Pots and Pans

**Doublebase** · 10-18-2006, 07:57 AM

My gf and I are moving in together and are in the process of buying new kitchen stuff. We both had the crappy wal-mart stuff and want some really good kitchenware. We found some really nice silverware (Dantz) for 100$. We are now trying to find a good set of pots and pans. The ones we looked at were 500$ with a lifetime warranty. I do not want to pay that. I was thinking closer to 200$. What is the best kind out there for cooking on gas stoves. Stick or Non-Stick? Opinions.... Thanks.

**Witmaster** · 10-18-2006, 08:41 AM

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**Doublebase** · 10-18-2006, 08:45 AM

Ha, that is funny.

**mike456** · 10-18-2006, 09:13 AM

either get the reall expensive non-stick pans, or don't get them at all, the stupidest thing you can do is keep buying cheep non-stick pans, I think Cast-Iron Pans are the best.

**Dale Mabry** · 10-18-2006, 09:22 AM

I got a set from IKEA 3 years ago and they are still going strong.

**Doublebase** · 10-18-2006, 09:36 AM

Originally Posted by mike456

either get the reall expensive non-stick pans, or don't get them at all, the stupidest thing you can do is keep buying cheep non-stick pans, I think Cast-Iron Pans are the best.

Can you link me a good set?

**mike456** · 10-18-2006, 09:41 AM

I buy mine from stores such as National Wholesale Liquidators, real cheap over there, you talking about non stick or Cast-Iron?

**DOMS** · 10-18-2006, 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by mike456

I buy mine from stores such as National Wholesale Liquidators, real cheap over there, you talking about non stick or Cast-Iron?

Why not find the brand that you like and then buy it off of eBay? I got a set of $150-$200 Henckels knives for only $65 (including shipping).

You just need to know what the retail price is and then set a lower price that you won't go above.

**mike456** · 10-18-2006, 09:47 AM

Originally Posted by DOMS

Why not find the brand that you like and then buy it off of eBay? I got a set of $150-$200 Henckels knives for only $65 (including shipping).

You just need to know what the retail price is and then set a lower price that you won't go above.

thats a good idea. but I already got a set of cast-iron for reallly cheap, they are cheap anywere and better than buying nonstick for 200$, I think my set was like 20-50$, they are really heavy.

**mike456** · 10-18-2006, 09:49 AM

see they are really cheap- 15$ for a set on ebay- http://cgi.ebay.com/3PC-SET-CAST-IRO...em160039830124

**Doublebase** · 10-18-2006, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by mike456

I buy mine from stores such as National Wholesale Liquidators, real cheap over there, you talking about non stick or Cast-Iron?

I want to know a few things:

What is the best for cooking?

What are the better brands?

What type do I want (non-stick) (cast-iron)?

**tucker01** · 10-18-2006, 09:54 AM

Only brand that I know that is good are Lagostina.

**mike456** · 10-18-2006, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by Doublebase

I want to know a few things:

What is the best for cooking?

What are the better brands?

What type do I want (non-stick) (cast-iron)?

The best for cooking is Cast Iron (unless you want to buy a really expensive non-stick set), brands don't really matter for cast-iron. You can use metal forks/spachulas (sp?) on cast iron, and not scratch it, unlike non-stick, whats the point of buying non-stick, unless you don't want to use any oil in your pans, wich is stupid (oils have healthy fats), and are good for you,

**tucker01** · 10-18-2006, 09:57 AM

why are you so in favour of Cast-iron?

**tucker01** · 10-18-2006, 10:00 AM

some good info in this thread about cookware

Cookware

**mike456** · 10-18-2006, 10:02 AM

it is alot cheaper, and willl last longer.
I like to cook my food with fats, it makes them tast better, and healthier.
You can use metal on them without worrying about scratching it.

**DOMS** · 10-18-2006, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by mike456

see they are really cheap- 15$ for a set on ebay- http://cgi.ebay.com/3PC-SET-CAST-IRO...em160039830124

Besides making sure you're getting a fair price, you also need to keep an eye on the shipping cost. Many seller will sell and item a few bucks below retail and then hit you with a high shipping fee. This one you posted isn't doing that though. Good find!

**mike456** · 10-18-2006, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by DOMS

Besides making sure you're getting a fair price, you also need to keep an eye on the shipping cost. Many seller will sell and item a few bucks below retail and then hit you with a high shipping fee. This one you posted isn't doing that though. Good find!

I know this I sold and bought on ebay many times. Do you think they actually catch people with that?

**DOMS** · 10-18-2006, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by mike456

I know this I sold and bought on ebay many times. Do you think they actually catch people with that?

Yes, I bet they do. Just think, spammers stay in business pushing crap on people. There's always someone naive or dumb enough to fall for it.

**BulkMeUp** · 10-18-2006, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Only brand that I know that is good are Lagostina.

I would reconsider non-stick. Teflon chemical a likely carcinogen: board

**mike456** · 10-18-2006, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by DOMS

Yes, I bet they do. Just think, spammers stay in business pushing crap on people. There's always someone naive or dumb enough to fall for it.

it is actually a really good idea for scammers. They pay such a little fee to ebay because the price is so low, you dont have to pay any fee for shipping price. but they will get bad feedback when the person realizes the shipping price after they buy.

**DOMS** · 10-18-2006, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by mike456

it is actually a really good idea for scammers. They pay such a little fee because the price is so low, you dont have to pay any fee for shipping.

Plus they can work in some profit as "handling." Sometimes, I feel bad for the naive and stupid.

**DOMS** · 10-18-2006, 10:52 AM

Originally Posted by BulkMeUp

I would reconsider non-stick. Teflon chemical a likely carcinogen: board

That's not a problem. I just sand off the coating after I buy them.

**BulkMeUp** · 10-18-2006, 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by DOMS

That's not a problem. I just sand off the coating after I buy them.

I heard if you sprinkle that sanded off coating on your toast in the morning you will get he-yooge soon!

**Doublebase** · 10-18-2006, 11:57 AM

What about Stainless Steal?
http://waterless-cookware.com/best_cookware_set.htm

**mike456** · 10-18-2006, 12:06 PM

Just buy those cast irons off ebay and tell your girlfreind/wife that they were$300

**Decker** · 10-18-2006, 12:17 PM

Non-stick pans can flake/emit a vapor with use and the material/gas is allegedly carcinogenic.

I see someone already mentioned this so never mind.

**Doublebase** · 10-18-2006, 12:34 PM

I found some hard anodized ones for 100$.

**Little Wing** · 10-18-2006, 02:43 PM

you get what you pay for and good non stick pans are great for meat but stainless for everything else. cast iron is great if you are willing to treat it right which takes a little effort.

**largepkg** · 10-18-2006, 03:05 PM

I just got the Calphalon One 10 Piece Set and it's the shit! Check it out. http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...=-1&SKU=105014

It's pricey but you'll never need to worry about scratching the surface or warping the pan. It's really the best of both worlds.

If you're going to buy a set, I would suggest against cast iron. They are way to heavy and bulky and you have to season them. Just more effort then needed. Having one cast iron sauté pan isn't a bad idea though. I love searing a filet in mine and then throwing it under the broiler. I haven't tried that yet with my Calphalon.

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