Chantal 9-Piece Copper Fusion Cookware Set, Chili Red
Copper Fusion 9-Piece Cookware Set, Chili Red. Set includes 10 inch Fry Pan, 2-Quart Sauce Pan w/ Lid, 3-Quart Sauce Pan w/ Lid, 4-Quart Dutch Oven w/ Lid, 8-Quart Stockpot w/ Lid. Copper Fusion is the first cookware to combine newly patented copper-fused technology with Chantal's durable German-made enamel, resulting in a cookware that provides the ultimate in performance and health benefits with ease of use.
After about a year of research - talking to friends, buying "tester" pans (from Le Creuset, Lodge, Calpalon, All-Clad, etc) and talking to a few chefs, I ultimately decided to ignore all the suggestions and went ahead and bought these pans. They could supposedly go from gas to electric to induction and even in the oven, didn't need "seasoning" or complicated cleaning techniques; they could just go into the dishwasher, and the reviews were pretty good. When I received these pans in August I was a bit disappointed with them on first glance. The welding marks are easily seen, the handles for the lids look like the type to hold water in them, etc etc. I'm glad to say I was wrong.These pans are lovely. They can be a bit tricky to clean if you don't do it immediately after cooking, but we solved that by having a kettle of water on the boil whilst cooking. Plate the food, pour the water in the pans and let them sit whilst you eat, and when you get around to rinsing them the food just lifts off - even with eggs. Then just throw in the dishwasher with everything else. It's even less effort than my old non-stick pans. These do take a bit longer to heat up, but once they do, the heat is even and they are very responsive to changes, even on an electric/ceramic stove. I can't wait to see how they respond when we switch to induction. They're also convenient for storage with the way the handles for the lids slip right over the handle for the pan. Instead of having to have…
Mauviel M'heritage 150s 6100.04 10-Piece Set with Cast Stainless Steel Handle
Set includes 1.9-quart sauce pan with lid, 3.6-quart sauce pan with lid, 3.2-quart saute pan with lid, 8.6-inch frying pan, 10.2-inch frying pan, 6.4 stewpan with lid and 5-ounce Copperbrill cleaner.
You will not be disappointed in the robust, elegant design of this beautiful cookware. The stainless steel handles are sheer perfection and the copper and stainless finish is impeccable. this is some serious kitchen bling!
Fissler Intensa Series 9 Piece Cookware Set
Fissler's, Intensa cooking stystem offers fascinating, modern European design and a multitude of innovative functions that make work in the kitchen much easier. This line features a beautifully polished 18/10 stainless steel exterior, a scratch-resistant matte interior, and high-quality melamine resin handles. Safe to use with any kind of stove and warming drawers, anything is possible with Intensa. The fully encapsulated CookStar all- stove base, which is comprised of a pure aluminum core and high quality 18/10 stainless steel, ensures that the base will never separate or warp. The energysaving base also provides quick optimal heat distribution and diffusion without any hot spots. Safe for use on any kind of stove, including induction. Intensa is the only cooking system with the innovative Thermostar temperature indicator built into the lid. The indicator changes color to tell you exactly what is happening inside your pot, reducing time and energy consumption and giving you total control…
I purchased the 9 piece Intensa set a year ago, looking for cookware that was compatible with my portable induction cooktop. I was impressed with the quality of the cookware, with its thick evenly heating base (I have gas as well as induction), its cleverly designed lids that attach to the rim of the pot, the unique way the pot is completely sealed if the lid is placed at a certain orientation, and the pot is vented if the lid is rotate 90 degrees from the completely sealed orientation. I will often cook my sauces with the lid in the vented position, then when the food is cooled down I will place the lid in the completely sealed orientation and place it in the refrigerator (I know, you shouldn't store food in your pots, but it is just too convenient!). It has another feature that while it sounds useful, it has its drawback. Fissler advertises that the Intensa set has a unique temperature indicator built into its lids "Thermostar" indicator which changes color when a certain temperature is reached inside the pot, and expands the color even more when a higher temperature is reached. I really don't find it precise enough to be that useful. Also it is probably the indicator which causes the manufacturer to caution that the lid should never be placed in a dishwasher. Since I never wash my pots and lids in the dishwasher anyway, it doesn't affect my enjoyment of this quality cookware.As a comparison, Fissler recently released its beautiful Solea line of cookware. It was so…
