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jem
 
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> I saw this at Amazon:
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http://tinyurl.com/5jsqr
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> Its an 8 1/2 quart saucier. 12 inches in diameter, 4 1/2 high. Thick
> anodized aluminum. 40 bucks.
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> It looks like a good deal, but it is also a strange dimension. I'm not
> even sure what I would use it for, but I'm a sucker for a good bargain.
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> So what the heck is a "saucier" anyways? For making sauce? That's a LOT
> of sauce!
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> What else would you guys use a pan like this for? Does it look handy to
> you?
>

That's a nice pot and a pretty good deal. I just ordered several pieces
of the hard-anodized commercial Calphalon and I really like them. I got
an 8-quart pot similar to this one, but it was only non-stick as I
didn't see this one. I made a nice stew in it tonight and I'm glad I
bought all the Calphalon. I wouldn't say Calphalon is the best, but they
make some pretty good stuff and are excellent values at Amazon's
closeout prices. Strangely, I think the feature that I like the best is
the way the lids fit. The retail of all the stuff I bought (I know, I
know, nobody pays retail) wat $582, but with free shipping and a $25
discount I got it all for $104 and I'm very happy. I know I'll get many
years of use out of it.

James