French Home Red 3 Quart Rectangular Gratin Baking Dish Review

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The description that is here on Amazon does not give many details. This item is enameled cast iron. The brand itself is actually La Chasseur which is made in France. It is dishwasher safe and induction compatible. The cooking area is 13.5" by 8.5" inches and the handles are an inch in length. Its size makes it great for putting meats and veggies together. I made a pineapple upside cake in this and it came out perfect. It distributes heat evenly. I have compared to other brands that I use (Emile Henry, Revol, Lodge Logic etc.) and it definitely is up there with them. The instructions do say not to use metal utensils with this item.

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Reviews of Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 6-3/4-Quart Oval French Oven, Red

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I agree with the other reviews on the quality, beauty etc. I will concentrate my review on the size of this pot as I had a lot of trouble deciding on size when I was making my purchase.

Le Creusets are good at many things but IMHO the biggest reason for getting one is for its ability to cook gently and slowly over a longer period of time. This lets the flavors of your dish mix together beautifully and I have found more dimensions of taste when I cook this way. It's also very good for searing meats and then slowly cooking it until it literally falls off the bone. So the reason I got a Le Creuset oven is to make stews, pasta sauces, soups, and roasts.

The 6.75 quart, oval oven fulfilled my needs perfectly and I have found this size and shape to be quite versatile. I cook for just my husband and myself, but like many people today we both work so I like to make larger portions and freeze half. This pot will fit a double or even a triple recipe for spaghetti sauces and the like. The oval shape allows a rectangular roast or whole chicken or two smaller hens to fit inside. If you're having friends over for dinner and want to make a bigger roast for 4-8 people, chili for a crowd, etc., this is the perfect size to have.

Some people had told me to get a round one if I do mostly stove top cooking, in order to have more even heat distribution from the round burner. I have found that the heat distributes very evenly on the oval shape, so I prefer the oval because it is a better shape for roasts.

Assuming you already have other pots and pans, and are looking to finally add a Le Creuset to your kitchen, IMO this is a very good size/shape to have.

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Don't let the price throw you off. My mother and aunts have Le Creuset that is decades old and as another reviewer noted LOL this stuff will survive until the second coming and probably nuclear war.

This is AWESOME for a roast, whole chicken, stew, or soup. You can make a bounty of a meal and take it from stove/oven to the table. Then store the leftovers in the refrigerator. Buy it in a bright colour !

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This heavy-duty pot is ideal for braising, when food must be first browned or seared on a stove top and then finished in an oven. The cast iron gets quite hot on the stove top even when low heat is applied, and it cooks uniformly in the oven. I have made a number of meals that I would not have tried without such a pot. The enamel surface cleans up easily. This is an expensive item, but it is built like a fortress and gives the user confidence that it will do a good job for many years. I strongly recommend using silicone potholders on the job, because the pot is heavy and retains heat.

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I held out a long time before plunking down the cash to purchase a Le Creuset. I waited to find a model that had the potential to justify its cost. It's expensive and I haven't seen them on sale but this piece falls in the category of your favorite knife or cast iron skillet, namely, once you have it, you realize you've been compromising for years. FWIW, I'm not saving up to buy more; this one is sufficient. The oval size is optimum for browning meat and the 6.75 quart capacity is perfect for making comfort food for a family of four.

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I recently purchased this incredible piece of Le Creuset cookware and, I have to say, I am very pleased and rather impressed by it. Just removing it from its package, with its heavy weight and gorgeous colour, told me that this was a quality made product. But the proof has been in the cooking..

Thus far I have made a delicious chicken and vegetable dish and cooked preserves for canning. Everything has turned out perfectly. Cleanup was easy after some soaking with warm soapy water. This is my first, but not last, piece or Le Creuset for certain!

Reviews of Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Nonstick Stainless-Steel Skillet

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This is an excellent skillet that requires very low heat for cooking, and cleanup is a breeze. I have the regular cuisinart multiclad set, which is awesome, but I no longer use those skillets since purchasing this one. No more Barkeepers Friend and scouring required. It is off the stove, cool down and wash with dish soap and warm water. I have had no problem with bits of teflon flaking off.

