cookware and utensils

[RedPepper]

Redpepper, Which brand stainless steel pots do u have? I am looking for heavy bottomed one for boiling milk. Which size cast iron skillet do u use often and for what type of cooking? I saw a cast iron wok which looks pretty but for what can i use it other than deep frying? As most of our cooking contains tomato and tamarind in it. I have thrown away one nonstick pan, 2 more to get rid off. I am confused which size cast iron skillet to buy first.

One way to season the iron pan is to rub oil and keep it in the pre heated oven inverted until it gets hot and let it cool in the oven itself. but i guess deep frying is a easy way. other advantage is we can use cast iron pan in oven too to bake chicken or fish.
Visited ur blogspot, it is very nice. I too tried that marble cake and love it.
Kz

I have some stainless steel cookware from linens ‘n things – their brand. Also I have a couple of Martha Stewart Everyday brand stainless steel pots and skillets that I bought from K-mart- the big skillet is very heavy. All my pots and pans have thick bottoms. That’s what you should look for when you buy stainless steel pots.
I have 4 cast iron skillets of various sizes and a tawa/griddle – all Lodge brand. (http://www.lodgemfg.com) These are very good. Griswold and Wagner are other famous brands you could consider.
My wok is Bodum brand; I couldn’t find a wok of this kind in any stores so I bought it from Ebay. (http://www.bodum.com/upload/img/K0817_01_a.jpg)
It came with a burner, but I don't use it.
If you are confused of what size skillet you should buy, I suggest that you buy a set of 2 and experiment with it. Cast iron pans are cheap. Other than deep frying, you may also use your wok for stir-frying, shallow frying or poriyals, or make curries. I use mine in the oven as well, especially for making cornbreads.