good brand of cookware?

Answer 1

It depends on what kind of cooking you do.
If you do any kind of gourmet style cooking, get stainless steel. I like Calphalon TriPly which is made so that the aluminum runs throughout the entire pan, not just a cheap little disc at the bottom. They are made like AllClad, but at half the price. You will likely also need 1 or 2 nonstick frypans for eggs and starches. If you haven't cooked on stainless steel, buy one pan and "play" with it. It's certainly not for everyone, and it takes some getting used to.Be prepared to cook with a good amount of oil or butter, and be prepared for the food to stick.

If you are like most Americans, your cooking style lends better to nonstick pans. Stay away from chintzy Teflon coated brands like Tfal. Go with heavier weight pans, which will conduct heat up to 20 times faster and more evenly, with no "hot spots". I like Calphalon Contemporary or Analon. They are lifetime warranty pans in a mid price range. They use a baked in style of nonstick rather than a sprayed on coat of Teflon.

But be prepared to follow a few guidelines. No nonstick should go in the dishwasher(even if the box says you can) same with metal utensils. Nonstick sprays dry out nonstick pans and make the surface crack and get gummy.

Either way you go, set aside 300-400 bucks and find a store where the employees know what they are talking about and can answer your questions. Also, places like Bed Bath& Beyond will let you bring back one set after you use it and trade it for another set if you decide to go with a different brand or kind of cookware. Don't be shy, because if you are shelling out that kind of money, you should be thrilled with your choice everyday for years.

And in the long run, a set of either may not be best. A well stocked kitchen usually has some stainless, some cast iron, some nonstick. Buy specific pieces for exactly what you normally cook. Buying a set may save you some money, but it's not money well spent if two of the pans sit in the cupboard collecting dust!

Answer 2

For the price, you simply can't beat a good set of stainless steel with triple clad bottoms. Lids are usually tempered glass. Brand usually doesn't matter much here. Just check the prices for this style and buy the one in the middle. Usually enough to suit your needs.
Then you need a couple of well seasoned (you can buy them pre-seasoned) cast iron skillets. Lodge is the best brand for these.
I shy away from the nonstick brands. Unless you spend an arm and leg, that stuff is going to chip away INTO your food.
Good Luck.

Answer 3

My revere ware is ancient, like more than 70 years old, but is the best cookware I have found next to the same age or older cast iron. T Fal will scratch and flake if you ever use anything other than coated or nylon to flip pancakes, eggs, stir stuff, etc. My daughter loves hers, but has threatened everyone with utter mayhem if it gets scratched and it was their turn in the kitchen. It looks good and cooks well, but is irritating to have to go hunt for the proper spoon or turner.

Answer 4

T-fal is good..
http://www.amazon.com/T-Fal-Perfect-Enamel-12-Piece-Cookware/dp/B000EM9PIW/sr=1-1/qid=1168161632/ref=sr_1_1/

Answer 5

see
http://www.kitchenemporium.com/brands/brand.html

Answer 6

T fal, if you do not have a parrot. The non stick surface is dangeous if you have a bird.

Answer 7

Kenmore! works everytime.

Answer 8

All - clad is simply the best. You will have to refi your house to afford it, though.

Answer 9

All-Clad, but pretty $$$.

Answer 10

i think Fissler