For my more culinary-equipped friends. What are you all using pots and pans-wise? Everything I have is non-stick. This makes deglazing almost impossible. I've made some decent sauces in them, but it's always hit or miss. So what do you suggest? Obviously I'm not looking to break the bank here. I'll just be picking up a couple of saute pans.
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Pots and Pans
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We have the full array of Towncraft stainless cookware. I actually like using it, but my wife doesn't. We also have a couple of cast iron skillets we use. Towncraft will, however, break the bank. She wanted it, so we got it.
Greg
BoM October 2006
Buy an All-Clad saute pan and saucier. They are THE best, and they will outlast you. For these two, you're looking at $300, but you will never need to replace them.
Calphalon makes a great alternative.
Calphalon makes a great alternative.
My wife and I have the Calphalon Contemporary set.... it's hard anodized and oven safe with great heat distribution.
smokemifugotem
BoM July '10
Have the same set and they are the cats ass! Also have 3 or 4 non stick calphalon pans too for when needed. A bit pricey up front but last forever and if u have an issues...just take to bed bath and beyond and they will swap em for ya.
I have numerious All-Clad and LeCreuset pots/pans and can assure you they will outlast you and build quality is second to none (but its a bit of a investment). For example, my mother gave me two LeCreuset pans she bought over 20 years ago and there is not a single thing wrong with them after 20+ years of use.
I like the classic All-Clad stainless steel, easy to maintain, can go in the dishwasher (at least I do) and its the cheapest line they have.
Good look on your search.
Greg
BoM October 2006
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We have a calphalon and cuisinart sets that we use daily plus a few all-clad pieces.
I would rate them as
all-clad > cusinart > calphalon
The all-clad is the most expensive of the bunch and the other two are close in price and in performance.
I do think I prefer stainless over non-stick. I like the heat distribution and searing on s/s pans.
I would rate them as
all-clad > cusinart > calphalon
The all-clad is the most expensive of the bunch and the other two are close in price and in performance.
I do think I prefer stainless over non-stick. I like the heat distribution and searing on s/s pans.
xddco
The Skipper
I have a complete set of Swiss Diamond, some Calpholon and two All Clad pans (when I need a reactive pan) for the stove top. And although you can use the Swiss Diamond in the oven, I prefer my antique cast iron Dutch ovens and skillets.
Swiss Diamond is awesome.
Swiss Diamond is awesome.
Hah. I hope you have a woman that cooks then! If you've got a great cook in a woman hang on to her and congrats. Neither my wife nor I where ever big into learning to cook. I LOVE food, and the wife still has no interest in learning to cook, so it's left to me. OH, and she's a vegetarian. I want meat, so again, it's left to me.
Oh, and if you are ever down here with your girl when I'm smokin' up some Brisket I'll make sure she gets some. You can have a salad. :grinFU:
My mom bought me a calphalon set about 10 years ago. No problems with them. She actually has a set that is over 35 years old now. Great stuff.
I also own the Emeril Lagasse set and they are not bad, different cooing with them. I use them for the glass top lids a lot.
I also own the Emeril Lagasse set and they are not bad, different cooing with them. I use them for the glass top lids a lot.
I could not say it any better. :thumbsup:
TravelingJ
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We actually use a set of Tramontina pots. My sister-in-law has a set she built up over several years and I loved how they stack and store, as well as cook. We bought a set and have been using it for 5 years now. The life they have lived is beyond amazing-flying out of cabinets in the RV, banging around on the highways, and being used all the time. They shine up great, and keep cooking beautifully. The thickass bottom makes for amazing heating-even on our piss poor RV range.
jmatkins
BoM January 08
http://www.google.com/products/cata...og_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CG0Q8wIwAg#
The wife and I got a set like this years ago, the SS pots and pans are still great the coated ones need to be replaced. If you need one pot or pan you can shop around but if you need and assortment I do like these sets.
The wife and I got a set like this years ago, the SS pots and pans are still great the coated ones need to be replaced. If you need one pot or pan you can shop around but if you need and assortment I do like these sets.
For a more affordable, but very good performing alternative I recommend these Cuisinart clad cookware. They are a great alternative to the more expensive All-Clad and Viking options. I got a set recently and they are fantastic. 18/10 Stainless, aluminum clad that runs all the way up the sides, not just an aluminum disk in the bottom. I'd love to have Allclad if I could, but I cannot justify spending that kind of scratch on cookware even though I like to cook as often as I can. If you can afford it though, I'd give a serious look at the Allclad stuff.
http://www.cuisinart.com/products/cookware/multiclad_pro/sets_mcp/mcp-12.html
http://www.only-cookware.com/stainless_steel_cookware.html
http://www.cuisinart.com/products/cookware/multiclad_pro/sets_mcp/mcp-12.html
http://www.only-cookware.com/stainless_steel_cookware.html
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