CIA 2 Quart Saucier With Cover

Nice piece of cookware
First let me say that I have an induction cook top, so I am limited to magnetic cooking materials. I tend to get bored having all of one brand, so my armamentarium is a hodge-podge of several brands including All-Clad SS, LeCreuset (both SS and enameled cast iron), Emerilware (both the tri-ply clad and the regular SS with the clad bottom), and plain old Lodge cast iron.

The CIA Masters Collection 2 quart saucier is perhaps my favorite. It has a nice heft, but is not too heavy, looks great, and has a great handle. The lid is a little nicer than the All-Clad as well. I only have this one piece, but suspect I will end up with more, as that handle beats the pants off of the All-Clad SS (the predominant player in my collection), and otherwise performs comparably to the All-Clad SS, which I consider the standard for comparison for SS cookware. Also I find it more aesthetically pleasing than any of the brands that I mention above, which is a plus in my book, although it has...
Worth the money
I have been replacing my old outdated cookware with quality pieces. This is the most beautiful and well made saucier I have ever seen. It is a joy to use, and is lovely on my stove. I'll be buying more of the CIA line as my budget permits. If you love to cook, treat yourself to this saucier.
Perfect
The 2-qt version of this saucier became a favorite within days--the size is ample for polenta, risotto, aloo gobi, poaching marinated tofu, and Gordon Ramsay's fabulous Broccoli Soup--for making portions for one to four people. The lid is just heavy enough to be effective; the pan cleans like a dream, and it will probably last as long as I do.
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All Clad 4112NSR2 Stainless Steel 3-Ply Bonded Dishwasher Safe 12-Inch PFOA-free Non-Stick Fry Pan Cookware, Silver

**UPDATED** pay attention to the temperature
suspicious of non-stick surfaces since the first pans appeared on the market, my only experience was with $20 pans with screw-on handles. you know the type. i converted all my pots and pans to all-clad and viking when i moved in 2000 and left non-stick pans in the trash. but. but last year i got an all-clad non-stick pan and i am now a convert. it is a joy to cook with and is as easy to clean as the dinner plates (i do it all by hand).

after reading these reviews i felt compelled to respond. reading about pans and surface coatings i learned that non-stick surfaces are designed to get hot as 500 degrees before they degrade. in fact, the surface material actually "off gasses" before you see the material degradation.

to enjoy the pan the way it was intended do not use it in high temperature situations. if you are going to sear, then oven broil chicken, for instance, use a traditional pan. if you are sauteing onions and vegetables, reducing a stock, or doing...
All-Clad is the BEST!
People! If you're going to buy expensive non-stick pans learn the basics on how to maintain them! Read the user directions!! You should not use high heat on ANY non-stick! Using high heat voids the All-Clad warranty! High heat also eventually compromises non-stick surfaces. You should not use aerosol spray oils in non-stick as it ruins the non-stick coating. Use only utensils made to use with non-stick pots and pans. Never put very cold food in a hot pot or pan. You should not clean non-stick in dishwashers - hand wash with Bon Ami and a plastic mesh scrubber. Bon Ami (or similar) also works best on All-Clad stainless. Hard-anodized pots and pans are not dishwasher safe, no matter what the brand. I can boil water in my All-Clad pots on Medium! It IS possible to brown foods in non-stick pans. I have an All-Clad non-stick grill pan (has ridges in the bottom) and I can brown sliced potatoes in it AND bacon doesn't curl when fried in it! If you want to cook as you want and...
Could Be Better
I received my All-Clad set when I got married in 2001. In general I have been very happy with this pan. It cooks great and has been through a lot of use over the past six years.

On the down side the pan is a bit heavy and the handle can get hot toward the base. As a result whenever I am cooking a 1.5lb of ground beef I need to use a pot holder to grab near the bottom of the handle so I can drain it.

The other draw back that I have recently noticed is the non-stick seal is not what it once was. I am very careful with the cleaning, high-heat, and utensils. However, food has been sticking on the pan for the past year and is getting worse.

