HI, i like to try different things for fun, and i tried to harnest electron's power to see how powerfull they actually areSo i made an object with two batteries on one side connected to a penny for copper, wich then connected to aluminum, wich was connected to a magnet, connected to an ordinary wall cordi plugged it in and it just exploded.(almost blew off my hand)what did i do wrong?
Non-stick pans are your best betThey're the easiest to care for and they last foreverPlus, they're, well, non-stick, so clean-up is easierIf you go somewhere like Ross or TJ Max, you can usually find some nice pots and pans for much cheaper, and they'll probably even be brand name(One pan might have a dent or something in it, but who cares.it's the food coming out of the pot that makes the difference!) If you're just starting out, I wouldn't spend money on the nice stuff like stainless steelThey can be RIDICULOUSLY expensive, you'll probably ruin them anyway (burnt food), and you won't be able to tell the difference in your foodEveryone should have at least one cast iron skillet, just make sure you research how to care for it (e.g., never use soap)! Have fun cookin! :-)
Good stainless steel:) Non-stick is fine, if it's good qualityYou might also want a cast iron skilletAluminum is too thin; and copper is a pain to keep clean
None of those things has a particularly high resistance, so with 110V of AC cranked across it, you'd get enough current to generate plenty of heatPlus, most batteries aren't designed to have a lot of current through them one way or another, and the chemicals in them can react explosively to excessive currentLeave out the wall current in future experimentsYou can set enough stuff on fire with just the batteries.
All materials have a good place in the kitchenIf you're an amateur cook, find yourself a good set of non-stick cookwareT-Fal makes some very high-quality pansA set of these will usually take care of everything you need for basicsAlso get yourself a couple choice cast iron piecesNamely a skillet and a dutch ovenJust don't forget to season them, or you'll be sorry! Cast iron is awesome because it's heavy, heats evenly and can really hang onto heatAwesome for steaks and cornbread in the skilletThe dutch oven would be great for chili, baked beans and a few other applicationsYou don't need much in means of stainless steel, but a couple nice sized pots (I'd suggest a couple 8 quart pots) will take care of soup and pasta needsUm, other than that, I can't think of muchIf you want further advice on things to look for in cookware, feel free to give me an email or instant message (all in profile)
You should have a good frying pan, heavy and stainless steelDon't skimp, get an All CladDon't get non-stickThe pans that are non-stick don't make good fondThese browned bits are a source of wonderful flavor in sauces and graviesI would get the 12 saute, which has sloped sides and is more versatile than the straight-sided fry panA bit pricieraround $135Then, get a 3 qt saucier pan for nearly everything elseWIth a lid, it can be used in the oven, for braising, and many other usesIf these are too high, try EmerilwareSimilar, but not as heavyThe third kind to get is a cast iron panNothing fries chicken or steaks as well and it is cheapTakes a fair amount of maintenance, but is worth it.
