Hi Paul, I have some older Calphalon pots and pans, and have been very happy with them. I also use cast iron - great for some cooking tasks.
Frankly, I've been vacillating between the non-stick and the Calphalon hard anodized, but I also want a non-stick skillet for certain tasks, and thought I'd go with the All-Clad or the Calphalon for that. I've not yet carefully examined the Calphalon, although a friend has a 14" non-stick skillet and swears by it. BTW, if you've not used All-Clad, you might five it a try. Great stuff, but, like all good cookware, a bit on the spendy side. A couple of days ago, while at Slur la Table, I saw their private brand, which is much less expensive than All-Clad or Calphalon, and it looks and feels pretty good. Anyway, thanks for the recommendation. I'll be making a purchase after Christmas - can't stand the lines right now Shel > [Original Message] > From: Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List <pdml@pdml.net> > Date: 12/19/2006 7:57:29 PM > Subject: Re: Please everyone set up an email filter > > Hi Shel, > I'd recommend the Calphalon hard anodized over any pan with a non- > stick coating. You don't need the coating if you break it in right, > and your pan will last forever. I have some Calphalon pans that are > twenty years old. I can make an omelette in my 8 inch skillet and > turn it to do the flip side. It has a beautiful glazed surface, > better than anything in teflon. > If you're going to do some serious frying (like southern fried > chicken, for example) you might also consider a cast iron skillet in > 14 to 16 inch size. I too would rather cook than watch television. > Paul > > On Dec 19, 2006, at 10:24 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > > > Well, using your argument, here is a list of things > > I do more than watch television: > > > > Read books; > > Cook; > > Visit friends and interact with them; > > Play with my cats > > > > Maybe I should get an couple of HD cats. > > > > Further, I don't care to spend $$ on television sets. > > For example, if I had an extra $1,000.00 right now, > > I'd be getting a couple of new saucepans, a 12-quart > > stock pot, and a 14-inch skillet (either Calphalon or > > All-Clad) with a non-stick interior. Or a larger or > > second refrigerator or freezer. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
