I finally made it to Costco to purchase the Kirland 16-pc SS cookware set
with the 5-ply base, and I couldn't be happier with it!

I've only used a couple of pieces so far, but I love the way they perform
on my smoothtop range. The pans are quite heavy, particularly because of
the thick bottoms. The rims are dripless when pouring, and the lids fit
securely and are shaped nicely for self-basting.

I thought it might take some time getting used to the shape, since my
previous Bella Cuisine cookware had almost exactly the opposite shape, but
I find that I really like it.

I would highly recommend this set to anyone who is looking for quality and
a very affordable price.

--
Wayne Boatwright
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Cats must eat mom's make up.

Everytime I see the set I've wondered how long it will be there, and if you
will be able to get there before a new one comes into play. Here, there is
an * above the sign when they will no longer be handling a product; I can't
remember if there is an asterisk or not, tho.

I'm glad that it is good and heavy for you. I was wondering about the
pouring and am glad that it pours well.

Hope you got it for $186 or $189, I think it was here the last time I saw
it; a good buy.

My largest pot of the set is a jewel, too; the shape is not straight up and
down. I sure use it a lot and it's great for making a big batch of
appleasauce; it never sticks - I use no butter. The small one gets oatmeal
most every day, and I love the medium sized pan-steamer capability.

I used the small one on an induction hob the other day to make ghee.
Perfect for one pound of butter.

Hope you are well.
Dee Dee



"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
5.247...
>I finally made it to Costco to purchase the Kirland 16-pc SS cookware set
> with the 5-ply base, and I couldn't be happier with it!
>
> I've only used a couple of pieces so far, but I love the way they perform
> on my smoothtop range. The pans are quite heavy, particularly because of
> the thick bottoms. The rims are dripless when pouring, and the lids fit
> securely and are shaped nicely for self-basting.
>
> I thought it might take some time getting used to the shape, since my
> previous Bella Cuisine cookware had almost exactly the opposite shape, but
> I find that I really like it.
>
> I would highly recommend this set to anyone who is looking for quality and
> a very affordable price.
>
> --
> Wayne Boatwright
> (correct the spelling of "geemail" to reply)
>
> *******************************************
> Date: Friday, 10(X)/31(XXXI)/08(MMVIII)
> *******************************************
> Today is: Halloween
> Countdown till Veteran's Day
> 1wks 3dys 11hrs 7mins
> *******************************************
> Cats must eat mom's make up.

On Fri 31 Oct 2008 06:52:44p, Dee Randall told us...

> Everytime I see the set I've wondered how long it will be there, and if
> you will be able to get there before a new one comes into play. Here,
> there is an * above the sign when they will no longer be handling a
> product; I can't remember if there is an asterisk or not, tho.

This is a brand new “super Costco”, the largest I’ve ever seen. They had
no fewer than 11 different sets of cookware on display and plenty of stock.
I didn’t see any indication about how long they would handle a product.
Their website definitely doesn’t have everything listed. There was another
Kirkland set that had the same shape an bottoms like this set, except the
pans were hard-coated anodized aluminum something like Calphalon. I’ve
never liked Calphalon. I bought a 3-qt saucepan of it when it was first
introduced on the market and the material was quite thick…a nice looking
pot, but I didn’t like the way it cooked or cleaned up.

> I'm glad that it is good and heavy for you. I was wondering about the
> pouring and am glad that it pours well.
>
> Hope you got it for $186 or $189, I think it was here the last time I
> saw it; a good buy.

It was listed at $189, and because the store is still having its grand
opening, I got 10% off of that price. I’d say I was lucky!

> My largest pot of the set is a jewel, too; the shape is not straight up
> and down. I sure use it a lot and it's great for making a big batch of
> appleasauce; it never sticks - I use no butter. The small one gets
> oatmeal most every day, and I love the medium sized pan-steamer
> capability.

As I look at the various pieces I keep mentally planning what I’ll likely
be using each of them for. I kept my 8-qt. Bella Cuisine stock pot because
when I make chili I have to make two different pots, one for David and one
for me.

I gave my mother’s set of Revere to a friend’s daughter who basically
nothing to cook in.

> I used the small one on an induction hob the other day to make ghee.
> Perfect for one pound of butter.

I haven’t tried one of those yet. Don’t really know if I will, but I know
the cookware is induction ready.

> Hope you are well.
> Dee Dee

David and I are both fine. I hope you and DH are also doing well.

Cheers!

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Wayne Boatwright
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"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
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> On Fri 31 Oct 2008 06:52:44p, Dee Randall told us...
>
>
> I gave my mother’s set of Revere to a friend’s daughter who basically
> nothing to cook in.
>
> Wayne Boatwright



My first set of cookware was Revere in 1955. I remember my first 'browning
of ye ole' roast' bowed the biggest skillet in the middle. I can't
remember whether I was cooking with gas or electric. The other pans I
believe I kept for about 10 years.

