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Wishing I was in Ireland
PeaNut 227,405
October 2005
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Loc: Minneapolis, MN
 |  Posted: 12/5/2012 4:32:56 PM
I am looking for all new cookware. I had an extensive set of All-Clad before my divorce. I liked it, but sometimes it was a PITA to clean, and 2 of my pans warped. I also can't afford All-Clad anymore.
I was looking at this Cuisinart Hard Anodized Cookware Set but have no experience with this brand.
Any thoughts? I cook nearly every day, and most of my cooking is done on the cooktop, not in the oven. I pan-sear a lot of meats, and make simple sauces... |
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"All that is necessary for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing." Edmund Burke
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SuzastampinCTMH
PeaFixture
PeaNut 157,667
July 2004
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Loc: Upstate NY
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I love my copper bottom Revereware. I've been using it for about 30 years and it's held up well. |
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In Focus
Wishing I was in Ireland
PeaNut 227,405
October 2005
Posts: 9,556
Layouts: 74
Loc: Minneapolis, MN
| Posted: 12/5/2012 4:41:12 PM
I actually have few vintage pieces of that! Problem with it is the handles are so old that they get really, really hot while you cook. And I just have 3 pots. No pans. |
Barbie
"All that is necessary for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing." Edmund Burke
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tamhugh
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 12,875
March 2001
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I don't know anything about that brand, but I have the Anolon Advanced Hard Anodized cookware and I love it. It is easy to clean and doesn't warp or stain. I have had mine for several years now and it looks like new. | |
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pennyring
Thrift Ninja
PeaNut 226,011
October 2005
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Loc: Rite Aid
| Posted: 12/5/2012 4:53:13 PM
We have Calphalon and bought it a piece at a time from the outlet mall.
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backtoscrap
BucketHead
PeaNut 185,436
January 2005
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Loc: Southeastern MI
| Posted: 12/5/2012 5:14:20 PM
I have Kitchen Aid - it's similar to all-clad at a fraction of the cost. I love it, I've had it for about a year. I use barkeepers friend to really shine it up and keep it looking like new. | |
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amom23
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
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September 2003
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Loc: ND
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Check out the Today's Special Value over at QVC.com - it looks like a good set actually. |
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LeoGirl76
Children Want Your Presence, Not Your Presents
PeaNut 72,408
February 2003
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Loc: America's Finest City
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Rachael Ray Hard Anodized is nice! |
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Georgiapea
Mom to the Wild Things.
PeaNut 96,783
July 2003
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Loc: Poss-a-Dillo Hill, Ozark, AL
| Posted: 12/5/2012 6:24:38 PM
I have a set of Paula Deen cookware, plus all the accessory pieces. I chose the Robins's Egg Blue, and it's available in Red and a strange shade of Green. Red is very popular. I think they've given up on the green. | |
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Mrs_Tyler
Sorting Laundry
PeaNut 197,836
March 2005
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Loc: Enjoying the humid continental climate zone.
| Posted: 12/5/2012 7:09:49 PM
Walmart sells Tramontina sets that America's test kitchen has rated equivalent to Calphelon. Their 8 piece try-clad set is $120. | |
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In Focus
Wishing I was in Ireland
PeaNut 227,405
October 2005
Posts: 9,556
Layouts: 74
Loc: Minneapolis, MN
| Posted: 12/6/2012 12:13:47 PM
Thank you for all your suggestions! I still haven't made up my mind. |
Barbie
"All that is necessary for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing." Edmund Burke
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