On Sat 29 Apr 2006 03:29:07a, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it jmcquown?

> 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?

Some high-end European made pans are also sold this way. Lots of things are
cooked in open pots. I suppose one chooses cookware, with lid or not,
according to need.

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Wayne Boatwright @¿@¬
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