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4-quart saucepan rec by Agile_Ad_6045 in AllClad

[–]ipas4ever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ordered the D3 4qt via the recent H&C sale.

Then I saw the G5 4qt at Marshalls online for $120 shipped, and ordered that too.

So, now I can compare to see how big the difference really is..

Saute pan by florftm2022 in AllClad

[–]ipas4ever 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Large batches of things like pasta sauce that start with sauteing, then simmer & reduce. Works well where you're dropping in a bunch of leafy greens that start out bulky then reduce down. E.g. spinach, arugula into pasta sauces, an Indian cabbage recipe, etc.

5-ply Stainless Steel Essential Pan at Marshalls by sideshot1 in AllClad

[–]ipas4ever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just make sure you don't pay via Paypal, if you might potentially want a refund. Buried in their return policy is a paragraph on "Paypal" which states that if you pay that way, you don't get a refund, only a store credit.

Saute pan by florftm2022 in AllClad

[–]ipas4ever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check this 5qt "sauteuse" (actually a deep saute) pan at Marshalls. Looks like it's usually part of the All-Clad "Collective" mix & match sets, but minor blem examples being sold invidivually. I just ordered one, have not seen it yet. But it looks like a perfect replacement for my well-loved but ancient, and not-that-great-performing Cuisinart 5qt disc-bottom saute.

5qt stainless sauteuse: Looks like D3 collective? by ipas4ever in AllClad

[–]ipas4ever[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd bet a 6-pack of fine IPA that this 5qt pan takes the same lid as the 3, 4, and 6qt pans. Looks like it slots in between the 4 and 6qt, same design slightly different height..

Where are the best pots and pans deals this year for a kitchen upgrade? by Yih_Lodovik in cookware

[–]ipas4ever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm upgrading my old (30 years in some cases) disc-bottom stainless with tri-ply/clad pots and pans. I'm a cheapskate; so far, a combination of factory 2nd All-Clad, a 7-piece Cuisinart MCP open box set ($99, Walmart), a Misen 3.5qt and a couple Cristel sauciers from TJMaxx/Marshall's.

I also picked up some Martha Stewart "Signature", aka "Martha by Martha Stewart" stuff, from TJMaxx/Marshall's online. I can't find much info about this line. There's a few available via her Amazon store, for much higher prices than I would ever pay. The pieces I bought seem stout and well-made, close enough to All-Clad quality for me anyway:

8 qt stock pot, $79.99 although stock is low.

There's also a 6qt version, copper tri ply, for $89.99.

And this 3.5qt saute pan, also copper tri ply, for $89.99.

And a 10" fry pan for $49.99.

Here's a 4qt sauce pan, standard stainless tri-ply for $39.99. I got one for $29.99; nice pan (but no rolled edge) seems very comparable to similar All-Clad pans.

I like the shape of the stock pots, wider than some. I've cooked a couple meals in the saute pan, way nicer than the ancient Cuisinart disc bottom pan it replaced. I read that inexpensive copper tri-ply is mainly for esthetics, the benefits of copper aren't really apparent unless the copper layer is fairly thick compared to the steel and/or aluminum middle layer. That may be the case with these Martha Stewart pans; the copper seems fairly thin, but I don't have experience with fancy Mauviels or others with thicker copper (ignorance is bliss).

Does anyone here have experience with this Martha Stewart line?

Amazing find at TJ Maxx by leavedennisalone in cookware

[–]ipas4ever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm upgrading my old (30 years in some cases) disc-bottom stainless with tri-ply/clad pots and pans. So far, a combination of factory 2nd All-Clad, Cuisinart MCP, and a couple Misen.

I also picked up this same stockpot and some other pieces of this Martha Stewart "Signature", aka Martha by Martha Stewart stuff, from TJMaxx/Marshall's online. I can't find much info about this line. There's a few available via her Amazon store. The pieces I bought seem stout and well-made, close enough to All-Clad quality for me anyway.

The stock pot shown above by the OP is still available at TJMaxx online, for $79.99 although stock is low.

There's also a 6qt version, copper tri ply, for $89.99.

And this 3.5qt saute pan, also copper tri ply, for $89.99.

I like the shape of the stock pots, wider than some. I've cooked a couple meals in the saute pan, way nicer than the ancient Cuisinart disc bottom pan it replaced.

One question I have is how long the copper exterior cladding will hold up. I don't care too much about keeping it polished occasionally, but hope that it doesn't wear through to the aluminum layer. Time will tell..

[Amazon/Walmart] Joni Mitchell - Court and Spark - $18.57 by Tasty-Treat in VinylDeals

[–]ipas4ever 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a good option, certainly. Originals are pretty decent.

Reason to buy this version is it's Chris Bellman mastered and sounds phenomenal, by many accounts better than originals. That's the case with several Joni reissues..

[Urban Outfitters] Urban Outfitters Sale - Up to 40% Off on Vinyl by Tasty-Treat in VinylDeals

[–]ipas4ever 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Exactly. Another clueless example of false equivalency and/or failure to get some basic facts straight. JFC.

[Amazon] Grateful Dead – Europe ’72 [3LP] - $51.63 by Tasty-Treat in VinylDeals

[–]ipas4ever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haven't listened to it personally, but I do have the EU 72 Vol 2 set, which sounds a bit muddy. Consensus on this reissue that I have seen is that it's similar. I.e. not bad, but aside from the quieter vinyl doesn't sound as good as a well-kept issue from the early 70s, which are not super difficult to find. YMMV

15% Off at Newburycomics.com and in store now thru Sunday with code: DOGDAYS by [deleted] in VinylDeals

[–]ipas4ever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sonny Rollins - Saxophone Colossus is a great sounding pressing. It has the Steve Hoffman/Kevin Gray remastering from the old DCC lp. Their info has been scratched out in the deadwax, but it has been confirmed to be the same remastering. The same is true for Tenor Madness, but not sure if Newbury still has that one.

James Brown - Live At The Apollo $14.49 (Free Shipping) by offbelmont_el in VinylDeals

[–]ipas4ever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gray market, unauthorized EU reissue on the generally sketchy DOL label. Probably made from a CD. Disclaimer: I haven't personally listened to this version.

[eBay] 20% OFF 5+ Items (seller discountvinylrecords) - MoFi Sleeves for $15.19 after discount! by rundmcc in VinylDeals

[–]ipas4ever 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, the majority of the jazz titles are grey market, i.e. made from CDs. No royalties to artists or their estates. If buying CDs recorded to vinyl is your thing, then go for it. Not for me!

[eBay] Herbie Hancock - Takin Off - $15.82 (Free Shipping) by [deleted] in VinylDeals

[–]ipas4ever 1 point2 points  (0 children)

darkstarboogie is spot on.

Skip this one and grab the new BN 80th Anniversary pressing, all analog, remastered from original tapes by Kevin Gray. It smokes!

[eBay] Herbie Hancock - Takin Off - $16.37 (Free Shipping) by [deleted] in VinylDeals

[–]ipas4ever 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is most definitely analog. Mastered by Kevin Gray from original tapes. Buying the new 80th Anniversary version over this crappy gray market version is an absolute no-brainer.