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Mountain Brook, AL (November 27, 2007) Fall is when many a cook's fancy turns to the busy and demanding times ahead. Better cooking equipment lightens the load and saves time and effort. This year, CMA members have some outstanding new product introductions which promise empowerment for the novice cook as well as the expert chef. Here's just a sampling!

All-Clad's Deluxe Electric Skillet

The new All-Clad Deluxe Electric Skillet is the perfect vessel for cooking a big breakfast or preparing a holiday dinner thanks to its large 6-Qt. capacity. It has been especially design as to ensure the highest cooking performance and ease of use. The bonded construction with an aluminum center core prevents hot spots in spreading heat evenly across the cooking surface. The wide temperature range (from 180º to 480ºF) allows you to sear or fry, but also to keep your food warm on a buffet, while temperatures are clearly marked on the control panel. The new All-Clad skillet is extremely convenient with its cast stainless steel handles for easy maneuvering and it is dishwasher-safe thanks to the removable power cord.

Calphalon's One Infused Anodized Cookware

Calphalon’s One line of infused anodized cookware provides perfect searing, browning and deglazing.  The heavy gauge infused aluminum is safe with any utensil and features brushed stainless steel covers and cast stay-cool stainless steel handles.  Safe for use even with broilers, Calphalon One also has a lifetime warranty.

RegalWare's Marcus Cookware

Drawing upon his world travels and undying attention to detail, Star Chef Marcus Samuelsson has designed a cookware line that transcends trends and cultures.
•           Professionally-styled handles are riveted permanently to the pan for a lifetime of use
 
•           Stainless steel handles with soft touch inserts stay cool to the touch during stovetop cooking and are oven-safe up to preheated 350°F
 
•           Heavy-gauge aluminum core base bonded between layers of solid stainless steel form the tri-ply capped bottom for durability and performance
 
•           Even heat conductivity allows food to cook at a consistent termperature
•           Use on electric, gas, induction or ceramic glass cooktops.

Lodge Manufacturing

Lodge Manufacturing has been making quality cast iron for over 100 years, but now with Lodge’s Logic finish, messy preseasoning is a thing of the past.  Lodge Logic products already have the seasoning applied in the factory.  Lodge’s legendary reversible griddle offers a smooth side for pancakes or eggs, and a ribbed side for bacon or sausage that allows unhealthy fat to drain away.  The generously sized griddle fits over two stove burners allowing the cook to precisely control the heat.

Anolon Cookware

Anolon cookware features Comfortable SureGrip™ silicone handles and tempered glass lids add sophistication and class to this cookware that will complement every kitchen. Restaurant tested DuPont Autograph 2 interior and exterior nonstick surface is ideal for healthy cooking and easy cleanup. The heavy gauge, hard-anodized aluminum ensures even heat distribution.

T-Fal's Banquet Cookware

T-Fal’s Banquet cookware features non-stick coatings inside and out for easy cooking and very easy clean up.  Even though it has nonstick both inside and out, Banquet can easily be popped into your dishwasher.  T-Fal’s Durabase delivers even heat distribution for reliabile cooking results and it also features the unique Thermo-Sport ™ heat indicated that shows when the pan is perfectly preheated to seal in the food’s flavor.  Banquet is oven save to 350 degreesF and has stainless steel lids with venting knobs.

Nordicware Holiday Tree Bundt--An Award Winner!!

Anne Kornow from Dexter, Michigan captured the $10,000 grand prize for the “Bundts Across America” baking contest sponsored by Nordic Ware, creator of the Bundt pan. This year’s contest theme was “Holiday Bundts, a pan for all seasons” and Anne Kornow created an original recipe that is melt-in-your-mouth-marvelous! For her winning Bundt cake, Anne also received a trip to New York City to sit in the audience of the Martha Stewart Show on November 15 during the 2nd Annual “National Bundt Day” celebration where she will be recognized for her winning recipe.

“This recipe is truly outstanding,” says David Dalquist, president of Nordic Ware. “It has everything that a prize winning Bundt cake should have, with its nice dense texture and its rich chocolate flavor dramatically blended with white chocolate and mint. It is the perfect dessert to serve families and friends while celebrating the upcoming holidays and one that will assure lasting memories of the time spent together.” Anne Kornow’s winning recipe, “Mint Mountains” celebrates the holiday season using Nordic Ware’s Holiday Tree Bundt Pan.

Tramontina

Tramontina has introduced Barazzoni Butterfly Cookware designed by Claudio Bellini of Italy, Available in copper (copper-aluminum-18/10 stainless steel),
or stainless steel (18/10 stainless steel-aluminum-18/10 stainless steel).
Both exterior finishes feature three-layer (full-clad) vessel, with unique oxidized stainless steel handles.

Columbian Home Products

Worried that the turkey won’t fit?  Columbian Home Products 19 inch covered rectangular roaster is big enough for the job. With a generous 18-3/4 x 11/1/2 x 8-1/4 inch capacity, a 15 pound turkey or 18 pound roast is easily accommo-dated.  In traditional black, this large roaster gives great results at an economical price.

Hillside Metal Ware's Springform Pans

If you use springform pans, you know that flimsy pans which fail to lock tight or leaky bottoms can produce a mess.  Hillside Metalware’s aluminum spring form pan with layer bottom is made of heavy gauge aluminum strong enough even for restaurant use.  Expandable rings make for easy cake removal, but the removable bottom fits tightly.  This is the spring  form best for fragile and straight wall cakes.  It’s available in three sizes  6”, 8” and 10” diameters. All are 3” deep

WearEver's Smart Bake Line

Smart Bake was developed for consumers who told WearVer they wanted a new kind of bakeware - bakeware that is durable, easy to handle, won't warp or bend, and is easy to clean. They also told us they needed bakeware that is stain resistant, scratch resistant, and keeps looking like new. The Smart Bake design addresses each of these issues, and is ideal for either sweet or savory baking.  Two coats of light colored non-stick that is scratch and stain resistant, and promotes even baking   Smart Bake features:
•           Heavy gauge steel construction that won't warp or bend
•           Continuous handles for easy removal from oven
•           Angled rims to help remove food after baking
•           Etched fill lines as batter guides
•           Guides for portion control
•           Nestable design for easy storage
The Smart Bake products shown include a large baking sheet, square cake pan, large loaf pan, 12-cup muffin pan, and slotted spatula. A complete line of bakeware is offered under the Smart Bake brand.