5 comments about All-Clad LTD Breakfast Set.

1. Since when did All Clad start making so many of their products in China and why isn't this noted in the item description? It makes a difference to me. I try to buy American when possible and am annoyed when it comes marked "Made in China" when I expect an American made product. I think we deserve a complete description of the product when it has been an American made product for years and suddenly there are more and more pieces coming from China. You can't tell when the piece will be from America or from China until it shows up. Amazon, most other internet shopping services have gotten on board with this and I would like this noted in your description.



2. Our days of standing in line for pancakes from a skillet are over. The product heats evenly, has a raised cooking surface so grease drains off into the channels leaving behind the burgers or bacon, etc.
   
   The weight is just right and the All-Clad quality shies through.



3. I just used my griddle for the first time this morning and am happy to say how pleased I am with it. My pancakes cooked evenly, my eggs didn't stick and my kids said it was the best pancakes and eggs I've ever made!I was looking for a high end griddle and I found it!



4. This griddle is essential to any kitchen. I've owned mine for probably 3 years now. It's my favorite pan. I never dread cooking with it. Pancakes, grilled cheese sandwiches, hotdogs, you name it, it all cooks perfectly! Clean up is a cinch.



5. Excellent quality, just like I expected from an All Clad product! I have a gas cooktop and placed the griddle over two burners at the same time when I made several large pork chops (Schnitzel) and meat patties in this griddle and the grease trap/channel that runs along the sides was not a problem for me, even though I used cooking oil to fry the meats as they were breaded and those cannot be cooked without some sort of oil/grease. Yes, I did wish the bottom of the griddle was even and not raised & the trap is largely uneccessary for my cooking needs. It cleaned up easy and nicely (soft sponge) even if it was a bit large and ackward to move around in my normal sized kitchen sink; but the oversized handles helped to hold onto it better! None the less, it's a great addition for my pot and pans collection and will get many uses over the years!

5 comments about All-Clad Stainless Asparagus Pot with Steamer Basket.

1. This is a great product at a great price, but don't confuse it with the three-ply All Clad Stainless line. This cooker has the aluminum disk attached to the bottom of the pot like their multi-cooker and the large stock pots, not aluminum sandwiched between two sheets of stainless.It is made in China, not the US. Of course if it was the standard stainless line it would cost a couple of hundred dollars.
   
   As far as cooking, I love it for cooking asparagus, broccoli crowns, corn or steaming small quantities of just about anything. We like ours so much that we have been giving them to our friends for gifts.



2. As with all the All-Clad quality cookware, its heavy duty and will outlast the chef. If you can save up for this line of cookware, you will not be disappointed. Comes to a boil fast with less heat, stays hot and cleans-up well. Well worth the price; this is the last pot you will buy.



3. Asparagus pots in general are great. However, I found this pot by googling "asparagus pot induction cooking" and the descriptor confirmed that it should be induction-ready. It isn't. The bottom is aluminum, not stainless, and therefore not magnetic. I have to return mine, so I'm just trying to save others this hassle.



4. This is an excellent product for steaming asparagrus or boiling fresh corn on the cob. I highly recommend it.



5. Cooking asparagus is a pain, since few pots in our (otherwise well-equipped) household can handle it. Either you lie down the asparagus in a frypan, which means you can't fit more than about a pound at a time; or you use a pot that's entirely too big, and it takes 20 minutes for the water to come to a boil. And in both those cases, the asparagus can cook unevenly.
   
   I'd wanted an asparagus pot for years, but somehow could never bring myself to purchase one. Who needs another single-purpose item? Just how much asparagus do I think I'm going to eat? Yet, as others have pointed out, this is less a one-item pot than it initially seems. It'll be perfect for a couple of ears of corn on the cob, for hard-boiling eggs, and for steaming a few artichokes.
   
   When I finally had the excuse to buy an aspargus pot (okay, it was part of a Halloween costume -- stick a bottle of port in the pot and carry it around: port-a-potty, get it?), I took the opportunity to do some shopping. I think I looked at a half dozen of these in a couple of stores. I looked at a few of the pots that cost about half the price, and immediately rejected them. Sure, this isn't something I expect to use all the time, but they were... not flimsy exactly, but definitely not sturdy. The less expensive model had a glass lid, which I don't trust.
   
