Sunday, July 13, 2008

Simply Calphalon Nonstick Aluminum 10-Piece Cookware Set

The Simply Calphalon Nonstick Anodized line of cookware is an excellent alternative for those who prefer cooking on a nonstick surface and who desire Calphalon quality at a budget price. This 10-piece cookware set offers everything a cook needs to kick off a lifetime of meals. The set includes 8-inch and 10-inch omelet pans, 1-quart and 2-quart covered saucepans, a 3-quart covered saute pan, and a 6-quart covered stockpot.

Made of durable hard-anodized aluminum of uniform thickness, these pans are excellent conductors of heat and cook food quickly and evenly. Their double-coated nonstick interiors prevent food from sticking and make cleanup easier. The pans have oval stainless-steel handles with a blasted satin finish that are comfortable to grip and are held in place by sturdy stainless-steel rivets. Also made of brushed stainless steel, the lids are domed to keep moisture in during cooking. This cookware is oven-safe up to 375 degrees F so you don't have to dirty several pans to m...
List Price: $364.00
Amazon Price: $199.99
Customer Review: beautiful minatures
I love Calphalon and I was very excited to get a set for the excellent price. When the box arrived I was suspicious of the size but hey...they are professional packers. The pots were beautiful and completely inadequate for cooking for a family of four. The smallest sauce pan could barely hold a can of soup. I packed them back up (and yes they all fit back in the box again) and Amazon graciously gave me a refund. Lovely pots but not big enough.
Customer Review: Does not live up to the Calphalon reputation
Calphalon has a very good reputation. I used to sell cookware at an upscale department store, and Calphalon was always one of my best sellers. Indeed, this set is attractive and well priced. It feels substantial and works very well--for a while. So, allow me to provide a friendly warning. Do not buy this set simply based on the Calphalon name. I've owned a number of different Calphalon sets, with this one being the most recent. I had the set for about three years before scrapping it. The main issue was the non-stick surface. It just does not hold up. It chips, wears off, and, well, sticks! Even when new, I was never happy with the performance of the course non-stick surface. I took good care of my cookware and did not use it excessively. I even used a set of Calphalon non-stick-safe utensils (which are junk, by the way). I got so fed up with the continued deterioration of the non-stick surfaces, that I finally replaced the set. I replaced the larg...

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