THE SHOPPING THREAD :-)

[Emme]

Maddy was going shopping today. Can't wait to see what she comes back with. 

Me too    ;

Marie

[andiesenji]

Anyone had any success taking back a quality brand pan??? My pan is just over two years old with a lifetime guarantee, it has lost its non stick (wont say the brand but it was about $350 so not a cheapie)  just read the lifetime guarantee conditions and it says LOL
Not to be used on high heat,   DOH.....it is a frying pan, oh well might see if they will take it back, came from David Jones and they are usually good abut returns.

I bought a Calphalon 12 inch non-stick frypan about fifteen years ago and sent it back to them and received a new one in exchange about four years later.  That one also suffered the same fate and was sent in and exchanged and twice more - the latest I got last spring. 
My AllClad 10 inch non-stick frypan lasted five years and it too was exchanged for a new one when the coating became ragged in spots.  Most manufacturers will honor that lifetime guarantee.

[courton]

I still have not found a non stick pan which I can use on high heat.

[goldfish]

I won't have non stick pans anymore . . . what's the point of having a pan you can't use on high heat? . . . and wondering where all those little flaky bits ended up (in your food!!)

[Frozzie]

I only have one or two non stick amd am getting rid of alot and buying some good quality pans .. Mauviel bit by bit

[courton]

Frozzie, I have spent so much time investigating this issue - albeit unsuccessfully. Bought a ss scan pan- hopeless with everything sticking to it even after seasoning.

[andiesenji]

I don't use any non stick pans on high heat.  The whole point of non-stick is to cook foods that don't require high heat and tend to stick - like eggs and cheese, fish, etc.  

I have copper skillets, lined with stainless steel that I use for high heat and also a couple of stainless pans with aluminum cores that I use for stove-top searing at high temps.
For some foods I only use my very old and very well-seasoned cast iron which is virtually non-stick because of the seasoning.  
I use this for pan-fried potatoes (little oil so I get a good crust) fried chicken, etc.  

The newish Cuisinart "Green gourmet" nonstick pans are  advertised as okay to use in oven or under the broiler to 500° F.
I haven't tried them but my daughter has a couple and says they are great for eggs and fish.

[goldfish]

I don't use any non stick pans on high heat.  The whole point of non-stick is to cook foods that don't require high heat and tend to stick - like eggs and cheese, fish, etc.

Point well taken Andie . . . .

[obbie]

sure the shopping thread will be busy today

[DizzyGirl]

For Christmas my DH bought me the Baccarat Capri 30cm frypan and 24cm casserole saucepan. I love them both. They cook everything evenly and quickly and can be used on high heat and in the oven. They are easy to clean and are dishwasher safe, although I hand wash mine. I love the glass lid on the frying pad, no more fat splatters in the kitchen.

[courton]

Ooh! Will check it out! Have a baccarat roasting pan which I love!

[DizzyGirl]

Robins Kitchen has 25-70% off ATM too.

[obbie]

I bought new clothes

[Frozzie]

I need to find some fabulous swimmers .. Havent seen any ive liked so far..

[Kimmyh]

Me too but looking into a thing on a current affair last night about shape wear swimmers that hold everything in!