   And, surprisingly, once you get past the "cheap" model, there's not much difference in price between the various pots. Sitting next to this All-Clad on the shelf was a pot that cost $5 less. It didn't have the bolted-on construction; its squishy handles were comfortable, but I didn't expect they'd stay that way over time. For the five bucks, I went with a brand I knew.
   
   After the bottle of port was removed from the post-Halloween festivities (and, since that's where I got cheap, the port allocated to pear-poaching duty), I tested the asparagus pot on a bundle of white asparagus I'd gotten from the local gourmet market. As Schneider says in From Amaranth to Zucchini, the quality of asparagus in the US isn't nearly as good as what you'll find in Europe, and it should be boiled rather than steamed. It took only 3 minutes to cook in my new asparagus pot, and was indeed perfectly cooked (if, indeed, not as good as the European stuff). You lift it out (though I'll warn you to have something in which to set the basket, as there was a moment of "NOW where do I put it?!") and you don't have to worry about tongs or other awkward implments for moving the veggie around.
   
   One of the disadvantages with the frypan or big steamer method was that cooking asparagus took over the stove. This pot consumes very little real estate. My ownership of this pot will probably put green asparagus back on the menu!
   
   This isn't the sort of item that one _must_ have. But I'm really glad I own it.

5 comments about All-Clad Stainless Nonstick Fry Pan, 10".

1. I have it for 6 months now, used it everyday and am very happy with it. Heating is even and no surpirses, clean up is a breeze, cheese, milk, soy source, BBQ sauce, dumpling, nothing sticks. Ringse it under warm water and wipe it clean with a napkin, it's that simple. You will want to get a lid that matches the pan, togher they do magic to frozen fish fillet, steak, noodle, or fry rice. Top line product indeed.



2. All-Clad makes what is in my opinion an over priced fatally flawed product. I've owned several All-Clad pieces, including the 10-Inch Nonstick, and while they were good for awhile, the fry/saute pans all eventually warped. (Doubt me? Google All-Clad Warped.) If you cook over gas, it may or may not matter much, but on a ceramic cook top a warped pan is useless. It will heat unevenly and since it sits at an angle, oil will run to one side. Sure All-Clad, which is by the way no longer an American company, has a lifetime warranty, but I am currently in the fourth month of waiting for them to replace a 10-Inch non-stick which is perpetually "out of stock". So much for the warranty. Do yourself a favor, save $100, and buy a Wearever, and pay $20 for a truly excellent top-rated pan.



3. This is a fantastic Fry Pan. This is my second All-Clad 10 inch since the one I am replacing I have used for many,many years multiple times a day - I could not live without this Fry Pan. It cooks food evenly, food does not stick, is easy to wash, and is extremely durable - you will enjoy it for years.



4. I love this pan. The weight is perfect, it feels good in my hand and my eggs turn out beautiful everytime. My father accidently left it on the burner after making eggs and even after getting too hot (I caught it after a minute or two) the pan was still in great shape. I never used my old 8" except for eggs, but find myself constantly reaching for this one. I only handwash and have had to prohibit others in my family from touching due to fear they will put in dishwasher. Actually it was probably overkill since none of them even know how to turn the stove on!



5. I purchased the complete All-Clad set over 5 years ago and the 14-inch fry pan will need to be tossed. The teflon is fraying and coming off at the top of the pan, but not in the center. The smaller saute pan is fine as well as the other pieces, so I'm keeping those. I don't know if it's some sort of defect in the larger fry pan, but I'm disappointed. What would I do differently? Probably buy each All-Clad piece separately and get another larger fry pan from another brand.

5 comments about All-Clad MC2 Fry Pans.

1. The right size if you like to saute a big quantity of vegetables, or fry many chicken breasts. It's really good for browning. Just make sure you have room on your stove because it'll crowd your other burners if you're trying to use all four burners! One problem is I don't have a cover big enough to cover it. I usually end up using the cover for my wok, which still isn't quite big enough!



2. This is by far one of our most-used pans -- in fact we bought a second! It suits small jobs, such as sauteing smaller amounts of veggies or garlic. And despite the fact hand washing is recommended, we have been washing these in the dishwasher with no apparent problems. Has stood up to years of use and is still going strong. Highly recommend this product.



