On Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:06:50 -0600, Melba's Jammin'
> wrote:

>In article >,
> Boron Elgar > wrote:
>
>> On 21 Jan 2011 16:05:14 GMT, "Gareth Fimlinson" >
>> wrote:
>>
>> >is anybody familiar with the discoloring of stainless steel pots from
>> >overheating?
>> >
>> >I saw a manual for one that said "damage from overheating is instantly
>> >recognizable as the stainless steel surface may change color producing
>> >a golden/brown/blue appearance. This is not reversable and cannot be
>> >cleaned off. However it will not affect performance in any way".
>> >
>> >Does this sound familiar to people?
>>
>> Yup, but usually with thinner, less expensive pans. I have not seen it
>> since I have a grown-up's set of pots and pans.
>>
>> Boron
>
>I have. It doesn't affect the cooking qualities, though.


Yeah, so I have been told. I used to see it all the time, but never do
now. I assure you, it isn't as if I get *less* forgetful as I age.

Boron