"Peter" > wrote in message
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> "Bertie Doe" > wrote in message
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>> Saw one of those high-end German pans being demo'd on one of the shopping
>> channels. Grey non-scratch finish, titanium incorporated in the base,
>> hence the price of £66 / $100 plus shipping.
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>> The above mentioned make is Woll. Can't say I've heard of them, but we
>> like the idea of no oil cooking, plus a glass lid. Can anyone suggest
>> another manufacturer, producing similar quality pans. I'm more than happy
>> to shop for used on eBay. TIA.
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> I forgot to add oil when frying eggs the other day in my newest T-Fal pan,
> it slid off like it was no different... though oil helps the browning and
> taste anyways. I'm very impressed with how non-stick the non-stick
> surface is, though I can't say how durable the coating is yet, I've only
> had it a few weeks.

Obviously oil adds to taste, but what we are trying to do, is reduce our oil
intake. I've lost count of the times that I've seen surplus olive oil left
in the pan, but have eaten it, rather than waste it, or strain it back into
the bottle.
One tablespoonful of olive oil is 200 calories. If you can get a pan with a
heavy base and non-stick finish, you can get pretty close to 'no oil
cooking'. We will use a refillable pump n' spray, towards the end of
cooking.
Anyway, I've done some surfing and started a list of high end pans :
Berndes, Analon, Meyer Circulon and Kitchenaid. If anyone knows of others,
please post.
Top of my list would be one about 10" (square would be nice) with removable
handles and a toughened glass lid, so it can be placed inside the oven - the
stuff of dreams.