3. The ongoing debate over cookware at my house is over: All-Clad is the best cookware overall and is worth the extra money. Our coppers tarnish and require retinning. Our encapsulated disk cookware (Reverer and Farberware) suffer from loose and broken plastic handles and too-small disks which limit the cooking area of the fry pans. The biggest debate was between Calphalon and All-Clad. My wife really liked the lighter weight of Calphalon's anodized aluminum stuff. After living for both for several years, All-Clad has shown its overall superiority in the following ways:
   1) Denser anodized finish. The All-Clad LTD finish is much denser and more even that that on Calphalon. This makes it more attractive and easier to clean. On the MC2 stuff the finish is not anodized, but it is tightly frosted and well made. It's quite attractive too. I've started to accumulate MC2 stuff because it's cheaper and performs just as well. The LTD stuff does look better on a rack mixed with Calphalon. It's tough to beat black aesthetically.
   2) Greater heat sensitivity. You actually cook with the stove set to a lower temperature with All-Clad. It appears to register changes more quickly. Both types of pan are good in this reguard - but the All-Clad is noticeably better.
   3) Bend proof - aluminum is soft and thinner areas can bend. All-Clad's steel cladding makes it tough as a tank.
   4) Immune to interior wear-out. Anodized finishes eventually wear out - which on the interior of a pan can be a disaster (this is especially so if you use steel wool). The stainless steel interior of this pan is NEVER going to wear out.
   
   As a fry pan, the All-Clad MC2 12" fry pan hits on all cylinders. It's big enough for a 4 egg omlette, or most of pound of bacon. It's battleship built, well balanced, even heating with great sensitivity. The handle stays cool and is angled so that you can lift the heavy contents without undue strain on your wrist. The MC2 finish is durable and very attractive. You can clean it very effectively with Ajax. The MC2 finish will yellow a bit over time. Real chefs just let it get brown. After using it for months and letting it get nice and brown I tried cleaning it with the 3M scrubby and Ajax/Comet cleanser I use with the LTD finish and it worked like a charm on the MC2. Just make a nice paste and power away the burnt on grease in moments leaving a nice buffy shine. Don't worry about scratches - the MC2 finish is a fine patina of minute scratches anyway! It looks great and is basically indestructible.



4. These pans are fabulous the heat quickly and evenly. The only even near negative is the cost. I would recommend them to friends and have given one as a gift.



5. I was a little disappointed when I first opened the box because there were some little grey marks on the rim of the pan - but they disappeared completely when I used a little Bon Ami on it. Had to wash the pan anyway before using it. I cooked some fried eggs in it and they were the best I've ever had. Then I cooked some chopped meat in it and the results were wonderful. Very easy to clean, beautiful to look at, and a real pleasure. And I like the handle although some people don't seem to. I am now going to buy another All Clad MC2 pot or pan every month since I can't afford to do it all at once, and then gradually get rid of all my Calphalon non-stick! Better late than never and I am very happy!

5 comments about All-Clad Stainless 3-Quart Double-Boiler Insert.

1. I would have been delighted with this double boiler insert (despite the groove noted by previous reviewers) if it had performed as expected. I own three All-Clad LTD pots I should have been able to use it with : 3 quart, 4 quart and 5 quart. The insert doesn't fit the pots precisely or snugly; it slips and tips when set onto the pots. Obviously, this makes it unsafe as well as unusable. Since I agree with some reviewers that the qualty is inferior to All-Clad products produced in the USA, I guess it may be that the items produced in China are not really a good match with the original items produced before recent globalization of the company. Maybe I just got a bad one, but a previous reviewer mentioned the same problem. For an item of that price from a company with the reputation of All-Clad, this is inexcusable.



2. Very pleased with our double boiler insert. We have a lot of All-Clad pots and pans and have always found them to be of the best quality. The insert is up to standard.
   
   It fits many of our pots perfectly and is very useable.
   
   Hollandaise will never have to burn while using this.



3. Extremely well made, heats evenly and slowly, and fits my 3 qt pot with a precise seal. I've even used it directly on the burner when I was cooking multiple courses. Love it!



4. Someone else pointed out that the quality of this double-boiler is not the same as the pans, and I agree with their assessment. The quality of this product is not consistent with the quality of other All-Clad products.



