Using Nonstick Cookware Safely


Never leave nonstick pans unattended on an open flame or other heat source
While cooking, don’t let temperatures get hotter than 450 degrees
Don’t use metal utensils on nonstick cookware
Wash nonstick cookware by hand using nonabrasive cleaners and sponges (do not use steel wool) Don’t stack nonstick cookware on top of each other
Keep pet birds out of the kitchen

Caring For Cast Iron Cookware


Cast iron cookware can stand the test of time if properly cared for, but many people don't know the few simple steps needed to wash, dry, and store cast iron cookware.
Wash in hot water Hot water is more effective at washing off dirt and grease from your cast iron cookware. Hot water also will dry more quickly, preventing your cast iron cookware from rusting.

Don't over scrub. Over scrubing cast iron cookware removes the healthy coating it has developed. Of course sometimes a piece of cast iron cookware will need to scrubbed. Follow the last step to reseason if you must scrub the cookware.

Dry over heat. Turn a stovetop burner on and place the cast iron cookware on it. The heat will cause the pan to thoroughly dry. Be careful when touching the hot pan.

Reseason the cast iron cookware. Rub a thin layer of shortening or cooking oil into your cast iron cookware to season it, keeping it from deteriorating and rusting.

Then place the cast iron cookware into a warm oven that is off and allow it to sit there overnight.

Non Stick Cookware Information Posted By: Blueshoots.com