I would highly recommend this skillet to anyone looking.

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I own the MCP 12 piece stainless steel, but wanted a decent non-stick skillet so I picked this up. It works great and has been the most used piece I own...

I do wish it would have come with a lid (or one was offered separately) but I found an inexpensive 12" all-purpose chef's classic that had a great glass semi-domed lid that I purchased and use the lid from.

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This is a very nice pan and I am impressed. I would like to give this a higher rating. However, a year after I purchased the pan the nonstick surface is peeling all around the edge of the pan. The problem with this is that the limited warranty requires you to pay for shipping to Cuisinart and another $7.00 for them to ship it back to you. This seems like a manufacture defect to me. I am put off that I have to pay to have them ship me a skillet to replace a defect. It's cheaper than buying a new one but how do I know I won't be spending another $14 worth of shipping costs a year from now. They need to fix their process with the nonstick bonding.

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This skillet still looks new use after use and it performs flawlessly. Nothing sticks to this thing and I love using it to scramble eggs and make pancakes. It requires very little heat and is super easy to clean. All you do is let it cool down, wash and dry. I wash mine by hand because I think good quality cookware will last longer and keep looking good if washed and dried thoroughly by hand. The handle stays cool and is riveted on, not those flimsy screws that can loosen up over time. Excellent quality and great size.I highly recommend this skillet.

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We bought all 3 sizes of the Cuisinart Multiclad Pro nonstick skillets about a year and a half ago, and absolutely love them. This isn't teflon it's some sort of titanium coating developed for the space program. We use them every day, and there's no sign of flaking as usually happens with teflon. Although they don't come with lids, we also bought some of the casseroles, a dutch oven, and several sizes of saucepans, and the lids that came with those fit the skillets. The only thing missing from the line is a 1 quart saucepan. If anything ever does happen to the nonstick coating, we've been so satisfied that we'll just replace them.

Reviews of Natural Home 4 Piece Easistore Nesting Sauce Pan Set

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Well made product of heavy construction. Nests beautifully. Natural Home claims to monitor

factory processes, still wish it wasn't made in China.

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I have used these for a few months now and they are my favorite pans, especially the two lid vent options, clever.

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I love these nesting pans. Takes up less room and are great stainless steel pans for induction cooking. Easy to clean.

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the pots are beautiful and well made. the lids have a deep groove around the perimeter that is difficult to clean. otherwise they're great!

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Cooks evenly, quality weight and great compact storage. Love the set!! I recommend it for anyone who has little storage space but still wants quality cookware.

Farberware Superior Nonstick 12-Piece Cookware Set, Black Reviews

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I had all but given up on the elusive "non-stick" cookwear set. I recieved this set as a christmas present and I couldn't be happier. I have burned cheese, made scrambled eggs, and just about every other sticky thing you can think of and every time clean up is a simple wipe and rinse. I would recomend this set to anyone. I do hang them rather than stack them and use rubberized utensils in them because I don't want to scratch them, but regular use has not caused any scratches or worn areas that stick. I have had pans that looked worn out soon after using them, not these, still good as new after 2 months of constant use, cooking 3 meals a day for 6 people.

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Tonight I used the large fry pan and the finish on the bottom came off and left marks on my stove that cannot be removed.....simply awful.....very frustrated by this. Would expect better from this company.

Would not recommend to anyone.

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It took me awhile to write this review because it isn't that I got a tremendous value, I dd. It is, that, it wasn't extrordinary. I have bought many things refurished, or next to new, but after cooking with every piece this wasn't a superior piece, plain and simple. It wasn't beautiful, it didn't cook any different from a set from a chainstore

Discount Creative Home Sphere Heavy Gauge Stainless Steel Whistling Tea

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Nice product. Color a bit more purple than cobalt blue but that is fine with me. Heats well and pours cleanly. Whistle loud enough but not too loud. Lid latching is secure but not all that well conceived (just friction). Overall nice product although we have only had it a short time so cannot say how it will hold up.

