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82 of 83 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
This set is almost perfect, September 6, 2001
This review is from: Emerilware Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set (Kitchen)
I bought the 8" fry pan as a tester piece and loved it, so we put the 10-piece set on our wedding registry.... I'm glad we have it, but there are two major things I don't like about it that I have to learn to live with:
1. The handle does stay cool, as long as you grip it at the very end. The closer you get to the pot, the hotter it gets. Also, the lid handle DOES NOT stay cool. I almost burned myself the first time I grabbed it. So, you always have to have a hot pad or towel handy.
2. The bigger pans are very heavy--and consequently are a little awkward to handle and move around (i.e. draining pasta or dumping something from one pan to another). Even the smaller pots can be a bit heavy and awkward. The handles are long and skinny which don't seem to be QUITE hefty enough for the heft of the pan itself. I find myself sometimes having to use both hands to lift a full pan or pot.
Overall, though, I love the pans. (I do wish I could use metal utensils on them, but I knew I couldn't before I bought them, so I can't complain.)...
If you are seriously thinking about these pans, test out ALL the pieces at a local store. Lift all the pieces. Try using just one hand. Put stuff in the pots (a boxed can opener or something--anything heavy that won't scratch) just to feel the heft of a full pot. Then make your decision.
3/22/09 UPDATE - Yes, this is an almost-eight-years-later update! I just want to say that the most-used pieces--the ones you use a few times a week every week--are finally needing to be replaced. I guess eight years isn't too bad for a set to last...
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55 of 57 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
You'll never go back!, August 6, 2002
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This review is from: Emerilware Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set (Kitchen)
A year ago, my wife and I decided that it was time to replace our 8 year old T-Fal non-stick cookware set that we had gotten as a wedding gift. Initially, I was skeptical of buying anything with a celebrity's name on it, but the combination of quality and features kept the Emerilware on our consideration list. I was also somewhat concerned about buying non-stick again after our T-Fal was wearing out. The most reassuring fact was that underneath the glitz was a good set of All-Clad cookware. I liked the stainless steel handles, which were supposed to stay cool during cooking. After a year of daily use, I am still absolutely delighted with our decision. This cookware is absolutely tops in every way. The construction is top notch. All of the handles are still perfectly tight, despite the heavy weight. The non-stick finish has held up very well (we hand wash only). The stainless handles look great and really do stay cool during cooking. It's really nice to be able to pop a pan directly into the oven without worry. The only additional Emerilware piece we added was the 3-quart steamer insert. But the very best part is the actual cooking performance. These pans heat evenly and cook throughly. You don't need to use exceptionally high heat to cook. Once you step up to this level of cookware, you'll never want to cook with anything else. I now do almost all of the cooking on the weekends (sorry--- I can't promise that for every husband). I even get great compliments from dinner guests on my cooking. Even though this set is the best value in All-Clad cookware, there is no overlooking the fact that it *is* expensive. This set has the basics but adding more pieces is quite an expensive proposition. I've never understood why there is no Emerilware Wok/Stir-Fry pan available. In short, it was money well spent. I'd definitely buy this cookware again.
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47 of 51 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Emeril hits a home run!, September 8, 2002
This review is from: Emerilware Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set (Kitchen)
Emerilware by All-Clad has a sturdiness to it that shouts quality the first time you pick it up. *The heavyweight thickness of the aluminum retains heat well and distributes heat flawlessly so there are no hot or cool spots. *The quality of the multilayer nonstick material is comparable to Calphalon Commercial Nonstick, which is very, very similar although perhaps a little lighter in weight. *The price for this set on Amazon can't be beat! It's priced the same here as the substandard lines of cookware available at [local store]! *Lifetime warranty by a quality company means you can buy with confidence. *Stay-cool, sturdy metal handles can go into the oven and have a handy and comfortable notch for your thumb. *The combination of matte grey anodized aluminum bottoms and stainless lids and handles make a stunning design statement for your kitchen. Folks concerned about the heavyness of the Emeril pans should check them out in the store, and compare to the Calphalon Commercial products, which also carry a lifetime warranty and have excellent cooking characteristics. This particular set would be an excellent starter for a couple. Families and entertainers will need to add at a minimum a 12-inch frypan and an 8-quart stockpot, also available here at Amazon. Enjoy!
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