BonJour Copper Clad 10-Piece Cookware Set
BonJour's collection of clad cookware offers precise control over the cooking process with an elegant, European flair. Clad metal construction is the preferred fabrication by professional and home chefs alike. The interior layer of each pan is crafted of pure 18/10 stainless steel which is non-reactive and doesn't adversely affect the flavor of delicate ingredients or subtle sauces. The exterior is made of magnetized steel which is induction suitable and polished to a beautiful mirror finish. The key to clad cookware is the heat conductive metal core layered in between the stainless steel throughout the entire pan. BonJour's unique design offers better heat conduction than traditional clad cookware because its thicker base evenly directs the heat up the side walls and around the pan. The result is stunning cookware that heats up quickly and evenly and provides a lifetime of exceptional performance. The culinary heritage that introduced buttery, delicate sauces and bold, lush wines reinvents…
I bought the 10 piece set online for $795....shipping included. They arrived in less than a week and I'm quite happy with this set. I looked at the All-Clad copper clad set in stores and held them and they obviously felt heavy and substantial, but these puppies are HEAVY!! The curved handle feels a bit more comfortable than the straight All-Clad handles. The other difference is the All-Clad frying pans have a more slanted side. These are rounded at the bottom corners and come more straight up from there. The BonJour set also has the more rounded lids which I personally like, and they have nice, high handles so you can get your fingers under there when lifting, especially with a potholder or mitts. I'll admit I'm a bit of a novice at this, I've had several Calphalon non-stick sets and those were nice, but these pots are at least three times heavier. Did I mention they were heavy? From what I had read about the BonJour set, the bottoms are supposedly thicker than other clad pots, but they never really gave any detailed info about what brands they were going against. However, from one source, at least, the copper inside the BonJour pots was a bit thicker than the All-Clads. Visually, the All-Clads have that copper ring around the side which I didn't really care for, but that's a matter of personal taste. The BonJour set has the copper core visible around the lip when you look directly down at the top of the pan. You can see clearly the separate layers of aluminum and copper around…
All-Clad Stainless 14-Piece Cookware Set
This set from All Clad comes with all the pots and pans you'll need to do everything from frying and sauteing to steaming and blanching. Each piece has an aluminum core, which conducts and reatins heat superbly. The interiors and exteriors are polished stainless steel. Cast stainless steel long handles stay cool on the stove top; lids are also made of stainless steel. This set incluedes: 10" Fry pan; 12" Fry pan; 2 Quart Sauce Pan with Lid; 3 Quarts Sauce Pan with Lid; 3 Quart Saute Pan with Lid; 6 Quart Saute Pan with Lid; 12" Chef's Pan with Lid; 8 Quart Stock pot with Lid.\
I love love this cookware! I have spent over 3000.00 on this cookware and it is wonderful I do not regret it one bit I enjoy using it every day.
All Clad Stainless Steel 14-Piece Cookware Set
This All Clad 18/10 stainless steel aluminum core 14-piece set is a perfect starter set for a new homemaker as well as for the well-seasoned cook and everyone in between. Set includes 10-Inch and 12-Inch Fry pans, 2-quart and 3-Quart Sauce pans, 3-quart and 6-Quart Saute pans, 12-Inch Chef's pan, 8-quart Stock pot and 6 lids. An absolute must for your culinary collection that you will enjoy for years to come.
Read upon induction after we lost the burner and then the glass top cracked getting up a radiant heat cooktop. Induction info impressed me. Better than gas and more efficient than eletric competion. The pans are the best easy to clean; no scratching using soft rubbing. Must keep them lightly greased because it cooks so much hotter than all else. It will boil water in less than 60 seconds for small to medium pans two minutes for large. Loveit and cook much better. Smiles from all.
All-Clad Copper Core 7-Piece Cookware Set
This quintessential cookware collection is the result of more than four decades of All-Clad ingenuity and artisanship. Copper-Core combines the ideal benefits of copper heat conduction with the cleaning ease of stainless steel. Because this formula is a carefully-guarded All-Clad innovation, no other cookware in the world can match the performance standards of its unique bonded design. Copper-Core is the premier All-Clad cookware collection, and is the choice of many of the worlds elite chefs and discriminating cooks. Set Includes: 10-in. Omelette Pan 2-qt. Covered Sauce Pan 3-qt. Covered Saute Pan 8-qt. Covered Stockpot.
