cook. But for some people, a variety of cooking utensils is an art and a hobby. Some just love to collect different cooking pans, as they cook their bacon and eggs on Sunday mornings. For many homemakers, it is a dream to have many sizes of pots and pans to cook their favorite curries and dishes.

With the changing styles and designs in cooking items, there is a huge selection now at your disposal to choose from. There are many retail stores which specifically deal in cookware. These items can be slow cookers, pots, pressure cookers, skillets, griddles, pans, saute pans, stockpots from 2 quarts to restaurant size,etc. All are there to meet your cooking needs and wants.

Cookware sets vary in size from as small as 7 pieces to larger sets with say 22 pieces. Some have non-stick surfaces, while others are made of anodized aluminum. The most common utensils is of stainless steel available different grades and other factors. A new entry in the cookware line is Waterless cookware. There are cookware sets in many different colors to fit your style and your kitchen decor.

Whether you choose to buy a pressure cooker, roaster or maybe stock pots, all are easily available. These cookware items are in all major department stores. However, if you do not have to time to go and shop, there are many online store stops which are there to facilitate your shopping needs. There are huge online lists with pictures where you can choose the suits product for you.

So, while Christmas and New Year is right around the corner, it is high time for you find out discounts on kitchen utensils. See what the retailers have to offer. If you can get their catalogues online, you can very well compare prices and have your pick of pots and pans. So go ahead, buy a great casserole dish or a trendy stylish roaster, and bring smiles to your family’s faces as you sit down for your holiday soiree.