Why are there rainbows in my saucepan?

This is a clear sign that the pan has been over heated. Stainless steel reacts to high heat, by turning a bluey-purple colour (Similar to the colours of a rainbow). It is important that you always match the size of the pan to the size of the ring you are cooking. read more

Like a glass prism, the oil refracts light at different angles, causing a rainbow effect. This cookware manufacturer explains it this way This is a clear sign that the pan has been over heated. Stainless steel reacts to high heat, by turning a bluey-purple colour (Similar to the colours of a rainbow). read more

Sometimes I get really excited about big things in life, like hearing my name called to Come on Down on The Price is Right, but things like that just don’t happen every day so I also get really excited about the little things that make my life easier and my stainless steel pots and pans prettier. read more

Just dampen the pan, sprinkle the Barkeeper's, smear around with a sponge and give it a couple minutes to "work". Scrub, wash and rinse to remove the residue. Another thing that works but not nearly as well as the Barkeeper's is cream of tartar; the stuff that is used in meringues to help stabilize them. read more