I have a Made In small saucepan, which I wanted for the shape: wide and shallow, rather then the brand. It’s ok, it’s clad, no better or worse than most. But as I said, what I was looking for was the shape.
My father always wanted a Ronco Showtime Rotisserie. That never came to pass, thankfully. He did buy one of those little 2 frying pans hinged together fried eggs/pancake makers - a very early model. Got one for me, too. We both had the same results- the egg slid out instead of flipping. Glad I didn’t pay for that one. He threw his out. So did I.
Hi Vecchiouomo,
There are many variants of Revere ware sold over the years: I grew up with it, and inherited a good core of Revere ware odds and ends when I first started cooking in college. I used variants of Revere ware (mostly without copper bottoms) with electric burners until I began my hobby, switched to induction, and started to develop a home cook batterie of pots and pans. I had to, since my Revere ware didn’t work on induction.
I did have one piece that was magnetic–but it spun like a top on my new ceramic surface. It had been warped and I didn’t detect it on my electric radiant stove.
Ray
Hi Greg,
Just got an Oster toaster oven replacement for my kitchen: it’s the third replacement or upgrade since I gave up my toaster. Didn’t get the air fryer version.
The old one just wore out.
Ray
Thanks, ipsedixit,
There have been quite a few attempts at this concept, but HexClad looks like a winner.
Same situation here. Had an HB oven without convection. Farted out on me. Bought a new one. Had convection, oh boy. But, when I wanted one for my mom, all of a sudden, no convection, but “air fryer” at another $50, as they had run out of the much cheaper convection. I don’t notice a huge difference between the convection and the old school toaster I had. Bigger, though, so I can get a small stock pot in there.
I, too, grew up with the old SS Revere Ware with the copper clad bottoms. It was purchased in the late forties or very early fifties, along with a big CI fry pan and a small one plus a bean pot. I liked that Revere Ware a lot. I especially like the handles, knobs, and even the lids.
My mom had a set. Married in '59. The stuff really lasted. She still has most of those pieces.
You’re right, the handles/knobs are comfortable.
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I’ve changed my mind,
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HexClad is the straw that broke the camel’s back for me. Although nothing in cookware is totally new, significant products continue to leak out, just as they have been in past years, but the marketing takes place over quite a few years before they catch on.
We’ve mentioned quite a few.
We had it growing up, too, along with Club hammered aluminum. And the obligatory cast iron skillet.
I don’t consider just a copper coating a copper pan like Mauviel is trying to do .
I still use a Revereware tea kettle with the copper bottom. It was my grandmother’s. Actually, it’s a replacement of my grandmother’s because somehow the plastic trigger broke off hers several years ago. I was not happy and quickly found a replacement on eBay. It works quick for its purpose of just heating up water.
Are you thinking of that one pan, did it start with a K? I remember some pan that was a combo of copper and aluminum. But I think the Mauviel is just a copper coating.
I think I found the name, Kila Chef?
Hi VFish,
I still have a Revere ware teakettle that works with my induction, but I have a Le Creuset Zen that I mostly use instead.
I see no reason to replace it.
Now, I was looking for a small electric glass tea kettle like this one I found at my parents’ house that is made out of some kind of plastic but am not satisfied with the selection out there. None seems to have the features this one has, nor the smaller size.
This one is just five cups so just over 1 L, has an adjustable temperature dial, from warm to boiling, and has a removable plug, so it’s easier to store inside the pot. I don’t care for those that have a separate plate either.
