Monday, November 30, 2009

T-fal Signature Non-Stick 12-piece Cookware Set, Black


Product Description

T-Fal Signature Non-Stick cookware is constructed of heavy guage aluminum and features a patterned nonstick interior that is exceptionally durable, scratch-resistant, and safe with metal utensils. The exterior coating is non-stick and black in color and allows for carefree cleaning in the dishwasher. The base of the pan is warp-resistant and provides even heat distribution. An ergonomically designed handle stays cool on the stovetop and is riveted for durability. T-Fal Signature Non-stick cookware is oven safe to 350 degrees F, dishwasher safe, and carries a limited lifetime warranty.


Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #9816 in Kitchen & Housewares
* Color: Black
* Brand: T-fal
* Model: C136SC64
* Dimensions: 11.25" h x 13.75" w x 24.50" l, 16.25 pounds

Features

* 12-piece set: 8-inch saute, 11-inch saute, 10.25-inch griddle, 1-quart saucepan, 2-quart saucepan, 5-quart Dutch Oven, 3 nylon tools
* Aluminum construction, Glass Lids
* Ergonomic, stay-cool handles; safe to use with metal utensils
* Dishwasher safe; oven safe to 350 degrees F
* Limited lifetime warranty


Customer Reviews

Great Cookware5
I bought these pans for my daughter as a Christmas gift and she loves them. Great cookware at a great price!

Cuisinart Chef's Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 7-Piece Cookware Set




Product Description

Cuisinart Chef's Classic non-stick hard anodized 7-piece set includes 1-1/2-quart saucepan with cover, 3-quart saucepan with cover, 8-quart stockpot with cover and 10-inch skillet. Cool grip riveted handles for ease of use, durable hard anodized exterior, Quantanium non-stick interior, tempered glass covers seal in flavor, hard anodized, oven-safe construction.

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #44238 in Kitchen & Housewares
* Color: Black
* Brand: Cuisinart
* Model: 66-7
* Released on: 2004-04-01
* Dimensions: 13.00" h x 17.00" w x 22.00" l, 18.00 pounds

Features

* 8-quart stockpot, 3-quart saucepan, 1-1/2-quart saucepan (all with lids), 10-inch skillet
* Sturdy 3 mm hard-anodized aluminum with durable Quantanium nonstick coating, safe for use with metal utensils
* Riveted stay-cool steel handles
* Break-resistant tempered glass covers
* Oven safe up to 500 degrees F

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review
This versatile cookware set from Cuisinart comprises a roomy 8-quart stockpot that’s perfect for soups and pasta, 3-quart and 1-1/2-quart saucepans, and a 10-inch skillet. The stockpot and saucepans come with tempered glass covers, designed to seal in flavor without hiding the food from view.

Each piece is made from durable hard-anodized aluminum that heats up quickly without hot spots, and each is lined with an advanced Quantanium nonstick coating. Quantanium is designed for healthy low-fat cooking, allowing even delicate foods like fish to be cooked without sticking. Every pan cleans up quickly and easily, and is tough enough for use with metal utensils, giving years of trouble-free service. The securely riveted stay-cool steel handles on each pan are oven-safe to 500 degrees F, so food can be browned on the stovetop then transferred to the oven to finish cooking. Together, the four pans in this set will handle almost any everyday cooking task, making them ideal for setting up a new kitchen or replacing older cookware. --Simon Leake

What’s in the Box
8-quart stockpot with cover; 3-quart saucepan with cover; 1-1/2-quart saucepan with cover; 10-inch skillet.

ustomer Reviews

Good For The Money......But3
I have had this set for about a month and have had a chance to use them enough to have an opinion. They are well balanced and perform well, especially the sauce pans and stock pot. The 8 quart stock pot is large enough for a family of 4-6. Cuisinart advertises you can use metal utensils, but when you read their recommended use card, it says metal utensil will scratch the surface. That is a misleading marketing gimmick in my opinion.

My main complaint with the Cuisinart cookware is they heat up very quickly due to the thin 3 mm thickness. The fry pans are the weakest items of the set. After side-by-side comparisons against Emeril's All-Clad Hard Anodized, I much prefer the Emeril brand. The Emeril pans are 5 mm thick and seem to cook more evenly and are not near as temper-mental as the Cuisinarts.

