pots

what kind did you register for and why?

where did you find them... i looked at bbb and i wasnt too impressed, but i was also overwhelmed... dont know what to look for

I decided to go with Calphalon tri-ply stainless. It's a 13 piece set for $399

I love non-stick but they do not last as long. My current set which is cuisinart is starting to scratch so I figured the non-stick is much more expensive so I didn't want to register for them and then have to replace it in a few years. All the people I know who are real cooks say go with stainless and then get 2 non-stick frying pans for eggs, etc.

My aunt still has her stainless from her wedding shower over 40 years ago.

thanks!!!

2010 bride here:

my FH is the cook & he only likes all-clad. since i wash the pots i can tell you that they are very easy to wash. i have also thrown them into the dish washer a couple of times & they came out amazing. he also uses Le Creuset cast iron pans. we have two of the 9' iron handle skillet. they were around $90 each. very expensive but they are amazing. i only hand wash these because FH would be furious if they were to be destroyed in the dishwaser, however they are dishwasher safe. we always buy our cooking items from macys.

i registered for Calphalon One Infused Annonized

i have 1 pan and i loveeeeeeeeeeee it. Nothing burns in it and it is super easy to clean

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Posted by StacyJill2009

I decided to go with Calphalon tri-ply stainless. It's a 13 piece set for $399

I love non-stick but they do not last as long. My current set which is cuisinart is starting to scratch so I figured the non-stick is much more expensive so I didn't want to register for them and then have to replace it in a few years. All the people I know who are real cooks say go with stainless and then get 2 non-stick frying pans for eggs, etc.

My aunt still has her stainless from her wedding shower over 40 years ago.

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We registered for the same set (Calphalon tri-ply). Originally was going to go for All-Clad because they are the top of the line stainless, but I went to BBB to see them in person first and the handles hurt my hands. I came home confused and googled that problem and read that a lot of other people had the same issue. I don't know why they would be uncomfortable if they are such nice pans, but who knows?

The Calphalon ones are also great pots/pans and are a close second. The set met my needs a little better (I like having glass lids, the set came with a pasta-strainer insert which is amazing, and it was cheaper!). Plus, BBB always has specials on Calphalon. We got all of our pots/pans as gifts except for the 13 piece set, which we bought ourselves last weekend. They had a promotion going where you got a $50 BBB gift card with a $300 calphalon purchase, and a free gift set with a $400 purchase. We bought lids for 2 of our non-stick skillets, which put us over the $400 mark. The 'free gift' was a $125 value (a large non-stick everyday pan with a cover, a wooden spoon, cookbook and dish towel) and we've already used it. Plus, you can use your 20% off coupons

All Clad is never on sale... and never has promotions.. and is much more expensive. I was going to get them anyway but with the handles I decided to go with the Calphalon and I'm so happy :)

Looooooooooooove our new pots and pans. If you're curious which we registered for FM me and I'll show you our registry

MAKE SURE YOU GO BACK TO THE STORE AND ACTUALLY SEE THEM IN PERSON, PICK THEM UP, FEEL THE HANDLES AND PICTURE YOURSELF USING THEM!

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Posted by christine2010

2010 bride here:

my FH is the cook & he only likes all-clad. since i wash the pots i can tell you that they are very easy to wash. i have also thrown them into the dish washer a couple of times & they came out amazing. he also uses Le Creuset cast iron pans. we have two of the 9' iron handle skillet. they were around $90 each. very expensive but they are amazing. i only hand wash these because FH would be furious if they were to be destroyed in the dishwaser, however they are dishwasher safe. we always buy our cooking items from macys.

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So funny Fh owns a pizzeria/restuarant & he actually has the real restaurant pots/pans & will neverget rid of them because they really arethe best. But his cast iron pans even though they are heavy truly they are tehbest. picey yes but worth it. however, theclean up is sucha pain right!?? lol Bt likei said above everyone eeds at least 1 cast iron pan.

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Posted by christine2010

2010 bride here:

my FH is the cook & he only likes all-clad. since i wash the pots i can tell you that they are very easy to wash. i have also thrown them into the dish washer a couple of times & they came out amazing. he also uses Le Creuset cast iron pans. we have two of the 9' iron handle skillet. they were around $90 each. very expensive but they are amazing. i only hand wash these because FH would be furious if they were to be destroyed in the dishwaser, however they are dishwasher safe. we always buy our cooking items from macys.

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So funny Fh owns a pizzeria/restuarant & he actually has the real restaurant pots/pans & will neverget rid of them because they really arethe best. But his cast iron pans even though they are heavy truly they are tehbest. picey yes but worth it. however, theclean up is sucha pain right!?? lol Bt likei said above everyone eeds at least 1 cast iron pan.

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i find they are really easy to clean. i wait for the pan to cool off since your not suppose to clean them when they are hot. then i turn the water on super hot & let the water do all the work. then i just give them a quick sponge over. i will use a little seventh generation natural soap if necessary. then i put in onto the stove & turn the flame on high for a couple of seconds & its done.

Calphalon contemporary stainless (i think)