Welcome to an exciting episode of "Demystified" where we tap into the unexplored versatility of frying pans in oven cooking, and the importance of understanding the functionalities of your kitchen appliances. Your hosts, Linda and Paul, engage in enlightening discussions about innovative cooking methodologies involving fry pans. We delve into the reasons behind using a frying pan over an ordinary baking oven tray, and the benefits it brings like better heat conduction and practical convenience, thereby enhancing your cooking experience.Through sharing personal stories and practical kitchen techniques, we encourage listeners to bring creativity and mindfulness into their everyday cooking. A highlight of the episode includes Paul’s ingenious method of making dumplings with a frying pan, demonstrating the multi-purpose usage of fry pans beyond just stovetop cooking.In an interesting twist, Linda shares her findings about the hygiene of wooden spoons, shaking our beliefs about the cleanliness of commonplace kitchen items. This episode will leave you with widened perspectives and heightened appreciation for what's in your kitchen.Furthermore, we delve into the concept of sustainable aquaculture and making informed decisions when purchasing cooking appliances. We emphasis that it's not about having fancy brands in your kitchen, but about understanding how they contribute to your cooking process.We draw analogies between owning a Ferrari and a high-end cooking appliance - owning it doesn't make you a better cook or driver, but understanding how to operate it does. We believe in empowering our listeners to make informed decisions in their kitchen, binning retail sales pitches for useful knowledge on how to enhance their cooking techniques, and make the most out of their kitchens.Join us every month for a new episode of "Demystified" where we simplify the complexities of home cooking, helping you navigate through your modern kitchen. For more enlightening tips and intriguing kitchen secrets, subscribe to our newsletter and visit our website at cookingwithsteam.com.