What frying pan to get the missus for xmas?

Oxide™ · 25 Nov 2009 at 10:01

We having xmas on a budget this year and only practical gifts allowed. She really wants a quality high sided frying pan (that won't break the bank)

I'm lucky as she loves to cook, she has expressed she likes the Jamie Oliver range.

Any others that I'm not aware of (same quality and cheaper perhaps) or is his range very good? also which is good to get, aluminium, stainless steel or hard anodised?

btw I'm getting a new toothbrush

arknor · 25 Nov 2009 at 10:02

is this a troll?
your buying her a frying pan and your getting a toothbrush?

starfighter · 25 Nov 2009 at 10:04

Perhaps put the divorce papers in the card?

TipTop · 25 Nov 2009 at 10:04

Get her a Wok.

Oxide™ · 25 Nov 2009 at 10:06

lol it's what we both want\need. I did say practical in the OP. Apologies if it's not 'flash' enough

Oxide™ · 25 Nov 2009 at 10:13

Good call on the Wok however, I think she wants more of a flat base to fry on as opposed to frying on the sides of a Wok. Also doesn't a Wok need to be properly seasoned etc for that authentic chinese flavour, I don't know.

I'm currently looking at this as an example http://www.housemakers.co.uk/epages...ousemakers/Products/E9848842&ParentID=1160748

around £50 is our budget

Abraham · 25 Nov 2009 at 10:13

Oxide™ said:
lol it's what we both want\need. I did say practical in the OP. Apologies if it's not 'flash' enough

It's fair enough, I was considering similar feel I'd be a bit disappointed come xmas day though, we'll see how £ pans out.

regarding the OP, I think he's usually done a pretty good job of only putting his name to decent products, but I think you're still going to be paying for the name a bit, there will be equivalent quality products for a lower price. Can't recommend any specifics but it's usually worth having a look in TkMaxx or Homesense for cooking goods, there's often some really good deals

a1ex2001 · 25 Nov 2009 at 10:16

Tefal hotspot, it's the best frying pan I've ever had bar none, hence I now have two!

krooton · 25 Nov 2009 at 10:17

bushmins · 25 Nov 2009 at 10:18

Get a really crap one Its better that it falls apart really quickly, it'll save your head a real pounding.

Neverwhere · 25 Nov 2009 at 10:20

something that wont hurt too much when she hits you with it.

niko · 25 Nov 2009 at 10:22

get her a woll they are the best but will hurt you pocket ,just search for woll pans

Oxide™ · 25 Nov 2009 at 10:30

Thanks, I'm now looking at Woll and Le Creuset ranges

I did not expect this to be a minefield of options, which metal and coating it has, how thick the base :eek:

The Dread Pirate · 25 Nov 2009 at 10:31

a1ex2001 said:
Tefal hotspot, it's the best frying pan I've ever had bar none, hence I now have two!

You mean a frying pan is also stealing Tefals name now?

Cosimo · 25 Nov 2009 at 10:31

Just make sure it’s one of those lightweight ones, youi don’t want her to do you any damage do you.

shifty_uk · 25 Nov 2009 at 10:32

Didn't you know?

Frying pan = Rampant Rabbit.

You're not giving her enough, she wants a massive vibrator.

Bill101 · 25 Nov 2009 at 10:33

Oxide™ said:
Thanks, I'm now looking at Woll and Le Creuset ranges

I did not expect this to be a minefield of options, which metal and coating it has, how thick the base

See how cunning women are?, she knows it difficult and she hopes you will just by her something shiny,shiny like a diamond

Guest2 · 25 Nov 2009 at 10:36

"I want a frying pan" usually means "you best not get me a frying pan"

Beansprout · 25 Nov 2009 at 10:38

Pampered chef make v nice but pricey kitchen stuff inc. a frying pan, not high-sided though.

JudgeC · 25 Nov 2009 at 10:38

The Ken Hom Carbon Steel Woks are very good and you can get one for £30 or less.

Oops, a bit late.