Merry Christmas from Xtrema

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

Santa arrived early at the Xtrema warehouse. He brought a sled full of Xtrema Flair Non-Stick skillets, so put some "Flair" under your tree this year!!!



Simply click on the photo above to view the New Xtrema 6" and 9" Non-Stick Flair Skillets or visit this link; http://store.ceramcor.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=28

You can also check out all the other Xtrema Holiday Specials as well!! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from The Xtrema Family!!

Happy Holidays,

The Xtrema Cook

Xtrema Non-Stick Flair Skillets

The Xtrema "Flair" line is coming December 10, 2010!!

Kick off the Holiday Season by adding a bit of Xtrema "Flair" to your kitchen.

Introducing the latest and most innovative Xtrema Healthy Cookware line designed with a unique trendy shape to add style and surperior cooking to your kitchen!! Our New Flair Skillets have a ceramic non-scratch, gloss black outside finish and a 100% Non- Stick PFOA Free inside coating.

The Xtrema Flair Skillets come in two sizes; a 6" Skillet and a 9" Skillet.


You can view the Xtrema Flair line on the Xtrema Online Shopping Cart by clicking the above photo or at this link:
http://store.ceramcor.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=28

Orders cannot be placed until after December 10th.

Go Green, Go Healthy, Go Non-Stick, Cook with Xtrema!!


Happy Healthy Cooking,

The Xtrema Cook

Skiers Toast -- An Xtrema Dessert

Looking for a unique and tasty dessert recipe?? Well, we got just the thing to WOW your guest or to entertain friends and family over the holidays!

Skiers Toast

Ingredients:
~ 2 Cans of crescent rolls
~ 1 Teaspoon of vanilla
~ 16 Oz of cream cheese
~ 1 1/4 Cups of sugar
~ 1 Teaspoon of cinnamon
~ 1 Stick of melted butter

Recipe:
Unroll 1 can of crescent rolls into the bottom of a greased Xtrema 4 Qt Ceramic Oblong Baking Pan . Don't press seams together. Mix cream cheese with 1 cup of sugar and vanilla; spread over rolls. Place second can of rolls over top. Pour melted butter on and top with mixture of 1/4 cup of sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

ENJOY!!!


This very tasty dessert recipe has been passed down through the family and we don't know where it came from but we do know that it is Xtrema Good and it will WOW anyone's taste buds!!

Happy Healthy Cooking,

The Xtrema Cook

Xtrema 3 Piece Wok Set

The Xtrema 3 Piece Wok Set
-- Save 15% on The Xtrema 3 Piece Wok Set --


Can you believe Thanksgiving is upon us??? We would like to thank you for following the Xtrema Blog by continuing to offer different products at a special discount price.

To jump start the 2010 Holiday Season, we are going to run a weekly product promotion all the way through January 1, 2011. You will be able to SAVE 15% on a different product or set each week. The feature product for the week of November 22 -November 30th is The Xtrema 3 Piece Wok Set. The Promo Code to enter will be (xweek15) which will allow you to save 15% on that specific product. This promo will only be good for the week so don't hesitate to purchase if The Xtrema Wok sparks your cooking interest!!

The Xtrema Piece Wok Set includes; 11" Wok, Black Cotton/Silicone Pot Holder/ Trivet & One Red Silicone Handle Pot Holder. Wok Capacity 3.5 Qts. Wt. 7 Lbs - Botttom Diameter 7" - Top Diameter 11.25"


Product Code:99464
Our Price: $139.99
Sale Price: $118.99
Coupon Code: xweek15

You can learn more about the Xtrema 3 Piece Wok Set and other Xtrema Cookware Products on the online shopping cart at;
http://store.ceramcor.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=99464

What makes Xtrema different from metal cookware??

The healthiest non-scratch cookware, ever!

