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Finding the right cookware may not be at the top of your to-do list when you’re buying, building, or moving. However, when you consider the fact that we each consume around a thousand meals a year on average, these kitchen accessories definitely deserve to be more of a priority than they commonly are.
Being able to cook delicious, nutritious meals at home is vital to good health, and the type of cookware you use can have a significant impact on how your food turns out. That’s why we’ve decided to share our top tips for selecting the perfect cookware for your home.
If you’re one of the many people who choose cheaper, lower quality cookware because you can’t fathom spending hundreds of dollars on a set, we hear you. The problem with this, however, is that you’ll quite often get what you pay for. The good news is that the ability to buy cookware sets online makes it possible for you to get both the highest quality and the best price.
Some people like to have only a small selection of pots and pans that they use for every dish that they cook. While this is obviously perfectly acceptable if it works for you, it isn’t the only way to get the most out of your cookware.
Griddle pans, for example, are ideal for cooking meat, woks are best for stir-fries, non-stick fry pans are great for eggs, and the list goes on. We’re not saying you need one of every option under the sun, but having the best tools for your favourite meals will definitely pay off in the long run. By taking the time to consider what meals you like most and which cookware items pair best with them, you may even save money by avoiding speciality items you’re never likely to use.
Gone are the days when you could only get your cookware in basic black and silver. The market these days caters to nearly any colour your heart could desire (and a fair few patterns as well).
While your cookware obviously isn’t a fashion accessory, you may as well match its style to your tastes. You’ll have more motivation to cook delicious meals (and more fun while doing so) if you actually enjoy the tools you’re using. With the rise in popularity of hanging storage for pots and pans, it simply makes sense for your cookware to be aesthetically pleasing.
Finally, it’s important to consider the size of the meals you will be cooking when selecting your perfect cookware. It doesn’t make much sense, for example, to get everything in the biggest size possible if you only ever cook one or two portions. Likewise, that single-egg fry pan, no matter how cute it may be, isn’t going to do you much good if you’re cooking for a whole family. If you live alone, however, it may be perfect.
You should, of course, have the tools on-hand to cook larger or smaller amounts if you decide to (meal prep anyone?). However, the majority of your collection should cater to your standard habits.
Now that you’re armed with our top tips for selecting the perfect cookware for your home, it’s time to get shopping. Open a new tab and get to it!