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Best cookware I've ever owned

novamc1 — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 11:38:44 GMT

Months ago at Costco, I bought a set of Circulon nonstick cookware, mainly because I wanted the saucepans with draining lids in the set. Also because they were advertised as dishwasher safe---something I doubted because dishwashing has traditionally not been kind to nonstick pans.

Since then, those pans been through my dishwasher numerous times and look and perform good as new. My dream came true, especially as it pertains to the onerous task of cleaning large pans by hand.

I use at least one or two of the pieces almost every day. They heat up and respond better on my gas burners than any other cookware aside from LC cast iron.

Love the heat-proof handles and lid handles. Suitable for induction cooktops, too.

Highly recommend this line if you need something new.

CIRCULON PROFESSIONAL NONSTICK HARD-ANODIZED 13-PIECE SET--currently priced at $199.00 at Costco, also available from other sources. Don't confuse the small percentage of negative reviews seen for various other lines of Circulon pans with this "professional" set.

Re: Best cookware I've ever owned

Etoile308 — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 16:09:07 GMT

While I don't have that set, and boy does it look nice, I have an older Circulon Anodized set. They're wonderful, and are the pans I reach for everyday.

Re: Best cookware I've ever owned

GenXmuse — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 16:56:08 GMT

That looks like a great set. I don't have a membership there though.

Re: Best cookware I've ever owned

novamc1 — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 17:03:27 GMT

@GenXmuse

You can find this set elsewhere, such as Amazon, Walmart.

I'm a cookware freak and own and use (or have in the past) just about ALL the cookware on the planet--or maybe it just seems that way, because it's one item I splurge on.

Also own a few big pieces from Curtis Stone and use them frequently, but find they don't always seem to heat up evenly on my gas cooktop. (Wish I still had my old reliable glass cooktop from our previous home.)

Some brands and types work out well for some types of cooking, others are good for other types.

I think this Circulon will be my last purchase.

Re: Best cookware I've ever owned

mimilucy — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 18:26:37 GMT

I agree. Circulon is great! I have purchased pieces from TJMaxx.

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noodleann — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 21:13:57 GMT

Lovely, but the 400F limit in the oven would be a dealbreaker for me.

Thank goodness, because I have enough Curtis Stone.

Enough of his cookware, that is. I could never get enough of him, of course.

Re: Best cookware I've ever owned

brandiwine — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 00:25:14 GMT

I bought this set for my DIL for Christmas a couple of years ago. I was watching the grandkids and made dinner with them and fell iin love. Bought myself a set over a year ago and it still looks brand new. I do hand wash becasue it's so quick & easy.

Re: Best cookware I've ever owned

chi5925 — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 00:28:21 GMT

I have the same set only in black that i bought at Costco about 4 years ago.

WATCH OUT!! I have found that the sides of the pots are losing their non-stick coating and the aluminum is showing. This i due to tapping the side with a wooden spoon when I'm using the pots. You know, you tap the spoon to get rid of what's on it after you stir.

SO disappointed. I figure I might have about another year of use before I have to toss them.

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novamc1 — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 13:57:48 GMT

The Circulon cookware set (13 pieces) that I raved about above has just shown up in Costco's latest sales brochure.

The sale runs Oct. 28-Nov. 22.

Price is $149.99, which is $50 off the regular price, same as when I bought mine earlier this year.

Costco will also have the Oster French Door convection countertop oven on sale during that time for $99.99.

And a 6-qt. Instant Pot Gourmet Multicooker for $59.99.

Re: Best cookware I've ever owned

Razzy 7 — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 18:55:55 GMT

You don't need to buy a membership. You can get some kind of guest pass for a day.

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Nick and Nora — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 12:57:06 GMT

I don't have sets, but many years ago I bought a Circulon mini-wok at a yard sale (for fifty cents!) and it's one of the best pans I have ever owned. 👍🏻

Re: Best cookware I've ever owned

bells4me — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 16:36:25 GMT

I love my Pioneer Woman Cookware. The same she uses on air.

Re: Best cookware I've ever owned

novamc1 — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 18:05:45 GMT

This Circulon set is heavier than those which have received criticism in the past. It's also labeled as a "professional" set.

I simply know that I love a set which is so easy to use with heat-proof handles and drainage lids, and is easy to clean up at the sink by hand, AND can go through a dishwasher.

Instructions for the set don't say "handwash recommended".

The care instructions specifically say "dishwasher safe".

Wonder whether other cookware brands also will develop coatings that can withstand the dishwasher's abuse?

Re: Best cookware I've ever owned

coffee drinker — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 23:46:38 GMT

@novamc1 Isn't this set going to be $150 starting Wednesday if purchased in-warehouse. Available on-line for a delivered price. Thought I just saw that in an email from Costco. If I read incorrectly, I apoligize.

Re: Best cookware I've ever owned

novamc1 — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 07:10:34 GMT

@coffee drinker

As posted above in thread message #9.........

<<The Circulon cookware set (13 pieces) that I raved about above has just shown up in Costco's latest sales brochure.

The sale runs Oct. 28-Nov. 22.

Price is $149.99, which is $50 off the regular price, same as when I bought mine earlier this year.

Costco will also have the Oster French Door convection countertop oven on sale during that time for $99.99.

And a 6-qt. Instant Pot Gourmet Multicooker for $59.99.>>

Re: Best cookware I've ever owned

coffee drinker — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 13:45:41 GMT

@novamc1 Sorry -- I didn't read thru all comments before posting.