Xtrema cookware is made of inorganic non reactive natural minerals that make the product environmentally friendly. This cookware clearly addresses today’s growing desire for a healthier cooking alternative to metal cookware and their coatings, which can eventually deteriorate and peel or flake off into foods. Xtrema also provides greater functionality in terms of usage with multiple cooking appliances. Xtrema can be used safely and effectively in the oven, microwave, toaster oven, broiler, stored in the freezer or refrigerator or used to serve food right on the table. More versatility means fewer pans to use and clean.

Remember to use the Promo Code (xweek15) to save 15% on The Xtrema Wok!!


Happy Healthy Cooking,
The Xtrema Cook

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe

-- This is an old recipe found in a Betty Crocker's Cookbook from 1972. We added an Xtrema Twist using the 1.5 Qt Loaf Pan and a secret ingredient. Here is the Recipe:

■ 2 1/2 Cups all-purpose flour
■ 1 Cup of Sugar
■ 3 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
■ 1 teaspoon of Salt
■ 3 tablespoons of Salad Oil
■ 3/4 Cup of Milk
■ 1 Egg
■ 1 Cup of mashed ripe bananas (2-3 bananas)
■ 1 Cup of Chocolate Chips (semi-sweet)
■ Secret Ingredient-- 3 tablespoons of Orange Juice (this keeps the bread moist and tasty)

Heat oven to 350. Grease and flour the Xtrema Loaf Pan. Measure all ingredients into large mixer bowl; beat on medium speed for 30 seconds, scraping side and bottom of mixer bowl constantly.

Pour into Xtrema Loaf Pan. Bake for 55-65 minutes. Remember to allow the bread to thoroughly cool before slicing.


Hope you enjoy this tasty Chocolate Chip Banana Bread as much as we did!!!

-- For more information on the Xtrema 1.5 Qt Loaf Pan please visit the Ceramcor Xtrema Online Store at;
http://store.ceramcor.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=99433

Feel free to also use the Special Coupon Code -- twt10 to save 10% on your next order!!

Happy Healthy Cooking,


The Xtrema Cook

Xtrema 5 Piece Cookware Set

Weekly Xtrema Promotion

-- Save 15% on The Xtrema 5 Piece Basic Set --

To jump start the 2010 Holiday Season, we are going to run a weekly product promotion all the way through January 1, 2011. You will be able to SAVE 15% on a different product or set each week. The feature product for the week of November 8 - November 14 is the Xtrema 5 Piece Basic Set. The Promo Code to enter will be (xweek15) which will allow you to save 15% on that specific product. This promo will only be good for the week so don't hesitate to purchase if the Xtrema 5 Piece Basic Set sparks your cooking interest!!

The Xtrema 5 Piece Basic Set includes; 8" Skillet, 2.5 Qt Saucepot with Cover and 2.5Qt Silicone Steamer Basket with Cover.


Product Code: 99536
Our Price: $179.99
Sale Price: $152.99
Coupon Code: xweek15

You can learn more about the Xtrema 5 Piece Starter Set and other Xtrema Products on the online shopping cart at http://store.ceramcor.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=99536

What makes Xtrema different from metal cookware??

The healthiest non-scratch cookware, ever!

Xtrema cookware is made of inorganic non reactive natural minerals that make the product environmentally friendly. This cookware clearly addresses today’s growing desire for a healthier cooking alternative to metal cookware and their coatings, which can eventually deteriorate and peel or flake off into foods. Xtrema also provides greater functionality in terms of usage with multiple cooking appliances. Xtrema can be used safely and effectively in the oven, microwave, toaster oven, broiler, stored in the freezer or refrigerator or used to serve food right on the table. More versatility means fewer pans to use and clean.

Remember to use the Promo Code (xweek15) to save 15% on the 5 Piece Basic Set!!


