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Have you ever made an omelette in a non stick pan but it gets ripped into a mess because it sticks really bad? Your mess is over. Perfect beautiful omelets slide right out of the pan. Have you ever made German potatoes pancakes? Well since the main ingredients are eggs and potatoes and a little flour you constantly have to move them around and they still stuck. Lets not forget the vegetable oil you have to use as well, adding some for each time new batter iyou put in your old pans. I thought what the check let's give this a whirl. No oil or butter or anything. I love potatoes pancakes the way my mom made them. So I heated the pan and scooped the batter in. Unfortunately I put to much batter in so the batter went to every edge. I waited a bit and went to loosen the batter at the edges but it wasn't stuck. I shook the pan gently and the pancake was as free as a bird. I was going to try a free flip but wanted to eat the pancake so at my son's suggestion I slid it on a plate and put the pan over the uncooked side of the pancake and flipped the pan and plate over. My son was even shocked. No sticking and a beautiful golden brown potatoe pancake. Now I had to start eating it before my son came back in the kitchen. Oops got caught so we shared. Since I have back and other health issues it was great. Dropped another scoop of batter and went to rest tracking the time to flip. AMAZING!!!! Stop torturing yourself, for the reasonable price of the pans you have to run out and get some! Happy Eating!!! Now I want to get more of The ROCK pans!

Have you ever made an omelette in a non stick pan but it gets ripped into a mess because it sticks really bad? Your mess is over. Perfect beautiful omelets slide right out of the pan. Have you ever made German potatoes pancakes? Well since the main ingredients are eggs and potatoes and a little flour you constantly have to move them around and they still stuck. Lets not forget the vegetable oil you have to use as well, adding some for each time new batter iyou put in your old pans. I thought what the check let's give this a whirl. No oil or butter or anything. I love potatoes pancakes the way my mom made them. So I heated the pan and scooped the batter in. Unfortunately I put to much batter in so the batter went to every edge. I waited a bit and went to loosen the batter at the edges but it wasn't stuck. I shook the pan gently and the pancake was as free as a bird. I was going to try a free flip but wanted to eat the pancake so at my son's suggestion I slid it on a plate and put the pan over the uncooked side of the pancake and flipped the pan and plate over. My son was even shocked. No sticking and a beautiful golden brown potatoe pancake. Now I had to start eating it before my son came back in the kitchen. Oops got caught so we shared. Since I have back and other health issues it was great. Dropped another scoop of batter and went to rest tracking the time to flip. AMAZING!!!! Stop torturing yourself, for the reasonable price of the pans you have to run out and get some! Happy Eating!!! Now I want to get more of The ROCK pans!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have always had mismatched pots and pans and most of the time, they are not brand new when I acquire them. I was so pleased when my new Rachael Ray 13-Piece Cookware Set in Purple Shimmer showed up! They are such nice quality, I can tell right away they will last. They are heavier than my others too. I am quite sure they cook my food more evenly as well. The pans heat up evenly throughout so the food cooks faster. I love that it's also dishwasher and oven safe. This is definitely my go to cookware from now on and I will probably buy more from this line. The Purple Shimmer is very pretty and my daughter loves it! It's a deep purple with tiny flecks of shimmer all over. I have not owned them too long so I am not sure about wear over time, or how they hold up in the dishwasher or afterwards ( I do not own a dishwasher) but they have not scratched or anything since I have had mine. I cook on the stovetop using medium high heat usually and the bottoms have not burned or stained as of yet. I have not used them in my oven yet either as it is summer and I don't use my oven much when it's hot, but they are great on the stove! Overall I am very happy with my new set and I definitely recommend to anyone needing an upgrade or just wanting to try out some new cookware!