Every day you hear a company claim that their product is not only the best around, but can also make your life better. People run out and purchase the product, only to quickly store it in the back of the cabinet when it doesn’t live up to expectations. How come a company can be so good at knowing exactly what you need, but absolutely miserable at creating a product that fulfills your need? Tefal is a refreshing exception that not only understands what every cook longs for, but has consistently manufactured products that go above and beyond basic kitchen needs.
Tefal was founded over fifty years ago and prides itself on being the inventor of the non-stick pan. All cooks, and certainly anyone who has ever spent countless hours scrubbing a pan, appreciate the time and effort a non-stick pan saves. What sets Tefal apart from other companies, however, is the durability and innovation of their products. By following a few simple rules that all non-stick pans require, the non-stick surface of a Tefal pan will last for many, many years. Tefal has went beyond creating a good pan and moved to creating great lines of cookware that once a cook uses, he cannot do without. A perfect example is the Tefal Ingenio cookware set.
The Ingenio cookware set comes with multiple pans, ranging in size from an eight inch skillet to an eight quart stock pan. Of course, each pan is coated with that wonderful non-stick surface which makes cooking and cleaning a breeze. What sets this line apart is its detachable handles and storage capabilities. Because the handles detach, each pan can be used for cooking on the stove top, baking and storage. This allows the cook to create a genuine “one pot” meal that saves on cooking time and clean-up. The pots nest inside one another to allow storage in even the smallest cabinet.
The Ingenio cookware comes with a set of universal lids that are also versatile. The lids attach to the side of the pans, allowing the cook to raise it on its side for stirring while cooking. No more trying to find a spot on the cabinet to lay that hot lid! The lids also have holes in the top, allowing the cook to easily drain pasta or fat off of meat. Once again, this saves on the number of pans used and the clean-up time.
This set does not stop there. It also comes with clear, plastic storage tops. These tops allow the food to be stored in the cooking container. Simply remove the handle (to reduce the amount of space needed), pop on the top and stick it in the refrigerator. No more searching through the cabinet for a storage container and top that matches!
All in all, the Tefal Ingenio cookware is another stellar example of the quality and innovation of the Tefal brand.
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