hsmom Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I want to get a sets of these before Thanksgiving. I am so in need of a new items. So, why not get it to be used for Thanksgiving, was the first thought in my mind. Then after looking for hours now I am still lost on what is better. So, here I am asking the great and all mighty hive. :D I should have started here first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorMom Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Plain old Pyrex! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 I love baking pans by Fat Daddio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joaly Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 We purchased Calphalon pans 22 years ago and have been more than pleased. We use them daily and they still look like new. They heat quickly and evenly. About 18 years ago, we became concerned about the aluminum when cooking acidic foods, so we purchased a set of Revere stainless steel with aluminum disc inserts in the bottom. They also heat quickly and evenly, are easy to clean and with constant use, still look new. For bakeware, I'd also recommend the pyrex brand. (Love buying products still made in USA). They are economical and last for years. For dishes, we have several brands, but my everyday dishes are Johnson Brothers Summer Chintz. I don't know if they are still made in England, but the ones we have were. They have also held up very well to every day use. Calphalon, Revere and Johnson Brothers were all an investment up front, but have more than met our expectations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom Posted November 19, 2010 Author Share Posted November 19, 2010 What about your fav cookware? I need pots and pans very bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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OnTheBrink Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 I like my Correlle casseroles for baking/serving and Fiestaware for my dishes. I'm looking for new cookware, too; so I'm interested in hearing what others use and like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotherGoose Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Love love love my All-Clad. Again, an expense, but I don't plan to buy them again. I used to use non-stick, but I am concerned about the stuff coming off, so I use well-seasoned cast-iron instead. I also use more oil in cooking now than I used to, so that eliminates some of the need for non-stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom Posted November 19, 2010 Author Share Posted November 19, 2010 (edited) Well I ordered all I needed for the moment. I ended up getting stainless steal pans that have a capped aluminum base, that is part of the Rachael Ray collection. From what I am reading it will help with heating better. Also I did not want to go with non stick pans. I wanted pans I could heat to whatever temp I wanted, use a whisk in, and not worry about stuff flaking off. Then I purchased wooden and nylon cooking utensils to go with it. I added more to my pyrex baking sets and then added some nice nonstick baking sheets, that were made in Germany. I went with non stick to see how it went. I have not had a very good time with most of my baking sheets, so this is still trial and error. Also got a set of pyrex mixing bowls. I wanted something that would last and not plastic that tends to scratch and look horrible. Now for my tableware I did not want to get anything that could possibly full of lead based paint or ceramic. So, I went with clear glass. Some are made in Italy and the others are made in the USA. That was a big factor in choosing my tableware. I ended up getting coffee mugs, bowls, dinner plates, and desert plates. I still need to pick up drinking glasses and possibly some salad plate/bowls. Well everything will be here Monday and Tuesday just in time for Thanksgiving! Edited November 19, 2010 by hsmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamom Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 WE have a Vapo seal set that is going on 13 yrs of constant use. Looks great yet. I do use water with cooking, but it's said the bottom is so thick you don't need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knittinfarmgirl Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 I love my enameled cast iron. I have one Lodge dutch oven and a unknown brand saucepan. Le Creuset would be awesome. I love Pyrex dishes for baking. They last forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom Posted November 19, 2010 Author Share Posted November 19, 2010 Now I already have some really great cast iron pieces. Made by Lodge. I love them, but also wanted some basic cookware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 my pyrex is good but my absolute favorite are stoneware from Pampered chef. My deep dish pie pan is AWESOME and the stoneware covered dish baker....I love these two pieces. Love that you just scrape them out. They are pricey, but I got them by having a party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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