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Cooking in slow motion By Megan Haggan IN winter, we crave old-fashioned home cooking, “the type of food that warms you from the inside,” says Perry Rabin, director at cookware manufacturer Tomkin Australia. “Canberra winters are longer and colder than most in Australia, and the closeness of the snowfields conjures up fantasies of a hot meal in front of an open fire – the height of comfort!” he told “CityNews”. “Cold weather keeps you inside rather than going out to dine. Hearty comfort food takes time, and since you are at home for longer periods in winter, you are more likely to invest the time in cooking this style of food.” Using slow cookers is a European style of cuisine, which is fast catching on in Australia, Perry says, and it’s ideal for wintry evenings. “A slow-cooked meal demands a high-quality baking dish or pan that can also be transferred from the oven to the stovetop and vice versa.” More winter essentials include casserole pots, for soups and stews; a roast pan and rack and a paella pan for risottos – the lid’s important, he says, for keeping the flavours in. And because home entertaining is moving away from the barbecue and towards the kitchen, cookware is now on show. “The group fine-dining experience continues to gather momentum across Australia, with a new, fun, casual spin – cooking, which was once a private affair in the back end of the house, is now an interactive experience for hosts and guests alike.”
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When choosing cookware, Perry recommends we look for: • cookware that retains not just heat, but even heat distribution; • glass lids, to minimise heat loss from taking lids off to inspect food while cooking; • versatile products that can be used in the oven and on the stovetop; and • quality materials that won’t warp over time.
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