In article >, alan
> wrote:

> So I picked up a bunch of All Clad pots & pans for my mom as her 30
> year old Farberware set handles were pretty much toast....screws just
> sticking out (handles broke off years ago), etc which I felt was
> dangerous when lifting pots filled with soup, etc.
>
>
> HOWEVER, it turns out, while she loves the new All Clad pots & pans to
> use while cooking, they are too heavy for her as old age/ arthritis
> kicks in.
>
> Time to hit the stores again but I'd love to get some recommendations
> if you have any of good quality, preferably lighterweight pan
> alternatives

I think lightweight high quality stainless steel is oxymoronic, Alan.
:-( Unless they have thin sides and triple clad bottoms, I'm
thinking stuff will burn in a trice.
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