On Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:27:17 -0400, "Zeppo" >
wrote:

>
>>>
>>>I don't have any All-Clad cast iron, but I wouldn't give up my Emeril
>>>stainless made by All-Clad, for anything.
>>>
>>>Lodge is crap - y'all would be better off to haunt second-hand stores
>>>or auctions and get old Wagner, well-seasoned, and made to last. They
>>>don't have that pebbly finish the new Lodge has.
>>
>> A few of us have mentioned this more than once. It seems the Lodge
>> die-hards won't listen. A new Lodge pan is like cooking on sandpaper.
>
>
>Lou,
>I was always put off by the Lodge finish but decide to take a chance on a
>new Lodge Dutch oven last month as Costco had them for a really good price.
>
>I've used it several times now and haven't had an issue with it. I've
>browned meat, sautéed veggies, made stews and braised with great success.

Make something with eggs in it and report back.

Lou