Buying quality cookware
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From: Virginia Beach, VA
Tom,
I was just ribbing you, but it's part of relationships.
I've found that if I bring home a proper "domestic" appliance or desire of the wife, I can slip in that I also picked up a new receiver, truck mod, or other such thing without much notice.
Cookware is almost like mods, most of the time you get what you pay for. Having been married over 20 years now, I've found that we tend to buy the better stuff as it pays off in the long run.
I was just ribbing you, but it's part of relationships.
I've found that if I bring home a proper "domestic" appliance or desire of the wife, I can slip in that I also picked up a new receiver, truck mod, or other such thing without much notice.
Cookware is almost like mods, most of the time you get what you pay for. Having been married over 20 years now, I've found that we tend to buy the better stuff as it pays off in the long run.
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From: In The Past
Originally Posted by lrhogfan
We have Calphalon non-stick and it is pretty nice. One bad thing about non-stick is that you have to use all nylon utensils or wooden utensils, unless you want to scratch off the non-stick.
Non-stick also can not be washed in the dishwasher and that is pretty annoying. Of course, my wife does the washing anyway so who cares.
I would really like to get a few stainless pieces to see how I like them.
Cast-iron is really good also, but is very heavy and you have to be careful not to touch the handle or you will burn yourself (don't ask me how I know).
Non-stick also can not be washed in the dishwasher and that is pretty annoying. Of course, my wife does the washing anyway so who cares.
I would really like to get a few stainless pieces to see how I like them.
Cast-iron is really good also, but is very heavy and you have to be careful not to touch the handle or you will burn yourself (don't ask me how I know).
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From: Tulsa, O K L A H O M A!
Wow, I'm stunned that so many of you know something about pans.
My wife sells Pampered Chef and likes their cookware. Her main cookware is Scanpan from www.chef.com .
Grim
My wife sells Pampered Chef and likes their cookware. Her main cookware is Scanpan from www.chef.com .
Grim
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From: Lost some where in the middle of the Ozark Mountains!
Originally Posted by Grim
Wow, I'm stunned that so many of you know something about pans.
Grim
Grim
Which materials and designs both transfer and distribute the heat the best and most evenly while holding up to the abrasions of other materials such as cooking utensils (which are just funny shaped screwdrivers and putty knifes) and scouring pads (which are essentially the same steel wool we use out in our metal working shops).
Alot of helpful information can be gathered by watching and learning how other things work outside the shop. This is just one of them.
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From: Virginia
Member's Mark Tri Ply
This is our new Member's Mark Tri Ply Stainless from Sam's Club:
....and added two Calphalon non-stick omlette pans.
http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load...244011343.html
....and added two Calphalon non-stick omlette pans.
http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load...244011343.html
Last edited by jet37; Apr 15, 2007 at 10:58 AM.
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From: Lockport, La.
She likes her Magnalite pot's too.
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From: Angola, IN
Just lurking to see what everybody comes up with. The wife and I are looking at getting better cookware in the near future. We're wanting to get away from the non stick stuff as well. Looking for something that will last without breaking the bank. Need the money for all the truck mods I'm not getting! 