"Doug Freyburger" > wrote in message
om...
> xrongor wrote:
> > Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
> > > xrongor wrote:
> >
> > > > is it ok to use vision cookware on the newer flattop/ceramic top
stoves?
> >
> > > Sure you can. The real question is why?
> >
> > why not?
>
> Because Visions is arguably the worst commercially produced cookware
> ever, that's why. The double boiler is fine and the pans are okay
> in the microwave if you like cooking in the nuke. But on the range
> the low heat conductivity combined with medium heat retention
> ensures terrible sticking problems.
>
> Cast iron gets over the sticking problem caused by low conductivity
> with the nearly stick-free carbon coating of seasoning, but Visions
> glas-like-stuff has even lower heat conductivity than cast iron and
> does not season.
>
> I bought a set of Visions long ago and regretted it. Eventually I
> tossed the pieces that had not broken and I replaced them with
> other materials. Visions is no longer sold.

which is why ive picked up a couple pieces at garage sales a few years back
for virtually nothing. ive got a nice set of rena cookware for normal use.
but ive got a really small vision frying pan that i use once in a while for
certain special things. i know they suck for general use, but for some
things its just what you need. until i find a nice stainless tiny frying
pan at a garage sale..

besides the small frying pan and a couple bowls i use in the microwave, i
use the 5 quart dutch oven quite a bit for baking, but it never touches the
stove.

thx
randy