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This all-metal attachment grinds wheat, oats, corn, rice, and other low-moisture, low-oil grains. Choose from 'cracked' to extra-fine consistency. Includes a cleaning brush. Designed exclusively for use with all KitchenAid household stand mixers. Model: KGMA.
Product Features
All-metal construction
Grinds non-oily, low-moisture grains quickly and easily
Easy to use
One year full warranty
Recipes included
Imported
An introduction
The use of cast-iron for cooking goes back over 2500 years albeit in Europe countries such as the UK have only used it for about 1000 years after it became popular when folk realised that complete pots with handles could be made using molten metal poured into moulds made out of sand. Originally these pots came with three legs as they were to be used on the open fire.
The Benefits of using cast iron cookware
Cast iron cookware offers many exceptional cooking benefits; hence so many cooks swear by it.
It is a near perfect heat conductor, heating evenly and consistently;
It can withstand very high temperatures, which makes it great for searing and frying
These pots allow precise and sustained cooking temperatures;
When cooking with these pots and skillets heat is spread evenly throughout the pot; there are no hot spots; this makes iron pots great for slow cooking; and
Cured cast iron offers the perfect non-stick surface making it ideal for many dishes where using non stick is a must.
Cast iron offers many other more widely based benefits:
It lasts and lasts and lasts and makes a great heirloom;
It is relatively inexpensive to buy but when seen in the context of its extraordinary longevity it's incredibly cheap;
It can be used to cook in so many styles hence so many cooks swear by it; for example for use when cooking Jambalaya dishes, stews, soups, cornbread, tortillas and fajitas; and such is its versatility it can be used for frying, searing, baking, deep frying grilling;
It comes in many shapes and sizes and different formats; be they; griddles, grills, woks, Jambalaya pots, deep fryers, frying pans and Dutch ovens
It can go from stove to oven;
It won't warp, its tough as old boots and is really easy to clean;
Health benefits arise for those with a deficiency of iron in their blood. A small amount of iron is leached into the food when cooking providing a rely valuable benefit;
Cooking with this cookware is far more fun than with most other cookware; and
When well seasoned cast iron cookware works non stick requiring no additional oil whatsoever so its great for healthy cooking.
The disadvantages of cast iron cookware
For those with excess iron in their blood the leaching of iron from the cookware can be bad;
For those suffering from the inherited metabolic disorder hemochromatosis that affects around one million Americans it should be avoided. Indeed if you have any family with the disease, ask your physician about the transferring saturation test, which tests for iron excess in the blood;
The food sticks! But if it does this simply means that you haven't seasoned your cast iron properly because cast iron is naturally and totally non stick when correctly seasoned
If you suffer from joint or stomach pain, fatigue, heart palpitations or impotence, check with your physician.
You can't put iron in the dish washer; but otherwise cleaning it is a breeze
It is not recommended that you boil water using cast iron cookware;
Its not recommended for glass top stoves as it can scratch the surface when moved around;
It has to be seasoned and if cooking with certain acidic food stuffs such as when cooking using tomato based sauces it's surface can be affected and need redoing from time to time
Seasoning cast iron cookware
It must be seasoned to protect the metal from rusting and to provide a non-stick surface. This is a straightforward process which once done shouldn't need redoing. There are many good articles explaining this process but in summary it comprises of a simple 3 step process:
Cleaning the cast iron cookware back to its original surface; Applying a layer of fat all over [typically fats high in saturated fats such as: Crisco, Palm oil, Coconut oil and lard]; then, Heating up the 'fat covered cookware' to a high temperature causing the fat to bond to theiron.
Thereafter ongoing seasoning occurs as your cooking deposits evermore fat on top of the cured surface, giving it that lovely non stick dark glossy hue that characterises well-seasoned well-aged cast iron cookware.
If your cookware develops rust spots, scour the rusty areas with steel wool, until all traces of rust are gone then wash, dry and once again repeat seasoning process.
Cleaning the cookware
A lot of nonsense is talked about cleaning cast iron cookware; but the basics are straightforward:
Do not soak them or scrub them with scourers or anything metal; Avoid strong cleaning products; Wash with mild soap and water and dry with a paper towel then Re-apply a thin layer of fat.
