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“Heat without boundaries”, the holy grail for cooks, chefs, heater-uppers … Thermador introduces a new cooktop with revolutionary natural mapping technology. What is that and what does it mean?
Imagine the following: you are sauteeing ingredients for Thanksgiving stuffing-let’s say onions, celery, and sausage (I’ll also add apple chuncks in mine) in a large pan. Another spot on the cooktop is needed to cook the fresh cranberry sauce. Don’t forget the turkey stock – the stock pot needs a place too.
At different times of the cooking process each piece of cookware needs to be the center of attention, maybe moved to the front or off to the side to simmer or have more intense heat. The ability to move cookware around a cooktop at will is flexibility and freedom for any kind or type of cook. It’s what you can do with the new Thermador Freedom Induction cooktop
I saw this technology first hand at IMM Cologne, Germany, last year, and thought it would be quite awhile before we saw this technology in the US. This is big news, as this Thermador cooktop is the first cooktop with [...]
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From Thermador Masterpiece Series comes the stylish and compact CES304FS 30-inch electric cooktop, featuring Thermador unique retractable sensor called Sensor Dome. This sensor employs an infrared beam that continuously measures the heat from the cookware and automatically cycles the burner off and as needed, in order to maintain the precise temperature. To take advantage of it, you must use your existing enamel coated cookware or attach the included dishwasher-safe stickers onto non-enamel cookware. The 30-inch electric cooktop also comes with full stainless steel frame, trapezoid design control panel, hot surface indicators and auto shut off function which enables you to set desired cooking time.
The sleek touch-control panel gives you immediate access to 17 power settings, Keep Warm and Fast Preheat options, a timer, 9 cooking programs and a panel lock function. Thermador CookSmart function takes all guess work out of the cooking process, allowing you to prepare pasta, potatoes, rice, dumplings, vegetables, sausages, milk, rice pudding and deep fried dishes literally at the touch of a button. 4 cooking elements include a dual zone bridge element to accommodate oblong pans and multiple diameter sizes, a triple element [...]
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Q&A: How do I recycle my old cookware?
I just bought a new set of cookware. What's the best way to get rid of my old pots and pans?
Selecting the right cookware is easy, but getting rid of an old set, especially a 10-piece ensemble, isn't so obvious. You can donate usable pots and pans to Goodwill or the Salvation Army or list them on Freecycle. If the cookware is unusable, contact your municipal department of public works to ask about recycling.
Now, if you buy Calphalon's new Unison cookware, you can send your old set, no matter its condition or manufacturer, to Calphalon for free recycling. You pack your old set in a box that comes with your new cookware, attach the prepaid mailing label, and drop it off at a FedEx location.
 Calphalon will take nonstick and uncoated cookware. (Glass and plastic items are not accepted.) After sorting, the pots and pans are sent to a company that processes the metal for reuse. [...]
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One question that often comes up is, should you buy a range or a cooktop?
In short, it is really a personal choice, based on your budget, space limitations, looks, and needs.
Budget
Prices for cooktops, ovens and ranges vary a lot because the prices are changing constantly due to special offers and sales, brands are priced differently to start with, and they also depend on which of many different features they offer.
However, a separate cooktop and wall oven will always cost more than a range, and will also require electrical or gas plumbing to each unit.
Space Issues
With a cooktop and separate oven you are installing two appliances, therefore they will take up twice the space of a range. Building codes may also require you to install a vent over the cooktop. Also, you may lose some cupboard space to allow for the built-in oven.
Gas or Electric?
However, the first thing you should consider when buying a range or cooktop is whether you want the gas or the electric type. With the drastic increase in natural gas prices recently, many people are changing to electric appliances.
If you are simply replacing [...]
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You’re hearing it more and more…the kitchen is the new living room. The drum beat is getting louder. I think we were shocked by the financial