Cheap Farberware 77289 Classic 10-Piece Cook and Strain Cookware Set

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I really like the locking strainer lid on the 8 qt. stockpot. I have boiled pasta and potatoes and it has been very convenient to lock the lid in place and pour the water out in the sink without having to get extra kitchen gadgets to do so. Water seems to boil faster using these pots as well and I imagine it has to do with the aluminum cores surrounded by the stainless steel. The water strains through the top of the lid.

The 1 & 3 qt saucepans have lips on each side and in order to strain the liquid from the pans, you line the holes up to the lips, hold the lid in place, and pour. The straining holes are in the sides of the lid and there are smaller holes on one side and larger on the other.

The finish is a pretty stainless steel. The top knob and handles could have been made of better quality material.

The 8" & 10" nonstick aluminum skillets have a shiny metal outside and top edge. They have riveted handles. The bowl size itself seems to be a little deeper compared to similar skillets. The handles have rings for hanging. The outside is already showing scratches, which I don't like.

So, although I like this cookware, I think it could be better with locking lids on all the saucepans.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program When I first started to take cooking somewhat seriously (in the early 80's) I went to a department store and purchased a stainless steel set of cookware similar to this one. The pans were not coated with a non-stick material and it took me a while to clean them, still, they were fairly heavy and served me well for several years. When I got a chance to try out this set I was surprised by several things.

The first thing is that I think that I paid more for a similar set over 30 years ago. The second this is that this set is much better designed and built that my original set. The pans have a non-stick coating when my older skillets did not. They also feel heavier more solid. Another thing that is different is that the lids on this set have strainers which make it easier to drain the cooking liquid off.

Since I graduated from my original set I much confess that I have had a tendency to go overboard when it comes to cookware. I've owned some really expensive skillets and pans but when I think about buying something for a college student or a newly married couple I look towards sets like this one. My only concern is that the stainless finish requires more care and maintenance than an anodized finish that you can find on some other sets.

I have been surprised at how well this set works in the kitchen. I would like it if they were a tad bit heavier but they a pleasure to cook with and seem like a great value.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program When the box arrived I didn't think there could possibly be a 10-piece set of cookware inside...but, the entire 10-piece set was packaged one pan inside another with packing material between each piece to protect each pot, pan and lid. My compliments to the packer! The first thing I noticed was how each pot and pan was very lightweight. I baked cookies and biscuits on the non-stick sheet pans and they slid off effortlessly using my non-metal spatula. I used the big pot and cooked spaghetti, locked the lid and gently tilted the pan to strain. It worked great. The saucepans also worked very well cooking. With the saucepans you hold the lid in place when straining. I have made fried green tomatoes, pancakes, fried rice, and more in the non-stick skillets and have been pleased with how each turned out. When the pots were hot the handles were not. All the cookware has stayed nice and shiny even after being washed in the dishwasher numerous times.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I have a much older Farberware Millenium cookware set so I was curious to see how the Classic set would compare. The strainer lid is perhaps the best difference as it allows me to drain hot water off of pasta without pulling out my colander and thus having more dishes to wash. The other lids aren't locking and I wish they would. They seem fairly sturdy otherwise.

The handles are the feature I like least. My older Farberware had stainless steel handles and were safe to use in the oven. The handles on the Classic model are a cheaper plastic. However, the handles do have a loop so that we could hang the skillets (which we use daily) up in a convenient but attractive spot.

At this point, I would recommend the Farberware Classic as a great starter set for anyone who needs the basic cookware. It's not fancy but it definitely gets the job done.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I started using Farberware stainless cookware in the 60's and it lasts and lasts and lasts.

The Farberware Classic is not the top of the line stainless that Farberware makes, but it is a very good functional set of cookware. It's also a matter of preference. Now that I am older I prefer a porcelain colored finish or anodized that won't show water spots, streaks, etc. Stainless does require a bit of upkeep, but this set I have found is easy to maintain.

The sizes of this set will work in just about any kitchen and each piece is very useable. The non stick skillets have exceptional cleanup and I have always found when cooking with stainless that immediately after using a piece put some water in it to unstick any pasta, etc., left. Makes cleanup so much easier. I would never put any of this set in the dishwasher, especially the non-stick pans which the manufacturer states to not put them in.

I definitely like the lid on the larger stockpot for alleviating any boil over while cooking. I still drain potatoes, pasta into a stainless colander. I just don't like the steam in my face from a pan with a lid. The lids on the smaller pans make it easy to drain vegetables, etc. Very convenient.

The cookie sheets are a nice addition and do not warp in the oven when using.

I have been using this cookware set for about a month and I do like it. It has a nice weight to it. I also use anodized and porcelain in my kitchen and as I cook a lot I find there is a place for many different types of cookware. Sometimes I just prefer stainless over non-stick.

I gave it 4 stars because it does show water spots/streaking if not dried with a dish towel and because I do prefer glass lids on the pans I use, but overall I would recommend this set, especially for a gift. It's reasonable and very functional!