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8/13/2011

Calphalon One Infused Anodized 12-Inch Stainless Steel Lid Review

Calphalon One Infused Anodized 12 inch Stainless Steel Lid
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I would just like to point out that for the same price as this lid, you can get the 12-inch "everyday pan" which comes with an anodized aluminum lid that is higher arched than this one, and weighs slightly less.So not only do you get a better lid for the price, which fits your Calphalon saute pan, but you get a nice extra pan to boot!

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This 12" stainless steel lid is designed for the Calphalon ONE Infused line, but because many of our pans feature similar diameters this lid can be used as a replacement lid on many of our products and product lines.It will fit both of these pans: The 5qt Saute (model #5005), and of the 12" omelette (model #1392) in all of these lines: Calphalon ONE Infused, Calphalon ONE Nonstick, Commercial Nonstick, Commercial Hard Anodized, Professional Hard Anodized, Professional Nonstick and Professional Nonstick II.

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8/05/2011

Fagor Stainless Steel 4-Piece Multi-Pan Set Review

Fagor Stainless Steel 4-Piece Multi-Pan Set
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Makes really great poached eggs.Make sure you spray the cups or they will stick even though they claim they are non stick.Very happy with the product.

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Fagor 4 piece multi-pan set includes a 8.5 inch saute pan, steamer insert, egg poacher insert with 4 non-stick egg cups, glass lid and recipe book

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7/04/2011

Cuisinart Advantage 10-Piece Nonstick Cookware Set, Black Review

Cuisinart Advantage 10-Piece Nonstick Cookware Set, Black
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I found this set to be the best buy for getting the basics. The non-stick pans are great for sautéing and eggs come out unbelievable. There is a good variety in this set. The handles have a sturdy construction and are always cool to the touch. Having glass lids is also helpful to watch food without loosing heat while cooking. I cook a lot and buy many different types of cookware depending on what I'm making, so this set is a good base to start with and build on.

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A great starter set, this 10-piece cookware collection features a nice selection of essential pieces for any busy kitchen. It includes a 1-quart covered saucepan, a 2-1/2-quart covered saucepan, an 8-inch skillet, a 10-inch skillet, a 6-quart covered stockpot, and a 3-quart covered saute pan. The saucepans come in handy for making breakfast oatmeal or homemade marinara sauce, the skillets offer gently curved sides for flipping food or sliding an omelet or grilled cheese sandwich easily from the pan to a plate, and the stockpot works well for making vegetable soup, beef stew, or boiling pasta. The included saute pan functions like a skillet, but its wide base meets tall, straight sides for extra depth and capacity--exceptionally convenient when making one-dish meals. Start by sauteing onions and browning meat in the saute pan, then add liquid and other ingredients to finish on the stovetop or in the oven.
The Cuisinart Advantage Non-Stick cookware line features a pure aluminum core that heats quickly and cooks at an even temperature, eliminating hot spots. Even more, its exclusive Resilience nonstick interior allows for healthier cooking without the need for excess butter or oil, ensures effortless food release, and cleans up in a snap by hand or in the dishwasher. The cookware comes equipped with Easy Grip silicone handles that provide a comfortable, secure grip (riveted stick handles stay cool on the stovetop), and its tempered-glass covers help trap in heat, moisture, and nutrients--plus make it easy to check on food at a glance without lifting the lid. The cookware can be used in the oven up to 350 degrees F, but should not be used under the broiler. Cuisinart covers the set with a limited lifetime warranty.
What's in the Box
1-quart saucepan with cover
2-1/2-quart saucepan with cover
8-inch skillet
10-inch skillet
6-quart stockpot with cover
3-quart saute pan with cover

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5/30/2011

Revere Traditions 8-Piece Set Review

Revere Traditions 8-Piece Set
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I love every pan in this set except for the 10 inch skillet.After using it a couple of times, the non stick coating started coming up!I have had several cheap skillets from places like target and walmart, and none of them have ever done this.I put in for a replacement, and hopefully this one was just a defective one!

Update:I got the replacement, and it is fine.

