For those that cook-pots and pans

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Any brands you are absolutely loving?  I'm looking to expand and replace some pots and pans and always love other input. I've realized that some cheaper things don't last that long.  I do want affordable pieces though. I love the look of le creuset, but it's not in my budget.  What I want-- a Dutch oven with lid, a large and small frying pan, a soup pot.  I prefer non stick.  I have a nice stainless steel skillet, but everything sticks!  I also have some cast iron which is great for some things.  My one calphalon frying pan is shot.  Input? Anything else you rec?  TIA

[bullygirl979]

I personally love All Clad for my pots and pans. For cast iron, you cannot beat Le Creuset. I've had other brands and they just don't hold up. Marshall's and TJ Maxx tend to have a lot of older models there. Have you thought of looking there?

[bullygirl979]

And here, this might help with the sticking issue.

missvickie.com/howto/cooking101/secret.htm

Cooking with stainless steel takes a little while to get used to. I use them exclusively and I don't have any issues.

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I love le creuset, but have a few pieces from Lodge, and I can't even tell the difference. Also they have a le creuset outlet so is that an option for you?

[bullygirl979]

Oct 21, 2014 19:44:19 GMT -5 @pdx18 said:

I love le creuset, but have a few pieces from Lodge, and I can't even tell the difference. Also they have a le creuset outlet so is that an option for you?

Really? I have both and I found the Lodge stains horribly. My Le Creuset comes clean every time. How do you clean yours?

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Oct 21, 2014 19:28:38 GMT -5 bullygirl979 said:

I personally love All Clad for my pots and pans. For cast iron, you cannot beat Le Creuset. I've had other brands and they just don't hold up. Marshall's and TJ Maxx tend to have a lot of older models there. Have you thought of looking there?

Marshall's and tj maxx is a great idea! 

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Oct 21, 2014 19:44:19 GMT -5 @pdx18 said:

I love le creuset, but have a few pieces from Lodge, and I can't even tell the difference. Also they have a le creuset outlet so is that an option for you?

The outlets are kind of far (1.5 hr drive) so I wouldn't go exclusively for that.  Never heard of lodge...off to google!  Thanks.

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I love my stainless set. LOVE. Like, if I could have half-human, half-stainless steel pots/pans babies, I would.

[liubot]

I love my calphalon

[tiffany81]

I love my calphalon hard anodized. And my le creuset too. I sometimes see it at Home Goods on super discount and Williams Sonoma.

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Oct 21, 2014 19:50:48 GMT -5 bullygirl979 said:

Oct 21, 2014 19:44:19 GMT -5 @pdx18 said:

I love le creuset, but have a few pieces from Lodge, and I can't even tell the difference. Also they have a le creuset outlet so is that an option for you?

Really? I have both and I found the Lodge stains horribly. My Le Creuset comes clean every time. How do you clean yours?

Uhhh just soap and water? I haven't had any staining issues. Weird!

[lexxasaurus]

Another vote for Calphalon. Both their knives and cookware have held up great for me.

[pinkdutchtulips]

Faberware, Calphalon and i swear by my MS cast iron enamelware dutch oven ....

FW is good and inexpensive, calphalon is just awesome (i have their grill pan )

[onedayatatime]

I love my le creuset dutch oven.

I don't have any cookware anymore (xh has it all) but was planning to get a scanpan set later this year.

[hungrycaterpillar]

I received a set of Belgique pans several years ago for Christmas from my parents. I love them. They are stainless steel, gorgeous and perfect.

[bullygirl979]

Oct 21, 2014 21:31:19 GMT -5 @pdx18 said:

Oct 21, 2014 19:50:48 GMT -5 bullygirl979 said:

Really? I have both and I found the Lodge stains horribly. My Le Creuset comes clean every time. How do you clean yours?

Uhhh just soap and water? I haven't had any staining issues. Weird!

Damn. I knew you'd say that, lol. My non-enameled lodge is awesome but my enameled pots are horribly stained.

[cuddlyevil]

My favorite, favorite bakeware/casserole pieces are by Emilie Henry--they're amazing, withstand high heat and do not stain. They're not something you'd use on the stove top though.

[bullygirl979]

Oct 22, 2014 11:12:55 GMT -5 cuddlyevil said:

My favorite, favorite bakeware/casserole pieces are by Emilie Henry--they're amazing, withstand high heat and do not stain. They're not something you'd use on the stove top though.

Yes! I have some as well and I love them.

Can you tell I used to work at Williams Sonoma? 

[cuddlyevil]

:^) No?

My emilie henry stuff is 11 years old and looks the same as the day I pulled it out of the box. I want all of their stuff, but I lack the funds

[bullygirl979]

Oct 22, 2014 13:42:29 GMT -5 cuddlyevil said:

:^) No?

My emilie henry stuff is 11 years old and looks the same as the day I pulled it out of the box. I want all of their stuff, but I lack the funds

Not to sound like an enabler, but I've seen Emilie Henry at marshalls and tj maxx too.

[cuddlyevil]

Really???

[tacokick]

I love all of my Swiss Diamond cookware but it is a bit expensive. www.swissdiamond.com

[bullygirl979]

Oct 22, 2014 21:15:16 GMT -5 cuddlyevil said:

Really???

Yes, really