POLL: ATOT chefs: Yet Another COOKWARE Thread: Best cookware?

[MomAndSkoorbaby]

If I had to buy new cookware (which I really need!) I think I would go with Calphalon. We are still using those old fashioned glass pots from the 80's...remember those? They suck!

 

[Anubis]

Calphalon

 

[Vic]

Originally posted by: Jzero
The list is by no means exhaustive. I've been adding things as they've been mentioned.

How are the all-clad more difficult to clean?

Thanks again.

The best All-Clad (IMO) is the stainless, but unlike non-stick is a little more work to clean. Plus you want to be careful with the surface, if only to protect its beauty. We use Barkeeper's Friend to clean them, and they can NEVER go in the dishwasher (which goes without saying, but not everyone may realize that). IMO All-Clad stainless is much easier to clean than Calphalon's similar cookware.

 

[glen]

Originally posted by: Jzero

Originally posted by: glen
Go with commercial pans:
Lincoln Wear-Ever
http://www.restaurantequipment.com/frypans.htm

Is there any place to get those retail?

Also, aren't the Emeril and Puck cookware really just lower-end versions of common brands?

I think the net is cheaper, but look at your local restaurnt supply store. They will sell to anyone. That is my first stop for kitchen supplies.

 

[Jzero]

Originally posted by: MrsSkoorb
If I had to buy new cookware (which I really need!) I think I would go with Calphalon. We are still using those old fashioned glass pots from the 80's...remember those? They suck!

Is that Pyrex Visions or something like that? I remember my small-statured mom looking at those briefly until she realized she could hardly lift some of the pieces

 

[Mr N8]

I have a set of Calphalon that I really like. But, I have a Pampered Chef square griddle and a really deep skillet (not sure of their name for it) and they are incredible.

 

[MomAndSkoorbaby]

Originally posted by: Jzero

Originally posted by: MrsSkoorb
If I had to buy new cookware (which I really need!) I think I would go with Calphalon. We are still using those old fashioned glass pots from the 80's...remember those? They suck!

Is that Pyrex Visions or something like that? I remember my small-statured mom looking at those briefly until she realized she could hardly lift some of the pieces

I think so...they are terrible to cook with as you have to put that little wire thing on the burner first so everything doesn't burn on to the bottom!

 

[Jzero]

Originally posted by: Vic
The best All-Clad (IMO) is the stainless, but unlike non-stick is a little more work to clean. Plus you want to be careful with the surface, if only to protect its beauty. We use Barkeeper's Friend to clean them, and they can NEVER go in the dishwasher (which goes without saying, but not everyone may realize that). IMO All-Clad stainless is much easier to clean than Calphalon's similar cookware.

I've never found anything I couldn't clean as long as I clean it quickly without letting stuff crust onto it for hours.