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Revere Traditions 8-Piece Set. Includes 1-Each 1-1/2-Quart Saucepan With Lid, 1-Each 3-Quart Saucepan With Lid, 1-Each 10-Inch Non-Stick Skillet, 1-Each 10-Inch Skillet Lid, And 1-Each 6-Quart Stockpot With Lid.Revere's unsurpassed reliability and durability are embodied in its high-performance Traditions cookware collection, an updated interpretation of a classic design. Crafted of high-quality polished stainless steel, the dishwasher-safe cookware features easy-to-read Good Measure marks, tri-layer encapsulated aluminum bases for even heat distribution and Revere's signature "Pistol Grip" stay-cool phenolic handles and lid knobs. Skillets are coated in non-stick for healthy cooking.

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5/07/2011

Chantal Enamel-on-Steel 8-Inch Omelet Pan, Cobalt Blue Review

Chantal Enamel-on-Steel 8 inch Omelet Pan, Cobalt Blue
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I purchased this item 15 years ago. Loved it so much that I thought I would get another. The original pan still is functional and I use it every day.

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Chantal Enamel-On-Steel 8 Inch Omelette Pan, cobalt blue. Chantal Enamel-On-Steel Cookware performs beautifully, the perfect blend of beauty, function, versatility and high quality.Heats up quickly so there is no need to pre-heat the pan or use extremely high temperature settings - medium or low heat is recommended for most cooking applications.Perfect for magnetic induction cooking, but works well on gas or electric burners too.Naturally stick resistant, making it easy to clean.Durable enough to use metal utensils without scratching the surface.

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5/04/2011

Emeril Pro-Clad Stainless Sauce Pans Review

Emeril Pro-Clad Stainless Sauce Pans
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I really can't believe that Amazon has had this error on the website for so long and not fixed it!Beware, if you are looking for a 4 qt. Pro-Clad saucepan, it does not exist!If you order it, you will get a saute pan, not a sauce pan (not even close to the same thing, FYI).I really wish there was a way to get a 4 qt. saucepan, but your only choice is to either go with the cheaper Emerilware "Stainless" line with the copper clad bottom, or fork over the big$ for the All-Clad stainless pan ($199.95 yikes!).I wish Amazon would fix this...I almost ordered if for my wife before I called All-Clad to check and they verified it does not exist!

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Take your cooking to the next level with Emeril's Pro Clad cookware.Made to please the most demanding cooks, this collection features a professional tri-ply bonded stainless steel and aluminum construction with an easy to clean, high polished stainless finish.The wide ergonomically designed handle rests comfortably in your hand for ultimate leverage and control.The pans also feature a top-notch rim that keeps spills and drips to a minimum, thanks to a lip designed specifically for mess-free pouring.The Pro Clad cookware is oven safe up to 550F. and has tempered glass lids to monitor cooking progress.

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4/17/2011

Farberware Millennium Soft Touch 12-Piece Cookware Set Review

Farberware Millennium Soft Touch 12-Piece Cookware Set
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I have been looking for a set to suppliment my Cuisinart set (3+years) for a while. After looking at samples at Target, I have decided on the Farberware Millennium and one day Amazon had a great price.
Right now Farberware is selling at $129 and Cuisinart 10 pieces at $109 with a muffan pan and tool set rebate.
Both are great sets, but here's the difference.
Farberware's silicone wrapped handle feels better than Cusinart, although cusinart's handle does not heat up in cooking either.
Farberware's lid, again with wrapped handle, is definitely better than Cusinart's. Both lids heat up and you will appreciate the silicone wrap.
Cuisinart has a great mirror finish inside and out; Farberware's finish outside is not as brilliant, inside is almost a matte finish.
Stainless steel is not truely non-stick. The better you keep the mirror finish, the more stick resistant they are. I've had the Cusinart for a long time and it held up really well (no abrasive cleaning). I may have to come back and update you on the non-stick nature of Farberware, but so far so good.
The Farberware Millennium is more modern and expensive looking especially with the graphite colored silicone handles. The Millennium' edges also fare better because they are more rounded and your dishwasher will be happier with it.
If they are selling at the same price, I'd go for Farberware Millennium.

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A cookware set gives you a good value by including the basic pans needed to equip your kitchen. It includes saucepans for whisking a homemade sauce or cooking your morning oatmeal, a big stockpot for soups, stews or pasta, and skillets (probably the most used pan in any kitchen) for everything from seared tuna to vegetable saute. This set also includes two Prestige® kitchen tools to let you get started on your next culinary creation.

