jake wrote:
> >
> > Chantal bakeware. http://www.chantal.com/
> > Calphalon.
> > Wustoff trident knives.
> > High quality cotton kitchen towels - the thick kind that last forever.
> > Silpat baking liners.
> >
> > -L.
> >
> Wow. People here seem to have access to all kinds of brands I've never
> even heard of.

Amazon.com now has a deal on a couple of really good hard anodized
Calphalon Commerical pans. One is the 12-inch "Everday" pan with lid
which is selling for $29.99
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...arden&v=glance
and the other is the 8.5 qt. saucier with lid which is also $29.99
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...tchen&v=glance

Both of these are a steal at that price, and both have a lifetime
guarantee. I am tempted to buy a couple as gifts. I have both of
these pans which I originally purchased in 1984, and ordered a new set
of each, as the Commerical line is no longer being made by Calphalon,
and if they need replacing, they get replaced by their inferior (IMO)
Calphalon One line.

As for Chantal ware - you really cannot beat it, if you like ceramic
ware.

-L.