Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Pots and Pans
I know this question has been asked before but I didnt get the answers I want from looking back on that question. So... What kind of pots and pans are best i.e. hard anodized, stainless steele, copper, non-stick ect. I am a basic cook nothing fancy but want some pots and pans to last a long time. What brands do you like best, where should I shop what price should I pay. Any advice would be much appreciated!
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I love my Calphalon pans (I actually bought them at Costco) but I think the Kirtland brand from Costco are great too.
I have Macy's brand (can't remember the name of it) Belgique hard anodized pots and I LOVE them. We got them because they had tons of great reviews online. Had them for over 6 months so far, and they are awesome.
I'm in the same boat as you, so I'm looking forward to the answers! I've heard that the Pampered Chef pots and pans have a lifetime warranty though!
We too LOVE our Calphalon pans. We've had them for two years and they look and "act" like new. I got them at Kohl's when they were having a great sale. They are pricey, but well worth it.
Calphalon makes both stainless steel and non-stick. Which do you guys have?
I have stainless. I don't even know the brand name. Just good basic pots and pans. I have had them 16 years and they look just like new, except the handles are as shiny.
I really want stainless steel, wish I could afford a whole new set of really good ones
Here's the thing. If you don't take really good care of non-stick pots and pans, you'll have to replace them every two to three years. Even if you do take really good care of them (no using metal utensils, can't scrub with anything abrasive, making sure there's never any residue on it, always using a lower heat level, cooling your pan before washing it, handwashing), then you might get double that time. Stainless steel in general is much more durable. Do not do not do not get aluminum pans, unless you plan to just take them camping.
I love my stainless steel pots and pans. I have a few non-stick skillets, which I do try to take really great care of, but when they wear out, I won't be replacing them. I will stick with my stainless steel, and for non-stick jobs, I'll use cast iron. There's really nothing like a well-seasoned Lodge cast-iron skillet. The griddle I use was my grandfather's, and with good care, will never wear out.
Amen to no aluminum pots or pans.
A tip for maintaining aluminum, if you use for camping: never wash it in a dish washer with powdered detergent! The granules tend to get embedded in the aluminum and can eat right through the metal with time. Same goes for cast iron (but, in my opinion, you shouldn't stick cast iron in a dishwasher anyway).
I'm pretty sure stainless steel is more resilient to the powder, but if you want to play it safe, use a liquid dish detergent in your dishwasher.
I have non-stick pans. They've lasted me 6 years so far and are still great. I usually hand wash them (just because I don't like to take up that much space in the dishwasher) but we have occasionally thrown them in the dishwasher.
So, there's a happy story about non-stick pans.
stainless steel. my parents have had theirs for 30 years and are in perfect condition. With nonstick unless you are REALLY good to them, the teflon (or whatever they use) will eventually come off. If stuff sticks to your stainless steel, get a brillo pad and have at it, won't damage your pots a bit.
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