It's hard to believe that I've been buying pans for 50 years. I wonder if
they've all been recycled somewhere in the big-pie-in-the-sky.
Dee Dee

On Sat 01 Nov 2008 05:40:33a, Dee Randall told us...

> My first set of cookware was Revere in 1955. I remember my first
> 'browning of ye ole' roast' bowed the biggest skillet in the middle. I
> can't remember whether I was cooking with gas or electric. The other
> pans I believe I kept for about 10 years.
>
> It's hard to believe that I've been buying pans for 50 years. I wonder
> if they've all been recycled somewhere in the big-pie-in-the-sky.
> Dee Dee

Let’s see, I bought my first set of cookware in 1963, a set of Club
Aluminum with plain interior. Next was a set of Club Aluminum with non-
stick interior. That was replaced with a set of triple-enameled Chantal
cookware, and I still have the huge Chantal roaster. It was during that
time that I acquired my many pieces of Le Creuset. I left the Chantal set
behind when my former partner, and then bought a set of Meyer Bella
Cuisine. I had that for years until David bought me a very pretty SS and
gold-plated set, and I gave the Bella Cuisine to a friend. Much to my
dismay the bottoms of several pieces of the set David bought scratched my
smoothtop range. I gave that set away to friends who had electric coil
burners. I inherited my mother’s Revere set when she passed away. It was
barely used, but I never cared for it, as I was used to pots with very
thick heavy bottoms like the Bella Cuisine. That brings us to now, and the
new Kirkland set I bought. I am giving the Revere set to the daughter of a
friend. The Kirkland set will probably last me as long as I care to cook.
I also have a few random pieces of various brands that caught my eye.
But, basically, it’s just the Le Creuset and Kirkland that I will be
keeping.

I also can’t believe that I’ve had so many pots and pans! I never actually
threw any away, and I assume that some or most are still in use somewhere.


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"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
5.250...
> On Sat 01 Nov 2008 05:40:33a, Dee Randall told us...
>
>> My first set of cookware was Revere in 1955. I remember my first
>> 'browning of ye ole' roast' bowed the biggest skillet in the middle. I
>> can't remember whether I was cooking with gas or electric. The other
>> pans I believe I kept for about 10 years.
>>
>> It's hard to believe that I've been buying pans for 50 years. I wonder
>> if they've all been recycled somewhere in the big-pie-in-the-sky.
>> Dee Dee
>
> Let’s see, I bought my first set of cookware in 1963, a set of Club
> Aluminum with plain interior. Next was a set of Club Aluminum with non-
> stick interior. That was replaced with a set of triple-enameled Chantal
> cookware, and I still have the huge Chantal roaster. It was during that
> time that I acquired my many pieces of Le Creuset. I left the Chantal set
> behind when my former partner, and then bought a set of Meyer Bella
> Cuisine. I had that for years until David bought me a very pretty SS and
> gold-plated set, and I gave the Bella Cuisine to a friend. Much to my
> dismay the bottoms of several pieces of the set David bought scratched my
> smoothtop range. I gave that set away to friends who had electric coil
> burners. I inherited my mother’s Revere set when she passed away. It was
> barely used, but I never cared for it, as I was used to pots with very
> thick heavy bottoms like the Bella Cuisine. That brings us to now, and
> the
> new Kirkland set I bought. I am giving the Revere set to the daughter of
> a
> friend. The Kirkland set will probably last me as long as I care to cook.
> I also have a few random pieces of various brands that caught my eye.
> But, basically, it’s just the Le Creuset and Kirkland that I will be
> keeping.
>
> I also can’t believe that I’ve had so many pots and pans! I never
> actually
> threw any away, and I assume that some or most are still in use somewhere.
>
>
> --
> Wayne Boatwright


Velly interesting.

My past is checkered with pots and pans. The one that comes to mind that
still flabbergasts me is the time I was living in San Francisco and decided
to take a job in Vietnam. I thought I would be staying for a while, but
didn't. I gave my pots and pans and dishes to an Asian woman who lived in
an apartment below me. I ended up coming home in about a month. I moved
back into the same apartment building. The woman would not part with one
thing I gave her. She laughed and called me an "Indian giver." I was awed
by the fact that she had actually heard that word/phrase and used it.
:-)))