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This pan is a deep skillet, so perfect for meats, side dishes (casserole recipes) for our family of 6 (3 kids included) I love the size of this pan.. not super large where it takes so much space everywhere and not small either, it is the ideal size for us 6. I cooked a chicken recipe that I started on the stove top and finished in the oven and came out exactly how I wanted, nothing sticks to the bottom or anywhere around the interior of the pan due to its enameled aluminum material. And when I washed it I basically wiped off whatever was left on the pan with a soft sponge... in our house we use the scrubbing sponges that have a scouring side and a yellow side that is soft, absorbent and does not scratch the dishes.. I recommend that after the pan is almost completely cooled off, to rinse any food particles and just wash it with dish soap and lukewarm water with a soft non scratching pad or sponge.. which is what I used and cleaned out perfect, no need for hard scrubbing as it will only scratch your nice pan... and actually the brand advises that it is safe to wash it in the dishwasher but I personally prefer all my pots and pans to be washed by hand. So after it was all clean I noticed how the pan was intact, perfect like new, it held its shape (did not bend or anything), there were no stains at the bottom.... and actually I was pleasantly surprised that the bottom had no stains whatsoever because usually after using any other pot and/or pan It creates a stain at the bottom but this one came out clean just like new. Besides the outstanding performance I love the shape, the interior nonstick coating, the bottom, the handle is amazing, and the beautiful teal shimmer color! .......... this pan makes for that special gift for any occasion or celebration to anyone that loves to play in the kitchen, they will not be disappointed ;)

I came to Hestan initially because I was wanting to replace a small skillet that had not held up as well as I would have liked. I was looking for a quality replacement and did a lot of research comparing various ones and that’s when I came across Hestan, I am familiar with All-Clad and others. I was intrigued by the nanobond line and the strength of the finish, where and how it was made, the temperature conductivity, and the oven temperature limit really drew me in. I went to see the line at a local store and loved how it felt in my hand and the look of it didn’t hurt, I ended up purchasing the 8 1/2 pan direct from Hestan. I have used it extensively over the last year and a bit and been very pleased, for me the cost was worth it. When I first got the skillet I tried cooking all the things people said that had issues cooking but found that was not the case for me. Sure food sticks from time to time but the pan is definitely less sticky than others if that makes sense. I think those folks were expecting a non stick frying pan, if that’s what they wanted then they should have ordered one. Warming up the pan, adding butter or oil and doing a light soak with hot water to clean if needed was all I needed to do. After near daily use over a year I have 1 light scratch 3/16 of an inch long in the pan and some on the bottom from my stove element which is really rough. Big difference in comparison with my all-clad copper core 12” skillet and le creuset saucier over a similar time frame. I have pictures below of the inside and bottom of both the nanobond skillet and the saucier after 1 yr of use. I have purchased the nanobond Dutch oven as well and I am looking forward to receiving it.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The promise of this pan is longevity, enhanced by tiny industrial diamonds sparkling when the pan is held up to sunlight. I haven’t had the pan long enough to speak about longevity, but I can confess to certain information about ruggedness: If you want a non-stick pan to remain non-stick for long, you must use non-metallic spatulas, spoons, etc. , to prevent the scratches that end its effective life. I chose to continue this practice with my new pan regardless of Hestan’s claim. That lasted about a week when I found myself wielding a stainless steel fish spatula, prepared to gently lift a trout from the pan. Things did not go well. At the last second, the fish spatula rotated in my hand, and the sharp edge of the spatula dug into the non-stick layer with a loud scraping sound followed by an even louder wail from me. I, of course, immediately abandoned the offending fish spatula and just tipped the pan, sliding the trout out onto the plate. Then it was time to assess the obvious damage. Except there wasn’t any damage, obvious or otherwise. The pan was pristine. So it appears the pan will last, but how does it cook? Great. A good pan needs heft. It takes a certain amount of heat-conductive metal to prevent the hot spots that thin pans suffer from, and I like that metal sandwiched between stainless steel and whatever material might be used for the inside. It certainly adds to the aesthetics on the day you buy it, but, with the most minimal care, keeps the product looking new. It’s been my experience that Hestan products uniformly stay brilliant. With the evidence now In that the coating can take serious abuse without damage, I’m convinced enough to buy a few more sizes of the same pan. Yes, they are really expensive, but the cost per cook, cost per year ensure that, in the long run, they are an above average value.