KitchenAid Gourmet Distinctions Stainless Steel 10-Piece Cookware Set

Really GREAT set! Not non-stick? No problem
Really beautiful on the stove. The shining, sloping sides add a very elegant and sophisticated air. Extremely quick and even heating. Handles stay cool. Just all around a great cookset! We almost didnt get it for 2 concerns: we were concerned the handles would get too hot (they stay cool!) and difficult cleaning ..we were looking for non-stick (these still clean quick and easy with a swipe of a brillo pad). We've since realized that non-stick would wear out in 5-7 years but without it...these should last almost forever! Great purchase.

Leaking rivets? No problem at all!
I almost did not buy this cookware set because of the reviews that mentioned leaking rivets. But here's the real deal.

The rivets that attach the handles to the pans are located high on the sides of the pans. If you fill a pot clear up to the rivets, you'll have lots of splashes and spatters as you cook and stir. The easy solution? Use a bigger pot! No spatters, and no leaks.

Out of curiosity, when I was washing mine prior to use I did fill them up over the rivets, and no leaks on my set.

So, a little more on the set in general. I purchased this as a replacement for my 35 year old Revereware, which was wobbly on my new glass induction stove. Also wanted to get rid of the nonstick stuff for health reasons. This is perfect, very stable, great heat conduction, glass lids fit well and make it easy to monitor cooking. A joy to use, and on top of that they look gorgeous.

My suggestion is to notice the cooking hints in these reviews, and...

Terrible customer service tarnishes decent product
This cookware set is visually appealing, though it discolors with even low heat from a gas stove. Successive uses, though, tend to remove the discoloration. It distributes heat nicely around the base and allows boiling liquids inside to circulate well from top to bottom.

This said, my experience with Meyer's customer service (Meyer Corp. out of Vallejo, CA produces and provides support for KitchenAid-brand cookware) has been far from stellar. Three items in the purchased set contained bubbles in the copper/steel base visible from the bottom.

I contacted Meyer to return the defective items and was put through quite a bit of hassle. The representative first gave a stock answer without reading my message. Then I had to quote KitchenAid's "Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty" to get Meyer to pay for shipping the defective product as it is within the first year of ownership. When the replacements finally arrived about five weeks later, one item was dented. I have...

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T-fal A113SC84 Family Cooking Nonstick Interior and Experior Oven Safe Dishwasher Safe 12-Piece Cookware Set, Black

Great Set - TFal lasts
This is an awesome and functional set for a family, and my last set (identical to this one except for the lids) has lasted more than 8 years.

I recently picked up a few new T-fal pieces and really like the new glass lids that are included with this one. Maybe I'm a nosy cook, but being able to see inside is a huge advantage.

The pans are are practical sizes, and the set gives you almost everything you need for a kitchen. The one pan this set is missing is a Saute or Chicken pan, but those are hard to find - I had to buy mine separately. However, until I found one (T-fal, of course), I used the deeper pot.

The key to using T-fal is to make sure you never heat it on anything other than a medium flame. A higher temperature will cause the T-fal to burn and you will slowly erode its ability to be nonstick. Also, if you use a dishwasher, you will need to season it again after using it a few times. The dishwashing soap will also cause your exterior to lose...

Using every day
I got these as a gift for myself and I am really enjoying them. I've only had them for a month, but I use them every day for everything from making crepes and pancakes to stew and steaming broccoli. They do fine in the dishwasher. And heat up nicely on the stove (haven't tried them in the oven). I am quite enjoying this set.

Value for money
Have been using for over last 6 months.Cleaning is easy, not sure if it dishwasher safe It is durable and excellent value at this price.

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Scanpan CTX 10-Piece Deluxe Set

Excellent
Hard to imagine spending this kind of coin for pans, but here we go. I'd gotten a 2qt saucepan to try out and it's so good that I'm back for the whole set. This is the non-stickiest non-stick ever, just a real pleasure to cook with and then clean up. The 2qt is now three years old and the interior finish looks like new. The outside underneath has a little discoloration but our stove is gas so I can't complain -- pans are for cooking, not admiring.

awesome
After getting my new Electrolux induction stove I have tried and returned Elo, Calphalon, Cuisinart. In all cases the model set I chose was the most top of that lines "Induction Ready" offerings. In every case the stainless steel must have been paper thin because it took between three and four full minutes to boil my "Standard" two cups of cold water. That is actually longer than my previous Jenn Air stove took so they were all returned.

