"sf" > wrote in message
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> On Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:19:27 -0500, "cybercat" >
> wrote:
>
>> No. As it turns out, " impact bonded encapsulated aluminum bottom." The
>> glass tops are heavy and I love the mirror-polished outsides. It's the
>> shape
>> I like the best. This brand it Belk's store brand.
>
> Aha, that answers my other post. We don't have a Belk's here (that I
> know of at least).
>>
>> BiltmoreT For Your Home Belly Shaped 13pc. Cookware Set
>> Made of the highest quality professional stainless steel with an impact
>> bonded encapsulated aluminum bottom. Suitable for most cooking surfaces
>> including: Calrod, smooth top and gas. Tempered glass steam vented lids
>> have
>> a wide stainless steel rim for protection. Set includes 1.6 Qt covered
>> saucepan with double pour spout, 2.3 qt covered saucepan, 3.4 Qt covered
>> saucepan, 8" and 9.5" open non stick fry pans, 11" covered saute pan, 7.1
>> qt
>> covered stock pot, and a steamer insert that fits the 3.4 qt saucepan.
>> Broiler safe.
>>
> I can see getting a lot of use out of the pots, but would you get
> enough use out of the pans to merit buying a set? The price is
> certainly right.
>
It was so not a practical purchase. I wanted them because they look
beautiful and feel great. I am having lots of house guests coming up through
the summer, and I could just see them sitting on the stove. Very unusual
reason to buy for me.