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Old 06-18-2007, 11:47 PM
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Re: Another Question about Ohsawa Pot, please

Hi Samantha,

Where are you moving to? What do you mean by peace of mind?? which of course is a good thing, I was just being curious.

I'm from Hungary, I was named after my mother's sisters who died during the Holocaust - that's the Hungarian spelling. I also love my name.

I know you're not asking, but telling you from experience, are you familiar with how to treat cast iron before you even start cooking in it? there should be details available on line, or at least from where you bought your wok - also certain foods change color in the cast iron - I don't think it's anything to be worried about, probably the reaction of the iron on the food, just not as aesthetic, so make sure food doesn't sit in the wok after you cook it.

Cast iron is very heavy, and that will make you strong!!!!!!

btw, I am sure you already have cooking utensils, so you don't have to be that quick to throw them all out (unless everything is aluminum or has that non-stick coating). If you're still purchasing cooking equipment, the most precious thing I own is a good mac knife - I can't even use anything else - have you checked out the store here? here's a picture of the knife:

http://www.simply-natural.biz/Mac-Utility-Knife.php

again, take your time, use what you have, but when you're ready, this is an invaluable tool.

both your pressure cooker and your cast iron wok will last you a lifetime - which pressure cooker did you get? Be careful with both of them, do NOT walk away from your kitchen when cooking, or even get on the phone - being distracted is the biggest danger in cooking. I think other than the distraction is being careful not to drop them, and cleaning right after using so food won't get stuck - especially in the rubber gasket part (seal) of the pressure cooker - that might be the only part you'll have to replace, but I'm sure it won't be for ages.

btw, I'm not sure about your pc, but with mine, I can cook just regular, don't have to use the pressure part, which is what I do during the hotter months.

Now, go enjoy the food!!!!!!!

where/how are you learning??

Klara
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