5. I have to admit -- I bought this insert simply because I love all things All-Clad. While it heats well, the indentation on the inside is a problem. I love it becuase it allows the insert to fit snugly, but I hated working with it until I got one of those small silicone spatulas. It fits perfectly in the indentation and it's the same one I use with my food processor. I made cheese dip over for the Super Bowl and I was impressed with the insert's performance.
   
   I see that All Clad now has a ceramic double boiler insert. I must live in a test market because I've only seen it at one store and it's not even on the store's or All Clad's website. I forget the cost but, you're buying the insert and the 2 qt saucepan as a set. The insert is removable. I like this original insert better, even with the indentation, because it's bigger.

5 comments about All-Clad LTD Nonstick Grande Grille Pan.

1. This is our first grill pan, and we are very pleased with it. It is the right weight, heavy enough to provide even cooking, but not so heavy it is hard to lift for cleaning. The handles stay cool, and the food cooks up evenly and well. It is great alternative when it seems to be too much trouble in the summer to use the outdoor grill. We have made grilled sandwiches, vegetables, and fish on it (we do not eat meat). It is the All Clad quality that we expected, and highly recommended, especially at the great Amazon price!



2. I had purchased a different grill pan and everything stuck to it even after I sprayed it with cooking spray. I saw Giada on the cooking channel use this same pan so I thought I would try it. I am delighted with it. I have grilled bacon and chicken and nothing stuck to it. I recommend this grill and don't worry about the price it is well worth it. Debbie



3. I was recently at my daughter-in-law's home and saw her using this grill. It was so easy to clean. She uses it in her oven as a broiler rack with her electric oven. The broiler trays that come with most ovens are not that easy to clean, even when using a grilling spray. I liked it so much that I am now buying one for myself to use the same way, as a broiler tray for my oven. It is large enough to fit under the broiler and Soooooo easy to clean!



4. I was so excited to use this as soon as it was delivered! I grilled chicken, asparagus, and French bread, all at the same time. Everything came out wonderfully perfect. I don't have a big sink, so it's a little tricky to wash, but I love this thing. I have only used this once, so I cannot attest to it's long-term durability, but as sturdy and well made as it is, I expect that this guy will be around for quite some time. I feel that this product is WELL worth the price tag.



5. This grill pan has plenty of room and deep sides so food doesn't spill out. I actually leave it out on the top of the stove when not in use, because it looks good and reminds me to use it more often! You won't be disappointed.

5 comments about All-Clad Stainless Bonded 12-Inch Round Nonstick Grille Pan with Recipe Book.

1. The all clad grill pan is amazing! We're still trying to figure out how to use it on different foods and types of meat. It leaves great grill marks and it's as close as we can get to grill in our city living. Would recommend it to anyone who can't use a grill. Also, I suggest cooking on lower heat for longer periods of time, even if some recipes suggest a medium high heat.



2. We are an all clad family now having slowly up dated our old pans. So tthat in itself forms the basis of this review and that all clad is worth the extra bucks compared with the other brands. If you love fish then cooking on any non-stick pans will not work, and for this value you really cannot get any better! I agree a pan is a pan, but it is an all clad and works wonder in producing the best fish dishes. Luckily, we also happen to get one year subscriptiion bon appetite - the value of this pan is more than surpassed my expectations. Love it and thanks Amazon!



3. I got this pan last year for my husband. It works wonderfully and is very easy to clean. I'm big on easy to clean! We use it mostly when the weather is too cold to barbeque. It makes beautiful grill marks. After one year, it has not tarnished or scratched as our other pans have. It has held up very well and we are not easy on our pans.



4. Altho the description states "Stainless" and "Magnetic," upon receiving and attempting to use this grille pan, it first failed the magnetic test. It also failed to conduct any heat on an induction cooktop. But it looked beautiful!



5. Don't know where J. Bensen lives, but if you live in the northern part of the country, it's nice to have a grill pan in January! I am into the Grill Pan thing, I own seven, 2 S/S tri-ply, 3 hard-anodized and 2 Cast Iron (Staub & that other one from France). I lov'em all, but I give the edge to the All-Clad S/S nonstick, best lookin', best cookin', easy clean up! Just a thought, down in Tucson, AZ, I bet it's nice to have a grill pan in August!

5 comments about All-Clad Stainless-Steel Saute Pan.

1. I really like the weight of this product, it is heavy but not overly so, and well balanced on the range. I believe All Clad is still made in the US (or at least this product is) which I appreciate. I have a lot of All Clad pans, I have never been disappointed with them. They are more costly than most pans, but I will probably have them for life.



