Evolution of the Wok

Woks are known and used around the world as useful and versatile cooking vessels. Ask most people about the wok’s origin and they will probably mention Asia – and specifically China. The source of the modern wok is often attributed to Guangdong province, and yet there is still a surprising amount of discussion and debate about its history. Certainly, the wok has evolved – both over time and over distance. A modern wok in a Western kitchen is now likely to have a flat base, which is more suited to use on an electric stove than the rounded bottom...

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Choosing The Right Casserole Dish For Your Kitchen

Casserole dishes are a staple cookware component for millions of household kitchens. Being able to slow cook something in the oven leaves you free to get on with preparing for your dinner date or playing with the children, safe in the knowledge that dinner is taken care of. When it comes to buying a casserole dish there is a wealth of choice. Nowadays casserole dishes come in a variety of beautiful colours, shapes and sizes. However, there...

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Cheap Kitchenware: A False Economy

In the current economic climate everyone loves a bargain. However, when it comes to kitchenware those bargains can be too good to be true. Buying the cheapest kitchenware on offer, whether that is a set of saucepans, a toaster or a casserole dish, can very often be more expensive in the long run than investing in a quality set in the first instance. Low priced goods are usually low priced for a reason. Generally they will be made from very lightweight materials that are either not durable or will not perform well. Kitchenware items are used...

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