Swiss Diamond Cast-Aluminum Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set Review

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(More customer reviews)I really wish that people would not leave comments on cookware that they have had for less than a year. Of course when it's new, it's great. However, please note that the reviewers who have had theirs for more than a year are telling you - it DOES scratch - easily. This is a very expensive set for nonstick. I took very good care of mine because it was so expensive, I always handwashed my cookware and did not abuse it. But it still scratched after 3 months. Fortunately the company that I bought it from stood behind it and took it back, because Swiss Diamond's warranty is awful! Look at some of these reviews and you'll see that people who had to deal with the company are saying that Swiss Diamond keeps claiming "abuse". How convenient and shady of the company. The nonstick was great and it cooked nicely, but when mine scratched, I contacted the company and was given, in an email, "this warranty does not cover stains, discoloration, scratch marks, or dents". HUH??? What DOES it cover then? And once a pan is scratched it's ruined. So since it scratched so easily and the company does not stand behind their warranty, I decided to return the entire set rather than get stuck with a $500 set that will be just like any other nonstick set within a few years. Don't listen to reviewers who have only had theirs a short while - look at the reviewers who have had theirs for awhile or have had to deal with the company. They are all saying the same thing - it DOES scratch, get pits, and stains and the company does not stand behind it.

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Swiss Diamond 10 piece cookware set features a revolutionary non-stick surface using diamond crystals to form a virtually indestructible non-stick cooking surface. This set includes both 1.4 quart and 2.2 quart saucepans with vented tempered clear glass lids, both 8" and 10" fry pans, an 8.5 quart stockpot with vented tempered clear glass lid,and a 3.2 quart sautepan with a vented tempered clear glass lid (fits 10" fry pan).The non-stick surface will not peel, crack, or blister and provides perfect heat distribution for cooking meals containing less fat. The pans are made from a 6mm thick pressure cast aluminum which has a perfectly flat base for use on all ceramic, gas, and electric cook tops. The stay cool handles are ergonomically designed and is safe to use in an oven up to 500F. Metal utensils are safe for use on the non-stick surface and the pan is safe for use in the dishwasher.The diamond reinforced non-stick cooking surface separates this cookware from all others in a way that will enhance the users cooking skills.

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Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron 5 Quart Oval French Ovens Review

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(More customer reviews)We were reluctant to spend the money on this french oven but it was worth every penny. It heats up evenly and browns meat beautifully. We use this 5qt. french oven to make great one pot meals (4 servings). Just last night we made braised short ribs that were mouthwatering. We often use this pan on the stove for browning or searing and then transfer the dish to the oven for further cooking. Other times we use it for slow cooking on the stove. Clean up with the pan is super easy. Everything just wipes right out. The pan is really heavy but that's what makes it cook so well. My wife used to hate to cook (I used to be the only cooking enthusiast in the family) but she loves this french oven because all her recipes come out tasting so good.

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Since 1925, Le Creuset has been handcrafting Enameled Cast Iron cookware, and particularly Round French Ovens (or Dutch Ovens), in Northern France.While this popular shape has been around for many centuries before that, the basic design has changed very little thus endorsing the cooking qualities that it provides.Generation after generation has come to cherish the Le Creuset Round French Oven???s quality, durability, and versatility, and it easily becomes the core piece in any well-equipped kitchen.The cast iron provides superb heat retention and distribution, and the enamel is hard-wearing and non-reactive, making the number of recipes that you can do in this pot endless: anything from savory rice to braised chicken to mouth-watering cake. Your imagination is the only limit!

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Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 7-1/4-Quart Round French Ovens Review

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(More customer reviews)Anyone serious about Cooking should have at least one cast iron pot and Le Creuset is the best quality available today. The 7 quart pot is perfect for anything which requires long slow cooking either on the stovetop or in the oven: stews, baked beans, pasta fagioli, paella, cassoulet, soups, etc., etc. An iron pot takes longer to heat up than say stainless steel or aluminum but it holds heat longer than either. I have even used my Le Crueset on the BBQ to bake a cake or make cornbread so as not to heat up the kitchen in the summer. In fact, this past summer when the electricity went out, I even made all the components of Lasagna Bolognese as well as baking it complete in my Le Crueset on the BBQ. It was round, shaped like a cake but it was delicious. I've had one of my Le Creusets for over 10 years (that calculates to 91 more years on the 101 years warranty!) with no sign of any obvious wear mainly because I have taken care when using it: wooden instead of metal spoons or spatulas and using non-abrasive cleansers on the interior.

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Since 1925, Le Creuset has been handcrafting Enameled Cast Iron cookware, and particularly Round French Ovens (or Dutch Ovens), in Northern France.While this popular shape has been around for many centuries before that, the basic design has changed very little thus endorsing the cooking qualities that it provides.Generation after generation has come to cherish the Le Creuset Round French Oven???s quality, durability, and versatility, and it easily becomes the core piece in any well-equipped kitchen.The cast iron provides superb heat retention and distribution, and the enamel is hard-wearing and non-reactive, making the number of recipes that you can do in this pot endless: anything from savory rice to braised chicken to mouth-watering cake. Your imagination is the only limit!

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Viking 7-Ply Stainless 3-1/2-Quart Reduction Saucepan Review

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(More customer reviews)The company sent it right away and it was in good condition. This saucier seems to heat more evenly than the all-clad saucier and the handle is much more sturdy. My wife, who is a bit short, has difficulty with the height of the handle, but she also had some difficulty with the all-clad handle. The pan is one that we use often and really enjoy. I might have purchased the 2 quart instead, but I was thinking that I could do more with the bigger size. This is true, but it is a bit large for my daily oatmeal - although I still enjoy use it for that.

