Do you re-use your disposable aluminum "holiday bread" pans?
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Comments (42)I agree that the older cast iron pieces (Griswold and Wagner) are nicer than the Lodge pieces, especially because of the smooth surface you mentioned. I have a couple of Griswold, at least one Wagner, a bunch of other old (smooth) non-name cast iron skillets. However, I have found that as far as functionality is concerned, once they are properly seasoned Lodge pans work just about as well as the Griswold and Wagner pans, despite the much rougher surface on the Lodge pans. I prefer the smooth pans, but the difference is mainly asthetic. By the way, an angle grinder can be used to smooth the surfaces of cast iron pans. I did it on a cheap ($5) griddle from Harbor Freight and is worked fine....See MoreDo you use your garbage disposals?
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Comments (32)Oh, for frittatas! That's different! I've never had a non-stick pan that I liked, so was just reading along for information. I've been on an omelette kick recently. It started as experiments with my DeBuyer carbon steel crepe pans. I didn't think I'd like them for eggs because I have a tendency to wiggle them around in the pan and have the best luck with enamel for that (i.e., there's residue, but the eggs still come out, by and large). People were talking in Appliances about using them for breakfasts, and I didn't think they'd be good for eggs in a fry-up. Sure enough, I tried it, and it could have been worse, but the Le Creuset is a lot better. On the other hand, in doing an experiment regarding my induction, when I was feeling horrid and was looking for a soothing greaseball to eat, I made a grilled egg sandwich using a crepe pan for grilling the sandwich and my blini pan for the egg. That is the best sunnyside up egg I've ever made! It was done in butter, but was totally slidy. Into the sandwich without utensil intervention just like the non-sticks do on TV, same for the sandwich itself, even with the contents running all over the pan. So for grins I tried the crepe pans for omelettes and they're great! Best omelettes I've ever made too. The folding has always been my downfall. The low sides and really really smooth surface make it really easy to get the spatula underneath and flip it over. Also, the sharp angle makes for perfectly round eggs, which looks really cool. :) The only downside is that they don't have lids, and the ones I've been using are only a so-so fit. Getting it done just right on the top is a challenge. Really beautiful omelettes, however. I haven't done it yet, but it occurred to me that it would be really easy to make a frittata by starting it in the one pan and heating the next size up one to flip it into. They make double sided frittata pans to do just that. I wouldn't put these in the dishwasher, but cleaning is just so easy! Right after plating, I run the pan under hot water with a drop of dish liquid, give it a swish with a plant fiber scrubbie if necessary, rinse, pat with towel and put back on the warm element to thoroughly dry. Sounds like a lot, but takes less than 15 seconds. If it looks like it needs it, I'll give it a quick spray of oil for the seasoning too. If it hadn't been for that discussion in Appliances, I'd still be using these mostly for socca, blintz pancakes and other crepeish things. Because they're so smooth--smoother even than enamel--I think they're great for anything one might do on a flattop, as long is it doesn't get scrambled or slosh out of the pan....See MoreInstalling new kitchen sink - re-use disposal drain/flap?
Comments (17)Yes, in fact I noticed the new sink is smaller. I did buy it and install it - so I am not sure what your comment is in aid of. The new sink is quite a sufficient size. It's larger than most I have lived with in the past. The old one was enormous. I don't understand the desire for a huge sink, what would you need a 30" wide sink for? All it did was collect gunk that needed to be rinsed out every time. This one is 21" wide quite sufficient for our use. It may appear much smaller because it is deeper and the new faucet is large but it's normal sized not small. We have a dishwasher, don't hand wash anything but non stick pans. We're not running a restaurant, here. This post was edited by tinan on Mon, Feb 25, 13 at 16:55...See Moresooz
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