Circulon Cookware

CLEM · ‎03-09-2010

I realized that QVC will have something from Circulon as a special value on Wednesday. I needed cookware for induction cooking and it was hard to find a set that didn't cost a fortune. So I found a set of Circulon Symmetry at Macy's that has very good reviews on their website as well as at Ammazon. Went ahead and ordered it Tuesday before Thanksgiving and I think I got a good deal. $299.00 with 15% off plus another 3 piece set for free and free shipping. It arrived Friday and it is beautiful.

I am now wondering if I should have waited until Wednesday and see if QVC is going to offer a set that can be used on induction cooktops.

Nightowlz · ‎03-11-2010

TSV - Circulon Hard Anodized Dishwasher Safe Cookware boasts heavy gauge aluminum construction for quick and even heating. Oven Safe to 350F__ for cookware & 500F for baking sheets. A pattern of high-low circles help reduce surface abrasion for lasting DuPont Autograph nonstick performance. Metal utensil safe. SS handles. Glass Lids. Incl: 1-1/2qt covered saucepan, 3 qt covered saucepan, 8 qt covered stockpot, 9-1/2" square grillpan, 8" & 10" skillets, 12" covered skillet, (2)10" x 15" Baking pans. Lifetime LMW. PFOA free. Imported $159.95 + $17.22 S&H

Tigriss · ‎03-12-2010

Compare the two, and order/keep the one you like best. The beauty of store return policies.

CLEM · ‎03-09-2010

@Nightowlz

@Tigriss

Thank you for your reply. This is a similar set. I didn't get the cookie sheets, but got an 8" frying pan and a 1 qt little pot. Plus the bonus of a 4 qt covered sauce pan and a 10 " everyday pan for a total of $270 with tax.

But the Q price will probably be very good for a TSV.

In-x-s · ‎03-09-2010

I didn't think hard anodized would work with induction? I didn't think any aluminum was magnetic?????

Nightowlz · ‎03-11-2010

@In-x-s wrote:
I didn't think hard anodized would work with induction? I didn't think any aluminum was magnetic?????

No it does not work on induction. A magnet will not stick to my hard anodized cookware.

CLEM · ‎03-09-2010

This particular set - Circulon Symmetry - does work with induction cooking. The magnet sticks. Other Circulon sets do not work on induction cooktops.

Nightowlz · ‎03-11-2010

Here's a pic of the TSV set.

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CLEM · ‎03-09-2010

This is the set I got - slightly different.

Circulon Symmetry Chocolate 3 Piece Cookware Set

Circulon Symmetry Chocolate Hard Anodized Nonstick 11-Piece Cookware Set

The two pieces on top were the bonus pieces.

CLEM · ‎03-09-2010

That brown color is really beautiful. It's a deep rich chocolate color with bronce highlights.

I thought I would give the 8 qt pot away because it's too big, but it's downright cute so I am keeping it for the time being.

From what I learned from the instructions and reviews is that this cookware is allergic to fat; e.g., cooking bacon, fatty burgers, butter, oil. The nonstick will get compromised. So, tonight I will make scrambled eggs using absolutely no fat. The food is supposed to just fall out.

I will get another pan for when I want to make bacon and eggs. Don't really want my eggs without butter.