2 comments about All-Clad LTD 6-Piece Cookware Set.

1. My wife an I duked it out between Calphalon Commercial Nonstick (now called "Contemporary") which she preferred for its lighter weight and All-Clad which I prefer for its tougher build. We have a bunch of each. The All-Clad stuff is better hands down. It heats quicker and more evenly. It seems to cook requiring lower stove temperatures. The anodized exterior is smoother and of higher quality. The clad stainless interior is exquisite and easy to clean.
   
   This particular set is good. I could quibble and say that they should have included the 10 inch fry pan instead of the 8 inch. The 8 inch is too small for everyday use. I have a family of 4 so I prefer a couple of larger pans (12" fry and 5 Qt. Saute are really nice to have). The choice of stainless interior versus nonstick is personal - but I recommend the stainless interior. First of all, the stainless interior is virtually indestructible and will last a lifetime. All-Clad's nonstick interior is the best in the business, but it does wear out. I've had several LTD nonstick pieces for 9 years now. The ones that get a lot of wear are starting to wear out. Nothing is more pathetic than a battleship built All-Clad pan with a frayed nonstick interior. It's like putting fur in a truck bed. Nonstick might be easier to clean up - but the difference is trivial. Maybe you have the intention of cooking with less oil, but the difference between nonstick and LTD's excellent mirror-like stainless interior is also trivial. I find the arguments for nonstick hard to defend.
   
   As for the review that says anodized aluminum exteriors are hard to maintain, she should read the product literature. You clean anodized aluminum with a plastic scrubby (like the 3M green ones) with bleach cleanser (like Ajax or Comet). Just make a paste with the cleanser and power away stains in moments. Anodized aluminum - like all aluminum cannot be dish washed. The phosphates and brightening agents in dishwasher soap with create a chalky powdery rot in the anodized surface. If you are determined to dishwash your cookware you must forget about aluminum and stick to stainless steel. All-Clad makes a great like of stainless cookware - but nothing is prettier than LTD's awesome black.



2. 
   I've had All Clad LTD pans for a number of years now. I usually cook several times a day almost everyday & although these pans cook beautifully and the interior looks beautiful & cleans up easily, the anodized exterior looks terrible now. I wouldn't mind so much but I have them hanging on decorative pot rack. For that reason I want to replace them with the less expensive version in stainless steel but the financial loss is killing me. I don't have room in my small kitchen to put them away. We've had a stainless steel All-Clad sauce pan for a few years which still looks great and isn't embarrassing hanging from our rack. If you don't mind so much what your pots look like then these would probably be a great choice. If anyone knows any great secrets to keeping these looking great, please post them in the discussion area. I've contacted All-Clad several times and do exactly as they say without achieving any desired results.

2 comments about All-Clad Copper Core 12-Inch Chef's Pan.

1. I recently received this pan as a gift and, though I have not used it much yet, I think it is necessary to mention that the Amazon product description is wrong--this pan is not a wok, or "wok-like" in anything more than a superficial sense (it has rounded sides). It is much shallower than a standard wok, and has a much larger flat portion on the bottom than a standard flat-bottom wok (it is more like a deep skillet with a lid than it is wok-like). Yes, one could stir-fry in it, but that means little (one could try to stir-fry in a skillet or sauce pan also).
   
   Stir-frying will certainly be easier and better in an actual wok that is deeper and more rounded; I have one made by Calphalon and it is great. As far as this chef's pan goes, I plan to use it primarily for fricassees and braises.



2. When I started law school, I moved into a studio apartment with only microwave pots to cook in. After a year, I decided that some better form of food was necessary. I first got an All-Clad 1-quart saucier, and then I got this amazing pot/pan. I need nothing else. It warms quickly and evenly and cleans beautifully. At first I choked over the price but I bit the bullet and got it. The cost is, granted, about the same that one can pay and get a whole set, but I've had those inferior sets before. They've gotten thrown out in a year or two because they're worth exactly what I paid for them. Should I ever actually need another pot, I won't look at anything but All-Clad cop-r core.

2 comments about Emerilware 8 inch Nonstick Fry pan.

1. I have the 14 pcs Emerilware all-clad cookware stainless and it is top of the line. I can cook like a world chef with perfection. With one exception scrambled eggs; I have tried every thing and I can not make scrambled eggs in stainless cookware so I got the Emerilware 8" fry pan with non-stick coating and now I am set to cook it all Baby!



2. I had purchased a 2 qt sauce pan by Emeril, and really loved it, so I needed a fry pan and purchased both the 8" and 10" Emeril pan. It's a great pan. It heats evenly, and cleans up in a snap. I like it because it can go into the oven as well. It's a well made pan, and I recommend it highly.

1 comments about All-Clad Multi-Use 4-Quart Fry Basket.

1. This product is everything its description claims. It is certainly a must-have to aide and expedite meal prep.

No comments about All-Clad Master Chef 2 4-1/2-Quart Casserole Pan.

5 comments about All-Clad Stainless 7 1/2 Inch Fry Pan.

