Steel Cookware Set

Jazmin asked:


I want to get my roommies a gift before I move out of the country in May and I was thinking of a pot/pan set because they’re moving into a new house and their pots/pans are BAAAAAD. One roommate keeps talking about the “waterless cookware” - but honestly, I can’t afford that. Both “waterless” and others seem to be made out of stainless steel. Does anyone know what is so special about “Waterless”? Thanks!

SATU

frogdog06 asked:


I know there are all sorts of questions in regards to this, but I wanted to add my personal cooking styles to aid in answers. My boyfriend and recently graduated college, and are replacing our subpar college home items, including super crappy cookware (think $15@Macy’s!). I’ve done research on types of cookware, and our budget is up to about $150 (which is doable on Amazon, LNT w/coupon, etc.). There are plenty of sets to choose from, but which? …

–stainless steel sounds attractive, but we are not seasoned chefs (very basic stuff and mostly preparing grocery items). also, cleaning sounds like a pain.
–we like nonstick–we hand wash everything and have silicone utensils. the big thing is though, we are concerned with the nonstick wearing out over time INTO OUR FOOD.
–hard anodized, don’t know much about, but i am petite and can barely hold an iron skillet…plus don’t really want to worry about what kinds of food can/cannot cook in it…

any suggestions?? i’m on the fence! thanks

RYLAND

Divine Oubliette asked:


I’ve looked at everything out there it seems and I am more confused that ever. I’ve even examined what Consumer Reports has to say to no end. I was looking for a set with glass lids and that didn’t cost more than 300$, those are my only caveats. If anyone could give me some suggestions I’d really appreciate it.

TAIFA

@pri! asked:


A friend of mine was married in a different state from where I live. I was unable to attend, so I mailed her a gift (21 piece stainless steel cookware set)http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/601-5271632-1506569?ASIN=B00022VUJQ&AFID=Froogle&LNM=B00022VUJQ|Stainless_Steel_21pc._Cookware_Set&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=B00022VUJQ&ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001
I thought this would be perfect since, this will be the first home for each of them….He just finished college and got an apartment, and she lived with her parents up until the wedding. So its not like they have all the necessities in the home. Well, in my mail this morning was a letter to pick up a package. I was horrified to find that it was the gift that I had sent my friend. It had a letter attached that said we would much rather have money. Please return and send us a gift card or cash. The gift was $80 plus tax plus shipping. After recieving it back, I’m glad I didn’t attend. Should I return it and send them cash?
I didn’t know either of them very long. I met her in one of my collage classes. Did she invite me just for the gift??? or is she being rude because I was unable to attend?
Should I have enclosed a gift receipt with it. I’ve never returned any gift that anyone has bought me, at most I’ve exchanged for a big/smaller size or color.
Also, if I don’t like a gift, I say thank you and give it to someone else. Never would I give it back to the gift giver. Is this common now a day?
4 of the other girls in the class we had together were invited. 1 attended the wedding and said that it was a big waste of time because she was being rude to a lot of people and the other 2 said they sent gifts. One of the girls got a thank you note….she sent a $200 check though.
http://www.target.com/Kitchen-Essentials-Calphalon-Stainless-Cookware/dp/B000HM4ONK/qid=1192743635/ref=br_1_2/601-5271632-1506569?ie=UTF8&node=15751071&frombrowse=1&rh=&page=1
this is the set she registered for so I thought she’d like the other set…no way I could afford these. Also, I don’t think anyone else bought her the ones on the registry…because I bought the gift the week of the wedding and they were still on it.

KELSIE-LYNN

Tommy F asked:


I’m looking to purchase a new gourmet cookware set. I want something complete and money is no object. I have always used stainless steel by Wolfgang Puck’s Bistro collection, but I’m looking for something new. Which of the following is the best cookware type for a set, all-in-all?

Stainless Steel
Hard-Anodized
Tri-Ply
Cast-Iron
GreenPan with Thermalon

I will have no other nonstick than GreenPan. Thanks for your help.
Thank you for the Calphalon suggestion, but I won’t use any other nonstick than GreenPan because of the fact that traditional nonstick (i.e. all nonstick but GreenPan) begins deteriorating at 500 degrees, farenheit, while my range top goes up to 775 degrees. I don’t really like nonstick that much at all, honestly.

WRANGLER

Natazha T asked:


which one is better a Hard Anodized or a stainless steel cookware set
brand (rachel ray)

SHAINAH

<3 my baby girl asked:


I know a girl who’s getting married end of Feb2009&she’s been living w/her now fiancee for going on5yrs&she will have lived w/him for 6yrs b4 her wedding date.Well she decided recently to make a wedding regisrty&the things she’s asking for are an HDTV LCD,HD DVD player,a DVD/CD shelf case tower,a very expensive bed set,expensive dishes,stainless steel large cookware set,10.1MP expensive camera,cooking stuff,ect.Ok the reason I think she’s being greedy is cuz she’s lived w/her bf for yrs&already has everything they need&the things she wants are all upgrades of things she has already.Now what’s the big deal right? Well I lived w/my husband for 4months b4 I married him&we didn’t make a wedding registry&we got a few cards w/cash, but we never asked or expected it.Is it fair for her to ask ppl to get her luxury items when she’s been living w/her bf for yrs already&has all her essentials?!She’s also had all her baby’s things bought 4 by other ppl through a regisrty 2!Greedy or not?!

TYRA

Kat asked:


Im considering buying these pans. A word of advice dont buy Wolfgang Puck cookware I bought a set of stainless steel pans from his Bistro Collection and they turned out to be awful. The food sticks to the pans, and they are somewhat burned already So anyway Im hoping someone has some great reviews over this brand “All- Clad”!!!

SHALAMAR

SillyMe asked:


So, I got this really nice set of stainless steel cookware… its nice and expensive (so not the target stuff) - I’ve followed all of the directions that came with the set, but I can’t cook on it! Everything I’ve ever put in those pots/pans has stuck horribly to the stainless steel… i’ve tried greasing, i’ve tried not greasing, I feel like i’ve tried it all!

Is there a “trick” to this? What are other options?
PAM isnt working… I was sure that I covered every inch of the pan/pot and no results…

And if this matters, I don’t cook anything that is high fat, so I don’t get that extra “lube” in the pan

SHAKUR

abc123 asked:


I just got a new set as a gift. The first time I put it in water, the inside of the pot got this rainbow film on it. Is this normal? What is it? Is it bad?

Thanks.

KYLIA