Which cookware set? Cuisinart vs. Calphalon (POLL)

Original post by MJDoc12

Apr 19, 2007 01:29 PM

my sister/MOH is the BEST, and she did a GREAT job with everything, except ONE thing. she wanted to save some $$ and she bought us a kind of cheapy set of pots & pans. i don't care about price...BUT i do care about quality. these pots are terrible--everything sticks to it, and they don't heat evenly at all. the handles are loose and its just not good. soooooo DH and i are using a $108 credit we have left at BBB to buy a new set.

here's the thing, we're torn. we know that we can use a 20% off coupon and pay the difference, so we can get a nice set...here are the two that we are torn on:

10 Piece Simply Calphalon Non-stick set:

Original price $199 Our price with discount and credit: $60+

10 Piece Everyday Anodized Non-stick set:

Original price $299 Our price with discount and credit: $130+

OR

Cuisinart 14 piece Non-stick Hard Anodized Set

Original price: $199 Our price with discount and credit: $60+

(the extra pieces here are universal steamers and pasta inserts, and extra sauce pan i believe)

PattyK Posted: Apr 19, 2007 02:21 PM

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I say Calphalon set # 1, it is the set that FH & I regixstered for.

portjeffbride Posted: Apr 19, 2007 02:36 PM

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word of advice...

I'd avoid teflon.... not only does it wear off, limiting the pot lifespan.... it wears off INTO YOUR FOOD and apparently enters the bloodstream.... one day they'll realize this isn't safe....

get stainless steel, cast iron, or enameld pots.....

heatherandrichie Posted: Apr 19, 2007 03:02 PM

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I got the Emeril ones @ BBB, love them

nocode Posted: Apr 19, 2007 03:04 PM

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Posted by portjeffbride

word of advice...

I'd avoid teflon.... not only does it wear off, limiting the pot lifespan.... it wears off INTO YOUR FOOD and apparently enters the bloodstream.... one day they'll realize this isn't safe....

get stainless steel, cast iron, or enameld pots.....

i was going to say the same thing . I would recommend the calphalon stainless steel set. its easy to make it non stick just heat a little bit of olive oil before cooking. but definately have like one small non-stick skillet for like eggs other wise its better to stick with stainless steel or cast iron

Queensbebe Posted: Apr 19, 2007 03:37 PM

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Calphalon hands down. It has aluminum lining the entire pan to make it a better conductor of heat, which is why its more expensive. Also, the handles are grommeted in, instead of screwed in so they don't come loose!

Bride4Mike07 Posted: Apr 19, 2007 03:55 PM

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I'll be honest with you, I love the anonized stuff, but my mom has the stainless steel set she got for her wedding 36 years ago! I don't know if that's your preference, but I would go w/ stainless steel....lasts longer, and it's healthier. It was because of her that I changed my cookware from anonized to stainless steel. But I would think Cuisinart is better quality than Calphalon, although they seem to have better deals for your buck!....

Pinkiegirll07 Posted: Apr 19, 2007 03:57 PM

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I would go with anything Calphalon!
My FH is an amazing cook, and he researched our cookware for like 3 months, and he said Calphalon is the best! I on the other hand have no idea because I haven't used our cookware once!!

jessandjimiswedding Posted: Apr 19, 2007 03:58 PM

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i choose number 2! that's what i registered for.

Nicole622 Posted: Apr 19, 2007 04:40 PM

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we got the caphalon stainless steel pots from our registry.. they are great.. much better than the crappy set we were using...

werock0709 Posted: Apr 19, 2007 05:32 PM

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I'm a fan of stainless steel, so I registered for the Cuisinart. BUT.....If I had to choose out of your choices, I happen to like the clear covered set. So I vote #2.

stealthgroom Posted: Apr 19, 2007 10:31 PM

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Posted by portjeffbride

word of advice...

I'd avoid teflon.... not only does it wear off, limiting the pot lifespan.... it wears off INTO YOUR FOOD and apparently enters the bloodstream.... one day they'll realize this isn't safe....

get stainless steel, cast iron, or enameld pots.....

i'm shocked that portjeffbride says something I was gonna say. SHOCKED!

one type of pan I've heard about is 'all clad' which combines the best of all worlds. I'm still researching which pots and pans we're registering for, as I'm a bit more of a foodie than fw.

portjeffbride Posted: Apr 19, 2007 11:02 PM

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Posted by stealthgroom

Posted by portjeffbride

word of advice...

I'd avoid teflon.... not only does it wear off, limiting the pot lifespan.... it wears off INTO YOUR FOOD and apparently enters the bloodstream.... one day they'll realize this isn't safe....

get stainless steel, cast iron, or enameld pots.....

i'm shocked that portjeffbride says something I was gonna say. SHOCKED!

one type of pan I've heard about is 'all clad' which combines the best of all worlds. I'm still researching which pots and pans we're registering for, as I'm a bit more of a foodie than fw.

it's so true....

you missed my paragraph long advertisement for all clad and le creuset on another pot thread this afternoon