THE SHOPPING THREAD :-)

[blackwood]

I will look them up! Thanks Courton!

[gertbysea]

I have had Scanpan fry pans for 15 years and they are as good as new. One even survived my DH leaving it on high empty.  Here is some blurb about Teflon coating. http://www.scanpancookware.com/pages/teflon-pv-c0-2.html

Here is a tip of buying a new fry pan. Never ever use spray oil on any fry pans.

There are many good ones in the market but let price be your guide to longevity.

Gert

[andiesenji]

I need some advice! Given that this is the "Shopping" thread I thought I'd ask all of you seasoned shoppers for some ideas! My frypan is in desperate need of replacing. It is just hopeless! Even cooking french toast (how hard can that be) today is a disaster!

Have you got any suggestions as to brands or types? non-stick, not non-stick, stainless steel, cast iron...I'm a novice and have no idea! Given the sales at the moment I think I need to go shopping ASAP!

Thanks!

If you are near a Costco, check out their "house" brand of cookware - the 18/10 Stainless steel.  It is very popular here with professional chefs and "semi" pros who cook a lot.   In several tests it outperforms AllClad.
My friend Ben, who owns a bakery/cafe, has at least a dozen of the frypans and they have been heavily used and he is very picky.

[Kimmyh]

My kribbit has arrived. Woohoo!!!

[Halex]

Just bought some warmer pjs for me & some warmer clothes for cp for Melbourne.

A bit of shopping is always cheery

[Mama Fergie]

I need some advice! Given that this is the "Shopping" thread I thought I'd ask all of you seasoned shoppers for some ideas! My frypan is in desperate need of replacing. It is just hopeless! Even cooking french toast (how hard can that be) today is a disaster!

Have you got any suggestions as to brands or types? non-stick, not non-stick, stainless steel, cast iron...I'm a novice and have no idea! Given the sales at the moment I think I need to go shopping ASAP!

Thanks!

I have both scanpan and analon and have had them for years. I am very happy with them although I did have a problem with one of the scanpans. I believe they had a faulty batch about 10 years ago and will still replace them.
Both are great quality and easily cleaned.

I echo Gert's comment about the spray oil 

Love your little cocottes Wonder. I have a set of 6 and use them for gratins when we have guests. Individual pot pies too.
Very cute 

[courton]

I have had to return my scan pan about 2 years ago. They replaced it without a fuss.

[obbie]

POK has a great deal today

[goldfish]

Yes indeed .... chasseur French oven sets comprising 1each ...28cm  2 ltr And an 18 cm. 1.8 ltr.  $189. Rep $558. Love PoK,,

[blackwood]

I knew the seasoned shoppers on here would come through with the goods! Thanks for the recommendations and suggestions everyone! We do have a Costco coming here very soon too!)

Will need to do some more research!

[mcmich]

I love Swiss Diamond and am changing over all my scanpan as it comes on sale. Kitchenware  Direct have it on sale quite often.

[goldfish]

Must agree with Mich here. I bought one of those Swiss Diamond sets ( fry pan and grill pan)a few months ago... Very impressed... We love using them

[cookie1]

This site is extremely dangerous and should only be viewed rarely.

After reading about Dyson cleaners here I was bad today.

[BeezeeBee]

But you're being extremely good, Cookie. You bought a tool to clean the house!

[Jamberie]

This site is extremely dangerous and should only be viewed rarely.
After reading about Dyson cleaners here I was bad today

It's beautiful Cookie You won't be disappointed...I love my Dyson....and if/when it dies I'll be getting an upright too