Happy Healthy Cooking,

The Xtrema Cook

Xtrema Novemeber Weekly Cookware Promotion

Weekly Xtrema November Promotion

-- Save 15% on The Xtrema 5.5 Qt Sauce Pot with Cover --


To jump start the 2010 Holiday Season, we are going to run a weekly product promotion all the way through January 1, 2011. You will be able to SAVE 15% on a different product or set each week. The feature product for the week of November 1 - November 7th is the Xtrema 5.5 Qt Sauce Pot with Cover. The Promo Code to enter is (xweek15) which will allow you to save 15% on that specific product. This promotion will only be good for the week so don't hesitate to purchase if the Xtrema 5.5 Qt Sauce Pot with Cover sparks your cooking interest!!

The Xtrema 5.5 Qt Sauce Pot with Cover: Wt. 5.50 Lb-Bottom Diameter 8.5" - Top Diameter - 10.25" Depth - 5.5"


The 5.5 Qt is the ideal Ceramic Sauce Pot for cooking healthy soup and stew for large groups of people -- it's great for entertaining family and friends for any party or holiday occasion.

Product Code: 99332
Our Price: $149.99
Sale Price: $127.49
Coupon Code: xweek15

You can learn more about the Xtrema 5.5 Qt Ceramic Sauce Pot and other Xtrema Products on the online shopping cart at

http://store.ceramcor.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=99332&CartID=1

What makes Xtrema different from metal cookware??

Xtrema Ceramic Cookware is The healthiest non-scratch cookware, ever!

Xtrema cookware is made of inorganic non reactive natural minerals that make the product environmentally friendly. This cookware clearly addresses today’s growing desire for a healthier cooking alternative to metal cookware and their coatings, which can eventually deteriorate and peel or flake off into foods. Xtrema also provides greater functionality in terms of usage with multiple cooking appliances. Xtrema can be used safely and effectively in the oven, microwave, toaster oven, broiler, stored in the freezer or refrigerator or used to serve food right on the table. More versatility means fewer pans to use and clean.

Remember to use the Promo Code (xweek15) to save 15% on the Ceramic 5.5 Qt Sauce Pot and Cover!!


Happy Healthy Cooking,

Weekly Xtrema Cookware 15% off Promotion

Weekly Xtrema Promotion

-- Save 15% on The Xtrema 5 Piece Basic Set --

To jump start the 2010 Holiday Season, we are going to run a weekly product promotion all the way through January 1, 2011. You will be able to SAVE 15% on a different product or set each week. The feature product for the week of October 25 - October 31st is the Xtrema 5 Piece Basic Set. The Promo Code to enter will be (xweek15) which will allow you to save 15% on that specific product. This promo will only be good for the week so don't hesitate to purchase if the Xtrema 5 Piece Basic Set sparks your cooking interest!!

The Xtrema 5 Piece Basic Set includes; 8" Skillet, 2.5 Qt Saucepot with Cover and 2.5Qt Silicone Steamer Basket with Cover.


Product Code: 99536
Our Price: $179.99
Sale Price: $152.99
Coupon Code: xweek15

You can learn more about the Xtrema 5 Piece Starter Set and other Xtrema Products on the online shopping cart at http://store.ceramcor.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=99536

What makes Xtrema different from metal cookware??

The healthiest non-scratch cookware, ever!

Xtrema cookware is made of inorganic non reactive natural minerals that make the product environmentally friendly. This cookware clearly addresses today’s growing desire for a healthier cooking alternative to metal cookware and their coatings, which can eventually deteriorate and peel or flake off into foods. Xtrema also provides greater functionality in terms of usage with multiple cooking appliances. Xtrema can be used safely and effectively in the oven, microwave, toaster oven, broiler, stored in the freezer or refrigerator or used to serve food right on the table. More versatility means fewer pans to use and clean.

Remember to use the Promo Code (xweek15) to save 15% on the 5 Piece Basic Set!!


Happy Healthy Cooking,

The Xtrema Cook

Weekly Xtrema Product Promotion

Introducing the Xtrema Weekly Product Promotion Series


10" Braiser Skillet

To jump start the 2010 Holiday Season, we are going to run a weekly product promotion all the way through January 1, 2011. You will be able to SAVE 15% on a different product or set each week. The Promo Code to enter will be (xweek15)which will allow you to save 15% on that specific product. The promo will only be good for the week so don't hesitate to purchase if you see something that sparks your cooking interest!!

