Pots and Pans
#31
Originally Posted by Seanette
I have Revere that's still doing nicely 15 years later (got it as a wedding gift). I can't handle cast iron or similar weight due to wrist problems.
#32
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 851
Farberware sells nice sets with a good combination of sizes. They are medium priced, but they will last you for the rest of your life. I got some as a wedding gift 35 years ago, and still going strong. As for nonstick--you really need a good nonstick skillet in your collection. I've given up thinking they will last any amount of time. Think of it as planned obsolescence. When it stops being nonstick, donate it to Goodwill and buy another.
#35
I have a set of Faberware (30+ yrs old) that still looks and cooks like new. I don't care for using it for frying but the saucepans are excellent. If you happen to burn something, just put a little steel wool and elbow grease to it - comes out sparkling bright and clean!
#37
Le Creuset is my fave. Well worth the money. Makes nice gifts if you have someone who wants a wish list from you. I also have my grandmother's cast iron pans and my father's old Revere sauce pot. Good stuff.
Something I have and don't like very much: Martha Stewart's "eco" nonstick frying pan. Nonstick my butt. And, more importantly, it's not as good of a weapon as a cast iron pan. Too light. Make sure you reach for the heavier iron pan when that burglar breaks in (or your husband starts harping on fabric expenses).
Something I have and don't like very much: Martha Stewart's "eco" nonstick frying pan. Nonstick my butt. And, more importantly, it's not as good of a weapon as a cast iron pan. Too light. Make sure you reach for the heavier iron pan when that burglar breaks in (or your husband starts harping on fabric expenses).
#38
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Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 43
Originally Posted by mommaB
I have the Cook's Essentials Hard Anodized from QVC. I've been using them 5 years and love them, but they are heavy. Non stick, but you can use metal utensils on them, lifetime warranty. They weren't cheap, I can't remeber exactly how much, but I'm thinking $150-180 for a good sized set, but that's cheaper than cephalon, etc.
Good cookware makes cooking a whole lot more enjoyable!!
Mary
Good cookware makes cooking a whole lot more enjoyable!!
Mary
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#39
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Forest Grove,OR
Posts: 6,400
I had pots and pans my mom and dad gave me for my wedding. They were non stick and I just got reed of them, because we got a new set two years ago from a friend for Christmas. the ones from mom and dad lasted 27 years and would have lasted longer. the new seat I can see it is already showing wear. so I guess its the brand you pick. Penny
#40
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 3,155
Revere Ware with stainless steel bottoms. My favorite, I use a glass top stove and these do good. Cast iron is too heavy. I also have a set of Club Alum, over 40 years old, that still get used.
Revere Ward will stand behind their products. I had a fry pan that develeoped a hot spot, call Revere WAre customer sevice about problem. Pan was replaced with no problem.
Revere Ward will stand behind their products. I had a fry pan that develeoped a hot spot, call Revere WAre customer sevice about problem. Pan was replaced with no problem.
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