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07-26-2012, 10:21 AM | #31 |
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The Kirkland anodized set is <$200 and rates higher than $900 Calphalon versions according to Consumer Reports and other reviews. We've had a set for several years and while I'm not certain they wear as well as more expensive versions, I'm pleased with our ROI.
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07-26-2012, 11:56 AM | #32 |
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We werein the same boat... went with a non-stick, non-andardized, dishwasher safe, set. Wife loves it. I forgot the name but got it at JCPenny's paid <$200 for the set.
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07-26-2012, 12:18 PM | #33 |
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**** Teflon, only scrubs cook with that shit, unless it's eggs, feel free to have a crappy teflon pan on hand for eggs. But anything else you should go with high grade aluminum alloy. I like Vollrath frying pans myself, cheap, good and durable.
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07-26-2012, 12:49 PM | #34 |
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but lucky for me I have a friend with a restaurant depot card, I go with him every once in a while and stock up. You can't find prices like that anywhere. $15 for great saute pans, bought a whole KC strip for like $6 per pound and cut it myself to the thickness I like. It's a pretty sweet store, wish I could get my own membership card.
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07-26-2012, 01:40 PM | #36 |
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I looked at that and the cuisinart stainless set today and almost bought the stainless. Ended up putting it back on the shelf and will shop around.
Really think I prefer the feel of the stainless. The anodized stuff just seems so thin on the bottom Its just been so long since I used stainless, and I really don't remember if they are that bad to clean.
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07-26-2012, 03:39 PM | #37 |
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Stainless stains too easily.
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07-26-2012, 03:41 PM | #38 |
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07-26-2012, 03:55 PM | #39 |
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Another vote for cast iron. It's a little more high maintenance, but they're great to cook on.
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So I know this is pretty old thread, but no use in starting a new one about the same shit. I know, HERE? never happens. Anyways, I picked up the 11 piece hard anodized set and can't imagine why I went so long without some decent cookware. Only $300. Granted you can't put them in the dishwasher nor can they stand high temps without ruining the non stick coat, but really after a lot of omelets, fish, steak and sautéing on these pans at med heat it doesn't seem necessary to raise the heat any higher than medium on anything in pans.
Cleaning is easy. Just use the spray nozzle from your sink and anything stuck on it rinses right off. I will never go back to walmart pots n pans. I haven't needed to add any grease or oil to these pans when cooking with eggs. Just right on the pan and the omelet slides right off. |
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