FINE LIVING's Shopping With Chefs explores the world of double-boilers.

Cooking Scales and Double-Boilers

Did You Know?

• Metal used in pots have different rates of heat transfer. Copper heats fastest.
  
• Cheesecake is generally baked in a double-boiler to prevent the top from cracking in the center.
  
• Custard can be cooked in a double-boiler to prevent a crust from forming on the outside of the custard before the interior is cooked.

Buyer's Guide

• Double-boiler insets can be purchased separately.
  
• Buy the same brand as your saucepans.

Boule
Owner: David Myers
420 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone: 310-289-9977
www.boulela.com

Surfas
Owner: Diane Surfas
8824 National Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
Phone: 310-559-4770

Josie
Owner: Josie Le Balch
424 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone: 310-581-9888
www.josierestaurant.com

Sona
Owner: David Myers
420 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone: 310-659-7708
www.sonarestaurant.com

Double-Boilers:

Mauviel (Copper 1-3/4 qt.)
www.mauviel.com

All Clad (Stainless 2 qt.)
www.all-clad.com

Calphalon (Melting Pot)
www.calphalon.com

Scales:

6 lb. High Dial
Nutri-Weigh Dietary Scale
Digital Aquatronic Scale
All viewable at www.salterhousewares.com

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