Since All-Clad is all about durability I expect better.
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Mauviel M'Heritage M150B 6526.22 8.6 Inch Round Frying Pan

A great product
Beautiful, impeccable quality. A perfect size for a good fried steak (or anything) or a spanish omelette, which is what I use it for most of the time. If you live alone, this is your perfect frying pan for quick, single serving foods.
Heats evenly on medium heat
Sometimes I just have to cook on medium heat. When I do, I reach for a pan with a high copper content. I finally decided to turn the copper content all the way up to "11." So I bought a Mauviel M'Heritage M150B 8.6" Round Frying pan.

The Mauviel M'Heritage M150B 8.6" Round Frying pan works great for a little light duty cooking. These pans are a decent compromise in that they are copper pans that have a thin stainless steel liner. Stainless steel and copper have wildly different reactions to salts and acids, so you'll want to watch what you are doing. Just read the directions that come with the pans and it'll last forever.

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All-Clad Stainless 3-Quart Saucepan

All-Clad Stainless 3-Quart Saucepan - My Favorite Pan!
I love this pan so much I bought 2! The 3 quart saucepan is a perfect size, I use it at least once a day. It is excellent for boiling potatoes, squash, a pound of penne, sauce, reheating some sauce and meatballs etc. It is my favorite of all my All Clad pans. It is made very well, is easy to clean, heats evenly and is designed to last. All Clad cookware is one of the most expensive lines around and it is worth every penny, it really is lifetime cookware. This saucepan is a definite must have. Very, very highly recommended! A+++!

Also, if you should get something stuck to the stainless steel use a product called "Bar Keepers Friend" to clean it. Most supermarkets have it and Kitchen Etc. and Bed, Bath and Beyond carry it too. The container (like a Comet can) is gold with blue and white writing. All Clad recommends it for cleaning stainless steel and it works like a dream and is very inexpensive.
It Goes The Distance...
I have had stainless all-clad products ever since husband #2 (a professional chef) and will use nothing else. The three quart is extremely versatile, especially if you also have the steamer insert. My all-clad saucepans are over 10 years old, but look as good as new and cook incredibly evenly on both gas and electric ranges. I never need to use a potholder, which is very convenient. If you use the good stuff, you only need a few saucepans and you will literally NEVER have to replace them.
I've been using this pan for 15 years.
This has been my favorite pan for 15 years, and my wife and I both cook a lot. About 10 years ago we got tired of handwashing things, so we've been putting these in the dishwasher since then.

It distributes heat well, and the handle stays cool. I've been using All-Clad so long that when I recently used another brand whose handle got hot I practically dropped it in shock. A warm handle? Is that possible?

I can tell that this pan is not new anymore. It has very faint spots about the size of a pencil-eraser on the inside surface.

Based on my experience, this pot will last for at least 50 years and maybe 100.

There may be other cookware this good, but I don't see how there could be any that's better.
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Magma 10 Piece Stainless Steel Induction Cook-Top Gourmet Nesting Cookware Set

First class Stainless steel!
I recently purchased an induction cook top for my boat to make cooking easier and faster. I had to find pots and pans that were compatible that nested inside the oven since our storage is at a premium. This set is beautiful, perfect cooking smart design with the 3 in 1 pot top and handles that come off for storage. I've always been pleased by any products made by Magma!
Fantastic Set
We have an induction cook-top in our motorhome. As with most motorhomes, storage space is limited. These pans nest and take very little room. Additionally, my wife says they are very high quality, heavy-duty cookware and are a pleasure to use.

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Nouvelle Copper 2-Piece Non-Stick Skillet Set

Very good! Great buys.
I got these as a set from Macy's for $50 on sale. I prefer stainless steel and am normally not a huge fan of aliminum cookware (especially nonstick), but I was very surprised with the Nouvelle Copper. It's hard-anodized aluminum on the outside, but has 3 layers (plys) just like high-end stainless cookware...it has a layer of aluminum (which is the outside of the pan), an insert of copper, and a ply of stainless steel on the bottom (which contacts the burner).

Food cooks very well even on an electric range. There are few, if any, hotspots, they heat uniformly, and hold in the heat well like stainless (stoneware and cast-iron). The construction will help prevent warping (common to aluminum cookware. All of the aliminum I've ever owned has warped and I take good care of my pots/pans). These can also be used on an induction range, something you can't do with other aliminum cookware.

