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Reddit mentions of T-fal B36290 Specialty Nonstick 5 Qt. Jumbo Cooker Sauté Pan with Glass Lid, Black
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We found 9 Reddit mentions of T-fal B36290 Specialty Nonstick 5 Qt. Jumbo Cooker Sauté Pan with Glass Lid, Black. Here are the top ones.
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Specs:
| Color | Black |
| Height | 3.5 inches |
| Length | 23 inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | March 2006 |
| Size | 5 quart |
| Weight | 4 Pounds |
| Width | 12 inches |
For me, I went semi-paleo. I hike at least once a week (each one minimum 8 miles roundtrip), so on those days, there's absolutely no way to avoid eating carbs (or else I'd collapse halfway through the hike).
Aside from the hiking days where I load up on breakfast burritos and sandwiches, my meals are typically:
Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs with Guacamole. Decaf coffee with blackstrap molasses as the sweetener.
Lunch: Chicken or Beef with a huge serving of Broccoli sautéed with onions and mushrooms
Dinner: Huge serving of sautéed spinach and smoked salmon (or salmon sashimi)
Snacks: Sunflower Seeds. Pistachos. Carrots. Cucumbers. Hummus. Roasted yams/sweet potatoes.
A few notes:
It's not coffee itself that will flare up the eczema, it's caffeine. Coffee is wonderfully nutritious, so just grab the decaf. If you exercise 4-5 days out of the week, your energy levels will be just fine and you won't need caffeinated beverages to keep you awake.
I typically will bbq the chicken or beef, and I'll switch between a simple dry rub (salt, pepper, cayenne) and coating it in sunflower oil. When I'm lazy, I'll grab the rotisserie whole chicken from Costco for $5 and split it up into 2-3 meals.
Spinach shrinks like no other when it's cooked, so I usually sauté those pre-washed 1lbs bags, which is just enough for one serving. For the broccoli, the 1 lbs bags are usually good for 2-3 servings.
I've spent alot of time figuring out what I can and shouldn't eat. When I first started my new diet, my first week consisted of roasted chicken or some kind of fish with broccoli or spinach. Breakfast, lunch, dinner was just some combination of those 4 items. Then I threw in decaf coffee. Ok, solid, nothing bad after a few days. Threw in green tea. Again, nothing bad after a few days. Eggs - cool. Then I just kept adding things and played the elimination game until I had general categories of what I could eat fine and what I could eat that would cause flare-ups.
Although, I will admit, I do cheat ALOT (cheesecake, for example, is my kryptonite even though the dairy and excess sugar flare me up pretty bad). And my typical menu looks limited, but it's really because I'm cheap and lazy. I also love going to all you can eat Indian buffets where I'll load up on the spinach daal, curried cauliflower and carrots, and the tandoori chicken -- no flare ups, and I can pig out on the cheap!
You'll also want to look up "black strap molasses" and how naturally nutritious it is. Acne and Eczema sufferers have reported some good results, and I'm happy to say that it hasn't had any negative side effects for me. I also have gone a bit hippie and drink Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar everyday (plenty of blogs and threads here on Reddit about that).
Edit: Another thing, I'm so lazy when it comes to cooking. I use this pan, and the lid is perfect for steaming/sautéing the veggies. Then throw in half of the store-bought rotisserie chicken, and I've got the lazy man's lunch/dinner. I like paying a bit more for sashimi-grade salmon/ahi tuna because I can eat it raw and not have to cook it! Eggs are also really fast to cook, and I buy the pre-made guac.
Look to see if there is a restaurant supply store near you that's open to the public. They'll usually have no frills, practical equipment for a good price.
Some people discount nonstick pans, but I think they have their place, especially for a beginner. Don't bother getting anything expensive, though, because the nonstick coating won't last forever no matter what you do. I like this one, it's a good family-size skillet and surprisingly sturdy: http://www.amazon.com/T-fal-Specialty-Nonstick-Dishwasher-Cookware/dp/B000EM9PTQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1427525734&sr=8-3&keywords=t+fal+skillet
I like T-Fal's nonstick skillets in general, they're good without straining your budget. Personally, I'd skip the mandoline. They're nice, but unless you anticipate needing to slice a LOT of things consistently paper thin, it's probably best to invest in a good chef's knife and develop your knife skills. Out of your asterisked items, I'd say a food processor is the most helpful. I'd also hold off on expensive appliances or or specialty tools like microplane zesters until you're certain you'll use it often enough to justify the cost.
