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Anonymous wrote:A 10” cast iron pan isn’t that heavy and is big enough for one or two person meals.

She wants to cook a chicken in it. Ive never done that so don't know why it needs both the stove and oven but whatever.

If she wants to roast a chicken then get her a roasting pan with a rack. Vegetables like carrots and potatoes will be delicious as they cook in the drippings.
Otherwise just get a 3-5 quart enameled cast iron pot. They are not that heavy. You don’t have to splurge on Le Creuset. There are plenty of less expensive alternatives.

Anonymous wrote:DD just moved into her first apartment and told me that's the only thing left she needs. She is very slight and I think a cast iron will be too heavy for her. Any other ideas that are not as heavy?

Corning Ware. The best.

I like the All clad Dutch Oven. Lighter than cast iron, good results. It gets more use than any of my cast iron, which I do find too heavy once loaded to transfer into the oven. I'm very fit BTW.

All Clad D3

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A 10” cast iron pan isn’t that heavy and is big enough for one or two person meals.

She wants to cook a chicken in it. Ive never done that so don't know why it needs both the stove and oven but whatever.

Teach her to roast chicken in oven.

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Anonymous wrote:Get one that has two handles. And let your daughter grow up a bit and believe in her ability to lift a pan. She has her own apartment now, it’s time.

No, she's very short and thin (recovering from an eating disorder) and has a tiny frame. It is legit she needs lightweight things. This is not the time for her to burn calories.

Exactly how many calories do you think she's burning lifting a 5 lb pan for less than 10 seconds. You're ridiculous. She should be able to lift a pan FFS.

My daughter is 4'11", and like 95 pounds. She can lift cast iron dutch oven in and out as needed.

Anonymous wrote:Get one that has two handles. And let your daughter grow up a bit and believe in her ability to lift a pan. She has her own apartment now, it’s time.

No, she's very short and thin (recovering from an eating disorder) and has a tiny frame. It is legit she needs lightweight things. This is not the time for her to burn calories.

Anonymous wrote:A 10” cast iron pan isn’t that heavy and is big enough for one or two person meals.

She wants to cook a chicken in it. Ive never done that so don't know why it needs both the stove and oven but whatever.

A 10” cast iron pan isn’t that heavy and is big enough for one or two person meals.

Anonymous wrote:Get one that has two handles. And let your daughter grow up a bit and believe in her ability to lift a pan. She has her own apartment now, it’s time.

Yeah, you won't find lightweight in a high quality pot and baker combo.

Get one that has two handles. And let your daughter grow up a bit and believe in her ability to lift a pan. She has her own apartment now, it’s time.

You can get a fairly small one-person cast iron pot, too. It doesn't have to be a family size.

cuisinart multi-clad pro stainless steel line. a good, affordable workhorse.

DD just moved into her first apartment and told me that's the only thing left she needs. She is very slight and I think a cast iron will be too heavy for her. Any other ideas that are not as heavy?