Yes, yes, yes on the All-Clad pans. I adore mine. The stuff that comes with them advises not putting them in the dishwasher, but I think that this is for appearance reasons rather than anything else. I mean, they're covered in stainless steel for cripe's sake.

Diatomacous earth will get the slugs without being dangerous to other forms of life. Try an organic nursery or garden supply store.

MKK