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Original GreenPan, Valencia Collection 12” Frypan is a nice quality, premium non-stick frying pan. The Original GreenPan cookware is uniquely recognizable by the mineral enhanced, Thermolon ceramic non-stick coating which is green in color. The construction of the Original GreenPan, Valencia Collection 12” Frypan appears to be high quality! The body of the frying pan is constructed of thick, cast aluminum which is anodized. The shape of the side of the pan near the bottom appears to indicate that a heat dispersion disk is bonded to the bottom of the pan which provides an absolutely flat base which does not rock on the stove and is intended to evenly distribute heat at the cooking surface. The bottom of the frying pan is rough textured. GreenPan describes this feature as being the “Magneto Induction Base”, which is further described as being a magnetic base which is designed to provide excellent performance on all cooktops, including induction cooktops. The 8.5” bright stainless steel handle is curved and contoured, and is very comfortable to hold. The handle is tightly attached to the body of the pan with two large rivets that appear to be very secure. The User Guide states that the handle is oven safe to 600° F. The frying pan weighs 2 pounds, 8.6 ounces (1151 grams). The frying pan measures 12” in diameter at the top and 9” in diameter at the bottom. The curved sides measure 2.25” deep. The handle is non-insulated metal and can get very hot therefore requiring appropriate, cautious handling. The non-stick internal ceramic coating appears to perform very well, and hopefully will remain effective and durable over the long-term. Most non-stick coatings eventually fail or wear after varying intervals of use and possible abuse. Non-stick cookware should not be exposed to excessively high temperatures, particularly when dry/empty. No cookware stays perfect after being burned, but nonstick cookware will almost always suffer permanent damage. The manufacturer claims that this nonstick coating is free of PFOA, PFAS, lead and cadmium and is oven and broiler safe. GreenPan claims that the non-stick coating is metal utensil safe, chip and scratch resistant. GreenPan claims that the nonstick coating is safe for use with metal utensils. I never use metal utensils with any nonstick cookware and only use silicone, plastic or wood implements to preserve the integrity of the bonded, nonstick coating. The GreenPan 12” frypan performs well on the stove. I measured relatively even heating on the bottom surface. GreenPan packaging and documentation does not refer to use of this frying pan on ceramic/glass cooktops. Given the rough texture of the bottom of the frying pan, I do not know whether or not if it would be wise to use it on a. smooth-top range. Cleanup was extremely easy. The nonstick surface meets expectations and cleans very easily with just a sponge and dish soap, with very little effort and no need for difficult scrubbing. After repeated cooking, washing and drying, the interior and exterior of the pan, inclusive of the nonstick coating, still appear as if brand new. The GreenPan cookware, has a two year warranty for the nonstick coating, and the rest of the product is warranted for the lifetime of the purchaser. Overall, the GreenPan, Valencia Collection 12” Frypan is very nice. It is apparently well designed and constructed and appears to be robust. I hope that it will also be very durable for the long-term. I have every expectation that this frying pan will serve us well for a very long time. It is performing very well now, and certainly meets or exceeds expectations.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Original GreenPan, Valencia Collection 12” Frypan is a nice quality, premium non-stick frying pan. The Original GreenPan cookware is uniquely recognizable by the mineral enhanced, Thermolon ceramic non-stick coating which is green in color. The construction of the Original GreenPan, Valencia Collection 12” Frypan appears to be high quality! The body of the frying pan is constructed of thick, cast aluminum which is anodized. The shape of the side of the pan near the bottom appears to indicate that a heat dispersion disk is bonded to the bottom of the pan which provides an absolutely flat base which does not rock on the stove and is intended to evenly distribute heat at the cooking surface. The bottom of the frying pan is rough textured. GreenPan describes this feature as being the “Magneto Induction Base”, which is further described as being a magnetic base which is designed to provide excellent performance on all cooktops, including induction