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 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."

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.


Give your local restaurant supply store a visit before you waste anymore
money. Much better quality (it has to be) and cheaper than any junk
you'll find at those Bed Bath and Trash stores...

~john

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.


Give your local restaurant supply store a visit before you waste anymore
money. Much better quality (it has to be) and cheaper than any junk
you'll find at those Bed Bath and Trash stores...

~john

I am totally pleased with the KitchenAid nonstick cookware. It has worked
for me for 4 months with no indication that it will not perform any time in
the future.


--
Emil Luca

"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 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."
>
>
>
>

I am totally pleased with the KitchenAid nonstick cookware. It has worked
for me for 4 months with no indication that it will not perform any time in
the future.


--
Emil Luca

"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 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."
>
>
>
>

Emil Luca wrote in message ...
>I am totally pleased with the KitchenAid nonstick cookware. It has worked
>for me for 4 months with no indication that it will not perform any time in
>the future.
>
>

i hate nonstick cookware. because i want pans that things *do* stick to. so
i can make reduction sauces and the like.

--
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."


>--
>Emil Luca
>
>"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 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."
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>

Emil Luca wrote in message ...
>I am totally pleased with the KitchenAid nonstick cookware. It has worked
>for me for 4 months with no indication that it will not perform any time in
>the future.
>
>

i hate nonstick cookware. because i want pans that things *do* stick to. so
i can make reduction sauces and the like.

--
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."


>--
>Emil Luca
>
>"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 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."
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>

Levelwave© > wrote in message ...
>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.
>
>
>Give your local restaurant supply store a visit before you waste anymore
>money. Much better quality (it has to be) and cheaper than any junk
>you'll find at those Bed Bath and Trash stores...

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

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."

Levelwave© > wrote in message ...
>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.
>
>
>Give your local restaurant supply store a visit before you waste anymore
>money. Much better quality (it has to be) and cheaper than any junk
>you'll find at those Bed Bath and Trash stores...

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

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."

"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.

Betcha they'll work just fine. I've had copper bottom stainless (Revere)
that's been in my family 50 years and they're still cooking fine (on
electric coil no less, and I presume you have gas). These can't be worse.

I have some nonstick and use an automatic dishwasher. So long as I don't
use one of the really clingy detergents like Cascade Complete liquid,
there's no residual taste. Try a thinner formula of liquid detergent if you
do it by hand. The premium brands are harder to rinse completely because
they cling.

"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.

Betcha they'll work just fine. I've had copper bottom stainless (Revere)
that's been in my family 50 years and they're still cooking fine (on
electric coil no less, and I presume you have gas). These can't be worse.

I have some nonstick and use an automatic dishwasher. So long as I don't
use one of the really clingy detergents like Cascade Complete liquid,
there's no residual taste. Try a thinner formula of liquid detergent if you
do it by hand. The premium brands are harder to rinse completely because
they cling.

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.

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.

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.
>

well, i *would* use all of the pieces, at least once a week. and they are
running a sale where you get a free griddle, too. but to be fair, "13 piece"
means 7 pans, 5 lids, and a pasta/soup stock insert thing. i would get the
10 piece set , but it doesnt come with a saute pan, which is a piece i use
alot (from my current set), and i could really use the griddle, so it makes
a better deal for me.

>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.

it seems that most of the triple ply farberware have aluminum cores..a
friend of mine that i was discussing my upcoming purchase with said that
copper is a better conductor of heat. i could only find the copper clad in a
set with an open saute pan, and for some recipes that i prepare, i need a
covered saute. im gonna have to bring the lid from my stainless stockpot to
an actual store to see if it would fit, because it is a much better deal
than the cuisinart. HOWEVER, the set shown on amazon looks different than
the set on farberwares site.. curiouser and curiouser...

--
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.
>

well, i *would* use all of the pieces, at least once a week. and they are
running a sale where you get a free griddle, too. but to be fair, "13 piece"
means 7 pans, 5 lids, and a pasta/soup stock insert thing. i would get the
10 piece set , but it doesnt come with a saute pan, which is a piece i use
alot (from my current set), and i could really use the griddle, so it makes
a better deal for me.

>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.

it seems that most of the triple ply farberware have aluminum cores..a
friend of mine that i was discussing my upcoming purchase with said that
copper is a better conductor of heat. i could only find the copper clad in a
set with an open saute pan, and for some recipes that i prepare, i need a
covered saute. im gonna have to bring the lid from my stainless stockpot to
an actual store to see if it would fit, because it is a much better deal
than the cuisinart. HOWEVER, the set shown on amazon looks different than
the set on farberwares site.. curiouser and curiouser...

--
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."

In article >,
"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.
>
> --
> Saerah
>
I bought a 10 piece set a few years ago and like it a lot. Its holding
up quite well ... in fact when I think about it, its holding up better
than I am ..... 8^/

Dave W.

--
In the Ozarks. Dot edu will do for email.

In article >,
"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.
>
> --
> Saerah
>
I bought a 10 piece set a few years ago and like it a lot. Its holding
up quite well ... in fact when I think about it, its holding up better
than I am ..... 8^/

Dave W.

--
In the Ozarks. Dot edu will do for email.

In article >,
"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.
>
> --
> 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."
>

I've been using a 9-piece set (3 saucepans, one 7-quart pot, one 10-inch
skillet and 4 lids, about $180 on sale) for several years now and have
been completely satisfied. If the price is right to you for this set, by
all means go for it.

One caveat -- do not believe the "stay cool" nonsense about the handles.
They get hot. Very hot. Just be careful.

HTH,
Victoria

In article >,
"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.
>
> --
> 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."
>

I've been using a 9-piece set (3 saucepans, one 7-quart pot, one 10-inch
skillet and 4 lids, about $180 on sale) for several years now and have
been completely satisfied. If the price is right to you for this set, by
all means go for it.

One caveat -- do not believe the "stay cool" nonsense about the handles.
They get hot. Very hot. Just be careful.

HTH,
Victoria

>One caveat -- do not believe the "stay cool" nonsense about my handles.
>They get hot. Very hot. Just be careful.
>
>Victoria's Secret

Hehe...



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"Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation."

>One caveat -- do not believe the "stay cool" nonsense about my handles.
>They get hot. Very hot. Just be careful.
>
>Victoria's Secret

Hehe...



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"Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation."

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

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

In article >,
says...
> 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 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.
--
Donna
A pessimist believes all women are bad. An optimist hopes they are.

In article >,
says...
> 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 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.
--
Donna
A pessimist believes all women are bad. An optimist hopes they are.

> Donna Rose wrote:
>
>qwerty says...
>> 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 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. . . . .


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````````````
"Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation."

> Donna Rose wrote:
>
>qwerty says...
>> 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 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. . . . .


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Sheldon
````````````
"Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation."

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.

nancy

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.

nancy

>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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````````````
"Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation."

>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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````````````
"Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation."

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