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Reviews of Berndes Tradition 9.5 Inch Sauteuse Pan with Lid

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This is the best pan my wife has ever used. It is completely non-stick. And it's made of very high thermal conductivity thick aluminum so it heats absolutely evenly and can boil sauces without scorching. Since we bought this we have acquired other Berndes pans and they are all equally excellent.

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Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick Oven-to-Table Set Reviews

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I have had this set about 6 months and I love it. I don't have to use any oil with anything and nothing sticks. I have had no warping problem at all as another review mentioned. I highly recommend this pan, the handles stay cool so it is very easy to use.

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I received this set as a gift. After using the pan a few times (actually, twice) it warped and is now unusable on my flat top cooking range. We're talking through NORMAL use too, I didn't rapidly heat cycle pan or do anything out of the ordinary. Brand new pan which is now useless. It does have a warrantee from Caphalon but it requires that it be shipped to them at my own cost. I would avoid this set and the lack of longevity of this product makes me worry about the other set of Calphalon cookware I received.

**EDIT**: After e-mailing Calphalon their customer service have offered to send me a paid shipping label so I may return the pan at no expense to me and they will send a new one. Hopefully the replacement pan will not be defective.

**EDIT**: After a 2 month wait, I received a replacement pan. The replacement pan was also defective and I have again contacted Calphalon customer service and am waiting to hear back from them. When I received the new pan I filled it with water and heated it over medium high heat. Sure enough the replacement is warp just as bad as the original.

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I've had this pan for over two years now and it is still as sturdy and non-stick as new. It's a little larger than I thought it would be, but not unwieldy and it's nice that you can cook an entire meal in it without overcrowding. It looks like the Top Chef set is no longer available, but I'd still recommend the pan alone if you can find it.

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My chef friends recommend calphalon as top cuisine set, so i bought one and i confirm what my friends said about it

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I already owned a Calphalon nonstick skillet which I love because it's a convenient size and the handles never burn you, so it's easy to take from stove to table. I wanted another Calphalon pan for this reason primarily, and the packaged set was a great price on special (around $40--I see from the Amazon website that it's gone way up, however). The spoon and dishtowel included are of good quality. The cookbook is worthless, featuring tv chefs and idiotic recipes. (I donated it to a library booksale.) Nonetheless, at $40 this was an excellent deal; however at the usual Amazon price I'm not sure it's worth it to get some extras that would only cost a few dollars anyway.

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This is the best egg/omelet pan I've ever used. You have to let it sit on the burner for a few minutes to warm up, but once done it cooks beautifully. The All Clad non stick surface is slick as a greased weasel. You won't be disappointed.

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Have purchased other all cled products but this was first non stick for our induction cooktop. Another great product from all clad

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All Clad is by far the best of all cookware. No other brands come even close. Our house has more than $1,000 worth of All Clad pots and pans that will be a part of our childrens' inheritance.

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Very happy with the performance of this skillet and the non-stick surface is high quality. I highly recommend this item.

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This pan is awesome. I love All Cladthey make such a quality product. This size is great for morning eggs or pancakes and cleans up SO well. Very happy with the pricecouldn't find it cheaper anywhere else. Thanks Amazon!

Review of Prelude Metallic Smoke 2.1 Quart Whistling Tea Kettle

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I've read on another sites, reviews that it doesn't whistle, another said rust in two days. Hey for $19 and free shipping it's hard to beat. Works great, looks great and whistles like a steam engine. It's instructions, as in most kettles say, don't leave water in them, but I do and it hasn't shown any indication of rust. So far so good, I recommend this kettle.

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This kettle is thinly made and can dent easily. The first sign of trouble was when the paper inside said it may rust but its supposed to be made of stainless steel. It says to drain every time. I've used kettles for years and am really unhappy with this one. It doesn't match the picture/description quality that urged me to purchase it.

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Yes cheap is the word. Cehap plastic everywhere. The bottom does not rest flat on the range so it is only suitable for gas or coil electrics. Does say this anywhere in the description.