Over the years I have used a variety of cookware--aluminum bottomed stainless Revere Ware, Magnalite Professional, Calphalon, Calphalon Professional NonStick. When I finally had to throw out the last of my tattered collection, I started to look for some stainless cookware that would stand the test of time and offer performance to boot. I decided to splurge on this All-Clad Copper Core.One of the pieces I recieved was this 1 1/2 Quart saucepan. What a workhorse this one is! Rice to soup to lentils to barely to country gravy, it gets used! The most used of all my Copper Core is this little pot!Delighted to report that I am THRILLED with this expensive splurge! All-Clad is NOT about expensive hype and status, those these pans are beautifully made, instead they do everything cookware should, and have literally changed the way I cook. Having attended CIA and worked as a professional chef for a few years, I know the golden rule for food not sticking: preheat pan, add oil, let oil heat for 5-10 seconds, then add food. Using these guidelines with the Copper Core, nothing sticks! And I mean for some things, like omelets or fried eggs in the 10" frypan, the performance is as good as my brand new Calphalon NonStick was; when you can just slide omelets and fried eggs out of the pan without ANY sticking at all, why would you ever need Nonstick or Teflon based products?!However, these pans are also superbly capable of developing a fond on the pan bottom for deglazing and subsequent sauces;…
Mauviel M'Cook 5210.04 9 Piece Cookware Set, Cast Stainless Steel Handle
In 1830 in a Normandy village called Villedieu-les-Poeles, Mr Ernest Mauviel established the Mauviel manufacturing company. Villedieu-les-Poeles, long known as "The City of Copper,” has an 800 year heritage of copper manufacturing. Mauviel’s manufacturing expertise is based on this rich tradition of copper manufacturing that has been handed down from generation to generation. Since the very early years, Mauviel has been a fixture in the professional and commercial markets. Today, Mauviel continues to offer the professional chef products that are unsurpassed in quality and design. Throughout the world, Mauviel is the cookware acclaimed chefs depend on: their restaurant and reputation relies on the best. Mauviel offers several collections of superior cookware- each designed and crafted to meet the needs of the most discerning chefs. Mauviel’s M'Cook Collection is a high performance cookware line comprised of the following five layers: Magnetic Stainless Steel interior, Aluminum,…
I have been making do with bargain basement pots and pans my whole life. Buy them at a yard sale or the big box store and then throw them away when they start shedding non-stick surface. I decided to really go all out and buy something that would last me a long time. I knew nothing about Mauviel (I couldn't even pronounce the name properly). I like their copper pots but didn't want to have to keep them polished. So I decided on the new stainless. I love this cookware. It heats evenly, it's easy to clean (it's supposed to be dishwasher safe but I just wash it in the sink). It feels good in my hand. I'm a big guy though so it might be a little heavy for some. It's just a wonderful experience to cook with these pots. I am definitely recommending them to anyone who wants a high quality cookware set. Oh, and nothing gets a five.
Amoretti Brothers Hammered Copper Cookware, 7 Piece Set - Bronze Handles
Amoretti Brothers hammered copper cookware set. Lined by hand using a double layer of tin for a longer durability. Very decorative, it is a real work of art. The set of 7 includes: 1 sauce pan 1.3 qt + lid, 1 sauté pan 4.3 qt + lid, 1 sauce pan 5.4 qt lid, 1 frying pan 3 qt. The copper sheet used has a thickness of 2 millimeters, to reach the best cooking performance. Copper is a great heat conductor and reduces temperature dispersion. It is resistant to scratches, thermal shocks and corrosion. Perfect for food preparations that require precise temperatures and slow cooking when the heat is directly transferred to the exterior surface. In addition, a copper cookware is an extraordinary serving piece. The handcrafted and individually polished handles are made of bronze, and they are secured to each pan using strong rivets ensuring years of functionality. Advantages: - Best heat conductor. - Energy efficient cookware - Thanks to the properties of copper, a prime heat conductor, the pot…
The cookware is of great quality. It was a Christmas gift for my wife and she loved it. They come very packaged and I highly recommend them.
Matfer 915901 8 Piece Bourgeat Copper Cookware Set
8 Piece copper set includes 9.5 inch casserole with lid, 7.12 sauce pan with lid, 9.5 flared saute pan with lid, 11 inch brazier with lid
This is the very finest cookware made. It's expensive but worth every penny. The quality is evident in the heft and feel of each pot and pan. When you get into the larger pots, it is almost as heavy as cast iron.This line of cookware is truly the Ferrari of the kitchen. The copper responds immediately to any temperature input. So if you are a casual cook who does not tend to pay close attention to what's going on in the pan, things can go wrong quickly. But if you are an accomplished cook, cooking with Bourgeat is like taking a Ferrari to it's limits on the track.I've been using Bourgeat copper cookware for nearly 10 years. Slowly, but surely, I have been switching my old cookware out for Bourgeat. And now I'm but a few pots and pans short of total bliss.
