Simmering ensures gentler treatment than boiling to prevent food from toughening and/or breaking up. Simmering is usually a rapid and efficient method of cooking. Food that has simmered in milk or cream instead of water is sometimes referred to as creamed.The appropriate simmering temperature is a topic of debate among chefs, with some contending that a simmer is as low as 82 Â°C (180 Â°F).ood that has simmered in milk or cream instead of water is sometimes referred to as creamed. The appropriate simmering temperature is a topic of debate among chefs, with some contending that a simmer is as low as 82 Â°C (180 Â°F).
These countertops are available in a wide variety of colors, textures and patterns, ranging from options that look like marble to ones that mimic the look of stainless steel. The average laminate countertop will cost you $20 to $60 per square foot.
1 Sheet laminate costs $30-$150 per sheet, depending on the size of the sheet and the color and style of the laminate. 2  Laminate sheets in many sizes, from 30-60 inches wide and 36-144 inches long are sold at Lowe's. With professional installation, laminate countertops cost $40-$65 per square foot; $1,200-$1,950 for a typical kitchen.