"Steve Calvin" > wrote in message
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> J Quick wrote:
>
> > I can't imagine why someone would spend $300 on an All-clad copper core
> > braiser, but that's a separate issue. It'll work and it's your money.
Good
> > stainless cookware with aluminum core for a fraction of that price would
> > likely work as well or better.
> >
> Yeah, but it wouldn't say "All-Clad" on it... <g> And before anyone
> starts, no I don't have it. Or Calphalon either. Well, that's not
> totally true. Nancy bought me a Calphalon stock pot but honestly? It
> sucks.
>

All-Clad seems to be quite well engineered, but more for separating people
from their money than for its unique cooking benefits.