Xtrema Feature Product for Week of Oct 17 - 24th

The Xtrema 10" Covered Braiser -

Product Code: 99440
Original Price: $119.99
Your Price: $ 101.99
Savings: $18.00

-- Enter Coupon Code (xweek15) to save 15% on the Xtrema Braiser!! --



You can learn more about the 10" Braiser and other Xtrema Products on the online shopping cart at http://store.ceramcor.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=99440

Happy Healthy Cooking,

The Xtrema Cook

Gearing up for the 2010 Xtrema Holiday Season

Xtrema is Stocked and Ready to Rock-

Wow, can you believe it is already fall and soon enough we will be right in the middle of the busy holiday season!! Are you ready for an exciting close to the 2010 year because Xtrema is!! We are gearing up for a busy winter season and anticipating a fantastic 2011.

The Xtrema Brand is growing and people can’t stop ranting and raving about their Xtrema Cooking Experiences.
--“The food taste so much better cooking with the Xtrema Ceramic Skillet.”
--“Cooking with Xtrema is truly an experience!!!”

Xtrema Cookware has almost reached the 2,000 Followers mark on Twitter which is incredible considering we were in the hundreds this time last year. To become a loyal follower of Xtrema Cookware on Twitter, please click on this link -- http://twitter.com/XtremaCookware

The Xtrema Facebook Page just went over 1,000 healthy cookware fans and the interaction and feedback on Facebook has been unbelievable. You can learn more about Xtrema and join in on the healthy cooking conversation by becoming an Xtrema Cookware Fan at this link-- http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Toms-River-NJ/Xtrema-Healthy-Cookware/120494238929

The start of 2010 has been Xtrema exciting and we want to close out the year by delivering the most innovative ceramic cookware to our customers looking for that healthy cooking experience. Next month we will be introducing a new cookware line, “Flair” which will add style and class to anyone’s kitchen. We have also fully stocked up the warehouse with product and have brought in a few new items and sets to offer through the holiday season.
New Xtrema Products:

 21 Piece Set
 6.5” Skillet
 3 Piece Set
 5 Piece Set Asiana Tea Pot
 Pie Plate
 Square Cake Dish
 Loaf Pan
 4 Qt. Oblong Baking Dish

New Xtrema 21 Piece Set


You can check these new items out on the Xtrema Website at http://store.ceramcor.com/
We have the warehouse ready to rock, the phones are open, the online live chat is up and we are ready to hear from you!! Have a great fall and are you ready for an XTREMA HOLIDAY SEASON???

Happy Healthy Cooking,

The Xtrema Cook

Happy Memorial Day

"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty." - John F. Kennedy

Xtrema Memorial Day Weekend Promotion

The 3 Piece Skillet Set retails at $119.99. For a limited time only, the set is now on special for $99.99 saving you $20.00. Enter coupon code (cxsmem) upon checking out.

Xtrema 3 Piece Skillet Set:

High Quality Ceramic Cookware Skillet

Because of its performance and durability, Xtrema’s ceramic cookware skillet is one of the best available on the market today. Known for being 100% green and eco-friendly, this skillet cooks the healthiest and most flavorful foods.

Ceramic Skillet Dimensions:

• Bottom: 9.5”
• Top: 10.5”
• Depth: 2.5”
• Weight: 3 pounds


Metal non-stick pans can be dangerous because they can chip or flake, as well as leach chemicals into your food. The ceramic on our cookware consists of 100% natural materials. Regardless of the temperature, no chemicals or toxic fumes will ever be emitted when cooking with this skillet. The ceramic glaze is non-scratch and can’t be damaged by metal utensils. Don’t worry about your skillet breaking from heat or cold; Xtrema can easily handle extreme temperature changes.

