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On 25 Dec 2004 09:18:55 GMT, (Grismalkin) wrote:

>I have a set of Le Creuset that I love, and a set of stainless steel pots - so
>I was set.
>Then friends gave me some Pampered Chef non-stick pots and pans that they
>couldn't sell at a garage sale. Now, another friend will be getting rid of his
>mother's Calphalon. At first I said no, but should I take them? I would pay
>him for them as he is in dire straits. I really don't need more pots and pans
>but are these good? His mom was my second mom when I was far away from my mom.

Calphalon has made a lot of different pots and pans. Mostly they are
thick aluminum that spread heat very well. The anodizing doesn't hold
up as well as th enon-stick surface in my experience. I abuse them by
putting them in the DW, which they don't want you to do.

The ones I find valuable all have split riveted handles and glass lids
that seal very well. I have a saucepan, a 10-inch sautee pan, and a
really big sautee pan that doesn't get that much use.

If you can get some Calphalon for not much try it. You may find it
useful.

Rodney Myrvaagnes NYC J36 Gjo/a

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