I"ve read that self-cleaning ovens are good for cast iron cookware deep cleaning. Has anyone tried this with carbon steel pans? Thanks.

What is the best way to clean stainless steel appliances?

Just starting a new course every Wed evening for 13 weeks at the Warden & Steeles intersection in Markham. I will be having an early dinner around 4:30 – 5pm. Asian restaurants are all around. Which one are great. Anything...

Well, I’ve generally always used a non-stick fry pan for eggs, but I decided to try out my Kitchen Aid stainless steel version and can’t figure out how to fry eggs, even bacon, without turning the pan into an absolute...

Steel wool away, Bartender’s friend was never meant for that kind of job... it’s a polish, not a scouring powder.

The directions I got with my wok said to boil water then sbrub it hard with a steel sponge in hot soapy water to wash off the film. i used a brillo pad and noticed some very light spots on the inside after rinsing it off which I...

], because we used both pots to simmer ingredients on the lowest minimum setting [also, no acidic ingredients were in the pots]. As well, 1] baking soda, 2] vinegar, and 3] SOS pads did nothing to get rid of the stains [thanks...

while not directly food related does anyone know where i can get these in the gta? Purple Scour Pad No. 2020 http://www.chow.com/stories/10531

i know of: Lotus Thai: Yonge/Steeles forgot name: Kennedy/Sheppard Restoran Malaysia: Bayview/Major Mac Satay Ria: Kennedy/Steeles anywhere else to get pad thai (away from Yonge/Eglinton)?

I wanted to try my hand at making pad thai this week, but I don’t own a wok. Does it make a big difference to use a wok, or has anyone had good results just using a frying pan?

akpreets, I would use a putty knife/non-metal spatula and a hair dryer to soften and remove as much as possible to begun with You can use Bar Keepers Friend, and then try a 3M scrubbie or a metal scouring pad to get the residue....

I agree that carbon steel is the best, but the steel pan I have with the easy to clean surface is pretty good...no need to reseason as with carbon steel, can be scoured, and gives a nice soccarat. I finish my paella on a very hot...

Hi, I recently purchased a 10" pizza pan from American Metal Crafters. It’s a steel pan, with a tin coating. Now, I know with steel pans that you are supposed to season them before first use. No problem. HOWEVER, the pan (brand...

I’m looking for a carbon steel wok with a round bottom, brand name or looks doesn’t matter, as long as it’s good quality and will last (preferably restaurant grade). Any suggestions for stores I can buy locally...

I have two old carbon steel knives, a 10" chef’s knife and a paring knife, that appear to be in good condition except that they are severely spotted and discolored. What can I do to bring their appearance back? Assuming...