Re: Cast iron, revisited.

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I have a set of Le Creuset that I love, and a set of stainless steel pots -

so

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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

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mother's Calphalon. At first I said no, but should I take them? I would

pay

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him for them as he is in dire straits. I really don't need more pots and

pans

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but are these good? His mom was my second mom when I was far away from my

mom.

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.

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.

If you can get some Calphalon for not much try it. You may find it
useful.

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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