The Best Ceramic Skillet

Preserve the flavors of your food. Our ceramic glaze will not stain or absorb odors or tastes from previous meals. Plus, our Xtrema ceramic cookware skillet retains heat longer than metal pans so meals stay hot longer. With its high-gloss black finish, our ceramic skillet will be a valuable addition to your kitchen.

Considered the best type of heat for cooking, our ceramic skillet utilizes far-infrared cooking technology. Savor the flavor of food cooked from the inside and outside, which increases nutritional value and highlights subtle tastes. Uniform heat distribution eliminates hot spots so you don’t have to worry about burned foods. Taste the difference ceramic cookware can make in your food. This promotion cannot be used with any other coupon. Coupon code applies to the 3 Piece Skillet Set only. Thank you and have a wonderful Memorial Day!!


Ceramcor Xtrema Cookware asks that you take a moment to remember and honor all those brave Americans who have fought and gave their lives to protect this great country and are freedom. We are truly forever grateful for all the American Soldiers and their families—they are the true heroes!!!

And I'm proud to be an American,
where at least I know I'm free.
And I won't forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.
~Lee Greenwood


God Bless,

The Bergstrom Family

Fitness Expert Julia Forystek Goes Xtrema

Spice things up! --With Julia Forystek--
www.beautyflexfitness.com

Do you find yourself in the blaah rut of life? Feeling sluggish, tired, bored, or falling into the same rut day in and day out? Well my challenge to you this week is to spice things up! Here are two areas for your “spicing” as you will; your eating, and your workout!

Lets start with eating. Adding peppers to any meal can add zest and flavor to the entrée. Bell peppers are packed with several nutrients. They are a good source of vitamin C, thiamine, vitamin B6, beta carotene, and folic acid. Bell peppers contain a large amounts of antioxidents. When comparing the nutrient values of the different bell peppers, studies have shown that red bell peppers have significantly higher levels of nutrients than green. Red bell peppers also contain lycopene, which is a carotene that helps to protect against cancer and heart disease.

Now that we know why we need to spice things up with peppers, the best way of course is cooking with Xtrema cookware. People that do not like bell peppers raw, usually enjoy them sautéed. The best way I have found to sautee peppers is with the Xtrema 10” Ceramic Skillet because it leaves the peppers skin tender, moist and delicious, and brings out the natural flavor. This is the healthy way to cook.


Start with extra virgin olive oil. Let it simmer in the pan until warm. Olive oil has many benefits and I always use olive oil for cooking because of it’s rich health benefits. Due to its high content of monounsaturated fatty acids and its high content of antioxidative substances, studies have shown that olive oil offers protection against heart disease by controlling LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels while raising HDL (the "good" cholesterol) levels. Bottom line is we need fat in our diet. Olive oil is the good stuff we need.

So start with enough olive oil to cover the bottom of the pan and heat on medium. Slice up the green, red, and yellow peppers. Toss peppers into the olive oil and let simmer until golden and tender. Be sure to stir occasionally. Also add a pinch of sea salt to bring out the flavor. Add to the top of pasta, sandwich, salad, stir-fry or chicken! YUM. Reply to this post with ways you spiced up your meals with peppers.


Now, onto your workout. Music will always put some bounce in your step! It is crucial to have a good mood boosting beat when you’re working out, and feel free to sing and smile when you sweat! My question is where are you at with your workout? What are your personal goals to focus on? It’s away a good idea to have a goal and a plan. Today, put a little kick into things with what we in BeautyFlex call the Elk climb. First pump up your music, then find a set of stairs. Just as the majestic elk climbs to the peaks of mountains and keeps himself strong, you too are going to imitate that movement by going up and down stairs. Depending on your fitness level, start at a pace where you are comfortable. Eventually you will get yourself up to running up and down the stairs, and then sprinting. You’ll love the results, and toning that occurs in your legs. Plus it will keep you feeling strong and healthy. Finish strong outside while enjoying some sunshine as you go for a walk and enjoy the Memorial Day weekend!

