Goomba wrote:
> brooklyn1 wrote:
>
>> The link says stainless steel, with stainless steel encapsulated disk
>> bottoms, says nothing about anodized/plated/coated. I don't
>> particularly care for bulged side style cookware (difficult to scrape
>> down), and I detest glass lids (only reason they've become so
>> prevalent of late is that glass lids cost like 1/4 the price of
>> matching metal to manufacture). $180 seems high for that no-name
>> set... I buy wrenches by the set, not pots.
>
> I gotta agree with you here. Hate the glass lids, hate the curve of the
> handle (rather than a stouter yet straight one) and I've picked up some
> handles that are downright uncomfortable in your hand when weighted down
> with food. The set doesn't look particularly special, just inexpensive.
> I'm leery of them. I was at Macy's yesterday searching for saucepans
> for my daughter and was so discouraged by the selection. Even the usual
> good brands felt flimsier! I was also attempting to avoid buying
> anything from China (always my goal, not always possible). Buying
> individual pieces based on their use and function makes far more sense.

I am going to need some more stainless steel cookware for my
induction cooktop, so I have been eying the offerings. I have
pretty much decided to get a cheap Farberware (Classic II?) set of
pots and pans from Bed, Bath and Beyond, which actually appeals to
me more than the expensive c--p I am seeing at other venues, like
Macy's. I really don't like the handles and lids on most of the
current offerings, and I also don't like the really heavy pots and
pans in the larger sizes. I figure I will get other individual
pieces if and when the need arises.

--
Jean B.