I've been using non-stick cookware my whole life but have never been happy with it. Its time to replace the non-stick junk and get something better. I had the cheapest cookware for years. A year to two ago I paid about $40 for a large Calaphon frying pay with lid at Target. It turned out to be just as bad as all the other non-stick stuff I've ever owned.
Here are the requirements that I've thought of so far.
1. Smooth Bottom: I have a smooth, glass cooktown which requires that the bottom of a pan be pretty smooth to maximize contact. I have never really experimented much with this so i don't know HOW smooth it needs to be.
2. Thick base: I've seen a few items in local kitchenware stores with thick (1/2 inch) bottoms. My previous pans all tend to deform and become convex (or concave) because of high heat. The deformation of the pan bottom makes it very inefficient on my cooktop since it has a smooth, glass finish.
I'm open to any recommendations. Price is a factor but I'm willing to pay for something that will suit my needs and last a long time. I've looked at the all-clad web site but can't tell which of their product lines meets my requirements from the pictures.
Here are the requirements that I've thought of so far.
1. Smooth Bottom: I have a smooth, glass cooktown which requires that the bottom of a pan be pretty smooth to maximize contact. I have never really experimented much with this so i don't know HOW smooth it needs to be.
2. Thick base: I've seen a few items in local kitchenware stores with thick (1/2 inch) bottoms. My previous pans all tend to deform and become convex (or concave) because of high heat. The deformation of the pan bottom makes it very inefficient on my cooktop since it has a smooth, glass finish.
I'm open to any recommendations. Price is a factor but I'm willing to pay for something that will suit my needs and last a long time. I've looked at the all-clad web site but can't tell which of their product lines meets my requirements from the pictures.