Cooking Information

Anodized aluminum cookware is wonderful to cook with and won't warp or bend. It can be as hard as a diamond when proper anodizing methods and techniques are used. Anodizing is a method of aluminum preparation and makes anodized aluminum cookware stronger, and will last a lot longer.

Now, here comes an easy to understand chemistry lesson about anodizing aluminum to create fabulous cookware. Aluminum becomes stronger and more durable after the anodizing process. By putting a sheet of aluminum into a chemical bath of acetone; the acetone becomes the negative conductor of a chemical battery while the aluminum becomes the positive conductor of the chemical battery or the anode. When this process is energized, the aluminum's surface actually rusts and oxidizes. Oxidation creates a very strong coating, replacing the original aluminum. Typically oxidation will weaken most metals; but it doesn't seem to weaken aluminum. In fact, oxidation strengthens aluminum.

Recall the rusting aluminum in the chemical process? Well the rust is still part of the aluminum sheet but, because it has transformed itself into anodized aluminum, the original aluminum will not flake off under stress and will not transfer to your foods. This makes Anodized Aluminum cookware quite desirable for many cooks. It is used in restaurants. Anodized Aluminum cookware is used in several food service industries, residential and industrial facilities with repeated use. Its strength and durability to heat up foods fast and cook at even temperatures is a time saver in many restaurants and bakeries. The new chemically enhanced aluminum transforms into Anodized Aluminum, and has become very strong and much more durable. It makes great cookware.

Anodized aluminum is now a popular material used to manufacture high-end cookware such as skillets, frying pans, and pots and pans for chef's and experienced cooks. We've long known Aluminum has a reputation of having heat evenly distributed on the bottom and sides of cookware. However, now we know anodized aluminum cookware provides a protective finish making it rust resistant, and is stronger, more durable, and as a result, more expensive.

Anodized Aluminum is utilized in several other industries outside cookware. For example satellites that circle around our Earth are protected from space debris floating because these satellites are layered with anodized aluminum. Anodized aluminum is recognized for its strength and durability. Other industries such as the automotive industry use anodized aluminum for trim on vehicles and for protective housings exposed on the outside of our cars. Furniture manufacturers use Anodized aluminum for outdoor patio sets because it stands up to outside elements and weather conditions. Computers and home appliances are manufactured with anodized aluminum as a protective housing. Anodized Aluminum baking cookie sheets and pots and pans will be around for a long time because they will last for years.

MY COOKWARE SOURCE begins in the summer of 2012 on Cape Cod when our Owner, was seeking new, more exciting products to sell to clientele's needs and uses in the kitchen. Getting back to a simple planned meal at home was irresistible and we needed a way to capture the energy to inspire us to eat at home with family and friends. COOKING was the OBVIOUS answer. FOOD brings us together at mealtime, party time, and inspires conversation among us.