All-Clad T135 Stainless Steel Whisk, 12-Inch, Silver

Good quality and easy handling

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An ex of mine once left my All-clad stock pot in the backyard for days in the winter.It survived, and I still use it years later. Their stuff is quality, and I got a great deal here.This whisk replaced a series of whisks I kept throwing away, when the cheap things would burst suddenly and become worthless. It has been not only going strong, but also seems to be easier to use - the shape of the handle is perfect for me, whether quickly flicking the whish in some eggs, creaming softened butter and sugar, or mixing very thick cookie doughs.It also seems easier to wash, than the balloon whisks I've used in the past. Part of this is not assuming it will fall apart, and the rest is just how good quality the steel is, it feels things wipe off more easily.

I've just treated myself to these luxury pots, and even though they are a bit on the heavy side and my wrists suffered at first, I can't describe just how pleased I am with them. They are such quality! I especially notice it in the frying pans: I cook on gas which is notorious for being unable to maintain a simmer so I do still have to use my Simmer Mat, but these new pans fry over all the surface at the same heat so you don't get hot spots and have to keep moving the meat etc around all the time - one benefit of this being the nice bits of browning produced. It enables you to do other things too, like making a sauce or a salad while the meat is cooking since it doesn't have to be watched so carefully.Maybe it's my imagination, but the pots seem to respond more quickly to upping or lowering the temperature too, perhaps for the same reason.And the big Dutch oven! If you're an avid jam maker, you'll be in jam heaven! Again, no hot spots. So much less chance of the jam 'catching', so less worry about whether to stir or not, just Is It Set Yet??The only downsides I've encountered so far are firstly, that they don't have a vent in the lid, and also that the lid handles can get quite hot. And secondly, these pots are not light-weight, but they're not going to be considering the specifics of their manufacture, which make them a must for top chefs.It was a lot of money, even though Amazon offered a hefty discount at the time I bought them, but excellent value, and I'm thrilled with this purchase.

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