Kitchen

[Puzzle Piece]

I currently have pots, pans, and skillets that are now cumbersome to lift and use. 

Does anyone recommend or have items that aren't so heavy? 

[Zhills]

I have the Curtis Stone Graniteware cookware but I only bought the smaller pieces!  

I cook for 1 but they would be sufficient for 2 portions.

I have an 8" skillet with 2 handles that can also be a baker.  It has silicone covers for the handles.

Get some small potholders!  

[CarolinaGirl88]

A few months ago I bought a 12 piece set from Amazon. Gotham Steel; ceramic, nonstick, nontoxic. It's very lightweight.

[drizzellla]

When I got married, I bought a set of Farberware pots and pans. I use them everyday. They are not heavy and still look good. 

My fry pans I replace every few years. Currently I am buying Curtis Stone fry pans.

But I am thrilled with my Farberware and couldn't be happier that I bought the set 49 years ago.

[cindyNC]

@Puzzle Piece  I've been looking for a high heat skillet that can go in the oven.  Purchased a lovely cast iron one and returned it as it was too heavy. 

Now I'm looking at carbon steel.........hoping for some good suggestions here!/

[Puzzle Piece]

@drizzellla  I currently have Revereware.  It has been with me 43 years.  I like the use it has given me but I will now transition to a more lightweight set.  I only need to cook for 1 person now.  I have nice memories of my Revereware. 

[AuntMame]

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@drizzellla wrote:

When I got married, I bought a set of Farberware pots and pans. I use them everyday. They are not heavy and still look good. 

My fry pans I replace every few years. Currently I am buying Curtis Stone fry pans.

But I am thrilled with my Farberware and couldn't be happier that I bought the set 49 years ago.

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We got a set of Farberware when we were married years ago. I still use it. Still love it. 

And it's lightweight. 

The handles keep wiggling lose on mine. Haven't been able to find a permanent fix for that. Otherwise the set is still going strong. 

[Janey2]

@AuntMame  I too have Faberware for more years than I would like to admit. Perfect condition. If a handle comes loose tighten the screw

[River Song]

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@cindyNC wrote:

I've been looking for a high heat skillet that can go in the oven.  Purchased a lovely cast iron one and returned it as it was too heavy. 

Now I'm looking at carbon steel.........hoping for some good suggestions here!/

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I have a set of three Matfer carbon steel frying pans.  They are not as heavy as cast iron but still heavy compared to a stainless steel frying pan.  They came unseasoned with a beeswax coating that had to be scrubbed off with hot water and a scrubby - a lot of work.  Then, I seasoned each pan three times in the oven (they provide instructions on how to season their pans).  I did one pan per day, it was a lot of work.  Just sayin'.

De Buyer Mineral B Pro carbon steel pans get good reviews but they are sold unseasoned.

Lodge makes lightweight preseasoned carbon steel frying pans, available on their website.

Made In is another brand that offers preseasoned carbon steel frying pans and I believe I saw a set on Costco's website.

[Mustang Shar]

I am also recommending Curtis Stone cookware. I was a big fan of my Lecrueset but as a senior, I can not longer lift these.