Dee Dee

On Oct 31, 12:14*pm, Wayne Boatwright >
wrote:
> I finally made it to Costco to purchase the Kirland 16-pc SS cookware set
> with the 5-ply base, and I couldn't be happier with it!
>
> I've only used a couple of pieces so far, but I love the way they perform
> on my smoothtop range. *The pans are quite heavy, particularly because of
> the thick bottoms. *The rims are dripless when pouring, and the lids fit
> securely and are shaped nicely for self-basting.
>
> I thought it might take some time getting used to the shape, since my
> previous Bella Cuisine cookware had almost exactly the opposite shape, but
> I find that I really like it.
>
> I would highly recommend this set to anyone who is looking for quality and
> a very affordable price.
>
> --
> * * * * * * *Wayne Boatwright * * * * * *
> (correct the spelling of "geemail" to reply)
>
> *******************************************
> Date: Friday, 10(X)/31(XXXI)/08(MMVIII)
> *******************************************
> * * * * * * Today is: Halloween * * * * * *
> * * * *Countdown till Veteran's Day * * *
> * * * * * 1wks 3dys 11hrs 7mins * * * * *
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> * * * *Cats must eat mom's make up. * * *

Hey- I bought mine a little over a year ago, and I still really like
them- I think you will, too!

On Tue 11 Nov 2008 11:55:34a, Merryb told us...

> On Oct 31, 12:14*pm, Wayne Boatwright >
> wrote:
>> I finally made it to Costco to purchase the Kirland 16-pc SS cookware
set
>> with the 5-ply base, and I couldn't be happier with it!
>>
>> I've only used a couple of pieces so far, but I love the way they
perform
>> on my smoothtop range. *The pans are quite heavy, particularly because
> of
>> the thick bottoms. *The rims are dripless when pouring, and the lids fi
> t
>> securely and are shaped nicely for self-basting.
>>
>> I thought it might take some time getting used to the shape, since my
>> previous Bella Cuisine cookware had almost exactly the opposite shape,
bu
> t
>> I find that I really like it.
>>
>> I would highly recommend this set to anyone who is looking for quality
an
> d
>> a very affordable price.
>
> Hey- I bought mine a little over a year ago, and I still really like
> them- I think you will, too!
>

Thanks, Merry. Do you cook on an electric coil or smooth top range or with
gas?

I have a smooth top range, and the one thing I find different about these
pots is that the when bringing a pot of water and potato chunks to a boil,
the burner cycles on and off before reaching the boiling point. I didn’t
find that to be true with my previous cookware. The burner stayed on
constantly until boiling point was reached.

I haven’t done much cooking with the pots yet, so can’t say how other pots
and foods will respond.

Thanks!

--
Wayne Boatwright
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I didn't fight my way to the top of
the food chain to be a vegetarian.

On Nov 11, 11:35*am, Wayne Boatwright >
wrote:
> On Tue 11 Nov 2008 11:55:34a, Merryb told us...
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Oct 31, 12:14*pm, Wayne Boatwright >
> > wrote:
> >> I finally made it to Costco to purchase the Kirland 16-pc SS cookware
> set
> >> with the 5-ply base, and I couldn't be happier with it!
>
> >> I've only used a couple of pieces so far, but I love the way they
> perform
> >> on my smoothtop range. *The pans are quite heavy, particularly because
> > of
> >> the thick bottoms. *The rims are dripless when pouring, and the lids fi
> > t
> >> securely and are shaped nicely for self-basting.
>
> >> I thought it might take some time getting used to the shape, since my
> >> previous Bella Cuisine cookware had almost exactly the opposite shape,
> bu
> > t
> >> I find that I really like it.
>
> >> I would highly recommend this set to anyone who is looking for quality
> an
> > d
> >> a very affordable price.
>
> > Hey- I bought mine a little over a year ago, and I still really like
> > them- I think you will, too!
>
> Thanks, Merry. *Do you cook on an electric coil or smooth top range or with
> gas?
>
> I have a smooth top range, and the one thing I find different about these
> pots is that the when bringing a pot of water and potato chunks to a boil,
> the burner cycles on and off before reaching the boiling point. *I didn’t
> find that to be true with my previous cookware. *The burner stayed on
> constantly until boiling point was reached.
>
> I haven’t done much cooking with the pots yet, so can’t say how other pots
> and foods will respond.
>
> Thanks!
>
> --
> * * * * * * *Wayne Boatwright * * * * * *
> (correct the spelling of "geemail" to reply)
>
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> * * the food chain to be a vegetarian. * *- Hide quoted text -
>
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Hi Wayne,
My stove is a coil type- I have a gas one in the garage that I hope
to hook up soon. As far as the pans go, I am really happy with them-
the only downfall is the weight of them- I guess I'm going to be in
bad shape when I get older as I'm already having arthritis issues! I
also like the way they drain- no lip for stuff to get stuck in, and
they clean up nicely. A great purchase, in my opinion!