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Introducing Viking Professional Cookware, from the originators of the finest professional-type ranges for home use, with an exclusive 7 ply advanced formulation of stainless steel and aluminum alloys to ensure perfect culinary results.Features comfortable ergonomic handles with superior stay-cool performance.Ideal for all cooking surfaces ¿ gas, electric, halogen, ceramic and even induction.Oven-safe and dishwasher-safe too.The ever-growing Viking Cookware line features all the essential pieces from sauté pans to stock pots.Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.

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Viking VSC1013 10 Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set Review

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(More customer reviews)I, too, was contemplating buying All Clad. I bought a piece of All Clad and a piece of Viking. The All Clad is much more flimsy and looks like a toy set compared to the Viking. The All Clad stained from steaming veggies the one time I used the pan. I returned it the next day. I love the Viking. It cooks evenly and cleans-up like brand new. My husband and I gave a set to ourselves for Christmas. We have already added the roasting pan, which is being discontinued. It was on sale and it is absolutely amazing. It is a substantial weight and a perfect size for anything you have to roast. I cannot say enough about this set..If I had to say a drawback, it would be that this cookware cannot sit in a cabinet hidden-you really must hang these

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Viking professional cookware products are manufactured with exclusive multi-ply construction. Multi-Ply construction is a specially designed combination of stainless steel and aluminum alloys for lifetime performance, durability with easy cleanup, quick and even heat distribution. The Multi-Ply material used in Viking cookware is the most advanced formulation of stainless steel and aluminum alloys in the world today. This exclusive combination of layers conducts heat more evenly and quickly to give you better results. Known for its exceptional appliances, its professional cookware products are manufactured in Belgium yet designed in the U.S., so you get the best of both worlds. If you're choosy about how your cookware not only looks but also performs, Viking is the ultimate choice. Like the professional appliances that preceded this distinguished cookware line, the quality is the outstanding feature. Each piece features an exclusive 7-ply construction of 18/10 stainless steel and aluminum alloys paired with ergonomic handles that have stay cool vents for comfort while cooking. You may use Viking cookware on any heating surface, including halogen, induction and ceramic, plus gas and electric.18/10 Stainless interior and exterior, 7 ply construction with 5 ply on the stock pots, aluminum core for even heat distribution, used on any cooking surface, ergonomically designed, cast s/s, and stay cool handles. This set includes: 1.5-qt. Covered Sauce Pan, 3-qt. Covered Sauce Pan, 3-qt. Covered Sauté' Pan, 8-Inch Fry Pan, 11-Inch Fry Pan, 8-qt. Covered Stock Pot.The Multi-Ply material used in Viking cookware is the most advanced formulation of stainless steel and aluminum alloys in the world today. This exclusive combination of layers conducts heat more evenly and quickly to give you better results.

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CIA Masters Collection 7-Ply Copper Clad Stainless Steel 10 Piece Cookware Set Review

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(More customer reviews)We purchased the CIA Masters 10 piece set, plus the 12 inch frypan and a wooden spoon after researching the Viking and All Clad Copper Core sets. We were able to visit stores in our area to handle the Viking and All Clad sets before purchase - we were not able to see the CIA Masters set before purchase.
In terms of weight, the CIA Masters set is similar in weight to the All Clad regular stainless set. The handles have two rivets and have the All Clad grove with the Viking curvature. The lids are slightly domed similar to the Viking set.
In terms of the copper layer - we compared the CIA set against the All Clad Copper Core. If you look at a piece of All Clad Copper core you will see a copper layer that is about 1/8" thick and very easily identified. If you look at a piece of CIA Master cookware, the copper layer can hardly be seen. Given the price of copper these days, my guess is this amount of copper in the CIA cookware is part of the price difference to the All Clad Copper Core set. (10 piece set of CIA cookware is $499, 10 piece set of All Clad Copper Core $1200.)
The set arrived from Metro Kitchen in three days and was beautifully packaged.
So - why won't we recommend the set? First -you need to use silicon or wooden utensils with this set. Do not use metal utensils. The stainless steel is very very soft and the pans scratch easily. In fact, the very first time we used the set we made large, easily visible scratches on the outside bottom and inside just from making risotto. (note -- we have other stainless steel cookware where this is not a problem.)
Second, the golden rule when using stainless is to use low to medium heat. Higher temperatures cause a reaction with stainless steel which cause a bluish / brownish stain. The first time we used one of the frypans this marking appeared despite the low heat we used.
We haven't had any problems with food sticking (that pretty much a function of knowing how to cook in stainless anyway...) - but we can't honestly say the cookware is any better than the Emerilware or Cooks Essentials set we had previously.
Frankly we wish we had not paid $500+ for cookware that is "just okay" and that is going to show wear in a very short time. The Viking or All Clad set would have been a better choice.

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An ideal set of cookware to set up the serious home chef.Set includes the most widely used pieces of cookware for a broad range of cooking needs.This set includes an 8 inch Saute, a 10' Saute, 1 Qt. Saucier with cover ), 3 Qt. Saucier with cover (cover will fit 10 inch Saute) and an 8 Qt. Stock Pot with cover.The 7 ply copper clad material provides an even, consistent environment to ensure excellent results in your kitchen.Designed by the Master Chefs of the esteemed Culinary Institute of America to be the top performing cookware on the market, the Master\'s Collection features the perfect amount of copper, surrounded by layers of aluminum and stainless steel.Each layer of metal extends to the top of the pan.This high quality construction makes for an amazingly responsive and conductive piece of kitchen equipment.The detail to design and functionality are exceptional, and will be a welcome addition to your kitchen

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