Nancy Young writes:

PENMART01 wrote:
Donna Rose wrote:
qwerty says...

Do they have plastic handles? I wasn't happy when I tried putting my
Farberware dutch oven in the oven, I could smell it. Put me off my
dinner, even if they didn't actually melt.

The regular Farberware plastic handles are supposedly good in the oven to
350F. On the rare occasion when I've had to place one in my oven, I
usually double-wrap the handles in heavy duty aluminum foil. That seems
to insulate them enough to keep them from burning/smoking/smelling.

Trying to keep them from browning, eh?

Ahahahahahahahaha. . . . .

Don't laugh, that is precisely what happened to the Farberware handles.

I find it funny because wrapping plastic handles with foil won't keep them from
burning. If the oven is at say 375F so will be the plastic... foil helps keep
food from browning because the foil acts as a shield that maintains moisture,
which keeps food cooler, but plastic handles contain no moisture to maintain...
plastic knobs will crisp up in an oven exactly the same whether covered with
foil or not.


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in article , Nancy Young at
wrote on 3/24/04 4:50 PM:

Sheryl Rosen wrote:

But--I have to interject my personal opinion here. Farberware now has a
triple ply (same construction as All Clad). Prices are comparable to
Cuisinart. While I haven't used it, I know that Farberware is a company
that stands behind their products and offer excellent quality for a fair
price. If you're interested in a triple clad set, I suggest you look in to
Farberware Millennium, as well.

Do they have plastic handles? I wasn't happy when I tried putting my
Farberware dutch oven in the oven, I could smell it. Put me off my
dinner, even if they didn't actually melt.

nancy

The Farberware tri-ply have metal handles.
They are comparable in every way to All-Clad except in price.
I wish I needed new pots and pans. I really want these!!!

in article , Nancy Young at
wrote on 3/24/04 4:50 PM:

Sheryl Rosen wrote:

But--I have to interject my personal opinion here. Farberware now has a
triple ply (same construction as All Clad). Prices are comparable to
Cuisinart. While I haven't used it, I know that Farberware is a company
that stands behind their products and offer excellent quality for a fair
price. If you're interested in a triple clad set, I suggest you look in to
Farberware Millennium, as well.

Do they have plastic handles? I wasn't happy when I tried putting my
Farberware dutch oven in the oven, I could smell it. Put me off my
dinner, even if they didn't actually melt.

nancy

The Farberware tri-ply have metal handles.
They are comparable in every way to All-Clad except in price.
I wish I needed new pots and pans. I really want these!!!

"Saerah" wrote in message
...
i need new cookware. now. i have a set of crappy nonstick that is wearing
off, and somehow, soaking up dishwashing soap and everything tastes funny,
even when i rinse the pans over and over. i found a reasonably priced set
of
cuisinart "everyday" stainless cookware (have a copper sandwich bottom) on
amazon and was wondering if anyone here had used them and could offer
their
opinions. mind you, i cannot afford the *really* good stuff, i just want
pans that will stand up to every day cooking, heat relatively evenly, and
can go in the oven.

--
Saerah

TANSTAAFL


I have a set of Cuisanart Stainless Steel cookware, and I like it very much.
It does heat evenly and I can put it in the oven. The only thing I don't
have is a polisher and they're looking kind of ugly.

kilikini

"Saerah" wrote in message
...
i need new cookware. now. i have a set of crappy nonstick that is wearing
off, and somehow, soaking up dishwashing soap and everything tastes funny,
even when i rinse the pans over and over. i found a reasonably priced set
of
cuisinart "everyday" stainless cookware (have a copper sandwich bottom) on
amazon and was wondering if anyone here had used them and could offer
their
opinions. mind you, i cannot afford the *really* good stuff, i just want
pans that will stand up to every day cooking, heat relatively evenly, and
can go in the oven.

--
Saerah

TANSTAAFL


I have a set of Cuisanart Stainless Steel cookware, and I like it very much.
It does heat evenly and I can put it in the oven. The only thing I don't
have is a polisher and they're looking kind of ugly.

kilikini

"Nancy Young" wrote in message
...
Sheryl Rosen wrote:

But--I have to interject my personal opinion here. Farberware now has a
triple ply (same construction as All Clad). Prices are comparable to
Cuisinart. While I haven't used it, I know that Farberware is a company
that stands behind their products and offer excellent quality for a fair
price. If you're interested in a triple clad set, I suggest you look in
to
Farberware Millennium, as well.

Do they have plastic handles? I wasn't happy when I tried putting my
Farberware dutch oven in the oven, I could smell it. Put me off my
dinner, even if they didn't actually melt.

nancy

Cuisanart's handles are metal so be careful when removing from the stove!
(First hand experience there. Whew!)
kili

"Nancy Young" wrote in message
...
Sheryl Rosen wrote:

But--I have to interject my personal opinion here. Farberware now has a
triple ply (same construction as All Clad). Prices are comparable to
Cuisinart. While I haven't used it, I know that Farberware is a company
that stands behind their products and offer excellent quality for a fair
price. If you're interested in a triple clad set, I suggest you look in
to
Farberware Millennium, as well.

