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Dishwasher safe lids for copper cookware?

I have a copper cookware set. I understand that the copper portion isn't dishwasher safe, but what about the lids? I assume since they have no copper on them, they are dishwasher safe. My Cookware Set
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Is this type of scratched pot safe?

I found What can I do about scratched pots? But the type of pot, and level of scratch, is much different than that which was mentioned in that question. Is this Safe, at all, to cook with? I tried describing it to a friend without showing him the…
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Can I stack pots while cooking?

I have a one-burner induction cooktop and I use a stainless steel pot to cook various things, like rice and spaghetti. But I always get burnt rice or food stuck to the bottom of the pot, regardless of the heat level, and even if I put it on the…
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Flash Rust Under Wok Seasoning

This was my first attempt seasoning a piece of cookware. I used the following approach: I scrubbed the wok down on both sides with a scouring pad and dish soap. I then heated the wok up and moved the wok around the flame until it was blue all…
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Benefit to covering pasta while cooking?

Taking a quick poll of several bags of pasta in my kitchen, about half recommend keeping the pot covered while cooking1. This is not very convenient for me, as I don't have a good tightly fitting lid and the pasta often foams and boils over and…
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How to choose the right diameter size of saucepans?

I am looking to buy a saucepan. The 3 sizes available are 16cm, 18cm and 20cm. I am tempted to get the largest as I'd rather have too much space than not enough, plus (I'm not sure if this is relevant), but I think that with a distribution of…
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blending smoothies in a metal pot - will the vitamins go away?

I do not own a professional mixer where you can put all your fruits in and start to blend. I am using a hand blender. I put all the fruits and some yogurt in the metal pot and then blend it all. Someone told me that the fluid is reacting with the…
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