1. Don't waste your money. Buy the 8 in pan. It's a real All-Clad. As I read these reviews, I keep seeing people rave about how good All-Clad is, not really how an individual pan actually performers. Yes, I have All-Clad. Lots of All-Clad. When the company brings out a new pan, I buy it. In the small pans that I use the most, I am likely to have 2 of each. But, I don't recommend the 7-? inch. All-Clad likes to bring out pans that are almost a `try me'; as was the case with the 7 ? inch and 1 qt pan a few years ago. They priced them attractively. To me the pan is handle heavy. It does not sit properly on my electric stove. Thus it has poor heat conductivity. For a few dollars more, buy the 8 inch fry pan. The 8 inch is US made, and the 7 ? inch is imported.



2. Can enough be said about All-Clad's superior heating? You really can see the difference with the fry pans. No need to heat above medium, even for searing. I got this pan as part of a promotion and I use it when my 8" fry pan is dirty. If you have to pick between the two, I would suggest the 8". Bigger is always better.
   
   Stainless clean up is easy. Put it in the dishwasher. Bar Keepers friend keeps it nice and new looking.



3. This is THE pan! Fry an egg! Superb. I've been using mine for quite awhile, so I can honestly say I love it! The honeymoon period is over and it's still going strong. Cleans up lickety split. (HINT: Use a kitchen brush to sweep out the pan after soaking in water a few minutes.) Don't let the price keep you from these wonderful, quality pans. I love it and I'd buy a whole set if I could. (I've been cooking for over 30 years.) 5 STARS + is my rating.



4. I bought this to try out the All-clad line of cookware. I thought this would be good to fry a couple of eggs since I like to flip them without a spatula. Man was I wrong. This pan is so heavy that flipping would be difficult even if I could prevent the eggs from sticking and the handle is so heavy relative to the pan that it won't lay flat on the burner. It's not practical for much and I never use it anymore.



5. This was my first all clad piece. I decided it was time to try the best and the price was right on this one. It is such a good looking pan and distributes the heat so well that I now have started to replace all of my pans with all clad.

1 comments about All-Clad Stainless 10-Quart Rondeau with Lid.

1. Exactly what I was looking for and it is a wonderful product. Our risotto dishes are perfect!

5 comments about All-Clad LTD Sauce Pan.

1. I picked up 2 of these for my saute' station at work...they replace my Mauviel copper that I've sent out for re-tinning...I may never go back. Other than a SLIGHT degrading of the adonized finish due to being run through a commercial dishmachine...don't try that at home, it will void your warranty...I got nuttin' but luv for these quick heat transition, easy to clean, heavy duty, flat top warriors. Before service I heat my sauces, prep buerre blanc...etc. and then make and hold an hours worth of rice in my prep oven at just the right temp...with 2 pots I can make it through an entire 12 hour shift! It's perfect for small reductions, steaming shellfish in thier own stock...etc. With just seconds of cleanup between jobs...I'm a happy chef!
   
   I have 27 pieces of this line and I'm going to shop for a set for home...my Mauviel copper will just be lookin' good on my shelves from now on.
   
   Lemme know how you like 'em.
   
   I gotta give less than 5 mojo*z because of the SLIGHTLY touchy adonized finish so...4 1/2 will do!



2. Picked up 2 of deez bad lil' sauce pans for work and they perform as well as my solid copper Mauviel. Quick heat transition and holding...easy and quick to clean. I must add that this adonized finish requires extra care...not as much as copper but more than MC2 or Stainless AllClad...but I don't mind... I like LTD and I have 27 pieces at work now.
   
   I'm shoppin' for a full set at home now!!!
   
   4+ mojo*z for these rugged performers only because the finish requires extra care



3. Despite what others have written about a degradation in All Clad quality, I have not seen any problems whatsoever. This pan is a staple in my kitchen since I purchsed it last summer. I like it's deep profile, which is useful for sauteing onions or garlic and then putting the rest of the ingredients right into the pan. A great addition.



4. This saucepan was a great purchase. It cooks quickly and evenly and is the perfect size for steaming a vegetable side dish. It is a great investment and should last forever.



5. I've always heard of how great this product was, but it wasn't until I tortured it with my cooking that I realized what a great piece of cookware it is. I accidentally left the pot burning overnight over constant medium heat. Luckily, it didn't catch on fire, but I woke up to clouds of smoke and food splattered all over the kitchen. I was sure that I had ruined the pot completely and would have to throw it away. I've had to throw away many that end up cracking or deforming due to the intense heat. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find that after a rough scrub and a deep soak, the All-Clad was perfectly fine. I can't stop raving about this pot to all my friends (along with how stupid I was for leaving the stove on overnight). Compared to all the pots I've ruined in the past, this one's definitely worth every penny. Let's just hope I won't need to test it out again...

1 comments about All-Clad LTD Open Stir Fry Pan.

1. This stir fry pan by All-Clad is the most used piece in my All-Clad collection. I cook on a 30" Viking rangetop and this piece is perfect. From soup to cabbage this pan is surprisingly versatile. I'm back looking to by a second one now!

No comments about Emerilware Cast Iron Quesadilla / Griddle Pan.