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The wife picked it out from all the Tea Kettles I could on-line, and there were well over 100 of them. She is a shopper but even she got tired of looking at all the available tea kettles! But when she saw this one, game over. She liked the size (there are just the two of us) and she really liked the design. Then it came to the house and she verified her choice was a good one. According to her (and she counts since she will use it more than I will), "It is a very good tea kettle and I like it a lot."

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I am disappointed that the color is not like the color in the picture. The actual color is a brushed silver. Tea kettle is very light weight.

Reviews of Winware Stainless Steel Sauce Pans

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The 6 quart pot is great. Very solid and, at that size, pretty big. In my experience, heating seems even on the cooking surface, and the lid is just as firmly built and fits well. My biggest annoyance in the kitchen is thin, uneven pans and this is NOT one of them. Great solid pan for cooking any number of things.

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I got this 4.5 pot as a replacement for a "non-stick" pot that had it's coating wearing off (and I've read some bad things about these non-stick coatings), so my requirements for a new pot were that it had to be stainless steel, had to have a single handed capable handle (as many pots this size have the two-handed short handles) and it had to be inexpensive. This pot fit the bill. Upon arrival I hand washed it and noticed that the welds used to fasten the long handle to the pot could be felt as very tiny pimples on the inside of the pot. I am concerned that the welding may eventually fail or rust, but have no proof as of yet. So that is why this review only gives it 3 stars. The pot came with a small sheet (5" x 5") of paper, "Care and cleaning", and "Good to know" notes. Some of the things they advise you that you should know: It's dishwasher safe. Don't add salt to your food until the water's boiling, otherwise you might get salt stains. Don't clean it with steel wool, cause it will scratch it. The "slightly concave" base gets flatter when heated, so don't clean it until it cools, otherwise it might warp. And so(obviously)don't let the food boil dry either. Don't use the pot for food storage, or your food might end up tasting metallic. (It's true, stainless steel continuously oxidizes.) And lastly, check the handle and knob for looseness before use. (hmm..)

The lid is OK too. Just wish they would make lids with a nob that doesn't get hot, instead of the metal handles they seem to always use now. But I suppose that would drive up the cost.

Note addendum 06/11/2011 almost 1 year later, pot holding up very well, upping rating to 4 stars. My wife has long forgotten the cleaning and caring notes, so we do have some salt stains. Eh. Other than that, it's in great shape.

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Nice, tall sauce pan with more volume than most other sauce pans.

The thick bottom holds the heat extremely well, which is one of the major reasons I bought it. Super pricey pots and pans usually have 5-8 (or so?) layers of metal on the bottom which really helps to buffer from the stove, and helps cooks make less mistakes. The thick bottom on this one, though it is only 2 types of metal (I think) act in a similar way.

The lid is a little cheesy, small and thin, but it fits and does its job.

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This 'sauce' pan works great for stovetop popcorn! I specifically searched for a pot for this purpose and am very happy with how this pot performs. Heats great, pops the corn in short order, and the lid stays on (so no oil splatters). If you get this pot, I think you'll like it too.

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Several of my pots are Cuisinart Tri-Ply. However the 2 qt cuisinart is rather expensive so I opted for this one instead. It works great as a induction pot. Actually better than the cuisinart in some ways. Since only the bottom heats up the time to boil was actually faster. I timed one cup of water to boil. Times were. Cuisinart in 1 qt pot 1:43, Winco 2 qt 1:32, ( Max Burton Induction cooktop setting 5) Microwave (1000) Watt 2:00 minutes. Since the sides don't heat up as in triply it probably wont keep the food warm as long, once your remove it for the heat source, but for just getting something to boil fast this is great. Nice lid too.

Shun DM0715 Classic 2-1/2-Inch Bird's Beak Knife Reviews

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I have a lot of experience using various brands of kitchen cutlery, including some from relatively obscure Japanese manufacturers, and I truly believe that this is the best bird's beak knife on the market. The most important thing in selecting a bird's beak knife is sharpness, and Shun knives are certainly among the very sharpest on the market today. The only comparable knife that I have used is the Global bird's beak knife, but this one has a much more comfortable handle than the Global does. Additionally, the Shun bird's beak knife is balanced better than the Global, and significantly sharper than similar knives from Wusthof and Henckels. There is also a Shun Stainless bird's beak knife, with the only difference being the stainless steel handle. Although not every kitchen absolutely needs a bird's beak knife, I highly recommend this one for those that do want one for peeling tough vegetables such as turnips and for specialized decorative garnishing.

