Kitchen

[kittymom56]

I bought a set of them several years ago. Both frying pans and a saucepan have bit the dust and I never checked into the lifetime warranty.

I had also purchased open stock items and particularly liked the everytday pans with the double handles and lids.

I have had one of thee replaced under the lifetime warranty, that one has already lost it's non stick and the smaller of the 2 is also no longer nonstick.

I also had a griddle replaced, that one so far is holding up.

I know that they no longer offer those everyday pans, and I just am not sure it's worth it to even call and see what they would offer in their places. I'm just not sure that the quality is what it's all hyped up to be.

Anyone else have the same issues?

[BalletBabe]

@kittymom56  I have had bad experience with them.  I will not purchase again. 

[CinNC]

I have never bought a full set of cookware - I was given one by my mother when I was married years ago. 

Have purchased several items on sale at QVC which I have loved ....a few less expensive items at TJMaxx and Ross.  Then I bought my first really good, pricey pan at Sur La Table at holiday time..a ScanPan everyday pan. The quality has blown me away compared to the other items I've had. But I'm so frugal it remains to be seen if I will buy more. 

It depends on your cooking style, etc....whether to want to keep on with the Cooks Essentials. 

[Azcowgirl]

Mine bit the dust also.

[giddy up]

Have you researched Curtis Stone's Durapan on HSN? Rave reviews, you should check it out.

[Abrowneyegirl]

I have an OLD set of Cooks Essentials hard anodized cookware set- it is 15+ years old.  It is still going strong!! I would buy the set again if they still made it.  I think back then Calphalon made their cookware.

I cook A LOT, meals from scratch 5-6 days a week, plus breakfast and lunch.  I do NOT ever put them in the dishwasher as per the instructions, but I do use metal utensils and the finish has NEVER flaked or peeled.

I miss this type of quality.  Every pan I buy to add to my collection has to be thrown out inside of 1 year!!  I do not mind spending a lot of money on pots and pans because I use them daily- but when the handles get loose or the finish deteriorates I get annoyed.

[homedecor1]

@kittymom56

based on the set I just ordered to replace my 10+ year old SS Cooks Essentials & Technique HA set (mix matched due to tossing pieces), I'd say NO (ordered K43633 clearance) quality not the same - very thin.

im going towards Caphalon Simply in open stock pieces - yes, more expensive buying pieces (I pick them up at Home Goods, Marshalls & Ross) but I don't need a set anymore.

[momtochloe]

Another vote for Curtis Stone's pans.  They are the best pans I have purchased in a very long time.

[wagirl]

i have many ce stainless non stick that are doing ok. however i am getting rid of it due to the non stick that gives off those chemicals. some are scratched up that i don't use. i have 2 skillets from curtis stone that are the best. wanted his latest ts from sunday.but not in my budget at the moment. i need sance pans more than anymore fry pans.

[Fressa]

I've had good luck with all of my CE cookware.  My favorite set was the "belly" pots with the strainier lids. I had that set for years and years. Now, it seems difficult to find that type of lid.  I recently started to clear out my pots & pans and scale down what I had. I like the CE and/or RR oval pot set, RR 3qt pot, MCM 4th burner pot (2) and a small collection of small pots/skillets for one.  I like the Anelon brand but it's pricey. I think I may scale back even further using BBB coupons and purchasing just a few of these.