cooktops. The 8.5” bright stainless steel handle is curved and contoured, and is very comfortable to hold. The handle is tightly attached to the body of the pan with two large rivets that appear to be very secure. The User Guide states that the handle is oven safe to 600° F. The frying pan weighs 2 pounds, 8.6 ounces (1151 grams). The frying pan measures 12” in diameter at the top and 9” in diameter at the bottom. The curved sides measure 2.25” deep. The handle is non-insulated metal and can get very hot therefore requiring appropriate, cautious handling. The non-stick internal ceramic coating appears to perform very well, and hopefully will remain effective and durable over the long-term. Most non-stick coatings eventually fail or wear after varying intervals of use and possible abuse. Non-stick cookware should not be exposed to excessively high temperatures, particularly when dry/empty. No cookware stays perfect after being burned, but nonstick cookware will almost always suffer permanent damage. The manufacturer claims that this nonstick coating is free of PFOA, PFAS, lead and cadmium and is oven and broiler safe. GreenPan claims that the non-stick coating is metal utensil safe, chip and scratch resistant. GreenPan claims that the nonstick coating is safe for use with metal utensils. I never use metal utensils with any nonstick cookware and only use silicone, plastic or wood implements to preserve the integrity of the bonded, nonstick coating. The GreenPan 12” frypan performs well on the stove. I measured relatively even heating on the bottom surface. GreenPan packaging and documentation does not refer to use of this frying pan on ceramic/glass cooktops. Given the rough texture of the bottom of the frying pan, I do not know whether or not if it would be wise to use it on a. smooth-top range. Cleanup was extremely easy. The nonstick surface meets expectations and cleans very easily with just a sponge and dish soap, with very little effort and no need for difficult scrubbing. After repeated cooking, washing and drying, the interior and exterior of the pan, inclusive of the nonstick coating, still appear as if brand new. The GreenPan cookware, has a two year warranty for the nonstick coating, and the rest of the product is warranted for the lifetime of the purchaser. Overall, the GreenPan, Valencia Collection 12” Frypan is very nice. It is apparently well designed and constructed and appears to be robust. I hope that it will also be very durable for the long-term. I have every expectation that this frying pan will serve us well for a very long time. It is performing very well now, and certainly meets or exceeds expectations.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love cooking for my family and serve them with new dishes daily. Definitely, since cooking is my hobby I love to possess great Cookware sets too. Currently, I have been using the Farberware High Performance Nonstick Aluminum Cookware Set, 17-Piece in Black color and just love using every piece of cookware that comes in this set. This cookware set includes 1- and 2-Quart Covered Saucepans, 5-Quart Covered Dutch Oven, 8-Inch Skillet, 10-Inch Covered Skillet, 11-Inch Square Griddle, Medium Cookie Pan and 6 kitchen tools. The color is also absolutely amazing and I love it so much. After using this set I have found out that the cookware items in this set are constructed from heavy-duty aluminum that heats evenly, and feature long-lasting nonstick for effortless food release and easy cleanup. The The skillets and griddle possess the unique dimpled non-stick surface and the double-riveted handles offer a confident grip. Also, the shatter-resistant glass lids seal in heat and moisture. The lids even fell from my hands several times but did not even make a single crack on them. This amazing High Performance Nonstick Aluminum Cookware Set from Farberware is highly durable and I am sure it will last me a lifetime and I know I will never have to purchase any cookware set ever. Moreover the cookwares are oven safe to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and the cookie pan is oven safe to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and every piece in this set is dishwasher safe, so cleaning is a breeze for me. So far never any food got stuck to any of the cookware sets and the cooked food glides off easily always giving me peace of mind. I love using every piece in this set so much that I have already recommended the Farberware High Performance Nonstick Aluminum Cookware Set, 17-Piece in Black to several of my friends and family and many of my friends already purchased and used all pieces of this amazing set. They just love using this High Performance Nonstick Cookware Set so much and they have boasted that they have been cooking more and more dishes for their family daily, after they purchased this amazing cookware set.

