Raw Ingredient and Mise en Place Appreciation thread.

[Rambo]

Originally Posted by mordecai

You think that before that it had taken a tourne for the worse?

 

[Master-Classter]

quick interjection here...

William-Sonoma has a sale on and I just wanted to ask if it's a good deal or not.

All-Clad d5 Stainless Steel French Skillet Set, the 9- and 11-inch pans for $130 (plus 13% tax)

 

[Manton]

Two AC pans for $130 is a terrific deal, be warned that the shape of the edges of a French skillet are not the same as a typical American fry pan (no rolled lip).

 

[mordecai]

Thanks for posting that! I've got a set on hold near my work. Going to pick them up at lunch, and they're actually only $100

 

[impolyt_one]

all-clad is like $800 here, mordecai, let's room and I will use your bedroom as an office while you're out at work.

 

[Master-Classter]

Manton, I also have a set of Calphalon 1 (non-stick) pans, I think the same sized set so 9 and 11 inches. They also don't have that rolled lip and so far I find it a pain ********** because I can't properly toss the contents. Am I using the wrong technique for tossing or should I be using something to stir instead, or what?

also, if I have the above pans, will the AC's be redundant? I assume they're the two most useful sizes, and they're stainless versus non-stick.

 

[mordecai]

Originally Posted by impolyt_one

all-clad is like $800 here, mordecai, let's room and I will use your bedroom as an office while you're out at work.

 

[Manton]

Originally Posted by Master-Classter

Manton, I also have a set of Calphalon 1 (non-stick) pans, I think the same sized set so 9 and 11 inches. They also don't have that rolled lip and so far I find it a pain ********** because I can't properly toss the contents. Am I using the wrong technique for tossing or should I be using something to stir instead, or what?

also, if I have the above pans, will the AC's be redundant? I assume they're the two most useful sizes, and they're stainless versus non-stick.

You should not have trouble flipping; it's more an issue for pouring.

Yes, the All Clads will be redundant but then again they are better pans, so

 

[SField]

Much better pans than Calphalon.

I'd go for traditional skillets however.

In fact all you need for direct heat cooking (imo) is a 12" fry pan and a 3 or 4qt saucier (in terms of AC.)

 

[mordecai]

got excited, but after a little research am now unsure. maybe what i need is just a fry pan. i don't really like the idea of a skillet without a rounded transition from the surface to the sides.

 

[SField]

Originally Posted by mordecai

got excited, but after a little research am now unsure. maybe what i need is just a fry pan. i don't really like the idea of a skillet without a rounded transition from the surface to the sides.

Get the pan. It's the biggest staple... and All Clad is very good.

 

[Master-Classter]

Correction...

I have a 9 and 11 inch Calphalon One series pans, they're non-stick surface, and have a lip that curves outward, which I find annoying for flipping. Plus they're not really all that 'non-stick' but it's a decent start.

These would be an upgrade in terms of quality, they're stainless so I assume they'll do searing better, and they have a regular curved inward edge which is better for flipping. and 2 for $100. I imagine that it'll be better for flipping and as long as i'm not pouring things out much, I don't see the problem. Plus I get more surface area.

based on that I'm thinking they're a good buy, but tell me if they're not, either because they're not a good deal, they're bad pans compared to non-french edge, or if they're redundant because of the sizes.

thanks.

 

[SField]

Originally Posted by Master-Classter

sorry, correction. I have a 9 and 11 inch Calphalon One series pans, they're non-stick surface, and have a lip that curves outward, which I find annoying for flipping. plus they're not really all that 'non-stick'. These would be an upgrade in terms of quality, they're stainless so I assume they'll do searing better, and they have a regular curved inward edge which is better for flipping. and 2 for $100. based on that I'm thinking they're a good buy, but tell me if they're not, either because they're not a good deal, they're bad pans compared to non-french edge, or if they're redundant because of the sizes. thanks.
I think any SS AC product will be an upgrade. For that price, you really should strongly consider it. I'd jump on that deal if I needed those pans. I might slightly question the need for two pans in such similar sizes, but you could just sell one of them after you figure out what's more useful to you. If I were you, I'd keep the smaller one and buy the 12" fry pan. It's good to have a second, smaller pan as well because sometimes you need two.

 

[gomestar]

+1. Great deal. Would consider for myself but I don't think I really need them.

 

[mordecai]

The 12" d5 fry pan with lid is also on sale, for $130. Think I'll do that instead. Without the lid is $150. weird.