When these CTX Pans arrived the first thing I did was run the two cup boil test. I was astonished to see a full rolling boil in one minute flat. Then I cooked something saucy. Within four minutes on the five setting the pan was showing little simmer bubbles spread so evenly over the entire pan.

I have now used these pans for a week. They are every bit as incredible as my new induction stove. My only disappointment is that the two saucepans are only 3/4 quart apart. One should be much smaller and the other much larger IMO.

Expensive but worth every penny
These pans are awesome! I got a Scanpan saute pan for Christmas and was so impressed I bought the whole set. They are expensive but in my opinion worth every penny. The pans truly are non-stick and they really work great. The surface won't scrape off like other non-stick pans because it's a solid thick lining. The stainless surface on the outside is easy to keep clean with a stainless steel scrub pad. The set comes with plenty of lids and I like that you can see through the glass. The two sauce pans are good sized and nice and deep. Overall, I could not be more happy with this purchase.

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KitchenAid Gourmet Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set

Be careful
I have never written a review before. However, after the glass lid of this Kitchen Aid Gourment stainless Steel 12-piece set exploded in our kitchen. I felt it was important for the safety of those who also have this set. I have had pans with glass lids before and never experienced anything like this. However this tight seal had created a vacuum seal is what the customer service department told me. The liability department said to read the instructions and to never put a lid on a pot after you take it off the burner without prying it open first. When we used it to cook some meat, and took it off the burner to wait for the other items, it was then that it vacuumed sealed on. I tried to get it off and so did my husband, in the mean time I went to the KitchenAid website and it had nothing on the site regarding what to do. In the meantime, the lid exploded and there was glass embedded in the surface of the cupboards and in the microwave vent as well as everywhere else. The only reason...

Great Buy
I've had the same QVC pots and pans my mom bought me for the last 7 years or so, wow was I missing out. I did extensive research, reading product reviews and weighing my options for a nice set of pots and pans and these were everything I'd hoped they'd be. They hold the heat incredibly well, very sturdy, the glass covers are awesome, I can and have washed them in the dishwasher repeatedly (according to the kitchenaid website this is fine), the handles stay nice and cool on the ends, but don't grab too close to the pan because it does abruptly become very hot. Great set for the price in my opinion. Kitchenaid has not let me down yet.

It's stuck!
We registered for this set as a wedding gift based on the reviews here. Obviously, I'm in disagreement with the other reviewers on the quality. The pots and pans look nice out of the box and you can keep them that way if you towel dry and don't scorch. But I quickly noticed that the small saucepan is a bit tipsy. If it's empty and not on a totally flat surface the handle is too heavy and it will tip over. This is annoying with the grates on my stove.

Next I noticed that the lids don't have steam vents. So I'm constantly cleaning water spills off the range from when things boil the lid off.

Worst of all, I was using the large skillet and lid to steam some veggies. When I got ready to serve I couldn't get the lid off. We tried heating the pan up again, we tried cooling it off, we tried prying it off, we tried letting it sit overnight. Nada. I still have a skillet and lid sealed together with my veggies inside. Not good. I'm glad I kept one of my old Teflon skillets...

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Revere 10-pc Stainless Steel Set with Tri-Ply Bottom

Love my Revereware!!
I absolutely love Revereware. My mother used it and I still have a pan and skillet from her which are still in use. My son has the rest of her set so we are a three generation Revereware family!!!

I'm a lifetime Revere user
When I was a kid, we had Paul Revere pots and pans. I think my Mom still uses the same ones to this day. Once I took off on my own, I'd bought any number of different pots and pans - none stood the test of time. From those brown clear glass things to a T-Fal pan that shed it's non-stick coating (yech!), they've all come and gone. It wasn't until last year that I asked for a full set of decent pots and pans. And what did I get but old faithful - Revere Stainless steel set with tri-ply bottom. Sure, these aren't as sexy as some new non-stick thing you saw on TV, and they aren't endorsed by some wide-mouthed tv chef, but they'll last you a long time and clean up well. The pots are my favorite thing. Sturdy - I've used them a ton, banged them around, cleaned them a million times and they still hold up. Sure, food can stick to them, but just use some elbow grease and the occasional SOS steel wool sponge and they're as good as new! I love them. I plan on using them for as long as...

