"alan" wrote in message
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I came across All Clad Pans about 8 years ago and they have been
bulletproof ! I've picked up a couple of pieces here and there over
the years and just got myself the coffee urn for the recent holiday
partys I've been having at the house.

Couple of Lodge cast iron *seasoned* griddles & pans to boot also !


It's time for a nonstick pan or 2. Any recommendations ?

They are definitely not the same. Like with any cookware, paying more gets
you thicker metal, better handles, etc. There are, in my experience, fewer
differences with the non-stick coating but still there are some
differences - better release and longer lasting in the better pans. Two
uncommon brands that I think are the best quality for non-stick are Berndes
and Look. And, while I think the regular calphalon pans are awful, I have
had very good luck with one of their nonstick skillets.


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"Peter Aitken" wrote in message
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"alan" wrote in message
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Two
uncommon brands that I think are the best quality for non-stick are
Berndes
and Look. And, while I think the regular calphalon pans are awful, I have
had very good luck with one of their nonstick skillets.


Are the Look and Berndes true non-stick, or are they "less-stick"? My
understanding is that they claim to be usable with metal utensils, which
would argue for the latter -- not that there's anything wrong with that.
FWIW, Delia Smith, doyenne of UK TV cookery, recommends Look for her
nonstick batterie de cuisine.

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"Peter Aitken" wrote in message
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"alan" wrote in message
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Two
uncommon brands that I think are the best quality for non-stick are
Berndes
and Look. And, while I think the regular calphalon pans are awful, I
have
had very good luck with one of their nonstick skillets.


Are the Look and Berndes true non-stick, or are they "less-stick"? My
understanding is that they claim to be usable with metal utensils, which
would argue for the latter -- not that there's anything wrong with that.
FWIW, Delia Smith, doyenne of UK TV cookery, recommends Look for her
nonstick batterie de cuisine.

Remsleep



I think you have them confused with other pans, perhaps the ScanPan. They
are true non-stick and while they may claim that metal utensils can be used,
I would not do so.


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