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Need help picking out a new cookware set
Posted on 11/26/15 at 6:37 pm
Posted on 11/26/15 at 6:37 pm
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I'm thinking this one. No experience with stainless steel. Looking to find a nice set around that price range.
I'm thinking this one. No experience with stainless steel. Looking to find a nice set around that price range.
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Posted on 11/26/15 at 6:47 pm to LSUFAN2005
That looks solid. I've had a calphalon set (anodized stainless) for 20 years.
All-Clad would be better, but at the price point differential, not sure the benefit.
Of course, you'll also need some cast iron, non-stick for eggs, and a couple of magnalites. After that, the basics should be met.
All-Clad would be better, but at the price point differential, not sure the benefit.
Of course, you'll also need some cast iron, non-stick for eggs, and a couple of magnalites. After that, the basics should be met.
Posted on 11/26/15 at 7:13 pm to LSUFAN2005
All Clad, no question
Posted on 11/26/15 at 7:20 pm to DSS50
What is the difference? Just non stick? I see some all clad stainless but its double the price. What other benefits would I get?
Posted on 11/26/15 at 7:48 pm to LSUFAN2005
My main set is Calphalon stainless with tempered glass lids. It's almost 20 years old and I still love it. I've added other pieces such as some non-stick omelette pans, some hard anodized pieces, and one other stainless Calphalon piece with a stainless lid.
I like the stainless lid better than the glass lids. Easier to clean for one, and I did break one glass lid several years ago. (Calphalon's warranty may have covered it but I never tried to get it replaced.) That would be my biggest hesitation on that set you linked.
I used to sell both Calphalon and All-Clad. The feel of All-Clad is different & somewhat better, although over the years Calphalon has changed some of the styling (handles for instance). All-Clad may be a little heavier also, but the construction of the ti-ply with the aluminum core is similar. Honestly, if I had the money I probably would go with All-Clad, but IMO, the stainless set you're looking at is a good deal for pans which will last you a long time, and a comparable set in All-Clad will be much higher.
I like the stainless lid better than the glass lids. Easier to clean for one, and I did break one glass lid several years ago. (Calphalon's warranty may have covered it but I never tried to get it replaced.) That would be my biggest hesitation on that set you linked.
I used to sell both Calphalon and All-Clad. The feel of All-Clad is different & somewhat better, although over the years Calphalon has changed some of the styling (handles for instance). All-Clad may be a little heavier also, but the construction of the ti-ply with the aluminum core is similar. Honestly, if I had the money I probably would go with All-Clad, but IMO, the stainless set you're looking at is a good deal for pans which will last you a long time, and a comparable set in All-Clad will be much higher.
Posted on 11/28/15 at 12:41 am to LSUFAN2005
I've been researching cookware sets as well. I'm thinking about buying the Cuisinart MCP-12N MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set for $239.99 on Amazon. It's had very good reviews and is close to the All-Clad in quality for less than half the price. A few people who have used both have even preferred this set to the All-Clad.
Posted on 11/28/15 at 4:40 am to LSUFAN2005
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Well after hearing from yall and reading some more reviews I ended up going with all clad.
What do yall think of the set I purchased? It came with a 170 dollar lasagna pan free with purchase.
Not sure about that set, I bought a very basic set of stainless All-Clad and then started buying the copper-core piece by piece until i had what I wanted.
Just as a FYI the copper core stuff is great but pricey as hell, but we enjoy cooking and it will last several lifetimes.
Posted on 11/28/15 at 9:57 am to LSUFAN2005
Not sure why you would spend the money on All-Clad and not get the stainless. Non stick, no matter the brand, is going to wear out over time.
I would spend the same money on a smaller All-Clad set in stainless and just build up from there. You can do a lot of stuff with just a few pots...
I would spend the same money on a smaller All-Clad set in stainless and just build up from there. You can do a lot of stuff with just a few pots...
Posted on 11/28/15 at 12:08 pm to DownSouthDave
Well I guess the good thing is if it wears out I have a lifetime warranty. Also it is stainless on the bottom where it heats. I used them last night and it did a wonderful job. The matching stainless steel set was 300 more and I already went over my budget.
Posted on 11/28/15 at 1:44 pm to LSUFAN2005
Just be certain to use soft utensils on them. Anything hard will scratch the finish.
Posted on 11/28/15 at 3:06 pm to DownSouthDave
Will do. Thanks for the help.
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