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4/08/2011

Chantal Enamel-on-Steel 8-Inch Omelet Pan, Chili Red Review

Chantal Enamel-on-Steel 8 inch Omelet Pan, Chili Red
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I am in love with this pan. I ordered the 8 inch omelette pan as a test-run with the idea of possibly purchasing an entire set of this cookware. I am looking to replace a set of Calphalon stainless cookware, which I hate because EVERYTHING sticks to it. I want to avoid Teflon, because I have a pet bird, and Teflon is very very bad for birds, and honestly, if cookware can kill my bird, it can't be that great for me either, regardless of the assurances that DuPont tries to give.

I thought I would give this a whirl. I tested it out with eggs, as they are one of my biggest challenges with the stainless - half of the eggs stay in the pan, and even with my one remaining teflon pan eggs can still stick.

They don't stick to this pan. Water doesn't even stick to this pan, it runs right off and leaves a couple of beads behind. So I scrambled up some eggs, gave the pan a spritz of olive oil spray and about a teaspoon of butter. The eggs came out smooth and tasty leaving only a slight residue around the pan at the level the liquified eggs filled it to. I let the pan cool before washing it (to avoid thermal shock.) A tiny bit of dish-soap, a swipe with a dobie pad and no trace of the eggs remained. I gave it a quick scrub and it wound up clean as a whistle.

That is how it has been every time I use this pan. Chantal says that it is dishwasher safe, but I have yet toput it in the dishwasher - I haven't needed to, it is that easy to clean.

The pan is also quite substantial, it isn't as heavy as cast-iron, but it does have some heft to it. If you hit someone over the head with it might not knock them out like cast-iron, but it would certainly throw them for a loop, so you know, I wouldn't recommend it. It also probably would void the warranty, which is for the lifetime of the original owner. Nice.

Now I just need to save up the cash for the 10 piece set, because I am sold on this cookware.

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Chantal Enamel-On-Steel 8 Inch Omelette Pan, chili red. Chantal Enamel-On-Steel Cookware performs beautifully, the perfect blend of beauty, function, versatility and high quality.Heats up quickly so there is no need to pre-heat the pan or use extremely high temperature settings - medium or low heat is recommended for most cooking applications.Perfect for magnetic induction cooking, but works well on gas or electric burners too.Naturally stick resistant, making it easy to clean.Durable enough to use metal utensils without scratching the surface.

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3/26/2011

Farberware Classic Twin Pack: 8" & 10" Open Skillet Stainless Steel Review

Farberware Classic Twin Pack: 8' & 10' Open Skillet Stainless Steel
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Because I rely so heavily on reviews from others when I purchase, I always try to review my own purchases.Thanks to all who submit reviews.

THESE PANS ARE WONDERFUL!I'm a senior and prone to forgetting my food is cooking and burning it.So far, I've done this three times in the same pan and it cleans up like a dream every time -- like new.Heavy gauge yet easy enough to lift and to clean.I actually bought these pans to add to the whole Farberware set I also purchased (won't be using the Teflon coated pans that came with it for health reasons and needed two skillets).ALL of the Farberware is so well made and a joy to cook with.Highly recommend them!

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Expand upon your existing Farberware Classic Series cookware with this collectable, specialty piece. One of the most used pans in any well-equipped kitchen. Skillets have sloped sides so that foods slide out easily. Used for cooking omelets, quesadillas, sauteing vegetables, searing steaks, fish and poultry.

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3/23/2011

Swiss Diamond Cast-Aluminum Nonstick 8- and 11-Inch Open Fry Pan Set Review

Swiss Diamond Cast-Aluminum Nonstick 8- and 11 inch Open Fry Pan Set
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These are the best non-stick cookware I have ever used. Compared to other non-stick fry pans that I have used in the past, they have a heavy, sturdy feel. Better yet, they cook food beautifully and clean up easily. I am definitely saving my pennies to by other pieces by this company.

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Cook small meals, eggs, and omelets to perfection with this set of two, heavy-duty, cast-aluminum, 8- and 10-inch fry pans. Diamond crystals form the virtually indestructible nonstick cooking surface, which will not peel, crack, or blister, and metal utensils are safe to use. The cookware's flat bottoms provide even heat distribution and accommodate all ceramic, electric, and gas cook tops. In addition, the pans' stay-cool ergonomic handles ensure a safe, comfortable grip, and are oven-safe up to 500 degrees F. Combining exceptional durability and versatility in the kitchen, the dishwasher-safe fry pans measures 16 by 8 by 1-1/2 inches and 19-7/8 by 11 by 1-1/2 inches, and both pieces carry a limited lifetime warranty.

