Which pots are better?

Toucan311 Posted: Oct 31, 2007 07:30 PM

Which pots are better?

Ok, if you had to choose ONE type for daily use - brands aside - which would it be? Stainless Steel or some sort of nonstick??

chrispar Posted: Oct 31, 2007 07:31 PM

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I am partial to non stick because I am incredibly anal and hate dirty looking stuff

Snowflake08 Posted: Oct 31, 2007 07:32 PM

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Posted by chrispar

I am partial to non stick because I am incredibly anal and hate dirty looking stuff

same here
i have both and although i like the stainless steel for certain things, the non-stick are WAY better

ChristineAaron08 Posted: Oct 31, 2007 07:32 PM

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I feel like I keep posting this..haha

but I have Wolfgang Puck's stainless and I LOVE them

Yup- Wolfy and I go back about 3 years

Toucan311 Posted: Oct 31, 2007 07:33 PM

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I posted a new topic b/c

1) I just wanted to look at results, not necessarily lots of opinions

2) I never posted a poll before and I just wanted to

Toucan311 Posted: Oct 31, 2007 07:34 PM

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Posted by ChristineAaron08

I feel like I keep posting this..haha

but I have Wolfgang Puck's stainless and I LOVE them

Yup- Wolfy and I go back about 3 years

Us too.

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shoegal68 Posted: Oct 31, 2007 07:35 PM

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i have stainless steel & hate them...non stick is way to go!

ChristineAaron08 Posted: Oct 31, 2007 07:35 PM

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Posted by Mimacat

Posted by ChristineAaron08

I feel like I keep posting this..haha

but I have Wolfgang Puck's stainless and I LOVE them

Yup- Wolfy and I go back about 3 years

Us too.

LOL Too efen funny

TheFutureMrsM Posted: Oct 31, 2007 07:37 PM

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I think the answer could be both, because stainless steel you dont have to worry about wear and tear, and the fact that they wont chip, or flake off into your food.

I like non stick for certain types of food though but you have to really watch the teflon. First sign of a flake or scratch or chip you gotta chuck it.

Stainless steel will just last you longer

Toucan311 Posted: Oct 31, 2007 07:40 PM

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So maybe pots = stainless steel, Pans = non-stick?

Mrs. V 2008 Posted: Oct 31, 2007 07:43 PM

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definately no stick!!!!

Toucan311 Posted: Oct 31, 2007 08:14 PM

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Hm non stick seems to be winning...

Toucan311 Posted: Oct 31, 2007 10:26 PM

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Bumping for some more activity!

Cutechef729 Posted: Oct 31, 2007 11:32 PM

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No matter how much money you spend on nonstick pots and pans, it will always have a shorter life than any other type of pan- stainless, aluminum or cast iron. I would say you need a few nonstick fry pans, but for saucepans and stock pots you really don't need nonstick. I like calphalon one because its easy to clean like nonstick but isn't as tempermental (ie you can use metal utensils and put it under the broiler).

Calphalon pots

kellyannebrennan Posted: Oct 31, 2007 11:36 PM

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totally non-stick. They cook more evenly and make food easy to flip and toss around. They are a bit more work but sooo worth it in my eyes.

Cutechef729 Posted: Oct 31, 2007 11:39 PM

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I really like Farberware stainless pans...that's what we have at home now. They do a good job. You could register for a set like that that is affordable and then maybe a few extra pieces like a le Creuset (coated cast iron) dutch oven for your soups /stews. You definitely need nonstick pans in 8' and 10' for your eggs/breakfast items and I wouldn't spend a ton of money on them because you're going to need to replace them every few years.

Toucan311 Posted: Oct 31, 2007 11:41 PM

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Posted by Cutechef729

I really like Farberware stainless pans...that's what we have at home now. They do a good job. You could register for a set like that that is affordable and then maybe a few extra pieces like a le Creuset (coated cast iron) dutch oven for your soups /stews. You definitely need nonstick pans in 8' and 10' for your eggs/breakfast items and I wouldn't spend a ton of money on them because you're going to need to replace them every few years.

I do have a Calphalon non-stick large/deep skillet. I think its called a chicken fryer or something like that. I also have the Calph non-stick grill pan, which is my pride and joy. I use stainless stockpots for sauce and boiling pasta, so I guess what I really need to do is just upgrade my current nonstick set and register for a few other pots.

nifheim Posted: Nov 01, 2007 08:45 AM

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always do a mix... Stainless Steel pots and saucers and one stainless steel fry pan and the rest all non stick.

minibride08 Posted: Nov 01, 2007 09:42 AM

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We registered for Emeril's copper bottom stainless steel.... Also for some seperate non-stick frying pans.

KK Holiday Posted: Nov 01, 2007 09:51 AM

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my mom and i swearrrrrrrr by stainless steel

non stick can wear off and theres that old wives tale that nonstick can be toxic if cooking at a high temp.

plus you can cut stab stainless steel and it doesnt damage it....

nonstick is nice because its easier to clean but it does wear off. try registering for a little of both