Have a great day, and spice things up. “Variety is the spice of life” "Variety is the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavor." William Cowper

Yours for health,

Julia
www.flexerciseworkout.com

May Xtrema Wok Recipe Sweepstakes

Sizzle into May with the Xtrema Healthy Wok

Recipe Giveaway Sweepstakes

Introducing the New Xtrema Ceramic Wok

Our ceramic high-temperature wok is non-scratch and easy to clean. No other wok can match the versatility, durability, and 50-year performance guarantee that come’ with each and every Xtrema product. Use our ceramic wok everywhere in your kitchen; stovetop, oven, microwave, under broiler and even on your barbecue grill. Cooking with the Xtrema Wok has several unique advantages. The flat bottom and round shape heats food quickly and evenly, uses less oil when deep-frying, and provides an extra large cooking surface. Besides stir-frying, our ceramic wok is excellent for steaming, deep-frying, braising, stewing, smoking, or making soup. Our unique ceramic cooking surface resists bacteria and won’t stain or carry over tastes and odors from previous meals.

Xtrema Recipe Contest:

Put your creative cooking intellect and experience to the test for a chance to win the Xtrema 3 Piece Wok set which includes; 11'' Wok, black cotton/silicone pot holder & one nylon wok turner.

The Xtrema Wok is by far the most versatile and innovative wok of its kind on the market today and we want you to put it to the test. Simply post your creative and tasty wok recipes to the Xtrema Facebook Fan Page under the Discussion Tab (May Wok Contest) for the opportunity to win the 3 Piece Wok Set valued at $139.99! It can be an exciting new stir fry recipe, a tasty new soup or even a recipe that requires deep-frying, braising or steaming because the Xtrema Wok can do it all.

The recipes will be put to the taste test by the Ceramcor owners, Bob and Rich Bergstrom. We are looking for the best and most original recipe based upon taste and creativity. The winner will be picked at the end of May and the results will be posted to the Xtrema Blog, Facebook Page, and Twitter Page. If you have any questions on the contest then please contact Patrick at Patrick@ceramcor.com

Xtrema stands behind its healthy and versatile cookware! Go green, Go Healthy, Go Tasty, Go Xtrema!!!

Happy Cooking,

The Xtrema Cook

Start Date: May 1, 2010

Recipe Deadline: Friday May 28, 2010

Xtrema Review Sweepstakes Winner

16 Piece Set Giveaway Winner for February 2010:

Owner Rich Bergstrom of Ceramcor Xtrema Cookware announces the first 16 Piece Set Review Sweepstakes winner today. After receiving many excellent reviews and photos, it has been determined that the winner is Georgia Mindrup who posted her Xtrema Wok Review on 2/27/2010.

Thank you Georgia and to everyone who posted wonderful Xtrema Reviews. Please continue to follow the Xtrema Blog, Twitter and Facebook pages for details on the next Xtrema Giveaway Contest.

Here is the review Georgia posted:

Xtrema Ceramcor Wok Review
February 27, 2010

I love trying to live a healthy lifestyle & so I’m very conscientious of what I put in my body & how I treat it. I love to cook & experiment with new techniques & I love sharing the fruits of my labor.

I enjoy the “science behind” of how food can help you -- or how it can harm you. One must learn how to choose wisely to keep their bodies healthy. I am a 100% ingredient list inspector for all my food!

So it is no surprise that I’ve become an ingredient list inspector (so to speak) of products that will help me prepare my food for consumption in a healthy way. Years ago, I threw out my old aluminum & Teflon pans & have been gradually replacing them over the years with healthier choices.

Thank goodness that more & more people are joining the bandwagon of wanting healthier choices in life while also caring for our environment. Manufacturers are urged to improve products without an expense to environment & health.