For not much more money, I would look at the higher quality Emeril Hard Anodized set; and sorry Amazon, the best deals for Emerilware are using one of those 20% off coupons at Bed Bath and Beyond or Linens N Things.

Great but not perfect4
As always, you will never find a perfect cookware. This Cuisinart 7 piece is no exception. It is great but not perfect. Its light weight is very impresive and handle isn't that hot after long period of cooking time. Easy to clean. The non-stick surface is better than other brand. It takes very short time to heat up stuff too. However, couple weaknesses, the lit does not have a small hole to release pressure which we have to watch out for overheat spill. Plus the lit is not the same design as the pot itself, it heats up really quick. So be careful. It is not a good idea to buy plastic handle with the lit, it will deform and loose after a while. Over all, it is better than what I expected even though I have owned this set of cookware for 4 weeks.

A pleasure to use and a snap to clean5
This is the second cuisinart cookware set i have purchased from Amazon. The first i bought for my home and have been satisfied beyond my expectations. I bought the second 7 piece set for my travel trailor and again cannot begin to describe how wonderful they are to use.......TERRY THURMAN

Emerilware Stainless Steel 14 Piece Cookware Set



Product Description

Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse kicks it up another notch with this stainless-steel cookware collection. This 14-piece set is a lustrous example of the stainless-steel collection, which is made by renowned cookware manufacturer All-Clad. Pots and pans are heavy-gauge, 18/10 stainless steel polished to a mirror finish outside and blessed with a satin finish inside to conceal utensil marks. To distribute heat uniformly and maintain it, there are thick aluminum disks on the bottoms covered in stainless steel so the cookware works on any stovetop, including induction. For elegance, the disks' edges are clad in copper. This set includes 8 and 10 inch fry pans, 1,2 and 3 quart sauce pans, 3 quart sauté, 3 quart casserole, 6 quart tall stock pot and 6 lids.

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #119705 in Kitchen & Housewares
* Size: 14 Piece
* Brand: Emerilware
* Model: 20017
* Released on: 2008-04-01
* Dimensions: 12.00" h x 16.00" w x 24.00" l, 37.80 pounds

Features

* Aluminum disks on bottoms for uniform heat and clad in copper for elegance
* Cast-stainless-steel, stay-cool handles; glass lids with stainless-steel edges
* Mirror-finish exterior; satin-finish interior conceals utensil marks

Customer Reviews

Cook Like The Pro's5
My kids moved out and it was time to get professional grade cookware. Baby let me tell you what! This is it; you can not get any better. This is top of the line but if you have not used professional cookware you will need to learn to cook all over. Non-stick is not professional cookware by the way. No matter how much you clean non-stick and take care of non-stick, it will always have food/taste carry over from what ever you cooked before. Stainless Steal will not ever have carry over taste. Follow the all-clad cooking tips and watch Food TV and you will not only be cooking like a pro but you will feel like a pro and really enjoy cooking. The only exception to this is scrambled eggs, keep or buy a non-stick fry pan just for scrambled eggs. I myself added the 8" stainless steal with non-stick coating from Emerilware. Hey you got have at least one non-stick coating pan on hand, what good chef would not. So it might as well be the best.

Don't listen to the negative feedback!5
The ones who rate this cookware set either have something against Emeril or don't know how to cook! I've had this set for three years and it still looks brand new! Heavy, durable and easy to clean (use Barkeeper's Friend and you'll never soak or use elbow grease again!). Handles stay cool and remember to cook over medium heat because the conductivity is very fast! Get one non-stick pan for eggs and you're set! Buy this set and it's an investment. Other cheap sets you're going to replace every few years. Took me 3 sets of cheap non-stick pans to figure that one out!

Cooktop workhorses4
I have used my set daily for four years now.

A caveat; if you are expecting All-Clad heft, this set isn't for you. This set does have All-Clad quality, but in a lighter set.

Pro:
The pans heat evenly across the entire bottom. I am currently stuck using an electric range, but you couldn't tell that in the pans. There are not any burner matching rings burned into any of the pans. I tend to use the highest heat settings while cooking.
All pans have a lip that allows you to pour/transfer their contents without dribbling.
Pans are stainless steel, but easily seasoned so that many foods do not stick.
Size range is perfect for a small family. They are my goto pans for almost every meal.
The lids are glass and you can keep an eye on what's going on in them.

