Ask Amy

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What would you recommend for preserving food in the freezer?
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We think that the Oliso Frisper is the best way to keep frozen goods fresh for the longest amount of time. The Frisper combines professional vacuum sealing with the convenience of a zip-top bag all in a small machine. The Frisper is so easy to operate you only need one hand. Frisper bags are also easy to use and can be opened without the use of scissors. It is great for storing fruits, vegetables, meats, cheese, coffee, chocolates, and lots more. For more information call 207-443-1402 or visit www.oliso.com.

 

Q: I am interested in attending one of your cooking classes. How do I sign up and what is the cost?
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We offer a variety of different cooking classes each month and post the schedule on our Calendar Web page as well as on our white board in the store. We also send out a monthly e-mail about our wine tasting and cooking classes. You can sign up for the classes online or you can call the store at 443-1402. The cost per person per class is $40 or $35 per person for two.

Q: What does CRIKEY mean?
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CRIKEY! What a store! If you\'ve been in Now You\'re Cooking when owner Mike Fear is around, you may have heard him say Crikey! This is a British exclamation of surprise or bewilderment. It is about the equivalent to wow! Mike likes to use this term when he is raving about a new wine he has tried, or when he is marveled by the speed at which Mauviel pans heat up.

Q: How do I care for my copper cookware?
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We often hear people say that they would love to cook in copper cookware but stay away from it because they hate cleaning it. After a long day of work, raising a family, and tending to general house work, the last thing you want to do is polish your copper. We have two suggestions... one is don\'t clean it at all. Un-polished copper has a beautiful patina. The swirls of blues, greens, and purples will not hurt your copper in any way. Mike believes that it serves as proof that he\'s doing a lot of great cooking. The second suggestion is to use Copperbrill copper cleaner by Mauviel. Unlike some copper cleaners, Copperbrill does not require any scrubbing. You simply wet the pan, smooth Copperbrill over the entire surface of the pan, and rinse under running water. It is that simple! In just two minutes your tarnished pan will be gleaming once again.