acathode
acathode t1_j9ynr2h wrote
If you want stainless steel, which is probably the most "general use" material you can get for cookware, it depends a bit on where you're shopping.
In the US, All-Clad is probably your best value/performance/durability, while the high end EU brands become to expensive due to the added extra cost of importing them.
In the EU, it's the other way around, All Clad becomes way too expensive due to the added cost of importing, while at the same time there are several high end EU brands like Demeyere that offer product lines with the same or better quality.
Something like a Demeyere Proline skillet is built like a tank and in many ways outperform your average All Clad D3 skillet - but if you're in the US the Proline seem to be more than 2x the cost of a D3, which isn't worth it.
Personally, I've tried cooking with a few different pans, and my personal preference is Demeyere for stainless steel - but I'm also in the EU.
acathode t1_jbauuum wrote
Reply to what should I NOT put in the dishwasher? by NoPressureLife
Wooden cutting boards.
Shouldn't have to be said really, but considering the numerous negative reviews I saw on Amazon whining about how their board had cracked after going into the dishwasher...