I bought this as a bridal shower gift from my best friend who lives in Orlando. Since she would be traveling a 3 hour drive to attend her shower I decided to have it shipped to her. I noticed that you use FedEx to ship your packages which I thought at the time was a great idea. Unfortunately it was not. The product it self was fine but I am not happy with the way FedEx delivered it. Your stated that it was going to be delivered on a Monday which I let my friend know. On Monday when I went to see the status I saw that it was actually delivered on Saturday which I was happy about. So I check with my friend and she did not get it. So I called FedEx and they said they delivered it to her leasing office which I do not understand why. She was home the entire day and does not have a gated community and I was sure to include the Apt number. She works during the week really early before the office opens and gets home most of the time once the office is closed so it was sitting there for a couple days since she was unable to get it. I know that once it is in FedEx hands it is out of your control but maybe someone in the shipping department can speak to someone at FedEx about this or maybe think about going with a different shipping company because of this I might be scared to buy from you again even though I know your products are well.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Farberware Classic Series 3-Quart Covered Saucepan is very durable. It is made of high-quality stainless steel so you can expect it to last for years. I have owned Farberware cookware for 15 years and still going strong! This saucepan is perfect for making sauces, soups and many other dishes. The phenolic handles are safe enough for you to hold without getting burned because it doesn't get too hot. It gives you a stronger grip to making cooking easier. It is also oven safe. The best feature of this pan is the ability to pour without the contents spilling. This reduces splatter which is a huge plus for me. Everything you put in the pan cooks evenly because of the heat distribution. Another plus is that the cover traps in moisture and nutrients. This pan is not too heavy to lift or hold but the aluminum core is heavy-duty. I am glad to add this wonderful saucepan to my collection of Farberware cookware. The stainless steel core is beautiful and I am confident it will never rust. This pan is also dishwasher safe so you don't have to worry about getting it damaged. I have been using it everyday and it sits on my countertop. I highly recommend Farberware cookware, especially this saucepan which is an essential you need in your kitchen.

The 17-Piece Chef’s Classic Stainless Cookware Set (77-17N) is a dream come true for anyone who loves cooking, whether you’re a home chef or a professional. I couldn’t be happier with this purchase, and here’s why: 1. Exceptional Quality: The stainless steel construction is not only visually stunning with its polished mirror finish but also built to last. These pieces are durable, resistant to discoloration, and designed to handle all kinds of cooking challenges. 2. Versatile and Complete Set: This set covers everything you could need in the kitchen! From saucepans and skillets to a stockpot and steamer insert, it’s a versatile collection that ensures you’re never left searching for the right tool. The inclusion of lids for each pot is a thoughtful touch that keeps the set practical and functional. 3. Superior Performance: The heat distribution is phenomenal, thanks to the aluminum-encapsulated base. It eliminates hot spots, ensuring perfectly cooked meals every time. Whether I’m simmering sauces, frying, or boiling pasta, this set performs flawlessly. 4. Easy to Clean: While it looks like something straight out of a high-end kitchen showroom, it’s incredibly easy to maintain. A quick soak and gentle cleaning bring these pots and pans back to their gleaming state. 5. Ergonomic Design: The handles are riveted for strength and stay cool during use, which adds an extra layer of safety and comfort. They’re also designed to provide a secure grip, making the cookware easy to maneuver. 6. Incredible Value: For a 17-piece set of this caliber, the price is unbeatable. It’s an investment that pays off every time you step into the kitchen. Conclusion: The 17-Piece Chef’s Classic Stainless Cookware Set (77-17N) is a kitchen essential that marries form, function, and durability. It has transformed my cooking experience, elevating it to a level I didn’t think possible. If you’re looking for high-quality cookware that delivers professional results and looks stunning, this set is worth every penny. Highly recommend!

I initially purchased a small 2 qt sauce pan for my husband who loves to cook grits (which is hot and sticky); he really enjoyed cooking with this, I decided to purchase a skillet, then from there I got the 14 PC Set and used them to prepare our Thanksgiving meal and I am not sure if it was my cooking or maybe the help of these pots, but the meal was one of the BEST meals ever! It was total silence during dinner, all I heard was ooo's, awes and hmm ~.~ and the clean up is phenomenal! Literally could have used water only or wipe, but of course a little soap was used. This is truly a great and awesome set of cookware and I am so happy I purchased. BTW: My sisters and I ordered the 17 PC set for another sister who lives in Vegas and her family LOVES THEM!

