>>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.
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>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.
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>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.
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>If you can get some Calphalon for not much try it. You may find it
>useful.
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>Rodney Myrvaagnes NYC
>J36 Gjo/a


Thanks, Rodney. I will take these pots and pans if my friend hasn't disposed
of them yet. I would pay him well for them, although I don't "need" them, as
he will lose his condo this month. I can't prevent this foreclosure but I can
help out a little bit. They would have some sentimental value, too, as I've
had many meals cooked in these pots and and pans. Boy, Marie was a great cook!


M go Blue!
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>"Wanting to meet a writer because you like his work is like wanting to meet a
>duck because you like pate."
>Margaret Atwood
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