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I am getting married in August. I am trying to prepare a gift list. Does anyone have any recommendations for pots and pans? Would love to hear your feedback.
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Ima Teacher
Senior Member
I know that I do NOT like my non-stick cookware. Sure, cleanup is easier, but I don't like having to baby it to keep it like new. I have a gas stove, and it's a pain trying to scrub all the gas gunk off the bottom and be delicate with the non-stick part.
My mom bought some "waterless" cookware when she got married in 1966. She STILL cooks with the same cookware and it looks just like brand new. I'm not sure of the brand, but I could find out if you're interested.
My mom bought some "waterless" cookware when she got married in 1966. She STILL cooks with the same cookware and it looks just like brand new. I'm not sure of the brand, but I could find out if you're interested.
fun_friend
Senior Member
Lucky you for getting new cookware when you start your household! I've always had mismatched cookware. I've had some friends who like Pampered Chef cookware.
SC
Senior Member
Worth the expense
Cookware can be expensive, but don't take the cheap route. We registered for some cheaper stuff when we got married, and it is all ruined now, although we've been married only 5 years. Luckily someone also gave us a set of Wolfgang Puck cookware that we didn't register for. It's a nice set that we really like. Calphalon is good too, but very expensive.
Cookware can be expensive, but don't take the cheap route. We registered for some cheaper stuff when we got married, and it is all ruined now, although we've been married only 5 years. Luckily someone also gave us a set of Wolfgang Puck cookware that we didn't register for. It's a nice set that we really like. Calphalon is good too, but very expensive.
Kiwi
Junior Member
pans
For pots and pans, I think it's worth investing a little extra for quality. We went with a 10-piece stainless steel All-Clad set. http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/Product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=102047
(Luckily, I have a very generous grandmother!) I too, don't like Teflon. Stainless steel isn't bad at all; food doesn't stick as long as you know how to cook using the proper temperature.
For pots and pans, I think it's worth investing a little extra for quality. We went with a 10-piece stainless steel All-Clad set. http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/Product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=102047
(Luckily, I have a very generous grandmother!) I too, don't like Teflon. Stainless steel isn't bad at all; food doesn't stick as long as you know how to cook using the proper temperature.
OCEANKA
Senior Member
Rachel Ray's advice
I just saw Rachel Ray and she gave a tip on registering for pots and pans. Don't get caught up in buying a package deal on pots/pans because they often come with many odd sizes that you will never use. You are better off to purchase/register for a few standard size pans of higher quality.
I just saw Rachel Ray and she gave a tip on registering for pots and pans. Don't get caught up in buying a package deal on pots/pans because they often come with many odd sizes that you will never use. You are better off to purchase/register for a few standard size pans of higher quality.
slooper
Senior Member
standard gourmet
The All Clad pots are great, but very pricey. The brand Standard Gourment is made in the very same foundry that All Clad is and is the exact pot, with the exception of the handle. The Standard Gourmet handle is much more comfortable. The largest set of the SG pots is about 350 dollars where All-Clad is around 700.
I received this information from a upscaled cooking store in the Seattle area.
The All Clad pots are great, but very pricey. The brand Standard Gourment is made in the very same foundry that All Clad is and is the exact pot, with the exception of the handle. The Standard Gourmet handle is much more comfortable. The largest set of the SG pots is about 350 dollars where All-Clad is around 700.
I received this information from a upscaled cooking store in the Seattle area.