Do they have plastic handles? I wasn't happy when I tried putting my
Farberware dutch oven in the oven, I could smell it. Put me off my
dinner, even if they didn't actually melt.

nancy

Cuisanart's handles are metal so be careful when removing from the stove!
(First hand experience there. Whew!)
kili

in article , kilikini at
wrote on 3/26/04 1:15 PM:


"Nancy Young" wrote in message
...
Sheryl Rosen wrote:

But--I have to interject my personal opinion here. Farberware now has a
triple ply (same construction as All Clad). Prices are comparable to
Cuisinart. While I haven't used it, I know that Farberware is a company
that stands behind their products and offer excellent quality for a fair
price. If you're interested in a triple clad set, I suggest you look in
to
Farberware Millennium, as well.

Do they have plastic handles? I wasn't happy when I tried putting my
Farberware dutch oven in the oven, I could smell it. Put me off my
dinner, even if they didn't actually melt.

nancy

Cuisanart's handles are metal so be careful when removing from the stove!
(First hand experience there. Whew!)
kili



That's what potholders are for.

in article , kilikini at
wrote on 3/26/04 1:15 PM:


"Nancy Young" wrote in message
...
Sheryl Rosen wrote:

But--I have to interject my personal opinion here. Farberware now has a
triple ply (same construction as All Clad). Prices are comparable to
Cuisinart. While I haven't used it, I know that Farberware is a company
that stands behind their products and offer excellent quality for a fair
price. If you're interested in a triple clad set, I suggest you look in
to
Farberware Millennium, as well.

Do they have plastic handles? I wasn't happy when I tried putting my
Farberware dutch oven in the oven, I could smell it. Put me off my
dinner, even if they didn't actually melt.

nancy

Cuisanart's handles are metal so be careful when removing from the stove!
(First hand experience there. Whew!)
kili



That's what potholders are for.

"Sheryl Rosen" wrote in message
...
in article , kilikini at
wrote on 3/26/04 1:15 PM:


"Nancy Young" wrote in message
...
Sheryl Rosen wrote:


(snip)

Cuisanart's handles are metal so be careful when removing from the
stove!
(First hand experience there. Whew!)
kili



That's what potholders are for.


Yes, but *obviously* it didn't occur to me at that very moment in time.
kili

"Sheryl Rosen" wrote in message
...
in article , kilikini at
wrote on 3/26/04 1:15 PM:


"Nancy Young" wrote in message
...
Sheryl Rosen wrote:


(snip)

Cuisanart's handles are metal so be careful when removing from the
stove!
(First hand experience there. Whew!)
kili



That's what potholders are for.


Yes, but *obviously* it didn't occur to me at that very moment in time.
kili

On Sat, 27 Mar 2004 19:09:44 GMT, Sheryl Rosen
wrote:

in article , kilikini at
wrote on 3/26/04 1:15 PM:


"Nancy Young" wrote in message
...
Sheryl Rosen wrote:

But--I have to interject my personal opinion here. Farberware now has a
triple ply (same construction as All Clad). Prices are comparable to
Cuisinart. While I haven't used it, I know that Farberware is a company
that stands behind their products and offer excellent quality for a fair
price. If you're interested in a triple clad set, I suggest you look in
to
Farberware Millennium, as well.

Do they have plastic handles? I wasn't happy when I tried putting my
Farberware dutch oven in the oven, I could smell it. Put me off my
dinner, even if they didn't actually melt.

nancy

Cuisanart's handles are metal so be careful when removing from the stove!
(First hand experience there. Whew!)
kili



That's what potholders are for.


No Kidding, Sheryl. I know precisely what kili felt. First you need
to engage the brain . . . ..

Harry
who also has the scars to show for it ;(0

On Sat, 27 Mar 2004 19:09:44 GMT, Sheryl Rosen
wrote:

in article , kilikini at
wrote on 3/26/04 1:15 PM:


"Nancy Young" wrote in message
...
Sheryl Rosen wrote:

But--I have to interject my personal opinion here. Farberware now has a
triple ply (same construction as All Clad). Prices are comparable to
Cuisinart. While I haven't used it, I know that Farberware is a company
that stands behind their products and offer excellent quality for a fair
price. If you're interested in a triple clad set, I suggest you look in
to
Farberware Millennium, as well.

Do they have plastic handles? I wasn't happy when I tried putting my
Farberware dutch oven in the oven, I could smell it. Put me off my
dinner, even if they didn't actually melt.

nancy

Cuisanart's handles are metal so be careful when removing from the stove!
(First hand experience there. Whew!)
kili



That's what potholders are for.


No Kidding, Sheryl. I know precisely what kili felt. First you need
to engage the brain . . . ..