2. I got my 6 quart All Clad Stainless sauté pan about a month ago and I've been using it frequently. I cook large batches of meatballs with it and I'm impressed with how the meat does not stick, how well the meat browns, and how well the pan reaches temperature and returns to temperature, even as I place all the meatballs at once instead of in batches like with my old Calphalon 5 quart sauté pan.
   
   My only suggestion to All Clad to improve this pan is to replace the long handle (the handle they use with the stainless line) with the longer handle they use with their Copper Core line (when the pan is 6 quarts). I notice that it is easier to handle my heavier Copper Core pieces than my stainless and LTD pieces when the pan is full. And the longer handle should also make it easier to remove the pan from the cache rack when the lid is stored through the handle. All Clad should also think about putting the longer handle on the larger pieces.
   
   This pan is a keeper.
   
   UPDATE January 4, 2008: I just converted from an electric range to a (natural) gas range (mine is a Wolf). When I used this sauté pan on my old electric range, I needed to rotate the pan while cooking since I placed it over two coil elements to try to keep the pan sufficiently heated. Now that I have a natural gas range, the French skillet's entire bottom heats evenly over a single gas burner. I no longer have to rotate the sauté pan.
   
   One last note. If you have a gas range (mine is a Wolf) I really noticed just how quickly the Copper Core pans heats up when compared with the stainless and LTD lines. When I was using an electric range, I appreciated how quickly the Copper Cores heat up. My suggestion is to hold each pan and determine whether you can comfortably handle the weight of each pan and whether the pan's handles are comfortable to you. I like the longer length handles on the All Clad Copper Core pans. All Clad uses a different length and style handle for their LTD and stainless series than the Copper Core series. That standard length handle does not work for the larger sauté (6 Qt), sauce (4 quart), and fry (14") pans: it's just too short. It's all right for their other pans.



3. We have tried a lot of brands of good cookware, but this beats them all! Excellent finish, solid construction. Very useful size, too. We will buy more of this brand and type.



4. I am a big fan of All-Clad (have several of their pans) and bought this pan for my father, who's becoming quite an adventurous cook since his retirement. We tried it out right after Christmas making a tomato sauce for homemade pizza, sauteing the onions and garlic to a sweet golden brown before adding the crushed tomatoes with puree. My father was particularly impressed with the fact that the pan distributed the heat so evenly that nothing burned or stuck despite being left unattended at times. The size is perfect for sauteing lots of things simultaneously or providing lots of surface area for a quick reduction. And the lid fits nice and snug--it could definitely be used as a braising pan, particularly in the oven. It's now his favorite pan and I'm sure he'll make lots of great meals with it!



5. I got my 6 quart All Clad Stainless sauté pan about a month ago and I've been using it frequently. I cook large batches of meatballs with it and I'm impressed with how the meat does not stick, how well the meat browns, and how well the pan reaches temperature and returns to temperature, even as I place all the meatballs at once instead of in batches like with my old Calphalon 5 quart sauté pan.
   
   My only suggestion to All Clad to improve this pan is to replace the long handle (the handle they use with the stainless line) with the longer handle they use with their Copper Core line (when the pan is 6 quarts). I notice that it is easier to handle my heavier Copper Core pieces than my stainless and LTD pieces when the pan is full. And the longer handle should also make it easier to remove the pan from the cache rack when the lid is stored through the handle. All Clad should also think about putting the longer handle on the larger pieces.
   
   This pan is a keeper.
   
   UPDATE January 4, 2008: I just converted from an electric range to a (natural) gas range (mine is a Wolf). When I used this sauté pan on my old electric range, I needed to rotate the pan while cooking since I placed it over two coil elements to try to keep the pan sufficiently heated. Now that I have a natural gas range, the French skillet's entire bottom heats evenly over a single gas burner. I no longer have to rotate the sauté pan.
   
   One last note. If you have a gas range (mine is a Wolf) I really noticed just how quickly the Copper Core pans heats up when compared with the stainless and LTD lines. When I was using an electric range, I appreciated how quickly the Copper Cores heat up. My suggestion is to hold each pan and determine whether you can comfortably handle the weight of each pan and whether the pan's handles are comfortable to you. I like the longer length handles on the All Clad Copper Core pans. All Clad uses a different length and style handle for their LTD and stainless series than the Copper Core series. That standard length handle does not work for the larger sauté (6 Qt), sauce (4 quart), and fry (14") pans: it's just too short. It's all right for their other pans.

