Cookware

[Guest guest]

Hi Rob,

 

I have Circulon Commercial, and I love it. A good starter set would be the

8 quart stockpot, 10-inch skillet, and 2 and 3-quart saucepans.

 

Karen

 

 

> Howdy ya'll.

> I'm a new member. I've decided to retire my cast iron skillets and

> farberware set and purchase new cookware. I tried out some

> Circulon and it seemed pretty nice. Any of you have an opinion as

> to what I might get?

>

> Rob

>

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I'm still a big fan of RevereWare. It used to be considered " top of the

line " cookware, but that was way back in the day before they came out

with the various professional cookware lines. I don't know if the

quality is still what it used to be -- perhaps those with newer versions

could answer that. Mine is SO old. LOL!

 

I have RevereWare that is older than I am -- my parents got it after

they got married. It still looks just fine and works great. The only

obvious " wear " is the handles -- they just aren't as shiny and have

dulled. Otherwise, the handles are still in good condition. When I

moved out own my own, my parents bought me a set of RevereWare, which I

still have (I later inherited theirs). It's available at Target, etc.

A great choice if you don't want to spend a small fortune on cookware!

If you are wanting something from the professional lines but don't want

to invest in a whole set right away, you could buy a thing " here and

there " (which is what I've done).

 

Karen

List Owner

 

 

doodest wrote:

 

> Howdy ya'll.

> I'm a new member. I've decided to retire my cast iron skillets and

> farberware set and purchase new cookware. I tried out some

> Circulon and it seemed pretty nice. Any of you have an opinion as

> to what I might get?

>

> Rob

[Guest guest]

Save at least one cast iron skillet and dutch oven - Jenny

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doodest wrote:

 

> Howdy ya'll.

> I'm a new member. I've decided to retire my cast iron skillets and

> farberware set and purchase new cookware. I tried out some

> Circulon and it seemed pretty nice. Any of you have an opinion as

> to what I might get?

>

> Rob

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

hi rob

 

like Karen, I have a much used and much loved set of Revereware that I

received as a gift over 20 years ago. I got a starter set, and picked

up a deep 4 quart sauce pan in fabulous shape at Goodwill of all

places.

 

They look great and work even better. I will keep them the rest of my

life or as long as the handles stay on! Easy to clean, even heating,

pretty light but *very* sturdy. That set, and a big deep cast iron

skillet (a pain to use but I still love it) and some Corningware

casserole dishes get 99% of the cooking duties at my house.

 

Revere has some outlet stores where you can pick up amazing pieces for

dirt cheap. I do not know if there are any in your area, if you are go

check them out - you may want to leave the credit card home <g>

 

snow

 

>doodest wrote:

>

>> Howdy ya'll.

>> I'm a new member. I've decided to retire my cast iron skillets and

>> farberware set and purchase new cookware. I tried out some

>> Circulon and it seemed pretty nice. Any of you have an opinion as

>> to what I might get?

>>

>> Rob

[Guest guest]

Rob, you don't say how large a group you're cooking for, nor what sorts of

things you like to eat and cook. It's difficult to suggest pieces when I may

live, eat and entertain in a way which is entirely unlike the way you do.

 

I have four stock pots, for instance, and there are only two of us. That

wouldn't be a normal recommendation, I don't think! Also, my husband is a

pro, and he'd say put your money into an excellent knife, and go to Goodwill

for the pots if you have to make a choice.

 

Right now we have a conglomeration of ancient Revereware, cast iron and

three pieces of brand new Calphalon Professional I insisted on buying. I

wanted to try non-stick and join the 20th century, seeing as how we were in

the 21st. (I bought a microwave last year and am tickled with it.) I ordered

from Amazon--no shipping if ordering a certain amount, and no tax.

 

He's used the small Calphalon saute pan four times, and likes it, even

though he's not a fan of non-stick surfaces. The weight is good, it heats

evenly and the handle, while small, is balanced. We haven't tried the other

two pieces yet, but expect them to be similar.

 

I don't see anything in them, however, that will convert me from stainless,

and doubt they will outlive the Revereware--certainly not the cast iron.

 

 

 

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Karen-

 

Thanks for answering my question before I asked it.. I was wondering what

Reverware was- I guess I missed it by a generation or so! LOL ( I'm 26

now..)

 

For ALL of your information- I have no idea about reverware, but QVC ( you-

know- on television) has the BEST line of cookware called " Cookessentials " .

They have stanless steel, enameled- whateer you want- but their stainless

steel is AMAZING, really. I'm waiting for my dh's approval to spend money

before I buy them to replace our starter set of cheap farberware non stick

we have..

