Product By Prime Pacific(7 customers reviews)
- Heavy grade 18/10 stainless steel
- Unique square shape
- Encapsulated bottoms
- Vented glass lids and riveted handles
- Dishwasher, freezer, and oven-safe
2010-03-19
By Delta Lady (New England, USA)
I practically stole this first set from Amazon Warehouse Deals for $61.99 (which included free shipping). In return for the nearly $30 savings, I had to "contend" with a box that was a little beat-up (but still structurally sound and re-taped closed). I just could not believe what I found when I opened the package. These are absolutely the best ~ not to mention the most gorgeous ~ cookware we have ever owned. The measurements in another review here are accurate (thanks for that! thanks for ALL the reviews here!), so get a ruler and see just how big they really are. Lovely also that I can use them in the oven ~ no more using two dishes for tuna noodle casserole (the second dish I made witb them), boil the noodles, drain, back into the pot, add the other ingredients, top with bread crumbs or crushed potato chips and into the oven it goes to heat and brown ~ and then comes the best part ~ straight to the table on a hot pad looking like a dish out of the most elegant of restaurants. Like a million dollars ~ or at least like each of them would cost more than the entire set did!The handles do get hot on my gas stove, but no big deal ~ because they also go into the oven as well. I had been shopping for a dutch oven and skillet that would do double duty in the oven, so this set solved that need as well. Beautifully! And I do mean Beautiful! The glass lids are as gorgeous as the pots and pans, the little vent hole is a blessing. This is a heavy, substantial set ~ recall the shipping weight was a little less than 10 pounds. And yet another beautiful aspect: they clean up sooooooooo easily! I have had baked-on tuna casserole, potatoes, spaghetti, noodles that actually sat overnight and dried inside ~ and it all came off with just dish detergent in a sink full of hot water (soaked for five whole minutes!) and a slight bit of rubbing with just the dish cloth. I know, they are dishwasher safe, but I just have not been able to bear the thought of putting them into the dishwasher (besides, they are so pretty, I actually enjoy washing them by hand!). As the "most helpful review" here said, they are extremely sturdy. I was a little concerned about the riveted handles (they could be better with bolts you could tighten later, I would think), so only time will tell if the handles loosen at all. But for now, despite their beauty, these are everyday pots and pans and should be used as such ~ with their elegant looks a great bonus, not to mention that they so far are the easiest of any of my cookware to clean (including the non-stick pots and pans). Right now, on regular Amazon, they are listed at $89.99 with free shipping ~ we plan on getting at least one more set for ourselves and more as gifts (one set each for our grown children, to start with). I am just thrilled with them. And my husband ~ who loves to cook and does at least half if not more of the cooking around here ~ who is a lot more critical than I am of cookware, etc., is extremely pleased with them as well. Even canned tomato soup is something a lot more special in these beauties! And Amazon had them here three days after I ordered them! I'm hooked! It's like an elegant dinner party everyday now! Even when it is just canned soup for lunch!
UPDATE: March 24th, 2010 ~ I want to tell you that with the largest pan, after it was used with perhaps a little too high of heat (or placed a little off-center on the gas burner), it developed a large top to bottom darkened mark with a horrid rainbow-like aura on the outside of the pan. I was heart-sick (my husband had made spaghetti in it) however must tell you that I used a ScotchGuard green scrub pad on it with some Dawn dishwashing liquid (I have not yet had the opportunity to get some Bar Keepers Friend as recommended for stainless steel). After just a bit of scrubbing, I was thrilled to see the stain coming off and with a little more rubbing, it all came off and the pan looks like new again. Now, I read a professional chef's review on a set of stainless steel cookware I have been considering and he said (in effect) the heck with the way they look, that being pretty does not mean they are great for cooking. But these are so special and look so great on the table, that I want them to stay nice-looking as best I can. We have done a good bit of serious cooking in them (use them nearly everyday for one thing or another) and that they still look as good as new (and so stunning on the table) is a great plus.
2009-12-14
By Kathy (Corralitos, CA USA)
I discovered the set of square pans at a specialty shop with the lids at an additional cost, but the price was too expensive. I found this set at a much lower price at Amazon and ordered it immediately. I found the set to be everything I expected and more. The pans are great for long vegetables like asparagus. They fit so much better and can use smaller pans to effectively cook. Also the frying pan is effective as the entire pan can be used with no wasted space with the accompanying lid. Clean up is a breeze and I intend to purchase another in the near future.
2009-10-11
By V. Ganesan (Kilauea, HI)
These sqaure pot sizes are the following:
10" by 10" by 5"
10.5" by 10.5" by 3"
9" by 9" by 4" and
7" by 7" by 4"
The product description does not mention their sizes and they don't have the liter capacity engraved on the bottom like in most pots. They are quite heavy, square shape with a slight curve, with encapsulated base, vented lids and very elegant handles. I cook and serve in them. They are quite nice as serving pieces. I plan to buy a set for my daughter and another one for myself since I cook and entertain a lot. I love the mirror finish stainless steel on these pots. They are easy to clean and work very well in the dish washer. The price is great for the quality. I've had very many nice sets over the years and this is one of the best, considering the price. Also, it's a bonus to be able to buy the product from Amazon.com with free shipping.
2007-10-10
By Jan (Brooklyn,NY)
I was pleased with both the quality & appearance of this set - can be used to serve as well
2007-07-30
By T. Eberhart (Bastrop, TX United States)
I really like the cookware, easy clean-up. The glass lids are great, no need to keep lift the lid.