You cannot go wrong with Revere!
One sentence: If you buy nothing else for your kitchen, buy Revere pots. They last a LIFETIME, are easy to clean, and fabulous. ...Okay, so that was two sentences! :D

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Le Creuset Tri-Ply Stainless Steel 8-Piece Cookware Set

Exactly what I was looking for
So I've been using the same pots and pans since I moved from home and they have been beat down over the past 15 years. I finally decided that I could use an upgrade and bought this set. I liked the All-Clad brand, but I couldn't stand the way the handles were shaped because they felt uncomfortable, and the weight of the pots wasn't what I was looking for. So these actually met all my needs. There is a good amount of weight on the bottom, and the handles are shaped in a way that fits my small hands. The only thing I don't like is that higher heat will discolor the metal pretty easy. I didn't think the heat was that high, but when I cleaned my skillet, the bottom was faintly stained brown/blue. Other than that, I'm totally happy with my purchase!





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Rachael Ray Hard Anodized II Nonstick Dishwasher Safe 12-Piece Cookware Set, Orange

Great value for a 12 piece cookware set
This modern cookware set is awesome!!! Not only are they gorgeous, but they are sooooo easy to clean. There is nothing worse than when a pot/pan gets all brown and funky and then to not be able to get the stains off of them. That's not the case with these though. They are so beautiful. I get lots of compliments when I cook with them. People always ask me what brand they are and when I tell them, they never believe me. They always think they are calphalon or some similar brand. They are one of my favorite set of pots that I own.

This set comes with alot of items as well. Moreso than any other brand that I have purchased or received to review. I think the quality of this cookware set is one of the best I've seen and the value as well.

Gift
This will be a great gift for a young bride and groom. These pots are great for a couple starting out together. These pots are not for serious cookers.They are light weight can get scratched and that means the anodized will peel off and then they become trash . No one can no longer eat out of them.These do no heat evenly on my electric stove. Handles still get hot and the baking pans are this. If you are giving this as a gift make sure to buy the silicon utensils so they will not stick metal objects in it. Overall great start up set.

I don't cook I burn. These pans hold up!
I'm not the number one reviewer of items, but I must say I believe I may be one of the worst cooks you'll find on Amazon. But as an adult woman, I find I have to feed myself a few times a day, and that entails cooking. I've inadvertently destroyed some beautiful cookware in the past, but I am glad to say this set isn't going to be one of them. I find them to be excellent for heating the food evenly without that little burnt spot in the middle. God forbid you actually burn something a little bit, the pans are very forgiving and are truly non stick. Cleaning these is a breeze and I find that they don't scratch either. The orange color is very appealing and the handles help you avoid burns to yourself! In conclusion, as a horrible chef, I rate these pots excellent!

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Revere 10 Piece Copper Bottom Cookware Set

Stainless Steel Advantage
Revere is a maker of classic cookwares especially with stainless steel.

An advantage of stainless steel is that the flavor of the food retains better and is healthier than the non-stick kind of material.

Stainless steel also cooks faster for it gets hot quickly. It means you never leave it empty on fire for more than a few seconds, or you will warp it or burn stain hard onto the surface.

On the other hand, to fry an egg for example, you need just a small flame and let it cook for a bit longer than you would with a non-stick pan. With small flame, you also avoid splattering the cooking oil all over your stove.

Stainless steel is easy to clean. You're not afraid of scratching the surface with regular cleaning tools. Soak it in water for some time, overnight if you want to, to loosen the sticky leftover before washing. Stainless steel stays shiny for its lifetime.

Stainless steel is rather special and heavy material that pots and...

