Last month my wife and I sat down and went through all of our cookware. We had a few pieces that needed to be replaced. They were starting to peel, warp and well, just looked terrible. Not only that, they were no longer performing well. With our new purchases we’re looking for high-quality, non-toxic cookware that gives us excellent performance. Not only that…we want it to last!

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We purchased two of the Phantom Chef Non-Stick Ceramic Coated frying pans. We got the 8″ and 11″ sizes. A friend has been raving about her Phantom Chef fry pans…so we wanted to give them a try ourselves. Wow…these pans are fantastic! They’re made out of pure aluminum and feature a ceramic coating which makes them non-stick. They’re lead-free and cadmium free. In other words, made out of non-toxic materials.

They feature a non-stick surface, stay cool handles and they’re super easy to clean. You can place them into the dishwasher or hand-wash, entirely up to you. The non-stick ceramic coated surface is absolutely fantastic! I don’t have to use as much oil, butter or grease. Whatever I’m frying just slides out. Everything is cooked and heated evenly and thoroughly too. No cold spots! Even with the light interior…my pans have remained stain-free!!!

These are high quality frying pans that are super affordable. Perfect for every day use by the at-home cook. I love the weight (not too heavy) and feel of these pans. I think you’ll be impressed after using them just one time!!! I know I was! We’ve used them every day, multiple times a day since we purchased them. Those old frying pans…hit the trash!

We purchased the Phantom Chef Non-Stick Ceramic Coated Frying Pans from Amazon for a really great price. Highly recommend them to you and perfect for gift-giving too!

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I’ve been a home canner for the past 30 years. I’ve canned vegetables, fruits, soups, stews, sauces, condiments, meats, fish, juices, desserts and all sorts of things over the years. My water bath canner and steam pressure canners get a workout every canning season. With that said, there are times you’ll need to upgrade or replacement some of your canning tools along the way.

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For the past 10 years I’ve posted 50+ home canning recipes on the TCC blog. Readers will often ask me recipe questions or questions about the equipment and tools that you need. One question that I’m frequently asked is… Where can I buy a replacement wire rack for my water bath canner? Well, I’m going to tell you. I like to buy my replacements from Amazon.

Amazon carries the replacements in various different sizes. I do recommend that you purchase one made from stainless steel to help prevent rusting. I also like the ones with the longer handles to help you better lift it out of the steaming hot water. Some replacement racks are made better than others, so do your research and read the reviews.

You can turn just about any large stock pot into a water bath canner. To do so…you’ll need to purchase a Wire Rack that fits down inside it. Measure the circumference of the pot and select a rack that is slightly smaller in size. You’ll need a good fitting lid to that stockpot too!

To prevent rusting…I like to add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar to the water inside my canner before I start a canning session. After I’m completely done canning for the day….always wash out the pot with warm, soapy water. Rinse the rack and lid too. Instead of letting them air dry….use a clean cotton towel and dry them!!! Don’t store your supplies in a damp environment like the basement.

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