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1/28/2011

Calphalon D1382PB Commercial Hard-Anodized 12-Inch Everyday Pan with Lid Review

Calphalon D1382PB Commercial Hard-Anodized 12 inch Everyday Pan with Lid
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I've owned this pan for about two years ... it's simply wonderful. The Calphalon Commercial line is the top of the line, just like the Professional, but with stay-cool handles. The thick, sturdy aluminum heats up quickly and evenly, and goes from the stovetop to the oven up to any temperature.
My favorite dish to make with this pan is a large omelette for two to four people. You saute the onions, etc., until carmelized, then add the whipped eggs, top it with diced tomatoes, basil, oregano and cheeses, then broil at about 450 for a couple minutes until browned. Simply wonderful!
I also cook stir frys, poach fish, bake casseroles, and brown meats in this truly Everyday Pan.
Now, for the issues: As with all true Calphalon products, you can not put hard-anodized aluminum into the dishwasher. It will damage the surface, leading to pits and discolorations, and void the lifetime warranty to boot!
Second, this is not a nonstick pan. If you want nonstick, buy Calphalon Commercial Nonstick, the best ever made (The Commercial nonstick line has the more advanced LRS3 coating versus the much less effective LRS coating on the cheaper Professional Nonstick II line).
To clean, simply buy a Dobie pad or its equivalent. For the tough stuff, I find a little Bon Ami or Dormond cleaner does the trick without too much effort.
Enjoy!

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The 12-in. Everyday Pan is an all-purpose pan. Use it for searing, browning and sauteing vegetables and meats. It also works well for making paella, jambalaya and all-in-one meals that you can bring right to the table to serve. The 2 loop handles make for easier lifting.Backed by a lifetime warranty, Calphalon's Commercial Hard-Anodized Cookware is made to professional standards, offering the home chef unsurpassed cooking performance, superior construction and lasting durability. Each piece in the Commercial Hard-Anodized line is made of a heavy-gauge aluminum, all-metal construction with the advanced technology of the Cool V stainless handles. The aluminum construction provides superior cooking performance by distributing the heat evenly so there are no hot spots as you cook. And because it's made entirely of metal, each pan can be used in the oven and under the broiler. The hard-anodizing seals the cooking surface, making it stick-resistant and non-reactive to the foods being cooked. The Cool V handles are designed to stay cool on the stovetop, and are balanced with such precision that the pans feel lighter when you pick them up.

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12/25/2010

Cuisinart Chef's Classic Saute Pans Review

Cuisinart Chef's Classic Saute Pans
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This Cuisinart Chef's Classic saute pan has quickly become my favorite pan. It's huge - a full 12" across - which makes it very versatile. The pan conducts heat extremely well and is oven safe to 500 degrees. The handle is very sturdy, reasonably comfortable, and stays cool (outside of the oven, of course). The lid fits tightly. Both the interior and the exterior are very shiny and attractive. All this and it's easy to clean. Yet this pan sells for just a fraction of the sexier brands like All-Clad or Calphalon.
The chief reason for the great price is due to the construction. This is known as a "disk bottom" pan because it has a highly conductive aluminum disk embedded in its base. The really expensive brands feature "cladding", where a layer of conductive metal (usually aluminum) is embedded throughout the entire pan. Although the cookware industry loves to say that disk-bottom pans are inferior, test after test proves this claim is untrue. After all, we don't cook on the sides of a pan; we only cook on the bottom. See Cook's Illustrated magazine, May/June 2003, for a great discussion of this.
There are a few reasons why this pan might not be right for you. This pan's size makes it fairly heavy, so if you have arthritis or weak hands, you might want to opt for a smaller pan. Similarly, this pan might not fit on those tiny stovetops or ranges that you sometimes see in "galley" kitchens in apartments. But if you want a large, durable, high-quality saute pan at a fraction of the cost of the big-name brands, this is the pan for you.

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Inspired by the great French kitchens, Cuisinart began making professional cookware almost 30 years ago. Top quality construction joins the premium stainless exterior with solid aluminum encapsulated into the base, ensuring unsurpassed heat distribution. Bonded to a stainless steel interior, Chef's Classic Stainless offers the professional performance that lets you celebrate the fine art of cooking , with consistently delicious results. The high, straight sides and the flat cooking surface of the saute maximizes capacity. Sear meats, poultry, and more; cover to simmer for a perfect finish.

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