Cons:
I don't use the two smaller frying pans. I don't like the flared sides coming from a small pan bottoms. The small bases on these two pans mean that I leave exposed burner glowing red to the air. They're kinda like small flat bottom woks; only too small for a decent wok.
The lids recurve back into the pan, good for recycling condensation while cooking, bad for taking the lid off as they are guaranteed to collect a lot of condensation and to dump it when you are not expecting it. A major problem if you're frying and you dump the condensation in the oil. I find myself leaning the lid, handle up, somewhere so the water drains on the counter, not back into my pan or onto a burner.

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Cuisinart GreenGourmet Eco-Friendly Nonstick Hard Anodized 12-Piece Cookware Set


Product Description

Exclusive Cuisinart Ceramica nonstick technology is ceramic based instead of petroleum based, helping to conserve existing oil supplies and the coating is applied at a temperature one half that of conventional nonstick. And it's completely free of PTFE and PFOA. The cookware's hard anodized construction provides high heat conductivity, which requires less energy to reach desired cooking temperatures. Riveted stainless handles stay cool on the stovetop and are made from 70% recycled stainless steel. Today more and more home cooks are going green...and so is Cuisinart Cookware! The 12 piece set contains: 8 inch skillet, 10 inch deep fry with cover, 1.5 quart saucepan with cover, 2.5 quart saucepan with cover, 3 quart everyday pan with cover, 6 quart Dutch Oven with cover and a steamer insert that fits the 2.5 quart saucepan.


Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #22223 in Kitchen & Housewares
* Brand: Cuisinart
* Model: GG-12
* Released on: 2008-09-01
* Dimensions: 7.08" h x 13.58" w x 22.28" l, 24.30 pounds

Features

* 12-piece hard-anodized aluminum cookware set featuring scratch-resistant nonstick ceramic-based surface
* Water-based Ceramica nonstick surface won't peel off, free of PTFE and PFOA
* Superior heat conductivity resulting in less energy use; oven- and broiler-safe
* Includes 8-inch skillet, 10-inch deep fry with cover, 1.5-quart saucepan with cover, 2.5-quart saucepan with cover, 3-quart everyday pan with cover, 6-quart Dutch Oven with cover, and a steamer insert
* Limited lifetime warranty; hand wash only; oven safe up to 500 degrees F


Customer Reviews

Great Cookware!4
The Cuisinart Green Gourmet Eco-Friendly cookware is great! Heats evenly, does not need heavy oils, butter, or sprays to cook in (once seasoned). Cleans very easily also with little effort. I would have given these products a 5 star rating, but 2 of the pans I bought from Bed, Bath and Beyond had to be return/replaced because they had some strange shading in the coating. I was unsure if that would affect the life or use of the product and returned for replacement. I have had no problems with any other of these pans that I have bought elsewhere, it may have just been the batch sent to that store, so I can definitely say I recommend this cookware. One note, if you are a "put everything in your dishwasher" kind of person, you will not like how these look or wear if you do that. I use to be that way and have now gotten use to hand washing these wonderful pans and my new set of knives to extend their life and use. Go green!

Fantastic Cookware!!5
My wife recently began researching possible harmful items in our home, and asked me to get cookware without Teflon. Having grown up with non-stick pans, and having had a bad encounter with stainless steel, I was expecting this change to be a nightmare. Fortunately, I was pleasantly surprised.

I researched healthy alternatives to non-stick and came up with ionized aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron and ceramic coated cast iron. None of these seemed like a great choice. I then went to Bed Bath and Beyond to look at pans and discovered the Cuisinart Green line. After seeing the cast iron, I realized we probably would somehow damage our new glasstop stove as it was so heavy, so ceramic coated aluminum sounded great.

I settled on either Calphalon One infused ionized aluminum or the Cuisinart line. However, Bed Bath and Beyond is a bit confusing with the Cuisinart line. They sell Cuisinart "Greenware" as a set and Green "Gourmet" as individual pieces. The Green Gourmet set is a bit more expensive, and I was advised by the salesperson not to buy GreenWare as it has a rough bottom that may scratch a glass top stove. He offerred to order a Green Gourmet set, but I decided to buy one Caphalon and one GreenGourmet frying pan and test them before investing in a set. I honestly didn't expect either to work as well as my non-stick pans.

