On Fri, 26 Nov 2004 05:14:33 GMT, "Lillly" >
wrote:

>I am buying some good cookware for my 25 year old daughter. She cooks a lot
>but is not a professional.
>
>1) What opinion do you all have about the various brands of upper level
>cookware (All Clad, Calaphion, Viking, Cuisinart etc.)?

There is no manufacturer of cookware that makes a set for every
purpose. Different cookiing procedures require different pots and
pans.

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