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Default What's the deal with pans without lids?

jmcquown wrote:
> My middle brother gave me a couple of All-Clad pans a few years ago at
> Christmas. That was nice of him and they are nice pans. Except the
> pans don't have lids. If I want to simmer something (like rice)
> which requires covering, I have to use heavy duty aluminium foil to
> cover the pan. I looked on the All-Clad website and they have an
> entire section devoted to buying lids to fit the pans. HUH?! You
> have to buy the lids separately?! And at over $20 each? Is it just
> me or is this really crazy?
>
> Jill


Okay, excepting the Sheldon wanna-be, here's some clarification. These are
two pots (1 quart and 2 quart) that were given to me as a gift, not a "set".
No lids. Fine if I want to boil stuff but not any use at all for cooking
rice or other items which require a lid.

Jill