Best you can buy for the price!
I have had a similar set of Revere Ware for 33 years and I am still using all of the pieces. Everything is in great shape, not even a loose handle. The copper absorbs the heat quickly and evenly which helps to cook the food more efficiently and save time and electricity. I have never been disappointed in this set. I would highly recommend Revere Ware for the person who cooks a lot but does not need a fancy, expensive set of cookware from Williams and Sonoma.

poor quality
DONT BUY!!!worst then cheapo dollar store pans. I thought I was getting high quality product.I normally use caphalon pans. The pan so light the pan tips due to handle is heavier then the Pan. Food has to cook on lowest setting otherwise burns. Cleaning what a joke I had to use bar kitchen to clean the pans. Now I used the piece of junk cant return. Would have been better off getting dollar store pans. I had an old pan from them that I love..wasted 259$.

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Vinaroz 12-Piece Vicenza Stainless Steel Cookware Set

Very pleased with this beautiful set at a bargain price.
I received this item very quickly and was pleasantly surprised at the quality. The set is beautiful, thick, and sturdy. Looks very difficult to dent up. The handles do not get hot (even on high heat) and are very attractive. Cleanup is easy. I chose this product because of the amount of pots and lids, and a lid for the frying pan is included. I would highly recommend this product.

Star should suffice about customer satisfaction
Why do I have to write so many words ? my star marking should be enough.if I mark all stars that should hint to you that I like the product.if I had problem then I would understand this annoying letters reqirement

Great Pans
Nonstick works wonderfully, bowed bottom of sides is perfect fit for big plastic spoons so no sauce is ever left over. Cleanup is super quick and easy, they heat evenly and quickly. Also the shape of the sides where it bows out makes the perfect controlled boil for pasta, spaghetti, even fettuccine and macaroni require 1/2 the stirring as before.

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Farberware Premium Aluminum Nonstick 10 Piece Cookware Set with Black Handles, Platinum

Not worth it
This is a VERY lightweight set of pans. I was very disappointed.

With "Premium" in the title, I thought they would be good quality, heavy pans. They are so thin. They look and feel like you could just bend them in half and I am SOOOOO tempted to try it, but then I won't be able to return them lol. Even the handles are lightweight.

The nonstick coating inside the pans almost looks powdercoated and you can just tell that it is going to bubble off or something. They are not smooth inside - there is a bit of an odd texture. These pans look like they would warp easily and I would NEVER trust these in the dishwasher, even though it says they are dishwasher safe. The fry pans are very shallow and the lids do not fit them. Speaking of the lids, they are lightweight too.

I have another set of Farberware and they are at least double the weight of this set. The metal is much thicker on my other set and like I said with "Premium" in the name of this set I just...

Good looking but just a basic starter set...
I purchased this set because it was a pretty good gold box deal a little while ago. I wasn't expected chef-quality for the price and was skeptical based on some of the reviews.

However, it's a decent enough set if it's for someone starting out on their own or if you're looking for something inexpensive. I haven't had any problems with the non-stick coating as others have mentioned but I would not consider these to be a "long term" set. If you can afford it, go with a higher quality set (I have a couple non-stick ceramic pans from Paula Dean and they're pretty amazing but can be pricey).

My biggest complaint about this set is it just doesn't have the "weighty" feel that is synonymous with high quality cookware. I have a really high end cookware set but just needed some non-stick for certain things (even if I don't use it very often) so this set is fine for the occasional use. It is uncharacteristically light though- almost feels like aluminum...it's a little...

Terrible quality, "Nonstick" should say "Everything Sticks!"
If I still had the original packaging I would send this cookware back! Everything sticks in these pans. I bought these pans as one of Amazon's daily deals. I wouldn't recommend the pans to anyone.

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Magnalite Classic 11 Piece Cookware Set

Heavy duty
There is nothing I dislike about this cookware. It has a 50 year warranty for a reason. It cooks evenly. I love it,

Lovin it
Pots look great with better than average sizes. Though pricing was steep I have always wanted a set of Magnalite. Gumbo ready

Best bang for your buck
I have every piece in the Magnalite Classic line. This cookware lasts FOREVER. It may not stay shiny and bright but I don't need it for that. It does the job. Tight fitting lids, thick alumninum. Perfect for slow roasting and even heat distribution. I bought my first pieces in the 70's and never considered buying anything else. Easy to clean too. Barkeepers Friend will keep it like new if you want to polish it.

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