No comments about All-Clad Stainless 4-Quart Sauteuse Pan.

2 comments about Emerilware Hard Anodized 14-Piece Cookware Set.

1. It's truly non-stick if you use it the right way. There's usually no need to bring the stove setting higher than medium high. This sort of cookware takes a bit longer to heat up but once its at proper temperature it cooks really well - evenly, thoroughly with really great results. After you use this cookware a few times, you realize that well made cookware really does matter. One internet commentator recommended testing for the right temperature with a few drops of water - sizzle means just right, and splatter means too hot. They're not as durable as cheap cookware, meaning you can't abuse them and expect them to last. They're sort of like fine instruments that you have to take care not to overheat - which damages them - or to mar the surface with harsh abrasives or cleansers - which apparently can ruin the cookware.



2. Best cookware set I have ever had. They cook evenly. You don't have to use high heat at all. I is really hard to burn food. Only bad thing is the handle gets real hot.

2 comments about All-Clad Master Chef 2 12-Inch Oval Au Gratin Pan.

1. IT DID NOT LOOK LIKE THIS AT ALL. THIS IS NOT THE FREE ONE WITH THE $250 PURCHASE. WHAT I GOT WAS A CHEAP AU GRATIN PAN. IT WAS IMPORTED. IT WAS ALL BLACK, AND NON_STICK. NOTHING SHINY ABOUT IT AT ALL. JUST ALL BLACK. WHO WOULD BELIEVE THAT IT WAS ALL CLAD. NOT ME!!! I WAS SO DISAPPOINTED.



2. I was hesitant to purchase this. ALthough I have almost the whole line of MC2 products, for au gratins I generally use my Le Creuset or Emil Henry pans. Well, I felt a bit flush and bought this. Best thing I ever did. Markedly superior cooking qualities make it worth the effort is you use this type of dish a lot. Also a wonderful substitute for cazuelas -- unlike most cermaic cazuelas, this can go on the stove top as wekk. I highly recomment this.

No comments about Emerilware Hard Anodized 13-Inch Non-Stick All In One Pan.

No comments about Emerilware Stainless 14 Inch Fry Pan.

1 comments about Emerilware Cast Iron Sizzle Plate with Trivet.

1. I just love these. I ordered 2 after getting a "sizzle platter" at a restaurant that served a grilled chicken breast and potates with peppers and melted cheese that came sizzling to the table until the cheese was a little crusty around the edges and I couln't wait to duplicate the recipe at home. I rushed by my buddy, Amazon.com and ordered these ASAP. They even come with some recipes. Thanks for making my life more delicious, Amazon. Wonderful for the grill!

1 comments about All-Clad 59907 Stainless-Steel Fish Poacher.

1. This is just another example of the quality of All-Clad cookware. I purchased it after purchasing a cheaper brand and it is well worth the investment. I have poached salmon using various recipes and the results are fantastic. This poacher is beautiful and does a great job. And don't forget the fish turner. It works great with this piece.

3 comments about All-Clad Copper-Core Stockpot.

1. I am retired (finally) and love to cook and have a large collection of cooking utensils. I have always wanted a large stock pot that would allow me to perform such tasks such as carmeliaing a large quantity of onions without scorching, browning ground meat for various dishes such as pasta sauces and then completing the whole process in the same pot. I recently cooked a large quantity of French Onion Soup and the onions were perfect without those little scorched bits I used to get in a thinner bottomed pot. I would highly recommend this stockpot.
   PS - The French Onion Soup was the best ever.



2. I received this stockpot for christmas - Given the price tag of this item ($450) one would expect this to be perfect craftsmanship. Not so, the cover didn't fit quite right. It snugged down into the pan and wobbled, unlike the Copper-Core sauce pan I already owned where the cover sits on top. I called Williams-Sonoma, the place of purchase. They had no idea what I was talking about but said they would gladly refund. So the pan was returned and I ordered another from Chefs Catalog hoping I just got a bad pan. Same problem - I then called All-Clad directly. Customer service had no idea what I was talking about, they were under the impression the cover was the same as their sauce pans. They promised to check this out and get back to me. They never did. I sent an email to customer service, but never got a reply. I called Chefs catalog, they said they would investigate this, but it would take a week. I never heard from them again. I called All-Clad again - and was told to trace the cover and the pot to see if it was out of round... I did this but it was very difficult to tell given that the tolerance for out of round would be so slight. I called All-Clad again, explained my frustration and they told me they would check into this. They did call me back the same day this time, and told me the wobbling of the pan cover was normal. So I lived with this...
   
   After a couple of months I called All-Clad again, it just didn't make sense to me that the cover should fit this way. Customer service told me that there was a bad batch of pans that were out of round. They told me to send it back. They also told me to put the mailing receipt in the box and they would reimburse for shipping. I received a new pan yesterday. The cover fits perfectly - it's exactly the same as the sauce pan. I did not get reimbursed for the shipping -
   
   Overall this is a great pan - but the lack of customer support is appalling, both from the sellers of this product and the manufacturer. You would think that when buying top of the line products you would get better service - I doubt I'll buy another All-Clad product - There's too many other good quality products out there -



3. This is my favorite stockpot.

   The copper makes it the most even heating stock pot I have ever used. It holds heat well, so it doesn't loose heat as fast as an aluminum or aluminum core pot does -- which can have trouble when frying because the aluminum cools quickly.

   It works great for deep frying, oven roasting, making all types of soups, stews, stocks, etc.

   It is pricey, but really does work better for me than the less expensive aluminum core models.

2 comments about All-Clad LTD Butter Warmer.

1. 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. I just bought this All-Clad LTD Butter Warmer from my local Viking Culinary Arts center. It was a bit pricey, but TOTALLY worth the money. If you have a small amount of ANYTHING that needs warming or melting, and you're tired of the uneven heating you get by putting a small amount of product in a too large pot, you will not regret this purchase. I've used it for melting jams and butter and it works equally well for both. Enjoy!

No comments about All-Clad LTD Dutch Oven.