Aluminum utensils for oil, gas and electric stoves

Utensils designed for transporting and boiling milk. The kettle, due to the holes in its lid, prevents the milk from spilling when boiling. 110 years ago, Huerta Hermanos y Sucesores in Mexico City founded a factory of aluminum utensils for the home, which later became Industrias La Vasconia.<br>

This aluminum and bakelite kettle has a special design that prevents the milk from spilling when it boils. Its capacity is 4 liters. Manufactured by the company Ecko which, like La Vasconia, is focused on the production of utensil series through a system of production lines, achieving a wide variety of products at a low cost.<br>

Made of triple-thick aluminum, with handle and a spout for pouring the contents. Manufactured by Vasconia, it never lost its label. This saucepan belonged to my grandmother's kitchen set and was passed down to me.

Hermetically sealed container that reaches a high pressure, which is controlled by a valve that allows the steam to escape, thus maintaining constant pressure while the food cooks. The pots consist of four parts: pot, lid, regulator and rack, and feature a capacity of between 4 and 6 L. <br>

From the classic brand Presto, it has the following advantages: both fuel and cost savings, easy handling and fast cooking. It is also the cause of many accidents in the kitchen due to inadequate use.<br>

"The miracle of making a perfect cake without an oven" was how this new utensil was promoted. It consists of three parts: the lower part and the cover, both with openings that serve to regulate the heat and moisture of what is being cooked. It also has an iron base that serves to distribute the heat of the flame. Some of them even had a window.<br>

Technology is manufacturing new utensils to facilitate the work of cooks, but when these products come out, there are also the difficulties of proper handling. So Josefina Velazquez de Leon, a renowned figure in culinary science, promptly published a book with explanations for its use, as well as appropriate recipes for this new device.<br>

Old utensil, made with a new material for the new ways of cooking: on an oil, gas or electric stove. Shallow pan, flat bottom and long bakelite handle. Any respectable kitchen needs to have several pans and to know how to take care of them.<br>

Italian Moka Express coffee maker, easy to handle, designed to be used on the stove. Created in 1933, this small coffee maker made it possible to prepare espresso at home, a revolution in uses and customs, since it brought the ritual of drinking coffee in the public space into the private space.

The aromatic and flavor compounds are extracted from the coffee through the percolation process. The coffee maker has withstood the onslaught of electric coffee makers and coffee pots. The best way to start the day is with a Bialetti coffee, when the scent home the house and the distinctive sound<b> </b>indicates that the comforting beverage is ready.<br>

Round containers of various sizes, into which a culinary preparation is poured to give it shape and to be baked in the oven. They are generally used for baking.<br>

Of the metals used in the manufacture of cookware, aluminum is the most economical. It is also an excellent heat conductor, which facilitated its use in baking pans. The only downside is it's relatively soft and wears out quickly.<br>

Elongated metal piece with low walls for baking, which come in large and medium sizes. The thicker ones are used for baking cakes. In bakeries, they are taken directly from the oven to the rack where the bread will be sold. They are also used to transport food and crockery.<br>

One of the great advantages of aluminum is that it is used to make a wide range of products, such as this variety of utensils. This includes the slotted spoon, which is used to remove the impurities and foam that float to the top while cooking.<br>

Because of their simplicity and functionality, these coffee makers became very popular. With a capacity for three cups, this tool for manually preparing cappuccinos is equipped with a double disc frother to produce the milky foam. With this utensil, Bialetti made preparing the cappuccino at home easier.<br>

Rice cooker mold made up of three pieces: base, lid and a container to measure the rice. Tool that simplifies the process of cooking rice in a bain-marie. 

Due to their great versatility, aluminum pots can also be used for nixtamalization, one of the most important culinary contributions that Mesoamerica gave to the world. While the corn is cooking, these pots can be placed directly over the firewood flame, giving it that smoky flavor.<br>