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Leander · 02-04-2004, 08:29 PM

I have a mix of a lot of different cookware, each piece has a purpose. I used to sell cookware for a living and bought quite a few different pieces. One quick tip is that for non stick surfaces do not go above a medium heat, because that compromises most non stick surfaces. Burning teflon can kill household birds.
My favorite pieces are LeCreuset, it is pricey but the enamel on cast iron is great, with easy cleanup to boot.
Most of my pans are stainless steel with a copper disc on the bottom, stainless is darn near indestructible and goes well in the dishwasher if you allow that sort of thing in your house.
It is also very easy to keep clean and shiny with Barkeeper's Friend.

02-04-2004, 08:29 PM	#23 (permalink)
Leander Crazy Location: The Land o'Toxins and Wudder	I have a mix of a lot of different cookware, each piece has a purpose. I used to sell cookware for a living and bought quite a few different pieces. One quick tip is that for non stick surfaces do not go above a medium heat, because that compromises most non stick surfaces. Burning teflon can kill household birds. My favorite pieces are LeCreuset, it is pricey but the enamel on cast iron is great, with easy cleanup to boot. Most of my pans are stainless steel with a copper disc on the bottom, stainless is darn near indestructible and goes well in the dishwasher if you allow that sort of thing in your house. It is also very easy to keep clean and shiny with Barkeeper's Friend. __________________ Just me and God, watching Scotty die..