I have been using my 12 piece triple ply stainless cookware set for a few weeks now. I bought the set as a replacement for my Martha Stewart stainless set that I have had for over 15 years. I loved my Martha Stewart pans and still do EXCEPT the lids are raised in the center which makes for less clearance for my fingers when I grab a hot lid resulting in burnt fingers! So after two years of isolating due to the pandemic, I decided to treat myself and upgrade to this set of pots and pans. I LOVE how they heat up so quickly. Much quicker than my old set! Yes, they do scratch on the inside of the pan, but so did my Martha Stewart pans. And the scratches don’t impact the pans’ performance. I haven’t put these new pans in the dishwasher, but maybe down the road, I will get lazy and do that. I never hesitated about putting my Martha Stewart set in the dishwasher, but I also paid a lot less for them. (And they always came out of the dishwasher just fine.) I did buy this set on sale around Christmas and felt for what I paid, it was a great value. My lids are also stainless steel. Some reviews said they were disappointed because they wanted to be able to see through the lid. I am the opposite, I did not want glass lids. Other reviewers commented that they wish a 12 inch frying pan was included in the set. I have an all-clad 12inch skillet which I rarely use because I feel it’s almost too big, so I don’t agree with that comment. I however, would have liked a smaller stock pot included in the set. My husband’s and my only complaint was that the top edge/rim on the steamer basket was razor sharp. It was like they forgot to buff it at the factory. I called Cusinart customer service and they sent me a replacement steamer free of charge. So obviously I think their customer service is terrific! The pans are heavier than my old set. Both our adult children have all-clad pots and pans and I have several all-clad pieces as well. I would say my Cusinart pots and pans are comparable to all-clad in quality. It was hard for me to see this on the online photos, but the exterior of the pans is a brushed stainless steel. Personally, I would have preferred polished stainless steel, but it would not stop me from recommending or purchasing them. Overall, a great set and for far less than all-clad.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was so excited to get this pan. It has been used every night since we got it last week. First I must say the actual blue design of the pan is beautiful. It has one of the hardest surface known to man, diamonds which makes the life if the pan 10 times longer than any other on the market today. This is the kind of cookware I need in my life! I cook almost every night for my kids and my foster kids which can sometimes be up to 10 children on the daily. It does not flake or peel and does not contain any harmful substances that can hurt my children. This is super important to me because I raise a variety of ages of children and I do not want any of them exposes to any harmful substances! The no peel, flake or scratch is the most important feature of this cookware to me. I can attest this is true whole heartily. I must admit about every time I get a new pan I scratch it the first time I use it with my metal spatula. I have used it every night this week and it does not show one sign of wear. I also appreciate the design of the actual pan itself to stand the test of time. My food has not only tasted better the last week but has been done in about half the time. You certainly win my vote. I am going shopping this weekend and an entire set of blue diamond is surely on the list.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This non-stick pan is used every day and is the best I've seen. I purchased several non-stick pans in the past. Some had teflon, ceramic or copper. Issues I had with these were - handle came off a couple because it melted - teflon came loose and flaked off or got etched from cooking food that stuck to the pan - inexpensive ceramic got etched and became like glue. Everything would stick, probably even water. - a copper pan was ruined after cooking food with high fat - another copper pan was ruined after left unattended on a medium heat after 20 minutes I avoid cooking high fat foods (hot dogs/hamburger) in this Green Life Diamond Collection pan because of the the history with other pans getting ruined, but the quality of this pan surprises me. The handle is still solidly attached. I've left the pan unattended on a medium heat for 50 minutes and hasn't affected the finish or non-stick properties. The finish is still shiny so the name "Diamond" is fitting. Even the bottom of the pan has not darkened over time like all of my pots and pans with this gas stove. Although the finish on the bottom edge of the pan shows some but not much wear. Lack of wear might be because the finish is also on the sides and bottom of the pan. The rubber coating on the handle is comfortable. I cook with a minimum amount of butter or oil and eggs still don't stick. The eggs cooked over easy won't slide off of the pan unless loosened with a spatula first. I have better luck with scrambled eggs when not scrambled in the pan and to leave the egg undisturbed for a short period. I like my scrambled eggs slightly wet but they tend to stick a little if I keep stirring them with the egg turner. Clean-up is easy. Never use a scouring pad to clean. A sponge is all that I ever use.

