Xtrema Healthy Cookware review & giveaway

Posted in: Cooking/Baking/Food,Current Giveaways,FYI Articles,Reviews | March 9th, 2010

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Cooking is like therapy to me. I love to cook! Always have. And although there are mistakes that can happen during the process, I am relaxed and always inspired to try new things. Cooking can really bring out your imagination. And it’s truly not as hard as it may seem. Whether you are a professional, intermediate, or beginner, there is always room to learn and grow in the kitchen.

One necessity in cooking is good, no, high quality cookware. It pays to buy better stuff. Believe me. I’ve tried many brands and the cheap stuff is not worth the money or the risk. And by that I mean, even if you feel you are getting a better deal by purchasing cheaper priced cookware, you risk subjecting your family and yourself and any guests who dine in your home to poisonous toxins. And you also risk a potential fire if you accidently left a pan on the stove for an extended period of time. An emergency could pull you away from your kitchen and cause you to forget you had food on the burner, and by the time you smell smoke, it could be too late. You need better quality cooking vessels.

I recently became aware of a company that makes fine quality cookware that is not only worth the money, but it is extremely safe and much healthier to cook in. That company is Ceramcor, LLC. In February of 2007, Ceramcor, LLC was officially established in Toms River, New Jersey by Rich Bergstrom. It was from the expertise of Rich and his partners that Extrema was born.

Ceramcor, LLC was gracious enough to send me an Xtrema 10″ Open Skillet to try out. Being the foodie that I am, I accepted it with excitement. There are some really great features about this skillet that makes it one of a kind. It is handmade, 100% Green, and eco-friendly. It also is scratch resistent and very easy to clean.

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I like to incorporate a variety of meals in my menu each week and try new recipes, at least one new one every other week so we get a good variety. I do frequently cook foods that require more than one pan and of course who wants to wash a lot of dishes after a hearty meal. Not me! I want to sit down and relax.

The best thing about the Xtrema skillet is the fact that I can cook food on the stovetop and then put it directly into the oven with no problem. One of my favorite foods that require this is Skillet Lasagne. I put it in the oven to melt the cheeses I add to the top. The Xtrema skillet works great for this recipe because of it’s one-pan capabilities! The high temperature material is able to withstand sudden and extreme temperature changes. It’s thermal conductivity provides even heating and it’s ultra-durable Nano-Glaze coating gives you non-stick cooking inside and even out of the pan.

Another feature that is great and one I’ve never had in any other cookware I’ve owned is it’s versatility. It can be put in the freezer, oven, microwave, and toaster oven. Now what other cookware gives you all of that? None that I know of.

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Foods cooked in Xtrema Cookware tastes better and is more nutritious. It’s made of inorganic non-reactive minerals that make it environmentally friendly and much safer to cook in. No toxins! If you are looking for a healthier way to cook meals for your family, then Xtrema Cookware is for you.

Unlike with metal cookware, there’s never a concern for damage or meltdown of the pans. And if you were ever to leave the cookware accidentally on a heating element for an extended amount of time and it boiled dry, you wouldn’t have to worry about damage to the cookware or your stove. And there would be no concern about a potential fire. This cookware is extremely versatile. It sure can take the heat!

Have you ever used cast iron cookware? Xtrema is similar to that, in that it heats up slowly, conducts heat more evenly and it retains heat for longer periods of time. Yet Xtrema goes a bit further. It is not heavy like cast iron. And it has a smooth finish, not a gritty one. One other important detail about Xtrema is that since it’s made of handmade ceramic, it does not rust or pit. I love that!

With infrared technology, the Xtrema Cookware penetrates your food and cooks it evenly inside and out so you’re not waiting around for the inside of meat to cook well after the outside is done. Food is more flavorful and not dry from overcooking. This awesome cookware also does not hold in bacteria. I sure don’t want microscopic organisms hanging out in my food. Bleh!

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High acidic foods such as tomatoes will not stain Xtrema either or be absorbed into other foods, causing a carry over of tastes and odors from food particles trapped on the surface of the cookware. The handles are extra wide to make handling and transporting foods as easy and safe as possible. All lids contain easy-to-grip knobs for safer handling as well.

As you can see, this cookware has it all and then some. If you aren’t convinced yet, would a 50 year warranty sway you? Ceracor, LLC. warrants the Xtrema Cookware against breakage resulting from hot or cold thermal shock. You can sure have confidence in knowing that your cookware is guaranteed for reliable performance for many years to come. Consider it a family heirloom because it will probably outlive you.

Let me remind you why you would love Xtrema Cookware although I doubt I would have to twist your arm: hehee

High Temperature: Cookware can withstand 2,700 degrees F. Steel can melt at 2,200. Whoa!
Easy To Clean: Non-stick, non-toxic, ceramic Nano-Glaze surface. No serious scrubbing!
Attractive: High-gloss black finish. Wide handles. Easy-grip knobs on lids.
Versatile: Oven, stove top, broiler, freezer, barbeque grill, microwave oven, dishwasher & dining room table safe.
Healthy Cooking: No trace of metals or chemicals leaching from the cooking surface.
Practical: Reduces cooking time, enhances the flavor of food. Less cooking vessels to use.
Durable: Cooking surface can not be scratched, even by metal utensils and industrial steel wool.

The Xtrema 10″ skillet retails for $99.99 and is currently being shipped FREE. It can be purchased directly from the Xtrema website or by retailer. It weighs 3.0 Lb. and measures: Bottom Diameter 9.5″ – Top Diameter – 10.5″ – Depth – 2.5″.

Psst… Ceramcor, LLC. is offering an Xtrema 10″ skillet to one of my readers. I know you want it. hehee… Now go enter!

Winner chosen via random.org is #50 Melissa C. ~ Congrats Melissa!

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Win It!!!

1 Winner will be chosen at random at the end of the entry period 04/26/10. Prize consists of an Xtrema 10″ Open Skillet ($99.99 value).

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The views & opinions expressed in my reviews are simply mine. My views & opinions may differ from other consumers. I did not receive a cash payment for my review but did receive an Xtrema 10″ skillet to test.

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