Customer Reviews

Cuisinart 99-7 Everyday Stainless 7-Piece Cookware Set

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I just read another person's poor review of this product, and it compelled me to write because my wife and I have had a very different experience. This cookware is a Godsend. It looks great and is made of heavier metal than the everyday cookware most people use. It has copper sealed inside the base of each piece to promote even heating. We use ours everyday for soups, sauces, vegetables, eggs, etc., and we've never had a problem... and in our experience, the handles have never gotten more than slightly warm.

This cookware is versatile, too. We routinely put it in the dishwasher to clean it, and it comes out looking brand new. We've never had to use any of it in the oven, but since this cookware is all metal this wouldn't be a problem, either. We generally haven't had sticking problems except with the fry pan; I would recommend that you get a nonstick fry pan separately, or make sure you oil the fry pan in this set before each use. As for price? It's not cheap, but check the prices for other "premium" cookware! For what you get, Cuisinart is a good value.

I disagree that this cookware burns food easily. Maybe the other reviewer is keeping the heat up too high? The handles do look like they'd stay cool and they do get warm sometimes where a potholder is needed, but I wouldn't describe them as "blazingly hot". I've warmed up soups,etc. and was able to remove the pots from the stove barehanded after cooking. The closer you hold the handle to the pot, the hotter it gets. The handles are strong and never loosen up, and that is what is important to me. I have enjoyed this cookware for over 10 years now and have no complaints. It stands up to rough use and still looks new. I wouldn't describe them as "lightweight" either. The bottoms are quite substantial. I plan on adding to my collection since the sale prices are super.

The three previous reviews, while not in agreement, point out one serious flaw in this cookware for some gas users.

We have had a set for nearly 15 years and it worked fine when used with electric stoves. We now have a professional gas cooktop with very large burners. As a result, we get burning along the sides of the pots.

The base of each unit has a thick copper core that promotes even heating. The heat from the gas flame causes burning to occur along the sides where the metal is thin.

We are planning to convert most of our cookware to thicker units (All-Clad or Calphalon style) as we replace them.

This smart-looking, relatively easy-to-clean cookware has several drawbacks. The hollow handles look like they would stay cool, but in fact they get blazingly hot. If you want to use it for everyday, any kids in the kitchen must be warned. It is fairly lightweight and so food tends to burn, even if the heat is low. Not what you would expect, for the money. The stockpot is fine for boiling water in which to cook pasta (for example) but for simmering, a heavier pot would be more suitable. Not a particularly good value.

I don't even remember how long ago I bought this cookware. My first set was a Farberware which fell apart after a few years- all I have left from it is a handleless stockpot. When I bought this cookware I could finally make unburnt puddings and sauces. I love the handles- the only time they get hot is if I put the pot on a too big burner and the heat from the burner gets on the handles. I love being able to brown a roast, slap a lid on the pot, put the whole thing in the oven , and then save the leftovers in it in the refrigerator.Of course, I'll stick it in the dishwasher when I'm through. The only damage they have suffered, is a ding in the lid when I dropped it. My daughter in law, knowing my frugality, was shocked when she saw these pots in the store. She called to make sure I had really spent that much. And they are worth every penny! I bought her a set (she hasn't complained) and plan to get one for my prospective daughter in law as well. Happy cooking!