The nonstick coating is really good. Food slides off easily and clean-up is simple,...
Great Pans
Purchased these on Amazon and got quick delivery. They are truly worth the price. Perform very well, with easy clean up. I use very little oil to fry and these pans cook evenly and perfectly each and every time. You could spend three and four times the price on other makes, but these are just wonderful.

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Mauviel M'cook 5611.24 3.3-Quart Saute Pan with Cast Iron Handle

Excellent performance/proportions
I purchased this pan along with a lid from a different website than Amazon, and have had it for about three months. Overall, I'm very satisfied.

This pan has a great heft to it, which means that you can stir or manipulate the food inside one-handed without the whole thing sliding around.

The interior stainless, while a little bit stickier (because its slightly less finished) than other clad cookware, performs great and cleans up wonderfully. I always hand wash my cookware, and this item looks brand new on the outside. The inside shows use from metal utensils, but that's part of the life of a stainless pan.

The cast iron handle will (slowly) heat up as the pan is left on a burner, but I actually find it to be a good indicator of the pan's heat. Also, I find the handle super comfortable and easy to maneuver when pouring. The only disadvantage is that it's important to dry the area around the handle well to completely avoid rust. You can also season it...


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Calphalon Kitchen Electrics 5 in 1 Removable Plate Grill

Excellent so far ...
I was in the market for a George Foreman grill but did research on different options and came across the Calphalon and Cusineart. I saw that the Cuisineart had a lot more reviews, so I went to my local Bed Bath and Beyond to actually see the products. After looking at both in detail, I opted for the Calphalon as it seems much more solid and sturdy. The cooking plates seem a lot more quality and my past experiences are of Calphalon cookware being more superior.

Both are VERY similar in construction and my opinion is that the components are what differentiates each but it will also make the difference. This what made me go for the Calphalon simply that the cooking plates are a little bit heavier and appear to be made of what the cookware is as well as the grill is more solid. I also attribute the many reviews for the Cuisineart as it is much cheaper and I won't doubt that it would worth that price but the Calphalon offers a better warranty out of the box (I couldn't find the...
Well Built and very easy to use
I've had the Calphalon 5 in 1 for two weeks now and I've used it three times and I was very happy with the setup, cooking and cleanup each time. We've made panini sandwiches, grilled steaks and grilled burgers on it. The panini sandwiches were excellent. The steaks and burgers were much better than pan fried and the clean up was much easier. We cooked a pound and a quarter of 85% burgers so you can imagine that there was quite a bit of runoff but the little catch tray held the grease and didn't spill. We like our burgers medium well done and that took about 8 minutes.

I would recommend the Calphon 5 in 1 to a friend.
What a Grilll
I love this grill and use it every day, even for lunch and breakfast...it is the best appliance in my home.
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Circulon Acclaim Hard Anodized Nonstick 3-Quart Covered Saucepot

Best cookware I've ever owned
I bought this pot to go with a recently purchased 10 pc set. Super easy to clean and very sturdy and well made.
I love the shape
I believe this pot is designed to be fridge friendly. It has a comfortable weight, the lid fits well and good quality non stick coat.

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All Clad Stainless Steel 13-Inch French Skillet with Lid

A Solid Pan
As with all All Clad products, this skillet is solidly built and performs as advertised. The helper handle makes it easier to use with heavy loads, but harder to hang up with my other pans since the space I have isn't as big as this pan is long. The included instructions say not to use salt directly in the pan as the pan will become discoloured or pitted; The first time I used the pan, I salted my fish fillet prior to placing it in the pan and the pan became pitted immediately. I don't mind that much since it was going to happen eventually.
Reasons I Love this Pan
All-Clad is a brand of cookware I am familiar with and this is a recent gift I feel so fortunate to have been given.
First, I love the overall high quality construction. When I'm cooking with this I know I'm definitely cooking with one of the very best skillets there is.
Two, I am not too thrilled with Teflon coatings and this provides a stainless steel inside which helps keep food from sticking, without Teflon or similar coatings.
Three, though it may not be very important to some, I love the look of the skillet. It just gleams. I love the bolts holding the handles in place.
Three, the handles don't get hot. This to me is very important, because when hustling in the kitchen, I have accidentally opened pans without a mitt and gotten my fingers burned.
Four, the heat is evenly maintained and will not burn in certain spots.
I am just thrilled with my skillet.
Everyone has their preferences and I prefer this skillet to my others and the lid fits...
The Perfect Skillet
Most of my cookware is nonstick, but I needed a large skillet with a lid that could handle high heat in the oven. I decided to use it to make my spaghetti sauce today. I fried the Italian sausage, then the meatballs, ground beef, and then I sauteed the onions and peppers and finished with the tomatoes and let it all simmer. I was shocked when after all of this the pan was spotless using only my dish sponge and liquid soap. Cleanup was as easy as my nonstick. I don't expect it to always be so, but this was amazing. This was my firt tri ply, and the even heating was dramatic. I had intended for this to be the last piece of cookware I would ever need, now I plan to replace a few of my nonstick pieces with All Clad.
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All-Clad Stainless 12-Inch Chef's Pan

