topic Re: Cookware sets in Kitchen

Cookware sets

kjayr — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 22:17:58 GMT

Does anyone have a great cookware set they can recommend? I have always used Cooks Essentials 18/10 for many years (went through 2 sets) but don't think they offer that set anymore.

Re: Cookware sets

DaleP — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 22:40:42 GMT

I loved my CE Technique hard anodized, but after about 20 years it gave out. After a lot of trial and error, I now have Curtis Stone non-stick cookware. It seems to be indestructible!

Nothing sticks and it is dishwasher safe. Keep an eye out for maybe a TS on HSN this month.

Re: Cookware sets

Havarti — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 00:50:33 GMT

I agree with @DaleP - I have tons of HSN's Curtis Stone - cook sets, bakeware, gadgets, etc. and I swear by it. He is due for another visit to HSN Friday January 17th to Monday January 20th. They will likely start adding new things Monday January 13th - Friday the 17th. It is worth checking out. They may have better pricing and/or free freight during his visit.

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PA Mom-mom — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 23:25:24 GMT

@kjayr I have not found any sets that suit my needs. There is always something lacking and always something I don't need. So, over the years, I have decided to pick and choose different pots and pans for my needs. It isn't very cohesive, but it works. I have some All Clad skillets and 2 smaller non-stick frying pans that I replace on a regular basis as they lose their non-stick qualities. I have a heavy-bottomed Farberware stock pot, a Lodge 8 Qt. Dutch Oven; several Reverware sauce pans from my Mom (they are terrific!); and an All Clad strainer pot my son gave me for Christmas last year. My Cuisinart 12 inch skillet is starting to warp, so I would like to replace it with an All Clad (when I win the lottery).

Re: Cookware sets

Mz iMac — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 00:21:52 GMT

T-Fal

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froggy — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 00:44:18 GMT

I have many pieces of both Scanpan and All Clad (SS and non-stick) but I have put them away in favor of Curtis Stone. The CS is the best non-stick I have ever used Even my DH marvels at how easy it is to cook in and clean up.

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elizabethl123 — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 00:52:12 GMT

CURTIS STONE I HAVE A LOT OF HIS COOK WARE ITS A PLUS

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judy0330 — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 01:38:22 GMT

Another vote for Curtis Stone. His cookware is all I use now.

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Icegoddess — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 01:46:59 GMT

I have a Kirkland (Costco brand) set I bought several years ago and is still going strong except for one skillet. I have replaced it with a Curtis Stone pan and have also purchased a couple of his small skillets, one for me and one for my husband. I see no reason to by whole sets anymore. The last thing I need is another stock pot.

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mspatmac — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 02:55:18 GMT

I have replaced all my old expensive styff with Curtis Stone also. It's great

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aroc3435 — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 03:47:17 GMT

@kjayr Just FYI: I just noticed under the Customer Care Forum Re: Curtis Stone sets that there is a string of 13 entries on that post that reference a customer receiving a set from a bad batch that damaged her glass top stove (rings embedded in it apparently) so you might want to steer clear of that brand for a while.

Hope this helps.

For what it is worth I stick with mostly stainless steel pans (some are All Clad) and some LeCreuset enameled cast iron.

aroc3435

Re: Cookware sets

LilLadyNJ — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 04:32:06 GMT

I've had Wolfang Pug Stainless Steel for years and haven't had to replace those. I also have All Clad and that works well.

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software — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 15:15:27 GMT

For probably the last 20 years or more, I've accumulated a few Tramontina skillets. I also use cast iron.

I need to replace my smaller sauce pans, they get the most use in my kitchen

I was given a Gothic Steel skillet, it's awesome. It's large, I'd like to purchases a smaller one.

I usually buy at Sam's Club or TJ Maxx

Re: Cookware sets

wagirl — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 15:39:33 GMT

Another vote for Curtis Stone--I got one of his sets from HSN a year ago--was a 15 piece set that all stacked together --it has 2 handles on each pan, not the stick handle and each pot/skillet has its own lid. Was around $180 on the HSN value of the day--it is light weight and are the Dura pans. Had a hodge podge of cookwear, mostly that terrible black non stick. this is ceramic coated and has just the right sizes of things I needed. And it saves alot of space storing it. Still looks brand new too.

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mary0129 — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 15:58:55 GMT

I want to say Farberware but I have nothing to compare it to. I've used the same set for 40 plus years. Still going strong. Not sure how well made they are now since they moved manufacturing to China. Mine are labled Bronx N.Y.

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Fressa — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 16:06:03 GMT

I saw a set similar to the one you mentioned in the "recently reduced" option yesterday. It was a large set. Hope this is it.

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Daysdee — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 17:09:35 GMT

I have switched to Curtis Stone about 3 years ago and it is all I will buy (or buy for a gift) now. Clean-up is great and nothing sticks to the pans.

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Marp — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 17:35:04 GMT

@kjayr, I don't have a recommendation for a brand, I am very happy with my Curtis Stone, Ming Tsai (especially his new Blue Diamond line) and Wolfgang Puck cookware.

What I can very strongly recommend is that unless you have a compelling need for a "set" that you purchase individual pieces that you will use on a regular basis. Too often sets include items you will never or rarely use then have to store and will be missing pieces you really need.

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faeriemoon — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 17:42:07 GMT

I prefer pieces over sets. As someone else mentioned, sets include pieces I don't really need or want and don't include others I do want.

I have a couple of different brands hanging on my pot rack. I like my brushed stainless calphalon even though I believe AllClad makes a better product. However, I prefer tempered glass lids and I will not pay extra for them if I buy AllClad. I also have a couple of Langostina and Henckles pieces. The Henckles are stone/ceramic non-stick skillets that are free of all that chemical composition that makes pans non-stick.

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ECBG — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 19:08:09 GMT

I am still using my SS copper bottom Revereware. I've never had to repurchase since we got married. I do buy the occasional no stick frying pan for eggs.