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Great for radishes and small items where the accuracy and control of the reverse curve blade are required. Also dynamite for removing the lead seal on wine bottles. "Sharp as a Shun" should be part of the vernacular. I love this bird's beak and use it more than I had imagined I would.

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The bird's beak knife is often overlooked. I've never seen one included in a knife block set. Yet it has great utility and some unique properties. It's great for taking the stem portion out of tomatoes, strawberries, etc. It's also great for cutting perfect supremes from citrus. It certainly won't replace a good paring knife for all tasks, but it's a great addition to the kitchen and I use mine often.

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This is as close to perfection as I have seen in a bird's-beak knife in more than three decades of professional and home cooking. It is wickedly sharp right out of the box. I mean sharp as a razor. If your knife skills are limited, be careful. The shape of the handle is Shun's idea of perfection and I must admit it works well, especially for a right-hander. The handle is longer than most, an advantage for both balance and control.

Maintaining the edge of a curved blade like this takes a bit of skill. If you aren't entirely sure of yourself, ask a more experienced friend to show you how to do so. It would be a tragedy to damage the fine edge of this little work of art.

The downside? Like all Shun knives, it is insanely expensive. Still, you get what you pay for so go for it.

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the bottom of the blade is to pointy near the bolster & you can cut your self real easy .

I like all my other knives very much . They hold an edge for a very long time.

I only buy Shun now .

Review of TeChef - Art Pan 11" Frying Pan, Coated 5 times with Teflon Select

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I have tried many non stick frying pans and this is the best so far. I am happy with the quality of non stick finish and the inside does NOT have the handle screws which is a benefit because it makes clean up easy.

I love this pan and highly recommend it.

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We love the pan so much we are now in the process of replacing our other pans. It is a beautiful and solid addition to our kitchen.

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The no-stick qualities of this pan are very good. The pan heats very evenly on a gas range. Makes great omelettes.

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After realizing that PFOA was in my old skillets, it was time to upgrade to non-PFOA teflon skillets and after some quick researching on DuPont's website I was sent here to Amazon for TeChef. Upon reading other reviews and seeing these beautiful skillets I had to have one. The color is a deep gorgeous purple, the little oil measurement marks in the middle are an excellent touch, the handle is well built and the Teflon "Select" coating works wonderful. Everything slides off this skillet and the heat is well distributed for nice even cooking. I highly recommend this skillet and would definitely make the same purchase again. The price is right!

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Worst Induction pan I have EVER usedwould not give this to my worst enemy. This thing does not ever heat well enough to seriously consider. I am only getting low simmer on high! And I own the top-rated induction range! Also purchased here.

Buy Farberware Aluminum Nonstick 8-Inch, 10-Inch and 11-Inch Skillet

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Love this set. Perfect sizes and the non-stick is what I need for everyday cooking. Be sure to use plastic or rubber utensils so as not to scratch the finish. Great buy for the quality.

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We go through non stick pans really quickly. The surface always scratches, burns, gets gunked up with baked on oil. These pans are amazing. Even when the teen over cooks his eggs without oil.

The cooking surface has a slight texture and I think this helps a lot. I was pleasantly surprised, and these are still holding up beautifully.

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Step-Mom loved them! Very light and easy to clean. The color is also great and they are to stack and put away.

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Farberware is very reasonably priced line of products that almost always gets to you as you would hope them to be, well made and durable...

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I bought these to replace some old cookware that I had since they were old and worn out. So far they look great and cook great. I havent had any issues yet. I do have some other Farberware cook ware that I have bought in the past so I thought that I would try these. I also have some Calphalon cook ware bought since these came with all three sizes I decided I would buy these for now. I would recommend buying these skillets especially if you are on a budget and they do cook great. Thanks Farberware and Amazon for the fast shipping.