We use a set of farberware millennium for our primary cookware - I like it
better than the calaphon I used to have - the calaphon was nice and heavy
though..I just really prefer the Silverstone on the millennium and was not
willing to spend the $$ the calaphon would have required..18/8 stainless
pans, nice and heavy- I think they sell it in sets and individual pans..I
got mine about 1 1/2 years ago. Make sure you buy the 18/8 though - we did
knowingly buy a few extra fry pans that are aluminum I think they work fine,
but for browning, the good pans are better!
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Laura


"June Oshiro" > wrote in message
...
> I was browsing the Kitchens Etc. store today looking for egg cups, but I
> took a quick stroll around the pots and pans. My cookware of choice is
> All Clad (stainless steel, have 4 pieces to date, think they're fabu),
> but I notice a lot of manufs. have a stainless steel line.
>
> Tonight, I saw the Viking line of ss pans, very impressive looking,
> shiny and heavy. (I knew Viking made ranges and other kitchen
> appliances but never knew they made cookware, too.) I know Cuisinart
> has a line of heavy ss, too.
>
> Do you really think there's a major difference between top of the line
> items? I was just thinking that I have cast iron pans made from
> different manufacturers, and they're more or less identical in
> performance.
>
> -j.
>