tri ply quandry

[Bubba707]

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[Mama Mangia]

hmmmm - odd first post......................

[shipscook]

As I have posted here several times, whether I am thinking buying almost anything, books, music, electronics, kitchen stuff, I go to Amazon.com to check out the customer reviews. I often end up buying there since the prices are usually good and many things qualify for free shipping. If you aren't in a town with big store, you can use Target or Macy's online to compare prices.
here is link to start with--
Amazon.com: Calphalon - Home & Garden: Home & Garden

I too have a pretty good bunch of cast iron pieces and one or two of most of the brands you mention. I bought two Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 12-Inch Everyday pans. I do not have any of their tri ply SS, but you can click on those and read reviews and then put the other brands in the search.
I have an AllClad dutch oven, two larger sauce pans and a covered frying pan, never liked to idea of sets much, have some ancient small Revere Ware pieces. A off brand stainless pasta pot with strainer. A gorgeous Cuisnart covered casserole type pan. A Cuisnart roasting pan with rack.
Have fun shopping and
Happy Holidays,
Nan

[Mama Mangia]

Well, I always was a little odd. If you saw the pots and pans I have you sure would see why I'm asking. Everything is pretty much junk except my cast iron skillets, 1 Lodge and 4 Griswolds.

no - what is odd????

first post!

no intro of yourself, no first recipe, no first recipe comment or request......

and you mention the food network!

many others that start off mentioning the food network have given us problems........................

[Bubba707]

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[Bubba707]

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[Cook Chatty Cathy]

Welcome Bubba707, hey could also be 007 I do not have many fancy pots & pans but I do love my cast iron skillet best. Other than that I hope one day to be on the same quest as you and needing some in-put into as what would be best. Take if from me Shipscook is very knowledgeable and she most definitely knows her way around a kitchen, any advice she has I would recommend giving heed to.

It is nice to have a new member and hope you will join and stay around a while I think you may just like it. It was the 1st and only forum I ever joined and I am glad I did! We share more than just recipes and it's fun to have a place on-line where we "foodies" can hang-out, swap ideas, ask questions and generally share!

Welcome to Spice Palce Forums Buba007!!!

[shipscook]

Awwwww Cathy, Shucks, gee whiz and thanks Sweetie. and never forget, the more wine you drink the smarter I sound, hehehe.
But thanks goodness we don't live in Chicago!!!
((holiday hugs to all))
Nan

[jglass]

Hey Bubba. My name is Janie. I hope you stay here at our little forum. We love new members.
Nan will never lead you wrong. Always listen to her.

I really like hard anodized cookware. I bought a set of JCPenney brand several months ago that I have used everyday. They still look brand new. I have a stainless steel set I got from Penney's to that are still in great shape. I love my cast iron. A good set of cookware and a good set of knives are key to cooking.

[chubbyalaskagriz]

I'm with Nan & Cath- Amazon.com is always one of my first go-to sources. Whether it be cookbooks or equipment!