Re: Circulon Cookware

Nightowlz · ‎03-11-2010

@CLEM wrote:
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.

Your set looks like a nice set & looks more expensive. I always use butter to make my eggs too. That 8 qt stock pot comes in handy for making large batches of soups, stews, chili etc. If I don't use my pressure cooker I use my 8 qt stock pot. Let me know how the cookware works out not using any butter or oils while cooking.

Tigriss · ‎03-12-2010

Your set is way prettier. You got a real good deal especially since you have an induction top! Enjoy your new cookware!

CLEM · ‎03-09-2010

@Tigriss

Thanks, tigriss. Perhaps the QVC set also comes in brown.

Unfortunately, I put the induction burners away until January when my contracter can do the remodeling necessary. I live in a highrise and only have a galley kitchen, so for the time being I will have to cook on my glasstop stove. But I can't wait to use them.

I made the scrambled eggs and to my surprise they came out nice and fluffy. But I did put a small pat of butter on top after I had them on my plate. Tasted quite good.

CLEM · ‎03-09-2010

I just read the description for tomorrow's TSV and noticed that it does not seem induction ready cookware. So I am really glad I got the one I have.

RainyDayGal · ‎03-09-2010

I was looking at that beautiful brown set at BB&B, but if it's not good with fats what's the point? I don't want to have to buy MORE pans that I can use butter in and cook bacon. I also considered the TSV (I had a pan years ago that I liked), but I think I'll stick with my Calphalon.

CLEM · ‎03-09-2010

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.

Correction of my post #10 (copied above in red)

I must apologize for having posted the above. After watching some of the TSV shows today, I went back to read the instructions more carefully. And I did put my glasses on. The wording is as follows:

Oil: If you prefer to keep the use of cooking oil to a minimum, you can dab your favorite oil on a paper towel and carefully wipe the interior of the pan before cooking. Heavy vegetable oils may have a residue that can affect nonstick performance. Use low heat when heating up oils.

Again, I apologize for my misleading words.

So please, go ahead if you want to get this or any other circulon cookware.

RainyDayGal · ‎03-09-2010

@CLEM wrote:
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.

Correction of my post #10 (copied above in red)

I must apologize for having posted the above. After watching some of the TSV shows today, I went back to read the instructions more carefully. And I did put my glasses on. The wording is as follows:

Oil: If you prefer to keep the use of cooking oil to a minimum, you can dab your favorite oil on a paper towel and carefully wipe the interior of the pan before cooking. Heavy vegetable oils may have a residue that can affect nonstick performance. Use low heat when heating up oils.

Again, I apologize for my misleading words.

So please, go ahead if you want to get this or any other circulon cookware.

Now I'm even more confused. LOL So use oil but the teensiest amount? What if you like to fry your chicken (I don't), you can't just use a tiny amount. I don't remember all of that when I had my pan years ago. And what about butter then, is it safe for butter? I really like the looks of this set but I'm still wondering if I shouldn't just stick with the Calphalon. I use oils and butters without any problem. I looked at BB&B and the sets are much more expensive. One thing, I'd love to have COLOR.

So what does everyone think about aluminum? My husband said it isn't safe to use, but this is coated. OK, maybe I just need a good set of stainless steel. Too many options out there.

CLEM · ‎03-09-2010

@RainyDayGal

It's if you prefer to keep consumption of oils or ft to a minimum you can use any oil that you dab with a papertowel onto the surface of the pan.

What a mess I made! Sorry again.

KYToby · ‎02-19-2012

Yes, you can use fats and oils if you wish. Not only can you read this in the instructions, but they demonstrated frying chicken (in oil!) in the largest skillet.

Aluminum cookware is completely safe. There is absolutely no evidence to the contrary -- despite what pseudoscientific websites such as Natural News may claim. All objective studies show it is safe.

The main issue with aluminum is that it is reactive, so acidic foods can react and take on a metallic taste and pit the pans. This cookware, though, is anondiized, giving it a surface much harder than stainless steel and eliminating the reactivity.