Le Creuset Cookware Set , 20 Piece
About Le Creuset CookwarePrized by international chefs, Le Creuset's porcelain-enameled cast iron pieces distribute and retain heat evenly to ensure consistent cooking and serving temperature of meals. Each piece is fired at high temperatures and undergoes several hand-finishing processes to create the durable, vitreous enamel coating that is resistant to chips, scratches and cracks. Perfectly-fitted lids seal in moisture and the distinctive flavors of appetizers, entrees and desserts. Made in France. All Stoneware pieces and Enamel on Steel pieces are made in AsiaLe Creuset stoneware dishes are fired at 2,156 degrees Fahrenheit to produce durable nonporous ovenware for even heat distribution. Easy-to-clean enameled surface is scratch- and stain-resistant and resists chipping and cracking. Will not absorb odors or flavor of foods. Casseroles bake with a deliciously crisp golden surface. Petite round casserole dishes create enticing entrees and desserts, beginning with the 25 sweet and…
There was a bit of sticker shock involved, but the 20 piece Le Creuset cookware set has performed well so far. Easy to use, easier to clean up, and all the pieces look fabulous.We originally bought the set for induction cooktop compatibility (since most pieces are enameled cast iron), but in truth these are great pieces no matter what type of stove one has.Heads up - several pieces are stoneware, so those particular ones will not work on induction cooktops - they work great in the oven, though!
All Clad Copper Core 10-Piece Cookware Set
This quintessential cookware collection is the result of more than four decades of all-clad ingenuity and artisanship. Copper-Core combines the ideal benefits of copper heat conduction with the cleaning ease of stainless steel. Because this formula is a carefully-guarded all-clad innovation, no other cookware in the world can match the performance standards of its unique bonded design. Copper-Core is the premier all-clad cookware collection, and is the choice of many of the world's elite chefs and discriminating cooks. 10-piece set includes - 8-Inch and 10-Inch fry pans, 2 and 3-Quart saucepans, 3-Quart saute pan, 8-Quart stockpot and 4 lids.
This has been an excellent investment. The cookware is heavy and very well made. These are of a quality that I will pass down to my kids.
Scanpan CTX 10-Piece Deluxe Set
The Scanpan CTX 10-Piece Deluxe set is the perfect cookware set for a lifetime of professional cooking with gourmet results! Multi-layer fused construction results in rapid and even heat distribution throughout the body of the cookware. Recycled aluminum core with Ceramic Titanium PFOA-Free Non-stick interior surface and 18/10 Stainless Steel exterior. Pans are oven and broiler safe so going from the stove top to the oven has never been easier. Stainless Lids feature glass window to view cooking progress. Pans are easy to care for, require 5-second cleaning by hand or just throw them in the dishwasher - these pans will last a lifetime. Set includes: 8-Inch and 10-1/4-Inch Fry Pans; 2-Quart and 2-3/4-Quart Saucepans with Lids; 10-1/4-Inch Sauté with Lid; 7-1/2-Quart Dutch Oven with Lid.
I currently just sent an email to Scanpan to figure out a solution to this problem. I've used my pans once or twice and they're turning brown on the outside... there is no way I can clean it off. It looks horrible! I never had an issue like this with pans before - and I would always buy cheap pans. I was so hopeful for these pans. They cook great, but now I don't want to show them off.Update 7/6/11After showing Scanpan photos of my problem they told me it looked like I was using them on a high burner - which I assured them I've only been using the medium to low settings (which the instructions say to use). Needless to say they said that in order to keep them the same silver color I would have to use metal polish on them. I did this... and I have to do this EVERY TIME I use the damn pans. I give up at this point. They are great to cook with - but if you want them to be displayed and look fabulous - don't bother.
Viking VSC1013 10 Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set
Viking professional cookware products are manufactured with exclusive multi-ply construction. Multi-Ply construction is a specially designed combination of stainless steel and aluminum alloys for lifetime performance, durability with easy cleanup, quick and even heat distribution. The Multi-Ply material used in Viking cookware is the most advanced formulation of stainless steel and aluminum alloys in the world today. This exclusive combination of layers conducts heat more evenly and quickly to give you better results. Known for its exceptional appliances, its professional cookware products are manufactured in Belgium yet designed in the U.S., so you get the best of both worlds. If you're choosy about how your cookware not only looks but also performs, Viking is the ultimate choice. Like the professional appliances that preceded this distinguished cookware line, the quality is the outstanding feature. Each piece features an exclusive 7-ply construction of 18/10 stainless steel and aluminum…
I, too, was contemplating buying All Clad. I bought a piece of All Clad and a piece of Viking. The All Clad is much more flimsy and looks like a toy set compared to the Viking. The All Clad stained from steaming veggies the one time I used the pan. I returned it the next day. I love the Viking. It cooks evenly and cleans-up like brand new. My husband and I gave a set to ourselves for Christmas. We have already added the roasting pan, which is being discontinued. It was on sale and it is absolutely amazing. It is a substantial weight and a perfect size for anything you have to roast. I cannot say enough about this set..If I had to say a drawback, it would be that this cookware cannot sit in a cabinet hidden-you really must hang these