5 comments about All-Clad Stainless 3-Quart Colander.

1. All-clad is known for their quality and this is no exception. I absolutely love using this in my kitchen whether it be for veggies or fruit or even pasta. This has a nice weight to it and I'm sure will last me forever.



2. This colander is fantastic. We already had the 5-quart colander when I bought this one as a gift for my wife. At first I didn't see the need for the smaller size, now it's the one we use most often. Three quarts is great size for most things.
   
   As with all of our other All-Clad products, this colander is well made and stands up to lots of abuse. I wouldn't buy any other colander.



3. When I first opened the box and saw this colander, I thought I maybe should have ordered a larger size since it looks deceptively small. However, I quickly found out that this colander is able to hold quite alot! The larger holes also mean better draining. The smaller size of this colander compared to others I've had actually works to it's advantage - it's easier to find room in the dishwasher for it and it fit's under my kitchen faucet better. Also, I just like the look of it. Very well made and worth the money.



4. This is an excellent colander, I love it. All my cookware is All Clad Stainless Steel so I decided to buy this colander and have not been disappointed. Although this is the smaller of the two sizes All Clad makes it is very roomy. This colander can drain a pound of pasta (even a pound of lasagna) without any problems. It is also great for rinsing salad, the solid side handles make it very easy to manage. It is made very well and is very sturdy. The cleanup is also very easy. Highly recommended!



5. THIS IS A TERRIFIC ITEM FOR THE KITCHEN AND IT LOOKS GOOD TOO! IT IS HIGH END QUALITY,AND DOES THE JOB THAT IS ALL I CAN ASK OF ANY THING I USE IN THE KITCHEN,I LIKE IT SO MUCH I WANT TO GET THE 5 QUART NEXT.ENJOY

5 comments about All-Clad Stainless Open Stir Fry Pan.

1. I love this pan ....it is so non stick and cooks extremely well. I don't like a larger wok because if you try to cook too much food in a larger pan it will cool down and your food gets boiled not fried quickly enough. This pan being smaller ... does not allow you to try to cook too much, it's great really ! Pricey but i think worth it, it doesn't have a lid . I have a lid from another pot, that I use occasionally and it is fine ,( who wants another lid to store? ) And i do not want to pay for a another lid from all clad with the price they charge !



2. It's All Clad quality, but the size is just too small to do anything substantial with it.



3. Definitely not a replacement for a standard fry pan but this is a great addition to your established cookware set!

   I love doing stirfry in this pan. This pan heats up fast and evenly, even on my old stove. I really enjoy tossing food in this pan, the rounded wok-like sides really makes tossing food easy and mess free.

   Can't say enough good things about this pan.

   One thing though, if you don't have a lid that fits this pan I would consider looking at the pan with lid included (or purchase a tempered glass lid from Amazon). I find myself requiring a lid for quite a few of my stirfry dishes.




4. This wok-like pan is perfect for small to small-medium batches of stir fry; since I purchased it I find myself getting my large wok out less and less.
   Like other All-Clad pans, it has even heat conduction, has non-stick qualities without the non-stick finish-- non-stick finishes seem to impede browning-- and is easy to clean. This pan is a workhorse in my kitchen!



5. I do a lot of stir frying, using one pan to do many dishes. As a result I needed a pan that had non-stick quality for quick and easy cleaning and one that could take high heat from my professional stovetop. When pan and oil are heated to the right temperature the interior 18/10 stainless steel surface behaved as if it were nonstick. The heat was evenly conducted bottom through the sides, this due to the aluminium core sandwich being continuous from the bottom up the sides. The sides are high enough to not have food spill out in the process of vigourous stir frying. The height is also good for small item deep frying. The steep sloping of the sides enabled food to rotate well, falling back easily into the pan. Quality pans tend to be heavy, All Clad without exception but this size is perfectly manageable for tossing ingredients if need to. It also cooks a generous portion for one to two persons. All types(including metal) of utensils can be used with it. This is a solid, handsome and versatile pan with wonderful easy care and use. It is a total joy to cook with and one that gives you confidence that it will last a long, long time.