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Purple Dave
11/17/09

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T-Fal already did this several years ago. I've got a couple of their purple frying pans that have a two-tone red pattern in the center of the frying surface. When it heats up enough, the one shade of red changes color to match the other shade, and the pattern disappears into one solid red dot. Sure, it's not as glamorous as the bubble pattern, but I don't care. I got purple frying pans. #coral
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HeartBurnKid: Agent of R.O.A.C.H.
11/16/09

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I could see a use for this. For instance, if you are trying to pre-heat a pan before searing, making pancakes, etc. it'd be nice to see at a glance that the pan is ready. #coral
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AmphetamineCrown
11/16/09

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M'eh. I'll continue to just look under the pot and see how big the flames are. I'll admit there are some initial issues associated with my high tech ways, but once the chef is calibrated, the analog reading is much more accurate that the 3 phases of this container. #coral
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orthorim
11/16/09

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I'll wait for a tasteful version. thanks a bunch.

The idea of having the pot indicate temperature is a very good one. But the pattern IMO is revolting. Make it brushed dark aluminum with a simple white/red/orange bar on it and I'm sold. #coral
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AmphetamineCrown
11/16/09

@orthorim: If it is a safety thing, how 'bout just a stick on circle that is green normally, but turns red if the pot would, say, sear flesh? #coral
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Gann
11/16/09

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Not just a gimmick, this adds functionality. I'll finally be able to tell if a pot's hot without having to use IR goggles. #coral
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fencesitter
11/16/09

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The T-Fal thermo-spot pan has been doing this for a while now.

As for indicating temperature- why do you want to know what the temperature of the outside of the pan is?

And how well would this work with induction which heats up mainly the bottom of the pan? (vs. gas where the flames lick up the side of the pan) #coral
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Mark Wilson
11/16/09

@fencesitter: Do you have one? Did it work? I bought one and it never worked. #coral
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fencesitter
11/16/09

@Mark Wilson: Actually, no, I don't have one. B ut I thought that it would be nice for the surface of my cooktop (induction, but it would also be useful for radiant)

The problem I had heard was that the contrast difference wasn't that noticeable- dull red for cold and brighter red for hot.

Who wants something as vague as "hot" or "cold?" If I really want to know the temperature of the inside of my pan, I have a Fluke IR thermometer in the cabinet above my range hood. I just have to remember to adjust the emissivity to match the metal of the pan. #coral
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NotChoinski
11/16/09

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This particular pattern makes it look likes it's bleeding. I do think, however, being able to 'See' a hot pan has several benefits in the kitchen. #coral
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Monty
11/16/09

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First, Mark - there is no such thing as too much information when it comes to kitchen shopping. Anyone who has not experienced the joy of browsing Sur La Table has simply not lived.

That said, the design is nice, but the stainless steel lid clashes with the pot below it. Correct minor asthetic issues like that, and provided I win the lottery, I would love to purchase a set. #coral
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pKoba
11/16/09

@Monty: The lid is actually made out of glass. The designer of this concept is actually a very good friend of mine (William Spiga, so proud of him right now!) and if you have anything to add I'll pass it along.
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BeyondtheTech
11/16/09

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Just got my first Le Creuset set this summer and I have to say, it's fantastic cookware. I always figured pots are pots and pans are pans, but there's really something about the way it heats and cooks that sets it apart from all the other junk I've ever bought, including those All-Clad stuff. #coral
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yule-and-bellow
11/16/09

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Is that the sham wow guy? #coral
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Homerjay is utterly alone.
11/16/09

@yule-and-bellow: I don't think it's the same guy but seeing this guy gives me the same urge to kick him in the nads. #coral
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NorwoodIsMyHero
11/16/09

@Homerjay is utterly alone.: I was hoping someone would say the urge to bite him in the tongue and not let go. #coral
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Homerjay is utterly alone.
11/16/09

@NorwoodIsMyHero: I was thinking that. :) #coral
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chauncy that billups
11/16/09

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le creuset purists will have a fit that they are now making pots in non-solid colors (mock if you want, there are definitely 'le creuset purists'.)

Also, I like how that guy is expertly dousing his clams or whatever with wine, all the while ignoring the fact that his burners are turned off.
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Hiphopopotamus
11/16/09

@chauncy that billups: Le Creuset is not making these... he was saying that these would battle Le Creuset for the crown of prettiest cookware.

That said, if they DID make these, I would buy every last piece. #coral
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chauncy that billups
11/16/09

@Hiphopopotamus: Ah, see, I read that completely wrong. I thought he was saying that they were too gimmicky, therefore someone needs to get in the game and knock le creuset down to size for being so gimmicky. Comprehension fail on my part. #coral
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Gordonium
11/16/09

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My pot always makes my world hypercolor when I cook with it. What cheap pot are YOU cooking with? #coral
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