This is the second pair of these two skillets. The smaller one gets used several times everyday and so my first one became a tad too damaged and so I searched for a new one. If I was the only person cooking it would’ve lasted for many years. But occasionally my wife or son attempts to cook something and neither are as adamant to only use non metallic utensils as well as care to never leave it empty the cooktop to overheat. The larger one is not so frequently used so it still performs as new. Buying a single small skillet of this quality was about the same cost as the 2 piece set, so having another extra only makes sense. I actually believe this small Al-Clad skillet outperforms my same size Le Cruset pan I recently paid much more for, in evenness of heat, as well as the non stick slipperiness. I was truly disappointed when I cooked eggs in each side by side. No spray or oil. The AlClad was cooked and zero resistance when it was time to shift the caramelized underside, the other one wasn’t effortless to break that surface tension. Additionally it cooked a bit unevenly. I used lids for each and both were in the same size elements of my induction cooktop. All in all, I’m happy with each and every one of my AlClad items. I’ll likely still purchase Calphalon now that they offer a full assortment of induction friendly products, but only a couple years back I needed to replace my entire Calphalon collection except the items good for an oven.

I've had an 8" pan for 2 years, and a 10" pan for 1 year. I have no complaints at all. I am careful about what sponges I use to clean it with. I use scotch-brite BLUE sponges (not the green, and it cleans the pan fine with no issues, and no scratches. I'm not going to say food doesn't stick, but I have a few tricks that allow me to get it clean with minimal issues, several tips from this websites cleaning recommendations. I had issues with scrambled eggs sticking terribly, but that was my fault. Premix your yokes/egg whites in a separate bowl. Butter in the pan, drop your pre-mixed eggs into the melted butter. Keep pan on medium heat (I have a glass stove top. When you see the edge of the egg being cooked, pull the cooked egg into the middle of the pan (two strokes of the spurdle. Wait a little bit more for more to be cooked, and then wait, and by then most egg should be cooked, and move the uncooked to the pan until complete. It keeps the pan soooooo much cleaner, might stick in a small spot or 2, but cooking that way helped me ALOT. Sometimes meat will stick, like sausage patties for example, but right after I remove the meat from the pan, even if it looks stuck, I run the pan under cold water and "swoosh" the water around, and due to the heat differential and the bubbles from the heat it will oftentimes pull any burnt residue off the bottom of the pan. If you let it dry, it is a BEAR to remove. Anyway Good luck!

Besides the confusing nomenclature for existing owners wanting to expand their classic All-Clad sets, the d3 series cookware matches the quality and properties of the previous (and for some specialty cookware - current) all clad stainless mirror finish products. Though more affordable than the d5, the d3 set heats up faster and is a better option for regular use. The mirrored d5 and d3 series match each other aesthetically, with the d5 being heavier and and retaining heat for longer. It is said that the d5 series cooks more evenly. In practice, the d3 line does a very good job of evenly cooking, and if I weren’t pleased with the performance of the d3, I would look to the copper line rather than adding more bulk to the cookware. If you are matching older anodized, copper, or brushed stainless cookware, you might want to consider ha1, d5 brushed or copper sets, respectively. Of those lines, the HA1 line doesn’t appear to have the same quality or manufacturing as previous anodized models, which led me to donate my older limited cookware for a unified mirror stainless look. There is anecdotal evidence that big box retailer’s collections of d3 are not up to snuff, but buying directly from All-Clad.com seemed to present better pricing and decent free shipping options. This set focuses on pots, which is great if your are adding to a collection. There are few pot-based sets available in stores, probably because pans are cheaper and retailers want to WOW you with the number of pieces rather than what pieces you are getting. I didn’t need another set that came with 4 fry pans… I don’t even need 4 fry pans. You may find that this 7 piece set along with a pan set match your price points and needs better than a large single set. Besides this set and what I’ve donated, I own the d3 1 qt pot, 8 inch fry pan, and 8 qt pasta cooker, and some older mirrored stainless 10 in frypans. The lids on the d3 are thin and heat up, sometimes requiring a pot holder to open, but the cookware itself is all flawless. My favorite pan that is t included in this 7 piece set is the 8” fry pan, which, once seasoned and with additional butter during cooking, makes perfect omelets (it along with the 1 qt pot play with scale and looks great on the pot rack). I also use the pasta cooker (not included in this set) more than the 6 qt pot because of the strainer. This pot seems to be part of the stainless mirror line, which matches but isn’t part of the d3 line. I did notice the pots developing a rainbow hue after their first uses, but vinegar (or simply cooking a sauce that includes vinegar) cleared them up. It’s possible these needed to be washed better before initial use as the problem has not returned. At the price I paid, this set was an unbeatable deal.