Can not replace a traditional Chinese wok
I bought this pan four years ago and planed to use it as an everyday wok, mainly to make stir-fry dishes. After years of use, I finally have to admit that it is not a good replacement for a traditional Chinese wok. However, I still like it overall. It has even heat distribution, versatile, sturdy, easy to clean, well-made, and looks nice.

If you are looking for a stir-fry wok, don¡

All-Clad Copper Core 2-1/2-Quart Windsor Pan with Lid

Nice Pan
I purchased this pan as a "second" at Marshalls for $119.00. Still have yet to figure out why it was a second as it is in perfect condition. In any event, this is a typical All Clad high quality pan. Still trying to determine if the "copper core" line is really that much different than the normal stainless line. I also own Mauviel copper cookware and there is a HUGE difference in heat control from that to the All Clad Copper Core. With the Mauviel the heat change is nearly instantaneous but with the AC not so much. All that said I own a ton of AC and love every piece, especially for the price because when you start to get into copper it's a whole new world of expense. This Windsor pan has a terrific shape for the reduction of sauces. It is very heavy and stays put on the stove. I think I will be very happy with this pan and I bet you would be as well. However, I feel lucky I got it for the price I did because the $295.00 price here seems too high for this pan in comparison to the...
Gotta love All-Clad
I have a reasonably full set of All-Clad Copper Core, and they're easily the best pans I've ever used. They heat instantly on my induction cooktop and cook very evenly. I even find them easy to keep clean with just a little Bar Keeper's Friend. Great investment that will probably outlive me, and made in America to boot.

Definitely recommended.
Perfect size
It may be coincidence, but the shape of this pan means its bottom is the exact size of the smaller burners on my electric (yeah, I DO wish I could have gas) stove. That, along with its copper core, means near-perfect heat distribution at lower heat levels--just what one needs for delicate sauces. Still, at 2.5 quarts, it's large enough for most chores appropriate to a saucepan. In other words, it's a versatile and useful performer.
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All-Clad 51125 All Clad Stainless-Steel 12-Inch Fry Pan with Lid

Lighter than it used to be
I received this pan today and made dinner for the family with it. It works well. The lid is reasonably well-fitting. I'm commenting here to note that when I saw this deal I wondered if it was too good to be true, but it's in fact the genuine article. And also - this pan is significantly lighter than my five- or six-year-old all-clad stainless 12" fry pan (which needed replacing after operator error) - about 1.22 kg vs 1.38 kg according to my kitchen scale. That's a plus for ease of use and cleanup, but the reduced mass must mean less heat retention if the design hasn't changed.
Awesome Pan
This pan was recommended by America's Test Kitchen, and I can see why. It is the best pan that I have ever used. It is very even heating and has a large, useable cooking surface. It cleans up well with Barkeeper's friend cookware cleaner. It looks as good as it cooks. The pan is normally $130 without the lid, so at this price it's a bargain. Don't think twice, it's well worth it.
Great pan!
I bought this 12 inch All Clad skillet based on the reviews, the fact that it came with a lid, the price was great at Amazon. My landlord replaced my old 4 burner stove with a smooth top, and I needed to replace my 40 year old copper bottom Revere Ware because the bottoms were rounded.

I've been using my new All Clad pan for two or three weeks now and really like it, although I must admit I did have a learning curve to go through. The first time I used it, I burned the food and really made a mess of the inside of the pan. The temperature was way too high. It cleaned up nicely, though. I just used a little water with baking soda and let it soak for a while, then Barkeepers Friend and it was as good as new.

