RE: Recommendations for New Cookware
I bought some new cookware from QVC October 2000. It is the Anodized Cook's Essentials. Very reasonable in price. They have a lifetime guarantee. I wouldn't trade them for anything.
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RE: Recommendations for New Cookware
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By no name today (Guest Post)
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Here is a suggestion, from what I do. I buy a medium price non-stick skillet 12 inches. Smaller skillets just aren't used by us. Unless you cook for 1 the 12 inch is the best way to go.
As for other non-stick pieces, I'm not interested in any of them. I still wouldn't trade my allclad.
Posted on 11/21/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Recommendations for New Cookware
Here is a web site site for you for Paderno www.paderno.com also a information& dealer listings:
1-800-A-NEW-POT
Posted on 11/21/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Recommendations for New Cookware
After reading everyone's comments, I'd like to add a few more of my own.
Yes, All Clad and Le Creuset are wonderful. But if you don't have muscles of steel, you won't be able to lift a full pot. Or even a large empty one.
You really need to figure out how strong you are, and how much weight you can easily lift before investing.
You want cookware that has an aluminum disk in the bottom, encased in a steel sandwich - those that have a copper disk have a nasty habit of separating when the hot pot is placed in cool water, thereby rendering you expensive pot trash.
Suggest you go to www.epinions.com, become a member (free) and read the cookware reviews.
Cookware that can stack is more space efficient than those which require separate shelving (Le Creuset, and anodized for instance). Unless, of course, you can purchase a small shelving unit just for your pots and pans.
Anything coated with non-stick won't last more than a year or two with continuous use. Period. Many cookware sets come in steel with one omelette pan just for eggs and is coated in non-stick. This is traditional. Count on replacing that non-stick sooner or later.
Best bet is to go to the nicer dept. stores just to window shop. Pick up those pots and pans, feel the heft, feel the balance, imagine the larger ones full of food and BOILING water- do you need 2 hands? Does it come with a helper handle? How safe do you feel?
Frankly, I like the pots that have 2 small handles - they fit better in the cabinet and usually stack well IF all are from the same brand and model.
Posted on 11/21/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Recommendations for New Cookware
I had to replace my cookware after I had a fire in the kitchen. I purchased Calphal cookware. I love this stuff. Paid more money for it, but it was worth it. I even have a ceramic cook top stove and it just cooks foods very well. I love it. And I would recommend it. You have to pay more but in the long run it will last a long time.
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Wolfgang Puck, 100% NO DOUBT about it.
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Hi, When I had a chance to buy new pans 20+ years ago to replace aluminum thin stuff. I looked all over. I watched every cooking show and glued my eyes to what the people on the show used. Allclad was the cooking show favorite then and now (I guess they pay to have them shown, or offer for free). I checked out the consumer magazines and the top 2 were allclad and the colored enamel cast iron ones. That was then. No internet then.
My Allclad are still fine. My set then cost $300+. Emerelware I think is made by Allclad. Of course the shopping channels on TV show nice shiny stainless steel? Can't offer an opinion on them. Check out opinion websites. Good luck making a good choice.
Posted on 11/20/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I recommend Swiss Diamond: non-stick surface that really non-sticks, excellent heat conductivity, stay cool handles that fit hands and are good to 500 degree oven temperatures. Can even use metal utensils with them, though I don't!
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By mklema92658 (Guest Post)
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Le Creuset: Expensive, cast iron covered in enamel and heavy. Can be purchased at outlets. I have the blue and buy one piece at a time. I don't believe in buying a "full set", I buy what I need and use. Try one out and then decide. Good Luck!
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RE: Recommendations for New Cookware
I have a set of revereware, copper bottom. I got my first set a year before my son was born. My son will be 30. The only reason I had to buy another set was, they seem to disappear. They are not $$ either.Almost 30 yrs. later,I still have and use them. I only have 3 out of my first set, but they are great. If they get lost on their own some how, I will buy the same.
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I have several pieces of Pampered Chef cookware. They are all outstanding! The non-stick line is what I use most often, but have one large stainless skillet. I think it is very reasonably priced for the quality, and it has a lifetime guarantee.
FULL DISCLOSURE: Yes, i am a Pampered Chef Consultant, but since you live in Texas and I live in Ohio, I won't benefit from any sale you make! But, if you go to www.pamperedchef.com you can find a consultant in your area. If you have a show, you can even get it for free!! If you would like any more info, feel free to email me directly at muzzlet@yahoo.com. Thanks and good luck!! - Jan
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RE: Recommendations for New Cookware
I purchased Betty Crocker cookware about 3 years ago. It was a super buy - less than $50 for the set of 4 cooking pots and a fry pan. They have been superior in quality and they are an exceptional weight of stainless steel. If you can find them, they are a very good product.
Posted on 11/19/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Recommendations for New Cookware
I enjoy my corning cookware & slow cookers,I do have some stainless fry pans,I can't use my cast iron on the corning ware cook top,when & if the cook top needs fixing I will not own another one,I like to cook with cast iron.
Kathleen,Dothan Al
Posted on 11/19/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Recommendations for New Cookware
I second the recommendation for the Wolfgang Puck stainless steel. I love it and wonder why anyone went to Teflon after using my stainless set for almost 2 years. It is easy to clean and a dream to cook in.
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Have you thought of cast iron? These days. they come preseasoned, and they are a dream to use. Start with a large one to see how you like it. Small ones aren't very useful for every day.
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RE: Recommendations for New Cookware
Definitely go for the Wolfgang Puck cookware. I use it on a daily basis and have had this set for approx. 3 years. It's won awards, is reasonable, dishwasher safe, available frequently on sale at www.hsn.com, and also on ebay and misc. pieces available at discount stores like such as Ross and The Home Store.
I like it so much that a friend and I purchased a set to give to another friend whose cookware required replacement.
I only have 1 complaint - and that is that the inner brads that hold the handle in place discolor when cooking. Not a big deal, but know that a little steel wool scrub clears it right up. Has to do with the minerals in the water.
http://kitchen-dining.hsn.com/wolfg ... px?view=all&rid=195&prev=hp&ocm=sekw
Posted on 11/19/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Well, I have t fal, and it doesnt "come off"...I also never use anything but wooden utensils. Another item to never use in good pans is the spray stuff, it actually is no good for them, its right in the directions when I got my new set.
Posted on 11/19/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Recommendations for New Cookware
I have a set of stainless steel Viking Cookware. It's a little pricey but you get what you pay for. Viking now makes teflon, but make sure that you purchase the cookware that is stainless steel.
Check out the eBay website:
http://home.shop.ebay.com/items/Hom ... 40QQ_mdoZHomeQ2dGardenQQ_sacatZ11700
Posted on 11/19/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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