4 Pots And Pans For Your Kitchen

There are numerous pots and pans on the market. And if you watch a lot of cooking shows, it seems like you need an entire department store’s worth of cookware to create a delicious meal.

Well, we don’t think you need tons of pots and pans cluttering up your cabinets. With just these four kitchen staples, you can make anything!

Stockpot

You’ll use this for steaming, simmering, boiling and blanching a variety of pasta, vegetable and soup dishes. Look for a hefty stockpot with a lid and two handles, and at least an 8-quart capacity.

Saucepan

The ultimate multitasker! You can use this for cooking soup, rice, noodles and much more. A quality saucepan will have a handle with a strong connection to the pan and a lid that fits snuggly. A two-quart saucepan is your best bet to use for a variety of recipes.

Sauté pan/skillet

A must-have for searing, frying and sautéing things like meat, veggies, sauces and one-dish dinners. You’ll want a pan with a thick construction to avoid hot spots. The most common size is a 10-inch pan, and you could go with a non-stick finish. Also, the entire thing should be oven-proof in case you need to broil a dish.

Rimmed baking sheet

These aren’t just for baking cookies; a rimmed baking sheet is also used to roast and cook vegetables, fries and freezer-friendly meals. You’ll want a heavy baking sheet to get an even distribution of heat.

Now that you have the basics, you’re ready to be a kitchen master!

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How To Store Your Pots And Pans

There’s nothing more frustrating than storing pots and pans. They’re always mashed into a cabinet, and when you buy a new one, the chaotic process of moving things and finding space starts over again. There has to be a better way.

And actually, there is!

With a few creative storage ideas, you can create order, keep pots and pans out of sight, and not worry about them falling out when you open the cabinet.

Use A Vertical Rack

Place an inexpensive upright rack — such as a file organizer — inside a drawer to keep lids standing up.

Install A Pullout

This is a simple weekend home repair job. Replace a stationary shelf with a pullout option for easier access.

Use A Drawer, Not A Door

When you pull out the whole drawer, you get a good view of the contents from above.

After a couple simple changes, the days of messy cabinets stacked high with pots and pans will be over. Now you’ll know where everything is and there won’t be any clanging metal when you reach for a pot or pan.

Answers, price, selection. West Coast Appliance and Furniture locally owned since 1980. 

Located at 6439 Crater Lake Highway, Central Point.

How to Clean Stubborn Stains

When you’re a kid, summer was the time to relax. No school, no homework and no worries. Your life was totally carefree for three glorious months.

As an adult...not so much.

You work, run errands, the kids are home from school and there are birthday parties, barbecues, slumber parties and graduations. You cook up a storm during the summer for friends and family. You love the hustle and bustle, but your kitchen and cookware suffers from a lot of use and a little neglect.

Sometimes hours pass before you realize there’s an awful stain on your counter tops, pans or other surfaces. By the time you see it, the stain is hard and grimy. To clean anything that’s caked on, try a few simple tricks.

1.    Cover the stain with soapy water and walk away. Play with your kids. Walk the dog. Watch an episode of your favorite show on Netflix. Then come back. Sometimes letting warm water sit on the stain can loosen it enough to clean it off of whatever surface it’s stuck on. You can also repeat this multiple times as needed.

2.    Depending on the surface, try spreading a small amount of abrasive cleaner over the stain. Let it stand and then scrub.

3.    If you have a particularly greasy stain, use a cloth dipped in white vinegar. Clean the surface and then wipe with another cloth soaked in warm, soapy water.

You needn’t let a lack of time or stubborn stains ruin your summer. When you’re busy, these simple cleaning hacks can save you time and give you peace of mind. With a little ingenuity and elbow grease, your kitchen will absolutely sparkle all year long.

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Located at 6439 Crater Lake Highway, Central Point.