Steel Cookware Set

Stephanie F asked:


I am thinking about getting these as a gift? I want to know what you think about them.
http://kitchen-dining.hsn.com/tim-love-collection-16-piece-cast-iron-cookware-set_pf-259369_xp.aspx?cm_mmc=EMAIL*Weekly*EMAOEMW20071205A*259369&afsrc=1&rdr=1&sourceid=EMAOEMW20071205A_259369#product_tabs

Do you have anything to support your answers with? (Proof). I know that is what people cooked on in the old days and I just want to know from everyone who does cook out there about these. Thank you for your kind answers.

Porcelain enamel-finished interior and exterior on cookware
Skillet: enamel cast iron, pour spouts, stick handle and helper handle
Steamer: stainless steel, buffet riveted handle, mirror-polish finished interior and exterior
Griddle/pizza pan: cast iron, black matte enamel and buffet handle
Saucepot: enamel cast iron, pour spouts, stick handle, enamel cast iron self-basting lid
Mini casseroles: enamel cast iron, buffet, enamel cast iron handle and self-bastin

LOTTE

Marcy M asked:


I’m looking into buying new cookware, and I’m stuck between a stainless steel set and an anodized aluminum set. The stainless steel set does not have any kind of protection on the handles of the pans/pots or the lids (the aluminum set has silicon-rubber covered handles). I can’t help but think they would get too hot to touch when the pan is on the stove. Does anyone know? I don’t want to scald my hand when I take my pan off the stove.
Geez, that’s really inconvenient that you have to use a pot holder… The set I’m looking at is cooks. Here’s a link. It’s on sale
http://www3.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?DeptID=57089&CatID=58083&GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=1097f60&attrtype=&attrvalue=&CMID=57089%7c57346%7c58083&Fltr=&Srt=price%3bPRC%3bTrue&QL=F&IND=22&cmVirtualCat=&CmCatId=57089|57346|58083

RABIA

jmdavis333 asked:


My fiancee and myself went to a cooking demonstration last night that was showing these really nice pots and pans but they cost an arm and a leg ($2800 for about 10 pieces). So basically are there any really good cooking sets out there that will last along time and not cost our first born.
We’re looking for something in stainless steel.

LILLI

kat k asked:


About a year ago I was given a gift of a stainless steel calphalon cookware set. I can’t find the exact set anywhere online, but the reason I ask is because each piece has a comfort grip handle. Feels sort of rubbery- I looked up a few similar sets and some said yes, some said no…

I just want to use them for making a frittata… anyone know?

TEVANI

spazzydee17 asked:


I’ve been cooking for a few years now, but have seriously stepped up the level of cooking over the past 6 months. I have discovered that my “Bargain Buy” 35 dollar pots and pans set I bought from LNT a couple years ago isn’t holding up to my level of cooking (nor to my 16 month old) and it’s time for a whole new set. I’ve done lots of research, but I’m so confused. You get people who just LOVE stainless steel, then you get people who LOVE hard anodized, etc, etc. The one thing I’ve gathered is that I shouldn’t buy a set, but buy individual pieces to fit your needs. I’ve never cooked with stainless steel, i’m afraid that i will ruin it or my food. What are the basics that I should have??

SUZANNE

xsister_awakex asked:


The brand is Kitchen Aid. I’m buying this as a gift for someone, they seem to measure the quality though by how heavy the cookware is. So how am I to know what is better?

There is a 12 piece set (including lids) coming with 1.5, 2 and 3 qt saucepans, 4 qt saucepot, 3 qt saute pan. It is all stainless steel, extra-thick, impact-bonded stainless steel and aluminum full cap base with break-resistant glass lids. All is oven-safe to 400F/200C

The other one I am looking at is also Kitchen Aid. 18/10 stainless steel, heavy-gauge encapsulated bases, oven safe to 400F and the set includes: 1,2,3 qt saucepans, 6 qt stockpot, 10″ saucepan, 2 qt steamer insert. Saucepans and stockpot have lids.

Both have great reviews. So how do I choose? If price means anything, the first one is reg. $600 and the second is reg. $379

MAKALAH

Benny asked:


I have an old set of copper bottomed Revere cookware frying pans and kettles. They are all labelled with something like this on the bottom: 1801 REVERE WARE 12 in.-85 CLINTON, ILL. U.S.A.
Is there a possibility that these may be aluminum and not stainless steel.

ONE

Benny asked:


I have an old set of copper bottomed Revere cookware frying pans and kettles. They are all labelled with something like this on the bottom: 1801 REVERE WARE 12 in.-85 CLINTON, ILL. U.S.A.
Is there a possibility that these may be aluminum and not stainless steel.

STEPHANIE

trishajs asked:


Decor wise, who has your favorite kitchen on the Food Network? I like Ina’s the best. I like the clean classic look of the white and stainless steel with the green accents. I have the same dried peas in glass canisters I also like Rachael Ray’s 30 Minute Meals kitchen set. I also love orange. My dining room is orange Plus, I like the colorful retro/modern look. I want to get a set of RR cookware, the black anodized ones with the orange handles…

TUESDAY

Christa Y asked:


My bridal party bought me a beautiful set of pots and pans which they presented to me in a gift basket. However, the gift basket did not include any of the paperwork included in the box of cookware. So… I have a couple questions.

1. My fiancée used one of the pots before we realized you need to remove a coating on the copper. Now there are some ugly rainbow-type spots on the steel part of the pans. Can this be removed?

2. After realizing his mistake and reading the warning sticker on the other pieces, I discovered that they need to soak in baking soda and warm water for 20 minutes. My question is: Is it just the copper that needs to soak or the whole pot?

Also, any other helpful advice would be greatly appreciated!

MARISA