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Smoking

Lotus Rock’s high heat resistant coating and strongly constructed base make it ideal for smoking various types[…]

Deep Frying

Getting the right oil temperature inside the wok is very important for good deep fat frying because[…]

Combination Cooking With Lotus Rock

Combination Cooking involves both dry and moist-heat cooking. This type of cooking method requires long, gentle cooking to[…]

Mois Heat Cooking

Green vegetables, such as Broccoli, Asparagus, and Green Beans, contain the pigment Chlorophyll, which is very sensitive[…]

Lotus Rock Is Induction Safe

Making dinner with an electromagnet may seem improbable to cooks who have grown up with traditional natural[…]

Lotus Rock Paella Pan

Well-designed paella pans encourage the formation of a light crust of rice on the bottom of the[…]

Wok Hei “The Breath of the Wok”

The very best stir-fries will have a hint of what is called Wok Hei, or the “breath[…]

Lotus Rock in Australia

  In association with the Davis & Waddell Asia One range, Lotus Rock stir woks are now sold throughout Australia in a number[…]

Lotus Rock in Makiyakinabe

  In Japanese cuisine rolled omelettes are made as rectangular thin omelettes and then rolled into a[…]

Lotus Rock’s non-reactive surface

  When a consumer is searching for a cooking utensil to buy, one of the many questions[…]

Lotus Rock Coating Thickness

Quite often when a consumer considers the features of the coating for a Lotus Rock pan they might[…]

Lotus Rock QC #8 – Concavity of Pan Bottom Test

While shopping in a department store, the average consumer may not consider the base concavity of a[…]

Lotus Rock QC #4 – Handle Bending Strength Test

As explained in the previous blog post, Lotus Rock has designed and patented a number of highly[…]

Lotus Rock QC #2 – Abrasion & Scratch Resistance Test

The previous blog post described how a migration test can be done to test the surface reactivity[…]

Lotus Rock QC #1 – Migration Test

The introduction of a new, highly innovative product into the market often generates considerable excitement and interest.  However,[…]

Lotus Rock FAQ #1 How do I remove oily marks and other stains from my pan?

So far on this blog we have explained the various tests that are conducted to ensure that[…]

Lotus Rock is an eco-green product

If there is one word that has been over-used for marketing purposes in the last decade it[…]

If all else fails, read the instructions

As many consumers have written in their reviews here, Lotus Rock has a number of significant benefits for[…]

Lotus Rock Thickness & Density

As noted previously here, all Lotus Rock pans have an excellent high heating effect, a desirable quality which[…]

Lotus Rock Crepe Pan

Crepes are a famous French delicatessen which is extremely versatile, perfect for brunch, lunch, a light supper[…]

Does a Lotus Rock pan need to be seasoned?

The metal substrate for all Lotus Rock pans is heavy gauge carbon steel.  There are numerous reasons[…]

Lotus Rock vs Other non-stick coatings

Background Until the 1960s nearly all cookware in most households around the world was either cast iron,[…]

Lotus Rock Non-Stick Maintenance

As explained here, if you discover that the non-stick performance of your Lotus Rock pan has become[…]

Lotus Rock and the Fond

As was explained in the blog post “High heat develops flavor” browning, the Maillard reaction is the[…]

Combination Cooking with Lotus Rock

Combination Cooking involves both dry and moist-heat cooking. This type of cooking method requires long, gentle cooking to[…]

Handle Styles

1. Long handle. lf the pan is over 30cm diameter (often a stir wok), then a smaller[…]

Liquid Gold

One of the first fundamental skills which any professional culinary student learns is how to make a[…]

Lotus Rock is PFASs/PTFE free!

Background Until the 1960s nearly all cookware in most households around the world was either cast iron,[…]

High Heat Develops Flavour!

In the absence of flavorful ingredients, well-browned food has a richer, more varied flavor then poorly browned[…]

Lotus Rock in Turkey

In association with Emsan, a wide array of Lotus Rock cookware utensils are now sold throughout Turkey in a number[…]

Lotus Rock is Metal Utensil Safe

One of the significant disadvantages of non-stick coatings are their poor scratch resistance. Generally, on the Use[…]

Moist Heat Cooking with Lotus Rock

Moist-heat cooking uses water or steam to emphasize the natural flavor in foods. As previously explained here,[…]

Lotus Rock and Scrambled Eggs – Part Two

One of the significant benefits of a Lotus Rock pan is its special suitability for high heat[…]

Keep The Heat Down!

  As was mentioned in the previous post, Lotus Rock is a highly distinctive and innovative cookware[…]

A roasting pan that can be used all the time, not just twice a year!

A Lotus Rock roasting pan is highly versatile and extremely durable. Instead of just using it twice[…]

A Hotter Pan Equals Less Sticking

As previously explained here, for best use a Lotus Rock pan should be pre-heated at a low-medium[…]

A Kitchen Workhorse

A Lotus Rock Baking Sheet isn’t just for baking cookies, it is a Kitchen Workhorse. Cooking enthusiasts[…]

Lotus Rock & pre-heating

As many readers of this blog will already know, Lotus Rock cookware is excellent for high-heat cooking.[…]

Wok Smoking with Lotus Rock

Previous posts on this blog have explained how a Lotus Rock wok can be used for a[…]

Deep Fat Frying with a Lotus Rock Stir Wok

  As explained in the previous post, a Lotus Rock Stir Wok is an excellent cooking utensil[…]

Steaming with a Lotus Rock Stir Wok

A wok can be used for a variety of different cooking methods.  These include the most obvious[…]

Lotus Rock QC #7 – Handle Resistance To Burning Test

As was explained in the previous blog post, the sharp, protruding edges of a gas stove require[…]

Lotus Rock QC #6 – Cross Cut Adhesion Test

A previous blog post described how a migration test can be done to test the surface reactivity of[…]

Lotus Rock QC #5 – Pencil Hardness Test

As has been noted previously on this blog, Lotus Rock cookware is a metal utensil safe product:[…]

Lotus Rock QC #3 – Extractable Heavy Metals Test

The term ‘heavy metals’, is most commonly used to describe metallic elements of higher atomic mass that[…]

Lotus Rock Spring Form

Professional-quality Lotus Rock spring form cake pan releases flawless cheesecake, torte, coffee cake and frozen dessert.  The[…]

What oil should be used with Lotus Rock?

One of the significant benefits of a Lotus Rock pan is its amazing heating effect, for example,[…]

Lotus Rock non-stick renewal

As was noted previously here, Lotus Rock does not have a chemical non-stick release.  Unlike most other[…]

Lotus Rock en Cocotte

As was noted in this blog post, a Lotus Rock pan is excellent for braising meats or[…]

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