Just a couple of months ago...

...Beth decided that we needed new pans. The order of the day was a set of [link|http://www.calphalon.com/calphalon/consumer/products/subProductLine.jhtml;jsessionid=U42GREUFKDRWACQHUB2CHPQKA4QGIJCK?catId=CLCat100145|Calphalon One Infused Anodized] cookware. So we now have like 3 or 4 skillets, 3 saucepans, and what I would consider a semi-wok -- they call it the stir fry pan.

This required that we also purchase some new [link|http://www.williams-sonoma.com/shop/ctl/ctli/ctlutli/index.cfm?flash=on&cm_ref=http%3A//www.williams-sonoma.com/shop/ctl/index.cfm%3Fcm%255Ftype%3Dlnav%26flash%3Don%26cm_ref%3Dhttp%253A//www.williams-sonoma.com/%253Fflash%253Don|utensils], as metal utensils are not kind to nonstick surfaces. So we picked up some [link|http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/cw306/index.cfm?pkey=cctlutli&flash=on&cm_ref=http%3A//www.williams-sonoma.com/shop/ctl/ctli/ctlutli/index.cfm%3Fflash%3Don%26cm_ref%3Dhttp%253A//www.williams-sonoma.com/shop/ctl/index.cfm%253Fcm%25255Ftype%253Dlnav%2526flash%253Don%2526cm_ref%253Dhttp%25253A//www.williams-sonoma.com/%25253Fflash%25253Don|silicone tongs] (ours are black) and [link|http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/cw166/index.cfm?pkey=cctlutli&flash=on&cm_ref=http%3A//www.williams-sonoma.com/shop/ctl/ctli/ctlutli/index.cfm%3Fflash%3Don%26cm_ref%3Dhttp%253A//www.williams-sonoma.com/shop/ctl/index.cfm%253Fcm%25255Ftype%253Dlnav%2526flash%253Don%2526cm_ref%253Dhttp%25253A//www.williams-sonoma.com/%25253Fflash%25253Don|flexible spatulas] along with [link|http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/sku3414927/index.cfm?pkey=cctlutli&flash=on&cm_ref=http%3A//www.williams-sonoma.com/shop/ctl/ctli/ctlutli/index.cfm%3Fflash%3Don%26cm_ref%3Dhttp%253A//www.williams-sonoma.com/shop/ctl/index.cfm%253Fcm%25255Ftype%253Dlnav%2526flash%253Don%2526cm_ref%253Dhttp%25253A//www.williams-sonoma.com/%25253Fflash%25253Don|other nonstick utensils].

Of course, if you prefer wood, they have those, too (see utensils link above, for example).

It's important that you don't store your nonstick cookware directly on top of each other. We use paper towels in between each pan to act as a buffer. If not, the bottom of one pan will scrape off the nonstick coating from the pan beneath it. And that's just bad.

