Cookware Set - Pots/Pans

[BobbyDouglas]

I'm looking for a fairly high-end cookware set for the kitchen. Something that carries a solid warranty, for $150-$200ish.

 

I don't want stainless steel, and I don't want that crappy brand with the grooves everywhere (Circulon).

 

8pc, 10pc, etc.. doesn't matter. Just looking for something that's going to last for a long time and have a rock solid warranty.

 

I need it by Christmas, so I don't mind waiting a bit

[debbha]

Sam's club has a 12 pc. set that a friend has. It's that hard anodized stuff and seems to be holding up pretty nicely. I don't think it has any of the grooves that Circulon tends to have. Macy's is another place to check for sets. They are running a lot of sales this week. Good Luck.

[AndreaInNC]

you can never go wrong with cast iron. As long as you keep them properly seasoned, you can pass them on for generations. I am using my grandmothers cast iron skillet even to this day.

[shoppinmama]

I prefer to buy pieces rather than complete sets. I have two Calphalon non-stick saute pans, an All-Clad saute pan and pot, several Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron pieces including a Dutch oven and covered pots and a couple old-fashioned cast iron skillets. They all get used often and have been used for years with no problems. Cast iron requires a little work in the beginning to season, but just gets better and better over time.

[angelic680]

Today only @ Amazon .....

 

Circulon Infinite Circulon 10-Piece Cookware Set $189.99

 

http://www.amazon.com/Circulon-Infinite-10-Piece-Cookware-Set/dp/B000JQ47CC/ref=br_lf_m_548166_4_42_ttl?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&pf_rd_p=504431711&pf_rd_s=center-5&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=548166&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0801DDW8NAZQT8GJTXX3

 

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Farberware Millennium Hard Anodized Nonstick 10 Piece Cookware Set $109.99

 

http://www.amazon.com/Farberware-Millennium-Anodized-Nonstick-Cookware/dp/B002JPJDZM/ref=br_lf_m_548166_4_46_ttl?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&pf_rd_p=504431711&pf_rd_s=center-5&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=548166&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0801DDW8NAZQT8GJTXX3

 

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KitchenAid Gourmet Essentials 10-Piece Nonstick Hard-Anodized Cookware Set $119.99

 

http://www.amazon.com/KitchenAid-Essentials-10-Piece-Nonstick-Hard-Anodized/dp/B00064ZCZI/ref=br_lf_m_548166_4_45_ttl?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&pf_rd_p=504431711&pf_rd_s=center-5&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=548166&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0801DDW8NAZQT8GJTXX3

 

 

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Earth Pan 10 Piece Cookware Sets $114.99

 

http://www.amazon.com/Earth-10-Piece-Hard-Anodized-Cookware/dp/B001FSK510/ref=br_lf_m_548166_4_47_ttl?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&pf_rd_p=504431711&pf_rd_s=center-5&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=548166&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0801DDW8NAZQT8GJTXX3

[BobbyDouglas]

What's the warranty on those? My uncle has some pretty expensive Caphalon ones that the company simply replaces free of charge whenever there is an issue.

 

I don't mind buying in pieces, but I didn't think you could get 8+ pieces for around that price :/

[BobbyDouglas]

Any info guys? Still can't find something with a solid warranty.

[biomajor]

Calphalon Commercial 9 Piece hard anodized/lifetime warranty $169.99 at Amazon.com. I have several of these pans and LOVE them Clean Up is a breeze and they cook so well.

[tokanm]

I LOVE my cooks essentials by QVC..they have a lifetime warranty. They sell stainless,

cast iron and hard anodized.These pans are indestructible

 

www.qvc.com

[amyers12345]

I've had everything and I absolutely LOVE my Rachael Ray set. You can pick up a full set for around $150. It's much more expensive when buying by the piece.

 

I only have 2 skillets and they get used multiple times daily. I've had them for over a year and they still look brand new. To clean them, you just have to wipe them out.. even after scrambled eggs.

 

I'm not a RR fan, but received these as a gift. I am getting another set for Christmas!

[rlp2451]

Calaphon deal I got from Kraft yesterday:

 

 

http://www.kraftstore.com/Product/detail/Calphalon--i-Contemporary-Nonstick--i--2-pc--Nonstick-Skillet-Set/141605

 

2 pieces for $49.95, $100 off.

[veronicalfb]

I love my Calphalon cookware. Not sure if you can get it for that price range, though. I have the contemporary set (not the stainless steel).

I got my set at Linens 'N Things when they were going out of business

[rachealb]

I've had everything and I absolutely LOVE my Rachael Ray set. You can pick up a full set for around $150. It's much more expensive when buying by the piece.

 

I only have 2 skillets and they get used multiple times daily. I've had them for over a year and they still look brand new. To clean them, you just have to wipe them out.. even after scrambled eggs.

 

I'm not a RR fan, but received these as a gift. I am getting another set for Christmas!

I love my RR set too! Not a fan either, won mine through her contest last year. The handles are great on them also

[BobbyDouglas]

Best I've found so far is the Calphalon 8 Piece Nonstick Cookware Set for $150 shipped @ Amazon -> http://www.amazon.com/Calphalon-8-Piece-Simply-Nonstick-Cookware/dp/B001R70XIY

 

It has a 10 yr warranty, hard anodized and non-stick surface. If there is ever an issue, I can ship the item back to Calphalon, and they replace it for free.

 

The downside of the hard-anodized ones pointed out earlier, is that it isn't non-stick. Everything you cook needs to constantly be stirred or used butter/oil to prevent sticking. I think I've used one of those before when making sauce, if you don't stir it every minute or so, it bakes onto the edges.

Edited December 15, 2009 by BobbyDouglas