I have been searching for a long time for cooking pans that are a healthy choice. So thank goodness I stumbled upon Xtrema Ceramcor Cookware - - - ‘green’ for the environment & healthy for the body. As I read the company’s philosophy, how they make their product, & understood why it’s considered green & why there are no harmful metals or chemicals that can leach out that could possibly harm the body, I knew I just had to make my first Xtrema purchase.

I thought I’d start with one item, test it out, and see if it proved to be up to my high standards so I bought the Xtrema Wok to replace my old one. I love my Xtrema wok!

I have been testing it out with many of my standard recipes. I use the wok not only for your typical stir fries, but also for prepping dishes. I’ve made dishes from Singapore Noodle with Seared Chicken, to Vegetable stir fry, to Chinese Vegetable Lettuce Rolls, to vegetarian Pasta Molto Verde, to vegetarian Tamale Pie & many other dishes. So I am using it frequently. I love the fact that you can put it in the dishwasher! It really does clean up wonderfully with ease.

To be honest, I was very surprised at how well the wok cleaned up actually - - - stir fries are messy & if you do cook at high heat…even more the fun to clean. I was concerned about clean up when I did my Singapore Noodle dish since it is more of a dry spice curry….no worries, I couldn’t believe how great the Xtrema wok cleaned! When I was finished, it looked brand new without me having to put in a great deal of effort—I just used a SOS steel wool for a few pass overs; didn’t have to use excessive scrubbing & was done in no time. I still can’t believe I can get away with using steel wool on Xtrema if I need to (I’ve only needed to use it once).

What I also love about my Xtrema Wok is that is light weight. My wrists are not very strong, so for me, the light weight wok is very helpful. Much lighter than my cast iron skillets! The look of the Xtrema is a classic look--- really nice. The size of the wok is your typical size & since I love cooking & using a lot of greens (kale, swiss chard, spinach, collard greens,etc), the Xtrema wok has no problem fitting all of my greens & whatever else I throw in the pan. I’m able to get a really nice sear & caramelization for meats. I fried up mushrooms as a topping for my Pasta Molto Verde recipe---really nice browning on the mushrooms. I have noticed that I am using just a tad bit more of oil when frying up certain foods in the wok –but not much more & am not concerned. I always use healthy fats anyway.

Interestingly, I’ve tested the Xtrema Wok for some non-typical dishes---like poached eggs! I love poached eggs but clean up can be burdensome (I crack an egg into boiling water…). A couple of years ago I bought a 3 qt. non-stick stock pot specifically to poach my eggs---obviously it’s been great for clean because of the non-stick but then I ‘smartened’ up—I now know non-stick pans are just not healthy for you. So I tested poached eggs in my Xtrema wok. They came out perfect---from the runny softness of the yolk to the actual flavor of the egg. So the Xtrema ceramic passed my test here, I will be replacing my 3qt non-stick in near future.

I also need to replace my fry pan so I fried up some pork chops in my Xtrema wok for a test. Beautiful caramelization & the flavor was super, I really do believe those pork chops where the best I had ever made from the flavor to the tenderness. I’ve noticed that whenever I cook meat in the wok, I’ve really noticed a difference in an improved flavor of the meat. I also fried up some eggs in the wok as a test & they came out fine despite the convex bottom of the wok & so I’m looking forward to when I can purchase my Xtrema fry pan!

Because the wok has met my high expectations, I am hoping to purchase a lot more Xtrema pieces. Even the bake ware is on my wish list. I would have loved to have used the 5x7 Xtrema bake pan for my Tamale Pie ---I used my Xtrema Wok for the prep work (because I use so many vegetables & need a large pan to hold it all!). The customer service is personal, friendly & has a quick turnaround time. Before I made my initial Xtrema Wok purchase, I had a lot of questions & Bob Bergstrom was quick to respond & explained all of my questions.

I’m recommending Xtrema to all my friends & family. ~~Here’s to a healthy life!

Georgia Mindrup

Thanks again for all those who participated in the first ever Xtrema Sweepstakes Giveaway!!

Have an Xtrema Day!!

The Xtrema Cook