On 30 Jan 2010 20:20:08 GMT, Bert Hyman > wrote:

>We really don't want to spend $250 on All-Clad's 6qt stainless saute pan
>unless we have to.
>
>As I understand things, the feature that makes All-Clad's saute pans
>work is that the aluminum core extends up the sides, rather than just
>covering the bottom as in their cheaper competitors.
>
>The description of Cuisinart's "MultiClad Pro" line suggests that they
>extend their core up the sides as well, but only want $80 for their
>5.5qt saute pan.
>
>I'm sure that the All-Clad pans are built better, and probably of
>heavier materials, but we're just cooking at home for the two of us and
>could probably get away with a lighter-weight product, so long as it's
>not complete crap.
>
>Is the Cusinart "MultiClad Pro" product worth considering? Any other
>makers to look at (btw, my wife has an aversion to glass lids)?

Is their a Williams Sonoma outlet near you? They have many high
quality brands at 30% off, including All Clad. The Cuisinart is nice
stuff too, so keep it on your list. Take a look at the Emerilware
too.