When I was in college, my favorite thing to make was "skillet pizza". All you need is tortillas, sauce (I usually used whatever pasta sauce I had), cheese (or not), and whatever toppings you want.
I don't know what it's officially called, but I used a pan that was flat with like 2 inch sides and a lid. Anything you can cover with a lid (like whatever pan you have and one of your pot's lids) will do.
(EDIT: This is basically what I have. I still have it like 10 years later, and I think it may be my all-time favorite kitchen purchase along with my crock pot.)
First, I would put the tortilla in with no oil and set it to medium high to start warming it up. As that was going, I would get out the sauce and put on how much I want. Then, I would put on the toppings with the cheese on top, so the cheese would hold it together. I would wait until I saw the cheese melting and then turn it down to either medium-low or medium (it depended on how good my apartment range was) and cover the pan. Finally, check periodically for all the cheese to melt and the tortilla is as crispy as you want. Usually, it would take between 5-10 minutes total, maybe 15 in one of the really old apartment complexes.
Hmm I think I link these for a lot of these kinda posts, but probably the skillet, water bottle, and fruit basket/banana hook combo.
They aren't too exciting, but I get excited about buying anything that I need in general. haha
The good news is, all the vegetables you listed are great in stir fries and curries. Plus, if you mix up a teriyaki stir fry or a thai curry dish, the flavors from the sauce add a lot on top, if you don't like the 'bitterness' that can come from plain vegetables sometimes. I also suggest trying cabbage, snap peas, and cremini mushrooms in your stir fries - you may find that veggies you didn't like turn ok when they are fried up with garlic, ginger, soy sauce & oyster sauce!
These can be made on the stove. Get a broad, flat pan (say, Like this 12 inch one - pick a day when you're not working, make as much stir fry/curry as you can fit in the pan, with brown rice on another burner or in a rice cooker. Portion out rice, then dish into lunchbox size tupperware containers. Boom, you've got yourself 3-5 meals taken care of in one go. Just microwave and eat.
3 pans I use the most:
Iron Skillet. It's good for manly items like steaks. Also a grill pan now that I think of it. Skillet with a cover, I use this the most. When a recipe says you need to cover your skillet and simmer, this is the guy for you. Dutch Oven, this pan is my favorite. It's really good for a lot of recipes. This one would probably be the last on the list, because I would consider it advanced, because you use it to braise meat, but you could use a crock pot and it would be much easier.
Note: I just picked links for pictures, I'm not recommending these specifically
You did say each of my wishlists, right?
Here I go:
Thank you for this discussion. It's helped me get a bit off my chest. I hope you don't mind.
These are only absolutely necessary items. Sticking to the bare minimum is the easiest way to eat cheap :)
Appliances:
http://www.amazon.com/T-fal-Specialty-Nonstick-Dishwasher-Cookware/dp/B000EM9PTQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426036253&sr=8-1&keywords=deep+frying+pan
The beauty of a deep frying pan is the variety of things it can make. Stir fry, chili, soups... Bet you could make pancakes or toast on it too!
And that's it for tools/appliances. It's all you'll need. Of course it's nice to have a blender, food processor, oven, etc. but these are just the basics. A microwave is nice too but not really necessary.
As for my personal pantry staples:
I don't know anything about gardening and don't have the space to but the best deals on produce are with co-ops! I use Bountiful Baskets. They're almost everywhere in the US. $15/week for a ton of food. Variety changes every week.
As for recipes, I make killer oatmeal cookies. My roommates adore these: 1 C. Oatmeal + 2 Bananas (mashed) + 1tsp vanilla + 2tsp cinnamon (or more). Optional: sugar, raisins, or even chocolate. Mm chocolate. If you have an oven/toaster oven, set it to 350 and pop them in for around 15 mins. Delish, cheap, and healthy!
I should also mention I'm vegan, which is one of the cheapest ways to eat. Animal products are too expensive. No animal products, no problem! :)
Amazon is a great place for cookware.
Off the top of my head I would suggest (in order from most necessary to least necessary):
I can speak for the knife, baking sheets, and lodge that these are all things I use often (and in the case of the sheets and the dutch oven) and for years (I just got the knife). The dutch oven is expensive, but damn if that's not a great cooking vessel.
If you do get a knife, make sure you get some cutting boards as well!
http://www.amazon.com/Prepworks-Progressive-International-PCB-1812-Cutting/dp/B0001UJVTK/ref=sr_1_12?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1427652198&sr=1-12&keywords=cutting+board