Wife got a T-Fal non stick set from work (5 year anniversary) that we have been using for probably 4 years. It was working fine but part of the pan is worn out, exposing bare and non-anodized aluminum. We need something bigger than 8-9 inch (need to cook for a family of 4) but smaller than 12 (too heavy). This is strictly for my wife due to light weight and I usually use the heavy 3 qt stainless for durability (forgot brand, but Swiss made, and still work like new after 10 years).
I don't mind PTFE / Teflon, and would like something that handle abuse well (so no ceramic) and light weight (again, wife want it light). We have gas so it is no need for induction base. My budget is up to $40 for just the 10-11" fry pan. I already have the 9" fry pan and it is still working fine, and other sizes are still in the garage unused (we have a small kitchen), so I do not want to buy a 10-12 piece set no matter how good a deal it is.
Any suggestion appreciated. Ceramic Enamel? PTFE reinforced with stones? buy a new cheap 11" every other year?
I don't mind PTFE / Teflon, and would like something that handle abuse well (so no ceramic) and light weight (again, wife want it light). We have gas so it is no need for induction base. My budget is up to $40 for just the 10-11" fry pan. I already have the 9" fry pan and it is still working fine, and other sizes are still in the garage unused (we have a small kitchen), so I do not want to buy a 10-12 piece set no matter how good a deal it is.
Any suggestion appreciated. Ceramic Enamel? PTFE reinforced with stones? buy a new cheap 11" every other year?