Harry
who also has the scars to show for it ;(0

Sheryl Rosen wrote in message ...
in article , Saerah at wrote
on 3/23/04 4:23 PM:

Saerah wrote:


i need new cookware. now. i have a set of crappy nonstick that is
wearing
off, and somehow, soaking up dishwashing soap and everything tastes
funny,
even when i rinse the pans over and over. i found a reasonably priced
set
of
cuisinart "everyday" stainless cookware (have a copper sandwich bottom)
on
amazon and was wondering if anyone here had used them and could offer
their
opinions. mind you, i cannot afford the *really* good stuff, i just
want
pans that will stand up to every day cooking, heat relatively evenly,
and
can go in the oven.

i spent 50 bucks on the cookware i have. i bought it at meijer (a midwest
chain that is sort of like a super wal-mart). would i be able to get a
13
piece cookware set for less than $200? thats my budget. somehow, i doubt
that ill be able to find anything that will suit my needs *and* my budget
if
i go with a professional line. i will look into it, however; thanks.

--
Saerah

Got news for you, Saerah.
Cuisinart IS really good stuff!
It's just not overpriced.

Go for it.
I have one. It's a small skillet and it performs very well.
It's true, to some degree, that you get what you pay for.
The stuff you currently have is proof of that.

$200 for 13 pieces (IF you'll use all the pieces, or most of them), in this
case, is a fair price for good quality. Go for it.

But--I have to interject my personal opinion here. Farberware now has a
triple ply (same construction as All Clad). Prices are comparable to
Cuisinart. While I haven't used it, I know that Farberware is a company
that stands behind their products and offer excellent quality for a fair
price. If you're interested in a triple clad set, I suggest you look in to
Farberware Millennium, as well.

www.farberware.com

Good luck and let us know what you choose.

I decided it was not a frugal choice to get the set, given my needs. i
ordered:
an all-clad open 1 quart
a cuisinart stainless copper sandwich bottom saute pan
a cuisinart stainless multiclad (tri-ply aluminum) 2 quart
and the lodge cast iron set with 2 skillets, a 5 quart dutch oven, and a
griddle.

I had enough left over in my budget to get a nice pot rack with a shelf on
top, because my toddler likes to get into my cabinets :
and every piece can go in the oven!

i went to a number of restaurant supply places in the area- all they had was
aluminum, which, considering that i like tomatoes quite alot, was not really
an option. (and, yes, i know what tomatoes can do to cast iron. possible
re-seasoning of a dutch oven once a month when i make chili is not a big
deal, at least to me.)

--
Saerah

TANSTAAFL

"I have come to believe that the whole world is an enigma, a harmless enigma
that is made terrible by our own mad attempt to interpret it as though it
had an underlying truth."

"Strange women lying in ponds distributing
swords is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive
power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some
farcical aquatic ceremony."

Sheryl Rosen wrote in message ...
in article , Saerah at wrote
on 3/23/04 4:23 PM:

Saerah wrote:


i need new cookware. now. i have a set of crappy nonstick that is
wearing
off, and somehow, soaking up dishwashing soap and everything tastes
funny,
even when i rinse the pans over and over. i found a reasonably priced
set
of
cuisinart "everyday" stainless cookware (have a copper sandwich bottom)
on
amazon and was wondering if anyone here had used them and could offer
their
opinions. mind you, i cannot afford the *really* good stuff, i just
want
pans that will stand up to every day cooking, heat relatively evenly,
and
can go in the oven.

i spent 50 bucks on the cookware i have. i bought it at meijer (a midwest
chain that is sort of like a super wal-mart). would i be able to get a
13
piece cookware set for less than $200? thats my budget. somehow, i doubt
that ill be able to find anything that will suit my needs *and* my budget
if
i go with a professional line. i will look into it, however; thanks.

--
Saerah

Got news for you, Saerah.
Cuisinart IS really good stuff!
It's just not overpriced.

Go for it.
I have one. It's a small skillet and it performs very well.
It's true, to some degree, that you get what you pay for.
The stuff you currently have is proof of that.

$200 for 13 pieces (IF you'll use all the pieces, or most of them), in this
case, is a fair price for good quality. Go for it.

But--I have to interject my personal opinion here. Farberware now has a
triple ply (same construction as All Clad). Prices are comparable to
Cuisinart. While I haven't used it, I know that Farberware is a company
that stands behind their products and offer excellent quality for a fair
price. If you're interested in a triple clad set, I suggest you look in to
Farberware Millennium, as well.

www.farberware.com

Good luck and let us know what you choose.

I decided it was not a frugal choice to get the set, given my needs. i
ordered:
an all-clad open 1 quart
a cuisinart stainless copper sandwich bottom saute pan
a cuisinart stainless multiclad (tri-ply aluminum) 2 quart
and the lodge cast iron set with 2 skillets, a 5 quart dutch oven, and a
griddle.

I had enough left over in my budget to get a nice pot rack with a shelf on
top, because my toddler likes to get into my cabinets :
and every piece can go in the oven!

i went to a number of restaurant supply places in the area- all they had was
aluminum, which, considering that i like tomatoes quite alot, was not really
an option. (and, yes, i know what tomatoes can do to cast iron. possible
re-seasoning of a dutch oven once a month when i make chili is not a big
deal, at least to me.)

--
Saerah

TANSTAAFL

"I have come to believe that the whole world is an enigma, a harmless enigma
that is made terrible by our own mad attempt to interpret it as though it
had an underlying truth."

"Strange women lying in ponds distributing
swords is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive
power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some
farcical aquatic ceremony."