+ the command of high heat. The above 3 without command of a stainless steel skillet is almost pointless. Non-stick cookware and convenience has ruined the "a

+ the command of high heat. The above 3 without command of a stainless steel skillet is almost pointless. Non-stick cookware and convenience has ruined the "art" or rather practise of getting just enough crap stuck to the surface/deglazing. Or the art of letting stuff like eggs/fish fillets sit undisturbed until they crust and easily slide off.