Post #282,102 by Yendor 4/17/07 8:16:26 AM Reply	Just a couple of months ago... ...Beth decided that we needed new pans. The order of the day was a set of [link\|http://www.calphalon.com/calphalon/consumer/products/subProductLine.jhtml;jsessionid=U42GREUFKDRWACQHUB2CHPQKA4QGIJCK?catId=CLCat100145\|Calphalon One Infused Anodized] cookware. So we now have like 3 or 4 skillets, 3 saucepans, and what I would consider a semi-wok -- they call it the stir fry pan. This required that we also purchase some new [link\|http://www.williams-sonoma.com/shop/ctl/ctli/ctlutli/index.cfm?flash=on&cm_ref=http%3A//www.williams-sonoma.com/shop/ctl/index.cfm%3Fcm%255Ftype%3Dlnav%26flash%3Don%26cm_ref%3Dhttp%253A//www.williams-sonoma.com/%253Fflash%253Don\|utensils], as metal utensils are not kind to nonstick surfaces. So we picked up some [link\|http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/cw306/index.cfm?pkey=cctlutli&flash=on&cm_ref=http%3A//www.williams-sonoma.com/shop/ctl/ctli/ctlutli/index.cfm%3Fflash%3Don%26cm_ref%3Dhttp%253A//www.williams-sonoma.com/shop/ctl/index.cfm%253Fcm%25255Ftype%253Dlnav%2526flash%253Don%2526cm_ref%253Dhttp%25253A//www.williams-sonoma.com/%25253Fflash%25253Don\|silicone tongs] (ours are black) and [link\|http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/cw166/index.cfm?pkey=cctlutli&flash=on&cm_ref=http%3A//www.williams-sonoma.com/shop/ctl/ctli/ctlutli/index.cfm%3Fflash%3Don%26cm_ref%3Dhttp%253A//www.williams-sonoma.com/shop/ctl/index.cfm%253Fcm%25255Ftype%253Dlnav%2526flash%253Don%2526cm_ref%253Dhttp%25253A//www.williams-sonoma.com/%25253Fflash%25253Don\|flexible spatulas] along with [link\|http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/sku3414927/index.cfm?pkey=cctlutli&flash=on&cm_ref=http%3A//www.williams-sonoma.com/shop/ctl/ctli/ctlutli/index.cfm%3Fflash%3Don%26cm_ref%3Dhttp%253A//www.williams-sonoma.com/shop/ctl/index.cfm%253Fcm%25255Ftype%253Dlnav%2526flash%253Don%2526cm_ref%253Dhttp%25253A//www.williams-sonoma.com/%25253Fflash%25253Don\|other nonstick utensils]. Of course, if you prefer wood, they have those, too (see utensils link above, for example). It's important that you don't store your nonstick cookware directly on top of each other. We use paper towels in between each pan to act as a buffer. If not, the bottom of one pan will scrape off the nonstick coating from the pan beneath it. And that's just bad. -YendorMike "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Benjamin Franklin, 1759 Historical Review of Pennsylvania
Post #282,120 by admin 4/17/07 10:17:55 AM Reply	Re: Just a couple of months ago... We use thin sheets of packing foam between the ones we stack. Most of the pans have their own space in the cupboard. Again, we supposedly do everything correctly with our nonstick: teflon or wood utensils, soft sponge to clean, and foam protectors. They still start to degrade. Regards, -scott anderson "Welcome to Rivendell, Mr. Anderson..."
Post #282,129 by Yendor 4/17/07 10:45:46 AM Reply	Re: Just a couple of months ago... Most of the pans have their own space in the cupboard. Shhh! Don't let Beth hear you say that! She's already complaining about how we don't have enough cupboard space. But I don't have a spare $50k to completely remodel the kitchen at this time... -YendorMike "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Benjamin Franklin, 1759 Historical Review of Pennsylvania
Post #282,144 by admin 4/17/07 11:59:56 AM Reply	We have a giant corner cupboard. without a turntable. Only way to fly. Regards, -scott anderson "Welcome to Rivendell, Mr. Anderson..."
Post #282,146 by Another Scott 4/17/07 12:04:17 PM 4/17/07 12:05:22 PM Reply	Got a picture? Just curious. We have two warped turntables mounted on 90 degree doors and it seems like about 50% of the space is wasted. Is yours something like [link\|http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/13260.shtml\|this]? [edit:] Better linky. Cheers, Scott. Edited by Another Scott April 17, 2007, 12:05:22 PM EDT Expand All History
Post #282,148 by admin 4/17/07 12:14:46 PM Reply	Re: Got a picture? Not yet... I'll try to scare one up. Basically, the cabinet fills the whole corner, and the door is a double hinged door that folds out of the way. As a result, the corner is square, not angled. Inside are two shelves with a square cutout for the door. Regards, -scott anderson "Welcome to Rivendell, Mr. Anderson..."
Post #282,149 by Another Scott 4/17/07 12:27:49 PM Reply	Ah. I can picture it; no need to dig one up.
Post #282,180 by CRConrad 4/17/07 3:26:26 PM Reply	I can't; dig away, First One!

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