Cookware Reviews

I first started using Calphalon cookware in 1998 and have been impressed with the quality and durability ever since. I have a 10 pc set of the non stick and it has held up very well. I do prefer the all-stainless pieces though. I bought this piece originally from Target (since discontinued from there) in 2001.

It is THE essential piece of cookware to own! The heft is impressive and the handles are fastened securely. Even though it is not recommended to place in dishwasher, I've had NO problems doing so. I like having the glass lids so I can check the cooking process without having to remove the lid multiple times.

The warranty is top notch and I have first hand experience in using it. My girlfriend dropped my 8 qt. stock pot when I moved and dented the rim. I sent the piece in for repair and they just replaced it, FREE of charge (less shipping)! Even though it was clearly not a fault of the piece. They have a customer for life with me!

Just keep in mind that you'll need to reduce your temperatures when cooking, as it heats VERY evenly & quickly. This will prevent burning. Any time I've had food stuck to any of my pots/pans, I simply add some water to the pot/pan and place back on the stove burner for a few minutes and all food comes right off with no problem.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Okay - we all need something for everyday casual dining that goes from stovetop to oven to table and performs well in each situation. This good-looking sauteuse from Calphalon is a wonder to cook with - and it will go to the table and look great! Saves me time - brown on the stove, pop into the oven and then to the table. I really like the two handles - carpal tunnel prevents me from lifting full pots with just one handle (seems I'm always sticking the potholder in the edge of a one-handle pot and getting food on it!!!) Easy to clean up and keep looking nice.

This is a nice pan. It's sturdy, well-made and versatile. Cleaning is fairly easy (I recommend Bar Keepers Friend to keep it shiny). It's not that big, but if you're cooking mostly for one or two this could be a very useful pan.

I received this stockpot 6 months ago and I love it. During the winter I'm a big soup maker and this stockpot covers anything I want to do. The heating is so even with the copper disk on bottom. Sometimes when I'm lazy I'll saute the vegetable, meat, etc. in the stock pot before I add my liquid and other ingredients. I liked it so much I asked for its little brother, the 6.7 quart stockpot. If you like soups or cook big things occasionally then this is the pot for you. Besides that, it is a steal for the price. I expect to have this pot for the rest of my life.

I LOVE home made stock. However, I don't have time to make it in small batches. With this pot I can make enough to last two months... and I use a LOT of stock. I like this pot so much, I bought another! That way I can make all my chicken and veal stock in one day.

This is a LARGE pot. I would not recommend this if you don't have a gas range. If you do, AND you make stock, you NEED one of these. This is a very sturdy, heavy duty pot.

NOTE: I also like the lid. It has a small hole to let steam escape while your stock simmers. However, I wish they'd include it with the purchase of the pot. (Who needs a pot without a lid?)

I've always wanted some Sitram cookware, but it wasn't until amazon.com offered pieces at deep discounts that I took the plunge and bought some saute pans. Rarely does something so totally exceed my expectations, but Sitram does! The deep sides of the pan keep all the activity of sauteeing in the pan and the perfectly even conduction of heat means my husband's sublime risotto got even better! Hoping amazon offers more of this wonderful cookware soon!

This is a wonderful stockpot. I use it for small soups, large amounts of pasta, sauces, and making stock. The magnum pro line is well built and the copper disc does a great job of distributing heat. I got the 6.7 quart stockpot after getting the 11 quart. It's versatile and the kind of pot I take out on a weekly basis and for some medium-sized cooking jobs. It performs remarkably well, distributing the heat and not scorching soups. On my electric stove (not my stove of choice) it responds very quickly to even the slightest change in temperature. I have to imagine this pot would simply sing on a gas stove.

BEWARE: You will not receive a lid when you purchase this item (another great Amazon photograph); Amazon will not be able to provide you with a lid. Right now you can find a replacement lid on chefsresource (you can figure out the address on your own). You'll be looking for the "9.4" Lid for Sitram Catering". The Magnum Pro and Catering line are very similar, one of the big differences being that catering comes without lids. I had the 11.2 quart stockpot that came with a lid that fits the 6.7, but not having the lid would be a hassle.

Lid aside, this item is a steal and I expect that it will last me the rest of my cooking life.

Great quality. Excellent price!

If you suck at cooking, this pan will do wonders for your ego. I now know I AM the best cook around whenever I bring this pan out & whip up some fried Spam. Yumm Yumm, never knew Spam could taste sooooo darn good.

8 inches of pure pleasure is how this strainer is not described on its box. It should be, though, because I've not once not enjoyed not using this strainer. Not. The build quality is excellent, the handle strong, and easy to grip, as you'd expect from an 8 incher. Totally satisfying. Warmly received. Top marks all round.