[drpeter]

I buy Brooks Brothers OCBD shirts (made in Malaysia) and the occasional BB poplin khaki slacks or cotton corduroys -- but strictly from thrift shops, and usually in mint or NOS condition. For around $7-$10, these items are very good value, and I get a lot of use out of them. The Malaysian-made OCBDs are just as good as the US-made ones in terms of cut, style and quality. I have no idea if BB still make them in that country.

 

[drpeter]

he salesperson at Sur La Table had no idea what a savarin pan was

Perhaps if you had mentioned that the Savarin pan was somewhat like a Bundt pan (or a special case of a tube pan), the salesperson might have understood what you were looking for. And perhaps you did indeed suggest this. Alternately, you could have broken a rule (perhaps) and made the savarin in any old tube pan and declared it a savarin, LOL. I know, a purist would be offended by a scofflaw like me. I have also been known to make a salmi of pheasant and take liberties with the ingredients -- quelle horreur!