I just used one of the small (not mini) pans on the stovetop tonight to create gravy after removing the little roast from the oven. I do have a bunch of the minis too. I had a few and ran into a bunch more at a country auction or second hand store last year for less than a buck apiece. Lars, I have never followed the sizing numbers except to note that larger numbers refer to larger pans. I wouldn't expect even a large Corning Ware to break. However, I also assume that the odds are higher (if small) for failure of the larger sizes. Therefore, I certainly wouldn't load one up with oil for frying; yow-za! I have a large one that I could use for soup to prove a point, but I have a heavy coated steel dutch oven and a couple stainless ones that are at the ready so I would not feel like risking even the small possibility of losing a whole pot of soup. I would certainly deglase that CW pot to make gravy after a large roast. BTW: most of the moderately old CW units are marked under the handle or on the bottom indicating that they may be used on the stove top. Some of the very old units don't say anything, but I believe they will all say 'pyroceram' and they are the original stove safe CW. However, if you find CW that specifically says 'oven safe' or similar, but doesn't also say stove top, then they are not for use on a stove top.

Do NOT buy the Bertazonni. I bought the 36" professional stove in February 2015. I must admit that I was looking for a professional style stove at a bargain price for my 2nd home. Bertazonni was most definitely less expensive--but with this stove you get what you pay for. The burners are very temperamental, Even after you get the hang of lighting them, it's a crap shoot as to whether or not they catch on. The stove is even worse. The oven knobs are difficult to turn to the on position, and there is no way of knowing if the stove is really lit without opening the door and looking for a flame. There is no temp gauge, and the oven has significant hot and cold spots that make baking extremely uneven. Last but not least, the stainless cooktop is poor quality, easily stained and impossible to clean--no matter what kind of stainless cleaner or soft cloth you use. My suggestion is spend a lot less or dig into your pocket for another $1000 and get a Wolf, Blue Star or Capital.

Samsung range codes in case anyone else has the same questions as I did: NX is all gas NE is all electric NY is dual fuel

Gerber is Globe Union's new name for its Danze faucets. Gerber is a good, solid faucet, well supported by an lifetime warranty and good customer service. The brand is one of StarCraft Reviews 2023-20234 Best Value faucets. I doubt that the faucet will give you any problems.