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Posted by Glydin on April 1, 2008, at 19:59:51
Forgive me for a lite and non-serious topic but...
Those of you who use Caphalon cookware - the one infused-anodized version - do you REALLY TRULY always handwash the pieces and never place the pieces in the dishwasher for washing?
Okay, back to regular scheduled programming...
Posted by jammerlich on April 1, 2008, at 20:28:08
In reply to Caphalon cookware users, posted by Glydin on April 1, 2008, at 19:59:51
I REALLY, TRULY always handwash! Sorry, I have a feeling you were hoping for a different answer.
Posted by Glydin on April 1, 2008, at 20:33:18
In reply to Re: Caphalon cookware users » Glydin, posted by jammerlich on April 1, 2008, at 20:28:08
Yep, but it's not that big of a deal as it's an easy clean.
It's great stuff and all feel all grown up having REAL cooking accoutrements, so to speak...
Posted by Dinah on April 1, 2008, at 20:55:56
In reply to Caphalon cookware users, posted by Glydin on April 1, 2008, at 19:59:51
My husband won't allow anything in the house that isn't dishwasher safe. :) He loves that high temp sterilization.
Posted by Glydin on April 1, 2008, at 21:46:46
In reply to Re: Caphalon cookware users » Glydin, posted by Dinah on April 1, 2008, at 20:55:56
> My husband won't allow anything in the house that isn't dishwasher safe. :) He loves that high temp sterilization.
~~~ Along those same lines, I'm thinking of changing my thoughts on future clothing purchases after recently picking up some items from the cleaners... "Sheesh and Good Golly, what did you clean 'em in???" accompanied when paying that bill.
Posted by Dinah on April 1, 2008, at 21:51:18
In reply to Re: Caphalon cookware users » Dinah, posted by Glydin on April 1, 2008, at 21:46:46
lol.
My husband brought something of mine home from the dry cleaners the other day and looked frankly terrified to tell me what it was going to cost me.
It was roughly half the cost of the three piece dress. (Admittedly the dress is probably ten years old, but still.)
I told him I rarely wear my dry cleanable clothes just for that reason. It's almost as much as a tank of gas!
Posted by Glydin on April 1, 2008, at 22:21:12
In reply to Re: Caphalon cookware users » Glydin, posted by Dinah on April 1, 2008, at 21:51:18
For quite some time, I used to take my husband's khakis - yes, khakis - to be laundered and pressed. Being an old school pleated front guy, he wanted a crease you could cut unmarinated flank steak with. No more of that nonsense as it got to the point I thought I would have to leave good jewelry as collateral.
As an added bonus, I refused to iron 'em. (Smile) Thankfully, he's adapted.
Posted by Dinah on April 1, 2008, at 23:47:01
In reply to Re: » Dinah, posted by Glydin on April 1, 2008, at 22:21:12
:)
My husband had a grandmother who really liked him to bring her his clothing to iron.
When she could no longer do that, he tried the cleaners for a while, but the cost got to him.
So now he is on a constant quest for the perfect ironless shirt.
Posted by llurpsienoodle on April 2, 2008, at 7:49:07
In reply to Caphalon cookware users, posted by Glydin on April 1, 2008, at 19:59:51
Hey Glydin,
I've put mine in the DW. Unfortunately they turn from beautiful slate grey to this pale and corroded looking stuff. not pretty, but still functional.The expensive pieces we handwash, like the 80 dollar wok, or the big stockpot.
stock. now THERES an idea. sorry, I'm coming up with things to distract/self-soothe
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Posted by Glydin on April 2, 2008, at 9:41:20
In reply to Re: Caphalon cookware users » Glydin, posted by llurpsienoodle on April 2, 2008, at 7:49:07
> Hey Glydin,
> I've put mine in the DW. Unfortunately they turn from beautiful slate grey to this pale and corroded looking stuff. not pretty, but still functional.
>~~~ Oh my... okay, I think I've resolved to the handwashing thing. The bigger pieces tend to have water battles with me but I think that's partly my fault due to a lack of grace and finesse, basically sloppy washing techniques... (Smile)
>
> stock. now THERES an idea. sorry, I'm coming up with things to distract/self-soothe
>~~~ Hey, good for you. Cooking works for me as a good distract helping me to feel useful AND productive. Stock on...
Posted by gardenergirl on April 2, 2008, at 13:17:03
In reply to Re: Caphalon cookware users » llurpsienoodle, posted by Glydin on April 2, 2008, at 9:41:20
I made a decision when I got an All-Clad fry pan that it wasn't going to be worth it if I couldn't put it in the dishwasher. I have ever since, though I regret that decision now, since the non-stick surface is rather pitted. I recall that my sister in law almost had a conniption one Thanksgiving when I put it in the dw. :) I've had a good 10 years or so out of the pan. Handwashing really isn't so bad now that I have a good, non-leaking detergent filled scrubber. I don't think I'd put a new one in the dw, now that I've seen what happens over time. Or I'd get the stainless version.
And boy oh boy are you right about dry cleaning. That's almost a number one deal-breaker for me when buying clothes. That and ironing. Fortunately, my husband irons his own things (ex-military guy).
gg
Posted by Glydin on April 2, 2008, at 19:59:50
In reply to Re: Caphalon cookware users, posted by gardenergirl on April 2, 2008, at 13:17:03
> Fortunately, my husband irons his own things (ex-military guy).
>
> gg~~~ The hubs isn't but my Dad is ex-military. I could never master how he rolly/foldedy socks and made a SQUARE presentation. Amazed me as a child and still does.
Posted by Happyflower on April 5, 2008, at 21:11:59
In reply to Caphalon cookware users, posted by Glydin on April 1, 2008, at 19:59:51
I love the cookwear! I got a pan for my wedding and I made the mistake of putting it in the dishwasher many times. IT seems to ruin the finish, even though it is solid , there seems to be something protective on it.
I found a set at Goodwill for $5 a pot, brand new almost and I always handwash it, I have had it for 10 years now, and it still looks and works like new. This is the professional grade so I don't know if that makes the difference, most pans are at least 80-200 a piece to buy new like this.
One tip, if you are cooking something like rice or noodles that stick to the pot (not burned though), just add 1/2 cup water and put the lid on, turn off the heat and in 5 min, the water will be absorbed and nothing will be sticking to your pot.
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