After experimenting for a while, I find if I cook at medium temperatures, everything turns out great and there's minimal sticking.

The balance of the pan is good, and weight is also good for it's size, but when the pan is full it's a little...
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Zwilling J.A. Henckels Sol Thermolon Cookware Set, 7 piece

Good cookware
Very nice cookware set. Considered Stonedine and changed my mind to spend money on this set instead. Worth every penny. Easy to clean.
Great Pans!
Very sturdy and well built. The non-stick coating looks to be substantial and up to the task for years to come. Overall, the food cooks evenly. The surfaces clean up easily.

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Scanpan Professional Covered Saute Pan 12.5-Inch by 3.5 QT

Scanpan Does Not Honor Their Advertised Warranty
I own 2 of these 11" saute pans which became defective after 1-2 years moderate use.
On 11/15/12 I called Scanpan and described the issues i was having with mine. The representive - named Allen - told me about Scanpan's lifetime warranty. Allen was completely confident that these issues had qualified me to receive new replacement pans. These pans are expensive compared to other leading manufactures of non-stick cookware, so I was glad that the company would replace them.
I followed Allen's instructions on how to send them in, obtaining a return authorization, packing and shipping the pans in to the address provided - though at my cost.
A few weeks went by and i did not receive anything from Scanpan - not even a phone call or email updating me on the status.
So i called on 12/4/12 and spoke to Michael, who informed me that my pans do not qualify and i will have to pay to have them sent back to me. Upon asking to speak to a supervisor Michael told me that he is the...
Scanpan is great.
I have had a set of Scanpan since 1991. Not only does the cookware work well, but in the event it looses its non-stick ability, the manufacture will replace it if it was well cared for. Well worth the money up front.
Best pan yet
Having tried Calphalon, Lodge cast iron and All-Clad pans, in addition to many lesser varieties, this is my favorite pan. Not too heavy, excellent heat distribution, comfortable handle, cleans incredibly easily, no seasoning requirement, looks great without the maintenance requirements of stainless steel, 500 degree heat tolerance, dishwasher safe, allows metal utensils--I could not ask for more, except perhaps less expense. Even though the others are great pans, they cannot compare to this one. I plan on getting more pieces.
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Calphalon D1382PB Commercial Hard-Anodized 12-Inch Everyday Pan with Lid

Top-quality beauty has a million uses, and a few issues...
I've owned this pan for about two years ... it's simply wonderful. The Calphalon Commercial line is the top of the line, just like the Professional, but with stay-cool handles. The thick, sturdy aluminum heats up quickly and evenly, and goes from the stovetop to the oven up to any temperature.

My favorite dish to make with this pan is a large omelette for two to four people. You saute the onions, etc., until carmelized, then add the whipped eggs, top it with diced tomatoes, basil, oregano and cheeses, then broil at about 450 for a couple minutes until browned. Simply wonderful!

I also cook stir frys, poach fish, bake casseroles, and brown meats in this truly Everyday Pan.

Now, for the issues: As with all true Calphalon products, you can not put hard-anodized aluminum into the dishwasher. It will damage the surface, leading to pits and discolorations, and void the lifetime warranty to boot!

Second, this is not a nonstick pan. If you want nonstick, buy Calphalon Commercial...
what CAN'T you do with this pan?
The Calphalon Commercial line is ideal for those who want quality cookware that's guaranteed for life and pretty much indestructible. My absent-minded-bachelor kitchen contains nothing that cannot withstand all manner of accidents, falls, and spills. The Calphalon Commercial line enables me to cook like a pro without endangering my cookware--and to clean like a fiend when I've cooked like a pyro by accident.

You can clean these pans with abrasive cleansers like Comet. I used to sell them in a boutiquey store where they'd have come back in droves if we'd misinformed people on this point. Another reviewer expresses appropriate caution regarding putting them in the dishwasher--it's for dishes, silly, not knives of pots--but I do this on occasion and it would take regular dishwashing with powdered (sandblasted in there) detergent and lotsa stuff to bang the pans to really do a number on them. Discoloration is not the stuff of diminished utility.

