My new cookware arrived yesterday! It's so shiny and pretty that I took a picture after I finished unpacking everything. It's not a great photo but I'll share it anyway.
Now it's time to actually use them and I'm a bit nervous. Cooking on stainless steel is going to be a learning curve, but I've watched enough YouTube tutorials on the subject that I feel like I can probably do okay. I'm hoping the quality of my cooking goes up with better tools to work with!
I debated about the first meal I wanted to make with them, and this morning I decided: braised beef short ribs in red wine sauce. I went to the butcher shop down the road and bought two pounds of beautiful short ribs. I sure hope I don't screw them up, because the price was eye-watering. :) I plan to pair them with basmati rice, green beans from the garden, and slices of fresh tomatoes, also from the garden.
I'll report back tomorrow on how everything turns out! Wish me luck!
Your new cookware is fabulous! I can't wait to hear the cooking results.
ReplyDeleteWe buy our beef from a former 4H kid of mine (who is now 40 with 3 kids of his own). We used to buy a 1/2 steer but my husband talked me into quarters. I can't believe the prices in the store. I knew I got a bargain but I almost faint when I see store prices.
What lovely cookingware! Is the little red strawberry on your counter a sugar bowl? I have one which is the actual replica of one my mother had when I was a little girl (REAALLY little like maybe 8 or 9). I got it at an antique shop. I am 84 now and I have a 1940's style kitchen with red accents.
ReplyDeleteYes! It's a sugar bowl. I got it at Pier 1 Imports years ago.
DeleteStainless steel is great cooking! It heats evenly.
ReplyDeleteYou are going to honor that new cookware with your cooking. I know it.
ReplyDeleteA nice anniversary present that you will both enjoy! Best of luck with your yummy dinner.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I’m glad you shared the photo. Can’t wait to read about the First Supper.
ReplyDeleteIt looks a bit like what I have. Is it Tramontina?
ReplyDeleteYes! Please tell me you like yours...!
DeleteSomething that I noticed is that the copper cladding tends to 'bubble up'. I've had mine for 20 years, and they work perfectly fine. I did have to replace the dutch oven. The rivets holding the handles got loose and they can't be tightened. I was afraid to be taking something hot out of the oven and have the handle give way. But they work just fine after all these years. I've been thinking of something new for the new house, but...seems silly to replace what works perfectly well.
DeleteThe new pots and pans are purty and I cannot wait to hear how the meal turned out. I love some good food porn!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cookware! Enjoy using them!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fine set of pans! It's so romantic to receive pans on the occasion of your wedding anniversary! Who needs flowers, jewellery or chocolates? Happy Cooking!
ReplyDeleteOhhhh what a great set! Enjoy! - Jenn
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful. I still use my 40+ year old Revere ware; the amount I cook doesn't justify a new set of pans. :)
ReplyDeleteThey look exactly like some I recently inherited from my youngest after he sold his home here. I particularly like the well-fitting lids.
ReplyDeleteIt's exciting to have new pans and yours look splendid. Enjoy using them and eating the results from them.
ReplyDeleteBraised short ribs is one of Dave's signature dishes! Let us know how they turn out. :)
ReplyDeleteThey were delicious, but I should have trimmed some of the fat. Also, it's way too hot for this kind of food right now.
DeleteI am sure your new cooking set will serve you and Gregg very well, and you'll get used to it in no time.
ReplyDeleteWhen Steve and I moved to this place in the autumn of 2003, my sister gave us a set of stainless steel pots and pans as a housewarming gift. I am still using those; my stove is a "Ceran" one (electric).
My stove is gas, and I love it! (It did take some getting used to after years of using an electric stove).
DeleteNot on topic, but seeing John is once again accepting odd looking vegetables, I thought of that Strange Bird tomato you posted a while back. You might want to send to John.
ReplyDeleteI already did! :) I sent it to him when I first picked it.
DeleteI know you've moved on to newer posts, but just wanted to tell you I love your new cookware set--I admire you Jennifer, I'd love to buy stainless steel but I'm afraid to cook with it! I hope we hear more about this set in the near future :^)
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