The short answer is no, I haven't used it. I did handle it at one of the W-S outlet stores, and I thought it was very nice, but not quite as perfect as Demeyere, and I agree about the handles! I spoke briefly to a manager at another about the line. He, of course, thought it was fabulous and liked it better than Demeyere, which he dislikes, but did not say why. My understanding is that the W-S line is made in Verdellino, Italy, not by Demeyere, which manufactures in Belgium, so I'm curious about where you heard about the manufacturer. Very curious, because I am on the lookout for other lines made by Demeyere. My favorite stainless was Viking, but a store owner recently told be that it has been discontinued :( and my understanding was that it had been made by Demeyere. Henckels has a new line out, Sensation,which is made in Belgium, so I'm wondering about that. Demeyere appears to be part of the Zwilling Group now, so this adds to my thought. Here is a link to that cookware: http://www.zwilling.com/en/cookware-series.1237/items/zwilling-sensation--4301.html?page=3 So, in essence, I suppose I'm totally unhelpful, but very curious as to what responses you receive. Here is a link regarding the W-S line. Here is a link that might be useful: There is a YouTube link about the cookware This post was edited by kitchendetective on Sat, Aug 3, 13 at 11:12

I'm sure I could find something at WS, there's one in Grand Rapids that I wander through whenever I get the chance but seldom buy because it's so expensive. Maybe really good knives, and I bought my farm animal waffle iron there when they finally went on clearance. Elery left some of that copper cookware with the acorns here, but I never use them, they're too pretty, LOL. I'd love to have a couple more Calphalon hard anodized things, I love the 8 quart pot I use for jam and the 2 quart saucepan. I don't like the "everyday" pan with those two stupid handles on the sides, who the heck thought of that? I can't pick the blasted thing up and pour stuff out of it without burning myself. I asked that question a couple of times here and never got an answer, so I didn't buy one. That didn't stop Elery, though. He doesn't like it either, which is why it's here with me. Unused. As for the Le Crueset, I've never really wanted any. Elery has a couple of pieces and they're OK, but I still prefer my Lodge cast iron dutch oven, made right here in America. Never been to Sur La Table or Ikea or even Homegoods. I love Crate and Barrel in Chicago but I always take the train and I know I'd never get items back unbroken. Never been to a Kitchen Collection or Dansk outlet either. Iunderstand there's a Pfaltzgraf outlet in HOlland, about an hour and a half from me, but I've not been there yet either. Please excuse any typing errors, I'm using Ashley's laptop and I just hate it!!! Annie

Jjam, that is exactly right! I ued to futz around with mini christmas trees on the sideboard and stuff on the table that all had to be removed when we ate. One year i did a display of nutcrackers on the dining table at different heights.....it was an engineering feat and many had to be taken down before a meal....what WAS i thinking, lol?? I do have a lovely centerpiece planned of red roses and white hydrangea for Christmas Day after the game of thrones thing is over. Wanted to share fun thing i got for the table this yesr, scrabble trays and tons of tiles, so people can make their own words / names etc.. Last year we filled our water goblets with varying heights to make notes and "played" a few simple songs by making the rims of those crystal glasses hum. and our Christmas crackers each contained one zylophone piece so we played music with those, too. And in our 70 degree temps I actually thought about making the Christmas message on our bulletin board say Winter Is Not Coming as a political message, lol!

Nothing relieves anger or stress for me like a good four letter word, delivered loudly. I giggled all the way through the WS Haters catalog. That place is so pretentious. I walked past it at the mall yesterday and gave it a wide berth. For some reason Sur La Table and Kitchen Kapers don't set me off in the same way. Toilet humor does not entertain me but sight gags crack me up. Nothing like someone slipping on a banana peel, provided they get up unharmed (except their pride). I'm a big fan of America's Funniest Home Videos (except the crotch shots).