A midpriced alternative to Calphalon's Tri-Ply stainless-steel cookware, the Simply Calphalon Stainless line is made of 18/10 stainless steel with a contemporary brushed finish. Pots and pans have aluminum cores in their bottoms to conduct heat quickly and evenly. For cleanup ease and smart appearance, the cores are completely encapsulated in stainless steel. Handles are also made of stainless-steel and stay cool on the stovetop. The long handle on this classic slope-sided, 10-inch omelet pan is a loop--rounded outside and bent inward at the bottom to fit the hand comfortably. The pan is ideal for eggs; pancakes; sautéing meats, poultry, and fish; and pan-roasting. It's oven-safe to 450 degrees F, dishwasher-safe, and tolerates metal utensils. The pan carries a 10-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack