Recent content by catzkc

Thanks Steve! I never have steamed vegetables that way - always thought I had to use a steamer basket (which can be a bit of a pain sometimes). I'll have to try that!

Just to add - I might give it a try later, after the pot has gotten to be unusable (right now the crazing/cracks are on the outside of the pot, on the bottom), but I'd hate to just give it away (or pay to give it away) after a couple of uses, with possibly nothing in return.

I have no problem at all returning things if warranted, but I kind of feel partially responsible for the damage. I'm used to cooking in stainless, and I preheated it empty, and probably a little higher than I should have (top of medium high per stovetop manual), and then was in a hurry and added...

Down the line I'm going to need to replace my ECI 3.5qt Dutch oven - after 2 uses it has some crazing and I figure it's days are numbered. I'll use it until it gives, but I'm thinking then going with either the 3 or 4qt saucepan to replace it. Any thoughts?. I thought maybe the long handle might...

Thanks! I have a small 10" everyday pan that I use for cooking a couple of eggs occasionally, but it seems too small for much else. I hate the handles on that pan, but I'll probably hang onto it for a while until I can replace it down the road with a good small skillet or fry pan. I haven't...

I recently got back into cooking again, and finally decided to get rid of the couple of old mangled pans I had and finally invest in some good quality pieces. I don't need advice on materials or brands, I'm just trying to decide what pieces would be the most useful - at these prices I don't...