Canada’s tops chefs put T-fal to the test!

Jamie Oliver Professional Series by T-fal Stainless Steel Set Jamie Oliver Professional Series by T-fal Hard Anodized Cookware

We sent some of Canada’s top chefs from Ontario to Vancouver the Jamie Oliver Professional

Series cookware sets to try out at home, and this is what they had to say:

Melissa Craig

Executive Chef, Bearfoot Bistro, Whistler

http://www.bearfootbistro.com/

“The Jamie Oliver Professional Series by T-fal is the perfect household cookware. The heat distribution is second to none and it is very easy to clean. I feel like I am in the Bearfoot Bistro kitchen when I am cooking with the Jamie Oliver Professional Series.”

Pino Posteraro

Chef, Cioppino's Mediterranean Grill & Enoteca, Vancouver

http://www.cioppinosyaletown.com/

“I think they are great, versatile, very easy to maintain and clean, and of course durable. The searing process on fish is great. Not to mention that you really need a very little amount of fat (because of the copper base they evenly distribute the heat) and I love the fact that the handles keep cool with the silicon wrap that is heat resistant. I suggest to everyone to have them as well, as the Pro Metal and Pro non-stick.”

Jason Bangerter

Executive Head Chef, Auberge du Pommier, Toronto

http://www.oliverbonacini.com/Auberge-du-Pommier.aspx

“It looks fantastic! I love the curved handles with the under grip. Great for a home gourmand! Hard to decide which style I prefer (stainless steel or anodized). Both have a nice hand feel and the weight isn't too much. It feels well made and heavy enough, but is slightly lighter than other brands I have used. This would surely be a bonus for home usage. The steam holes in the clear lids are sharp as well.”

Paul Rogalski Chef & Co-owner, Rouge Restaurant

http://www.rougecalgary.com/main/index.php

“Both sets have proven to enhance the cooking experience and rival or exceed the performance of other cookware manufacturers. The amount of copper in the thick bottoms of the stainless cookware is generous; the robust sidewalls are shaped beautifully. I found them to have precision in temperature control and the cooking surface to be very even. The powder coated (anodized) cookware set has a really bullet proof non stick coating, which is perfect for low fat cooking and quick clean ups. I love the red dot (Thermospot) that tells you when the pans are ready...it’s proving a perfect tool to help me teach my children how to cook.”

John Horne

Chef de Cuisine, Canoe Restaurant + Bar, Toronto

http://www.oliverbonacini.com/Canoe.aspx

“I was extremely impressed with the cookware. You can tell they were designed by a chef for the true home cook. I really liked the brushed style pots. They not only perform well, but they look great and I ended up using them to serve dinner in. There are some cool, unique qualities with the pots - especially the handles. The rubber piece underneath the handle stopped the pot from twisting in your hand and it's great that they can still go in the oven.”

Tyler Cunningham

Chef, Mildred’s Temple Kitchen, Toronto

http://www.templekitchen.com/

“I find the pans to be of excellent quality. For such lightweight pans, I also find them to distribute heat evenly. Over the last month I have enjoyed the high quality of product and found that the non stick coating has made cleaning a breeze. My wife likes that the pans are so lightweight and finds she is more confident in the kitchen using the stay cool handles. I find the stainless steel to be quite attractive in my kitchen, and guests have commented on how sharp they look. I would recommend this product to any home cook.”

Rob Gentile

Executive Chef, Buca Osteria & Enoteca, Toronto

http://www.buca.ca/

“I have been using the pots at home often and in my opinion they are definitely the best I have ever used in this capacity. The heat distribution is great, even on an electric burner. The set has really made me want to cook a bit more at home. Great quality pans make home cooking much more of a pleasure, especially when you have been spoiled by a professional kitchen.”

Massimo Capra

Executive chef co/owner Mistura restaurant & Sopra Upper Louge, Toronto http://www.mistura.ca http://sopra.ca

“As a professional chef I need to cook with the best cookware, but at home those pots and pans are a little too rugged for showing, so as a home chef I want the best but the look is also very important. The Jamie Oliver Stainless cookware will make you cook like a professional chef and look good doing it. The anodized cookware will make the preparation of any food very easy and the copper core is excellent for either gas or electric cooking.”

Chris Picek

Executive Chef, Il Sogno Restaurant, Calgary

http://www.ilsogno.org

“It would seem the primary benefit of these pans is their thick, durable

construction. The flat, thick bottoms are ideal as this allows for heat from the stove to distribute evenly. They are lightweight and have a thick body. This will retain heat for longer cooking applications i.e. braising. I also like the lack of curves/crevices, this means easy cleaning. I found the cookware to be a comprehensive set of shapes and sizes for any type of cooking. This is a product line I will look forward to using when at home.”

The Jamie Oliver Professional Series by T-FAL is built on signature performance, durability and innovative design. Based on modern gourmet cookware design, these high performance ranges make a beautiful addition to any kitchen. For those who like to put their cooking arsenal on display, the Stainless Steel and Anodized Series feature attractive bases which showcase Jamie Oliver’s seal of approval. Available now at The Bay and Home Outfitters for a suggested retail price of $799.98. ABOUT T-fal®

Driven by innovation in both function and design, T-fal, the inventor of non-stick cookware, consistently sets new trends in the world of housewares. All T-fal products are conceived and manufactured based on one major concept - to make life a little easier without compromising results. European influence helps guide the development of a range of award-winning cookware and electrical appliances, from cookware to irons, kettles, deep fryers, toasters, and indoor grills. T-fal brings you ideas you can't live without. T-fal Canada is a division of Groupe SEB Canada Inc. For more information, visit www.t-fal.ca.

ABOUT JAMIE

Jamie Oliver has been a chef from an early age, having been virtually raised in his parent’s highly respected pub in Essex, England. At eight, he was peeling potatoes and podding peas in the kitchen; by eleven he could julienne vegetables like a pro. Jamie entered Westminster Catering College at 16, and after graduation he spent some time in France where he began his formal career as a chef, before returning to England.

Jamie first caught the eye of television viewers in 1997, when he was featured in a documentary on the River Café. His passion for cooking and charm leapt off the screen and the day after the documentary aired the Naked Chef was born. As one of the world’s hottest chefs, his approach is all about keeping things simple, using fantastic fresh ingredients, and the right tools.

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