19 January 2010

Have You Got the Right Cookware For Christmas?

If you're an experienced cook, or have cooked for your family at Christmas for many years, then you'll probably have everything you need to ensure that your Christmas dinner, and other meals this festive season are a success. If you're not such an expert in the kitchen, here are the kitchenware items that you need to consider.

1. You'll need to make sure that you have enough pans, and that they are the right size. You might currently only use a couple of pans when cooking, and now might 4 much larger pans to make sure that everything can be cooked at the same time to feed your family on Christmas Day.

2. If your frying pan has seen better days, then why not treat yourself to a new one? You'll probably have more time over the festive system, and want to treat yourself and your family to a cooked breakfast or bacon sandwiches once or twice.

3. Does your kettle need replacing? Perhaps it's not as efficient as it could be, or the scale isn't as easy to read as you want it to be. Why not get a colourful model and brighten up your kitchen?

4. You might be considering a new toaster, if you've only got a 2 slice model. Having a 4 slice model means that your guests won't have to wait as long for their toast in the mornings. Why not chose a model that matches your new kettle?

5. A roaster can make cooking your Christmas dinner much easier. With an easy to clean non stick coating, as well as giving your meat improved flavor, why not treat yourself and your guests this year?

6. Pressure cookers can dramatically reduce the amount of time that it takes to cook meals. Why not see if you can do your vegetables, or some of your meat in a pressure cooker, if your oven isn't big enough? You'll also be pleased to know that your food will still retain the goodness of home cooked food.

7. Have you got enough cutlery? You don't want to be using plastic knives and forks from the take away, or your picnic set on Christmas Day!

8. A stockpot can be an ideal way to make use of any leftovers, so that you can easily make a warming soup or broth, or even a curry. It makes a tasty treat after a bracing walk in the afternoon.

9. Food preparation shouldn't be forgotten either. Have you got all the knives, serving spoons, spatulas and other kitchen tools that you're likely to need?

10. What better is there of rounding off a fantastic meal than with freshly brewed tea or coffee? If you enjoy your tea or coffee, then why not treat yourself to a coffee maker or tea machine? You'll be able to spend more time with your family, and less time in the kitchen.

Now you know what you need in your kitchen this year, make sure that you've got all the kitchen cookware, and kitchen pans you need, well in advance, so that you're not panicking on Christmas morning.




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