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Posted : 7/12/2007 7:59:00 PM

OK, so this info about us may help with my decision making... we have a good set of stainless steel pans (just bought some individually not too long ago and am happy with them). We have a GAS stove. So, does that mean using stainless is less of a good idea?

Anyone have any recommendations for sets at [linkhttp://www.bedbathandbeyond.com]www.bedbathandbeyond.com[/link] or [linkhttp://www.macys.com]www.macys.com[/link] or [linkhttp://www.fortunoff.com]www.fortunoff.com[/link]? Oh also, a set for $400 or less please or around there. A lot of my mom's friends can chip in together if needed.

ottoluv

Posted : 7/12/2007 8:02:40 PM

I prefer non-stick, too. But my real preference is to just let the non-stick pots & pans stay in the cabinet and go out ... or get take-out.

Seriously I agree, being single it sucks to cook something and then feel like you have to eat it all week because there is so much left over. I actually love to cook when I have people to cook for. I have a set of calphalon that I really like, the only ones I have as non-stick are a skillet/griddle/grill pans. The regular calphalon aren't stainless, but they make stainless now I think. Mine are adonized aluminum and are easy to clean with comet and a scrubber pad no matter what evil things you do to them (I've burned everything possible)

gradyupmybutt

Posted : 7/12/2007 8:17:42 PM

DH & I ARE foodies. We use strictly SS or a good quality cast iron. We also use enamled bakeware. Properly seasoned & cared for cast iron is as good if not better than teflon. If you can get your hands on Griswold or Wagner cast iron, you can't go wrong. If they don't work you can always use them for working out.

Liesje

Posted : 7/12/2007 9:38:00 PM

For saucepans, we use stainless steel with a copper bottom. For frying pans, we use Calphalon. DH used to work at Bed Bath and Beyond selling pots and pans and those were his recommendations.

smilee1079

Posted : 7/12/2007 9:43:54 PM

I looked at bed bath and beyond's web site and Calphalon and Cuisinart both make 18/10 stainless steel sets I like. The Cuisinart ones are a bit cheaper. Is that a good brand?

I am thinking of getting a set of mainly pots and has a few pans and then keeping are nice new nonstick pans to go with it.

sooner

Posted : 7/12/2007 9:47:47 PM

For anyone that has Calphalon, do you have trouble with the handles? I know two people who have Calphalon sets and they complain about the handle design - they're thin and flimsy and hurt your hands???? I was thinking about getting the Calphalon stainless until they told me this...

Liesje

Posted : 7/12/2007 9:48:54 PM

DH says Calphalon is the best (at least for people of our price range), so if you can afford it, get it. All of our cookware was the cheapest of the cheap that Target had to offer, but he insisted on Calphalon frying pans.

Deb

Posted : 7/12/2007 10:04:50 PM

I'm not into nonstick. I think that if it kills birds, it's not great for me, either. I would rather just be careful about cooking.

I am happy with my calphalon pans!

fuzzy_dogs_mom

Posted : 7/12/2007 10:11:13 PM

ORIGINAL: fisher6000

I'm not into nonstick. I think that if it kills birds, it's not great for me, either.

Aren't the birds supposed to be dead before you put them in the pot? [:-]

Joyce

lorib

Posted : 7/13/2007 1:55:13 AM

For PANS, I have a mixed batch, all of which are stainless steel. I have some Revere ware, some Flint (were Mom's; almost FIFTY years old!) and a few odds and ends.

For SKILLETS, I have cast iron and some nonstick. I prefer cast iron, but dont' always have time to care for it. I grew up on ONLY cast iron skillets. The one I use is over fifty years old and looks just the same as when I was a kid. Compare that to ANY cookware at ANY price!

agilebasenji

Posted : 7/13/2007 9:42:43 AM

I have a set of calphalon that I really like, the only ones I have as non-stick are a skillet/griddle/grill pans. The regular calphalon aren't stainless, but they make stainless now I think. Mine are adonized aluminum and are easy to clean with comet and a scrubber pad no matter what evil things you do to them (I've burned everything possible)

What she said. I love my calphalon. I do have one nonstick Calph and 2 pieces of revere ware. I find the nonstick stuff is kind of delicate - you have to be careful about using forks to stir, careful about cleaning, etc. I do like my nonstick Calph (huge skillet) and use it a lot, but I'm not sure it is really that much easier to clean than the other stuff. Sometimes you can find sets of Calph on sale - sometimes places like Tuesday Morning has it.

Handles on my Calph have never given me any problems. They do make handle sleeves so that you don't burn yourself if that's a problem.

probe1957

Posted : 7/13/2007 9:59:32 AM

Let me suggest, whatever you buy, that you don't buy sets. You will probably end up with a pan or two that you never use. Buy what you need, open stock.

jjsmom06

Posted : 7/13/2007 1:00:17 PM

Let me suggest, whatever you buy, that you don't buy sets. You will probably end up with a pan or two that you never use. Buy what you need, open stock.

Gonna have to disagree with Billy's opinion [8|]... my calphalon is a set and I use every single one of them. I think it depends on the set though.

Btw, for what it is worth.. if the kind you decide to go with has an option that LOOKS like the following link, I would consider it. I LOVE using this pan and this particular calphalon one is nice enough looking to serve right from your dining room table. I have done that with guests when I make an impressive looking meal that is all in one pan and every tieem I have done so I have guests compliment serving it from this pan. Just food for thought...

[linkhttp://www.calphalon.com/calphalon/consumer/products/productGroup.jhtml?catId=CLCat100248]http://www.calphalon.com/calphalon/consumer/products/productGroup.jhtml?catId=CLCat100248[/link]

probe1957

Posted : 7/13/2007 3:15:51 PM

ORIGINAL: Shaddler

personally, i like my pots packed tightly in a bowl

What, you can't roll either? [

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cyclefiend2000

Posted : 7/13/2007 3:53:58 PM

ORIGINAL: probe1957

Let me suggest, whatever you buy, that you don't buy sets. You will probably end up with a pan or two that you never use. Buy what you need, open stock.

so far i have agreed with billy twice in this thread! the above, and get a good cast iron skillet. make sure you season it well, dont let it air dry, and use it often!

i use mine mainly for just cornbread, but the best way to fry chicken is with a cast iron skillet.

i dont think we have any non-stick stuff except for a baking sheet. we have cheap ss and expensive ss. the expensive is way better than the cheap. but the cheap is ok. normally we dont have problems with food sticking. occassionally in the frying pan, but otherwise no sticking.

Pots- stainless steel or nonstick