 

Their stainless steel sets come in different sets- let skillet sets, or saue

pan sets, or the full 15 peice sets- so it makes it easy if you are just

looing to replace a couple of things in your kitchen, They sell them singly

too..

I would say that these are EXACTLY like Calphalon- only about 1/3 of the

price! I bought them for my mom ( whose pots were all broken handled ,etc)

and my twin sister ended up buying herself the same set.

 

If you wait until they have specials on them- you can spend about $115 on

the whole 15 peice set!

I'll bought calphalon for folks for wedding registries and I have friends

who use circulon - I've seen alot of all those top line stainless steel /non

stick bottoms- and this is the best!

 

ps- this non stick coating they use is also metal utensil safe- it won't

scratch..

 

I've done my commercial now.. ( I should totally work for QVC) haha

Really- check them out- www.qvc.com

you won't be dissapointed..

I'll keep my eyes peeled for reverware- still never heard of it.. lol

 

 

Karen C. Greenlee [greenlee]

Saturday, July 27, 2002 11:14 PM

doodest

Cc: Veg-Recipes

Re: Cookware

 

 

I'm still a big fan of RevereWare. It used to be considered " top of the

line " cookware, but that was way back in the day before they came out

with the various professional cookware lines. I don't know if the

quality is still what it used to be -- perhaps those with newer versions

could answer that. Mine is SO old. LOL!

 

I have RevereWare that is older than I am -- my parents got it after

they got married. It still looks just fine and works great. The only

obvious " wear " is the handles -- they just aren't as shiny and have

dulled. Otherwise, the handles are still in good condition. When I

moved out own my own, my parents bought me a set of RevereWare, which I

still have (I later inherited theirs). It's available at Target, etc.

A great choice if you don't want to spend a small fortune on cookware!

If you are wanting something from the professional lines but don't want

to invest in a whole set right away, you could buy a thing " here and

there " (which is what I've done).

 

Karen

List Owner

 

 

doodest wrote:

 

> Howdy ya'll.

> I'm a new member. I've decided to retire my cast iron skillets and

> farberware set and purchase new cookware. I tried out some

> Circulon and it seemed pretty nice. Any of you have an opinion as

> to what I might get?

>

> Rob

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

That's funny, Jamie! LOL! Yes, my Revereware is not only much older than you,

but is older than me. I'd guess that the set which belonged to my parents is

about 42 years old! I guess that makes them antiques!

 

No problems with it at all! Perfect working condition, and only " dullness " on

the handles, but no breakage or cracks or anything.

 

They also sell non-stick Revereware, and I purchased a few of those 3-4 years

ago -- all doing fine so far (no chipping of Teflon, etc.).

 

Karen

 

Jamie Orozco wrote:

 

> Karen-

>

> Thanks for answering my question before I asked it.. I was wondering what

> Reverware was- I guess I missed it by a generation or so! LOL ( I'm 26

> now..)

>

> For ALL of your information- I have no idea about reverware, but QVC ( you-

> know- on television) has the BEST line of cookware called " Cookessentials " .

> They have stanless steel, enameled- whateer you want- but their stainless

> steel is AMAZING, really. I'm waiting for my dh's approval to spend money

> before I buy them to replace our starter set of cheap farberware non stick

> we have..

>

> Their stainless steel sets come in different sets- let skillet sets, or saue

> pan sets, or the full 15 peice sets- so it makes it easy if you are just

> looing to replace a couple of things in your kitchen, They sell them singly

> too..

> I would say that these are EXACTLY like Calphalon- only about 1/3 of the

> price! I bought them for my mom ( whose pots were all broken handled ,etc)

> and my twin sister ended up buying herself the same set.

>

> If you wait until they have specials on them- you can spend about $115 on

> the whole 15 peice set!

> I'll bought calphalon for folks for wedding registries and I have friends

> who use circulon - I've seen alot of all those top line stainless steel /non

> stick bottoms- and this is the best!

>

> ps- this non stick coating they use is also metal utensil safe- it won't

> scratch..

>

> I've done my commercial now.. ( I should totally work for QVC) haha

> Really- check them out- www.qvc.com

> you won't be dissapointed..

> I'll keep my eyes peeled for reverware- still never heard of it.. lol

[Guest guest]

Rob,

I find I have to chime in on this theme!!

 

I too have an old set of revereware (with the copper bottoms). They

have served me well for many years. The newer versions of these pots

is made of a much light weight material -- they're not as good. And

the copper on the bottoms -- if you choose that style -- is very thin.

 

Anyway, I recently bought a set of Analon Titanium pots. Analon is

made by the folks that make Circulon. I absolutely cannot believe

how much better they are. If you had told me good (i.e., quite a bit

more expensive) pots made a difference before I tried some, I would

have scoffed big time.