I generally only cook breakfast on the weekends, so I cooked what I know how to cook. I took both pans and set the burner at the same setting (6 on my stove which is the setting I used for the non-stick pans). I made pancake batter and used an organic olive oil cooking spray. Interestingly, the Cuisinart pan was too hot at 6 so the pancakes burned and I had to set the stove at 4 to get the same results as the 6 on the Calphalon pan. Both pans were great with the pancakes--better than my non-stick pan and probably the prettiest looking pancakes I have ever made. The Cuisinart pan was very easy to clean, but the Calphalon took a bit more effort. On another day, I cooked eggs. Again using the same Olive Oil spray. The eggs immediately stuck to the Calphalon pan. Having read instructions on using cast iron and waiting for the eggs to "release", I waited, and waited and waited. What a mess! I couln't get the burnt eggs off the pan. Of course as soon as I put the pan in the sink with water, they popped right off so clean up was easy. I'm sure there is a correct way to cook eggs on this pan, but I couldn't do it after 4 tries. On the Cuisinart Pan, I had no problem, and surprisingly, the eggs seemed to be easier to turn over than on our old Farberware non-stick.

So after this, I decided to get the Cuisinart and ordered from Amazon which was $50 cheaper than the price quoted by the Bed Bath and Beyond salesperson who offerred to order it for me.

Scanpan Professional 10-Piece Deluxe Chef's Cookware Set



Product Description

Scanpan Professional features clean, elegant lines for a most unique cookware design. The stainless steel covers and handles are polished in a two-tone matt-and-mirror finish, setting an exciting visual contrast to the all black pan body. Scanpan Professional is made from a core of solid squeeze-cast aluminum, forged into shape with 200 tons of pressure. The optimum thickness of the pan base prevents warping and keeps the pan base perfectly flat, especially important when used with glass top or ceramic ranges. The patented nonstick surface is created by firing a ceramic-titanium particles into the pan and a specially formulated nonstick compound is embedded in the ceramic-titanium surface. Scanpan Professional is safe to use with metal utensils and comes with a Lifetime Warranty. Made in Denmark. 3-piece Starter Set includes: 8-inch Fry Pan, 10.25-inch Fry Pan, 1-quart Sauce Pan with Lid, 3-quart Sauce Pan with Lid, 10.25-inch Saute Pan with Lid, 6.5-quart Stock Pot with Lid

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #67727 in Kitchen & Housewares
* Brand: Scanpan
* Model: SPN62810
* Released on: 2007-02-15
* Dimensions: 11.00" h x 13.00" w x 27.00" l, 22.00 pounds

Features

* 1- and 3-quart covered sauce pans; 8- and 10-1/4-inch fry pans; 6-1/2-quart covered stock pot; 10-1/4-inch covered saut¿ pan
* Made in Denmark of pressure-cast aluminum with ceramic-titanium nonstick finish
* 18/10 stainless-steel riveted handles and lids in stylish matte/polished finish
* Oven-safe to 500 degrees F; nonstick finish safe for metal utensils
* Dishwasher-safe, though hand-washing recommended; lifetime warranty

Customer Reviews

like this stuff flips its own eggs.5
my first son is getting married so got him this set hope the marriage lasts as long as the cookware..great stuff.

KitchenAid Gourmet Influence Hard Base 10-Piece Cookware Set, Black



Product Description

This cookware set is an exceptional value, including all of the pans needed to equip your kitchen with the most used cooking pieces. As the set contains only basic pieces, you'll really use each and every pan. It includes saucepans for whisking a homemade sauce or cooking your morning oatmeal, a big stockpot for soups, stews or boiling pasta, and skillets (probably the most used pan in any kitchen) that will help you turn out perfect omelets or a simple grilled cheese sandwich. The set also includes a covered saute pan, a wide, straight-sided pan that can perform many of the functions of a skillet but features deep sides for extra capacity, perfect for one dish meals. Start your dish in this pan by sautéing onions and browning meat, then add your liquid and other ingredients into the same pan to finish on the stovetop or in the oven.