Never store food in the cast iron pan as the acid in the food will breakdown the seasoning and take on a metallic flavor
Types of cast iron
There are many brands of plain and enameled cast iron coming from around the world. Our advice at the Outdoor Cooking Equipment Store is go for the traditional black iron as the price differential, given the limited additional benefits of enamelled iron does not warrant paying so much more.
Enamelled pots also do not offer the benefits of standard cast iron such as the ability to withstand searing heat, the leaching of dietary iron and it never enjoys that beautiful black hue.
What to buy and how to choose
There are many brands from which to choose. We recommend the Bayou Classic brand as the quality is truly exceptional judged against competing brands. When selecting which cookware to go for consider the following:
It should have a fine, smooth surface making it ideal for seasoning. Do not buy cookware that is pitted, uneven, rough or that has any chips or cracks; High quality cast iron cookware is evenly grey all over and is made in one piece; Do all you can to get hold of grandmother's old cast iron cookware as long as it doesn't have a cracks or chips it will continue to last and last
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Which freezer brands are the best? When rating fridge freezers, it is important to rate them according to a number of factors. Those factors include but are not limited to price, cooling power of the freezer, cooling power of the fridge, the uniformity of temperature within the fridge and freezer, how fast and easy the freezer defrosts, and lastly, noise levels. Average life expectancy should also be calculated. The annual cost of running the fridge freezer makes a big difference as well. Sometimes the cost gap between brands is small. Sometimes the annual running cost of one is almost 200% more than another. By comparing these factors one brand to another, it is possible to find which brand is best for your particular situation. Here is a list of some of the top brands, as rated by users, in the fridge freezer industry and their unique selling points.
Kenmore
Kenmore definitely makes a good fridge. The solid make of each refrigerator guarantees its long life. The thing that makes Kenmore a good brand to choose a fridge freezer from is that they follow up a great fridge with top of the line service. It is surprising, but among thousands of user reviews online, many more users rated Kenmore fridges above huge names like Samsung and Electrolux. While it is a surprising choice, Kenmore deserves every bit of acclaim it has received from its users for providing them with a good fridge and excellent service to boot. Kenmore makes side by side fridge freezers as well as fridges with top mounted freezers. Quality features and reliable service make Kenmore a favorite for Americans.
Bosch
This brand is most well known for making power tools, but they sure know how to make a good refrigerator. Because they only have a limited number of models of fridge freezers so far, the choices are few, but the satisfaction among customers who have bought those models has been high. The percentage of customers who have rated Bosch fridges well for quality are so high that the company has decided to invest in developing more models. On a raw note, these fridges can knock out your savings account with one blow, so if you are a stingy buyer, you are not going to like Bosch fridges.
General Electric
GE is one of the most trusted fridge brands in America, and probably in the world as well. GE has been around a long time, and really knows how to develop appliances. The company has a huge selection of hundreds of models, so narrowing down the search may take awhile. Innovative special features make GE fridge freezers a favorite among users. Features in many models include indoor water filters, gallon size door storage, and led lighting, among other things. The GE brand is tried and proven for durability. If you buy a GE fridge, you are guaranteed to get something quality that will stand the test of time.
Kitchen Aid
The Kitchen Aid line of refrigerators is one of the most high quality lines there are available today. Like Bosch fridge freezers, you will find their price a little high, but you can be assured to get a deluxe appliance that will make up for it in comfort. The Kitchen Aid brand, which was acquired by Whirlpool in the 1900s, is a luxury brand with fridge freezers in a number of French doors and side by side models. If you are looking for a good quality fridge that will also cater to your need for comfort, style, and design, then Kitchen Aid is for you. If you are not worried about price, you will not care about the initial cost or the high annual running cost.
Other top brands of fridge freezers include Sanyo, LG, Maytag, Norcold, Jenn Air, and Magic Chef. Each of those brands has many models of fridges. It would be impossible to say exactly which brand is the best because within each brand there are lines of fridges and within each line, there are hundreds of models that need to be considered. By looking at the above list of some of the best brand names in the fridge freezer industry, as rated by users, hopefully you will find a place to start on your quest for the right fridge freezer.