Aside from the line being the...
Great purchase for the money
I have bought this pan just recently after reading the many reviews on this site, as well as doing some research on the Commercial Hard-Anodized line of Calphalon products.

This was really worth the money and I can see how people would pay full price for it was well, since so far I haven't found a drawback to this pan.

It cleans up as easily as nonstick pans do, and that includes the inside of the lid that gets splattered when stewing stuff covered in the oven.

It heats VERY evenly, there are really no hot spots at all, and very quickly.

It may not be nonstick, but when preheated properly and with a bit of oil/butter/rendered fat, even tender meats such as lamb don't become burned onto the pan.

The meat browning is excellent, yielding wonderful deglacage, and it also allows you to brown the meat, add other ingredients, and put the entire thing into the oven. More importantly, the meat cooks so that it is browned on the outside and tender inside, as opposed to nonstick...
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Mauviel M'heritage 6501.16 250c 1.9-Quart Sauce Pan and Cast Iron Handle

Great pot, perfect copper and durable steel lining
Copper is known for its heat conductivity and this one pot was my first venture into the realm of copper pots! I'll never go back! The heat propagates evenly and quickly to the food, cooking faster and better. The steel lining is durable and prevents food from touching the copper, which is not healthy.

It is a heavy pot, so not recommended for anyone who is not ready to exercise his/her muscles a bit... Another disadvantage is that the handle does get very warm, not hot, so it is recommended that you do not hold it with bare hands after it has been cooking for a while. And it is not cheap.

All that said, nothing beats steel lining and copper for quality cooking. If you are just looking for a decorative piece (I am surprised people would buy pots just to hang them on the wall but there it is) buy one of the cheaper and lighter models.


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Kuhn Rikon Hotpan Braiser 4.8 Quart, Orange

cool stuff
It is nice to have one at home to save energy.
Easy to clean and useful. However, the price is high to pay . That will be the only to consider if you are looking for a cheap one.
Very good quality from Swiss!!
a very nice braiser
I have been using kuhn rikon cooking pans for more than 30 years. The quality has been improved since then.

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Demeyere Proline 5 Star 9.4 Inch Fry Pan

This may just be the best skillet on the planet
A brief history of my cookware journey:

Twenty years ago I bought some Circulon cookware because they claimed to have figured out how to make non-stick surfaces last longer. Maybe, but scrubbing those little grooves left much to be desired. Then I bought some Calphalon because I liked the glass lids. (Hint: you can buy glass lids separately.) Then I took a detour to Sitram Cybernox, a French line of cookware. They claimed performance similar to non-stick from a full stainless pan. Well, it sort of worked, but the conductive disk on the bottom stopped 3/8" from the edge and so did the heat. Finally I bought All-Clad d5. Reviews rated it very highly, and it IS very good cookware. Well, at least until I tried Demeyere.

My first test was to heat 4 cups (2 pounds) of water from 75

All-Clad Master Chef 2 12-Inch Fry Pan

Great little pan
All-Clad pans are always well made, and this pan is no exception. A couple things to keep in mind with this particular pan:

1) Master Chef 2 finish - I love the brushed aluminum finish, which should age well, but for now, not everything is available in this finish, though the selection is pretty good.

2) This is an 8" pan, which I find a nice size for a lot of stuff, but it is "small" (of course, there is a 7", if you like tiny pans :^)

3) This is the stainless steel interior, not non-stick. While All-Clad guarantees their non-stick interiors, I love the stainless, no worries about scratching, you can get in there and scrape away when making sauces. But you will want to use a bit of olive oil or other fat whenever cooking; but then again, why wouldn't you.
All-Clad is the best overall
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...
Great looking, Greak cooking
All Clad make beautifully constructed pans that are built like tanks, and the Master Chef 2 finish ages beautifully. Some folks worry that the brushed aluminum finish will be impossible to clean, but cleans up fine with steel wool, with no worrying about scratching the shiny finish. Best of all, if you don't bother, its still looks great, because the brushed finish looks equally good with a well used patina.

And of course, it performs wonderfully too. The whole pan heats evenly and quickly, the stainless steel holds a fond well for making pan sauces, while cleaning easily when you're finished.

You might also want to check out the lid, which makes this pan even more versatile.
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