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #9757 in Kitchen & Housewares
* Color: Black
* Brand: KitchenAid
* Model: 12347
* Released on: 2008-06-01
* Dimensions: 12.00" h x 23.75" w x 14.00" l,

Features

* Includes: 1 Qt. and 2 Qt. Covered Saucepans, 8 Qt. Covered Stockpot, 8" and 10" Skillets, 3 Qt. Covered Saute
* Patented hard-base ceramic nonstick system for outstanding food release, durability, and scratch resistance
* Comfortable silicone handles are highly-structured, secure and oven-safe to 400º F
* Tough porcelain enamel exterior is durable and easy to clean.
* Heavy-gauge aluminum guarantees fast and even heating.

Customer Reviews

Kitchen Aid pots & pans5
I've ordered a 10 pc. set of these previously in a different color/finish. I've been very pleased with them. This set is for a different house. The set has all the sizes that you need for basically anything you are cooking. They heat quick and clean up very nicely either by hand or in the dishwasher. I prefer the glass lids. The cost was very good for the set.

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Cuisinart Chef's Classic Nonstick Stainless Steel 14-Piece Set


Product Description

Inspired by the French kitchens, Cuisinart began making professional cookware over 30 years ago. Constructed of the finest materials available, to perfectly perform all of the classic coking techniques. Designed to last a lifetime, Cuisinart makes family meals memorable and entertaining a pleasure. Savor the Good Life right at home, with family and friends. Cuisinart makes it absolutely delicious. The Cuisinart Chef's Classic Non-Stick Stainless Steel 14 Piece Set is the perfect choice for serious cooks, entertainers or big families. Cuisinart offers 1.5, 2.0 and 3.0 quart saucepans with covers, two skillets 8" and 10", one 3.5 quart saute pan with helper handle and cover, 8 quart stockpot with cover and a 12" everyday pan with cover.


Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #4120 in Kitchen & Housewares
* Color: Stainless
* Brand: Cuisinart
* Model: 77-14NSAZ
* Dimensions: 13.50" h x 23.88" w x 11.88" l,

Features

* Set includes 1-1/2-, 2-, and 3-quart saucepans (each with lids); 8- and 10-inch skillets, 3-1/2-quart saute pan, 8-quart stockpot with lid, 12-inch everyday pan with lid
* Premium 18/10 stainless steel with mirror finish; solid stainless steel riveted handles
* Quantanium nonstick cooking surface reinforced with titanium for lasting food release and easy cleanup
* Aluminum-encapsulated base heats quickly and evenly; break-resistant glass lids
* Oven safe to 550 degrees F; dishwasher safe, though handwashing recommended; limited lifetime warranty


Customer Reviews

Great Cookware4
I am really impressed with this cookware. It only takes a minute or two to heat the food and it is also easy to clean.
The only problem I have with my set is that the lining is really thin. If you soak anything in the big pot it will leave a permanent stain.

Dishwasher proof...love it!5
The most important factor in my purchase of this product was they they can be washed in the dishwasher. With three kids, hand washing pots, pans and knives every night is just something I'm no longer willing to do. The manufacturer states that while these are dishwasher-proof, they still recommend hand washing. I have owned mine for a month now and washed them almost nightly in the dishwasher and they still look brand new. Quality is top-notch and worth every penny.

great pots with great price, i would've paid more!5
this pot set is quite wonderful! i love the cleanability and dishwasher-safe stainless and the nonstick is fantastic! it's been hard to find a set with both attributes. the nonstick never needs soaking to get off tough, dried-on foods. the lids on a few are interchangeable, so you don't have to have too many lids. the 2qt. pot lid fits the 8-inch skillet. the 3qt. pot, the 3.5 quart saute pan, and the stock pot all have the same diameter, so any of their lids can be used with the 10-inch skillet.
the only thing i would change is the make the 3.5 quart saute pan a little deeper, maybe by an inch or two. i realize that would also change the capacity for the better. the encapsulated aluminum bottom on all the pots and skillets really provides even heating.
i definitely think it's worth it to get this 14-piece over the 12-piece. the only difference is the 12-inch everyday pan and it's lid which has come in more handy than i thought. it's a great size for 4-6 and possibly 8 servings of meat.
if you're looking for quality stainless and nonstick, you'll love this set!