 

There are many brands of the better cookware out there. I would

suggest that you buy what your budget can afford. But, if you like

to cook, try to buy some good, anodized, non-stick pots if you can.

You'll have them for a lifetime and you'll smile every time you use

one. Really!

 

-- Vicky

 

P. S. If you want to test a good pot go to Amazon or Cooking.com or

some of the other stores that sell cookware. They always have a

$29.99 or thereabouts special on a brand like Calphalon. Right now

you can get a Calphalon 9-Inch, 2-Quart Chef's Skillet with lid at

Amazon for $29.99.

 

(http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00004WYJS/ref=k_hpw_ct_4_6/10

3-8978754-6411819)

 

Try one!

[Guest guest]

By the way, I saw a very nice looking cookware set at Sam's. If I

hadn't bought what I have I probably would have bought this set. I

think it was around $160 or so and I think it was called " Member's

Choice " (which is their brand name). It might be worth a look.

 

-- Vicky

[Guest guest]

On Sat, 27 Jul 2002, RisaG wrote:

 

> I still have my cast iron and use it alot but I got a

> set of 18/10 stainless steel cookware last year that I

> love. I got it at K-Mart under the Martha Stewart

> Every Day name. It was a 7 pc set and it cost less

> than $80. I love it. I cook almost everything in it

> and it cleans very easily. I just let stuff that is

> stuck on sit for awhile in some water and it comes

> right off.

 

 

I also have the Martha Stewart stuff (given as a gift) and I also have to

attest that it works and cleans admirably. I've had mine for maybe 3

years now without any rust or chipping of the teflon.

[Guest guest]

since people are mentioning this 18/10 thing- QVC sells that as well in

their wonderful line.. )

 

 

Dementia [walshk]

Tuesday, July 30, 2002 11:52 AM

RisaG

Cc: Veg-Recipes

Re: Cookware

 

 

On Sat, 27 Jul 2002, RisaG wrote:

 

> I still have my cast iron and use it alot but I got a

> set of 18/10 stainless steel cookware last year that I

> love. I got it at K-Mart under the Martha Stewart

> Every Day name. It was a 7 pc set and it cost less

> than $80. I love it. I cook almost everything in it

> and it cleans very easily. I just let stuff that is

> stuck on sit for awhile in some water and it comes

> right off.

 

 

I also have the Martha Stewart stuff (given as a gift) and I also have to

attest that it works and cleans admirably. I've had mine for maybe 3

years now without any rust or chipping of the teflon.

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

I love my:

Showtime rotisserie -- this is awesome

Food Processor

Geo. Foreman Grills -- a small one and a large one

Crock Pots -- I have several different sizes

Japanese knife and cleaver

Refrigerator with ice and water dispenser in the door

 

Joanie

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I was wondering if anyone had any special cookware that really helped them in

the kitchen. I was also wondering if anyone on this forum has tried those

serrated knives they sell on infomercials. I think they are called Miracle

Blade.

 

Here are some cooking things I find very useful:

 

Flat bottomed wok

Microplane zester

Cuisinart

Vita Mix

Oriental knife ( It is like a combination between a cleaver and a knife. I

forget the name)

Coffee/spice grinder

EZ Sharp Knife Sharpener

 

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[Guest guest]

I have several different sizes and shapes of baskets that fit on the

rotisserie spit. I like to " roast " a whole head of cauliflower or cabbage. I

baste

it first with lemon butter or mustard butter. Another favorite is rice or

cheese stuffed cabbage rolls. I'll look at the cookbook and see if I can come up

with anymore ideas. The vegetarian meats made into patties is another good

one.

 

Joanie

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Bottle opener

Toaster

Foreman grill

4 cup coffee maker

and there's other odd gadgets in the kitchen drawers I don't know the

name of but I use them.

 

Brad (yes, still smoke free and loving it)

[Guest guest]

I use these all the time:

 

crockpot

pressure cooker

food processor

large santoku knife

stick blender

silicone baking sheet liners

cookie scoops (and not just for cookies!)

salad spinner

Microplane graters

safety can opener

[Guest guest]

Oh, and a melon baller.

[Guest guest]

Joanie- I am wondering what you do that is vegetarian in a rotisserie? I

have wanted one for awhile now- but can't really think of anything to do in

it that is veggie.

Thanks in advance.

This is my first posting since joining- there are so many messages and so

little time in the day! lol

Sharon in South Australia

( formerly of Pennsylvania,USA)

Vegetarian for 20+ years

-

 

 

>I love my:

> Showtime rotisserie -- this is awesome

> Food Processor

> Geo. Foreman Grills -- a small one and a large one

> Crock Pots -- I have several different sizes

> Japanese knife and cleaver

> Refrigerator with ice and water dispenser in the door

>

> Joanie

 

>