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From: louisp@tekcad.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.cooks
Subject: Re: pots and pans - (nf)
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Date: Mon, 22-Aug-83 22:25:37 EDT
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Posted: Mon Aug 22 22:25:37 1983
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tekcad!louisp    Aug 22 09:08:00 1983

   Well, I never thought the Calphalon fans would speak up. I couldn't
imagine a discussion of fine cookware without mentioning these fine pots
and pans. I too heartily recommend them. The specially treated surface
is excellent for its low-stick and easy-clean use. I did detect some mis-
conceptions in the responses concerning the finish. One even went so far as
to say that they did not like this stuff because they did not like cooking
with plastic utensils, and thought the finish would scratch with metal
utensils. As the manufacturer says, if you notice a mark on a Calphalon
surface caused by a metal utensil, it is a deposit of metal from the utensil;
NOT a mar in the finish. The finish is very very tough, and not a coating, but
a treated finish in the metal itself. 
  Calphalon being very thick provides the smooth, even heating necessary for
good control. Did someone out there actually say that iron heated more evenly
than aluminum??? I'll forget I saw that! As with any metal handled cookware,
liberal use of pot-holders and handle covers is necessary. The big advantage
is that the cookware can be used in the oven as well. I have often gone from
the cooktop to directly under the broiler to put finishing touches on some
creations. A nice design feature are the pots with the loop handel in the
back opposite the regular handel; this allows excellent balance and control
when working with a hot pot.
				Louis Pengue

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