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44 Replies Last post: Dec 7, 2007 9:03 AM by Chasing Amy 1 2 3 Previous Next

Chasing Amy

75 posts since
Feb 18, 2005

Dec 2, 2007 1:03 PM

All Clad vs. Calphalon

Help me out here. Which do you prefer?

Ice Cream

602 posts since
Dec 28, 2003

1. Dec 2, 2007 1:04 PM

in response to: Chasing Amy

Re: All Clad vs. Calphalon

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Chasing Amy:
Help me out here. Which do you prefer? <HR>

calphalon

devholan

170 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

2. Dec 2, 2007 1:07 PM

in response to: Chasing Amy

Re: All Clad vs. Calphalon

I love my Calphalons. That being said, you can read more opinions in these threads:

http://www.chowhound.com/topics/288008[/URL" target="_blank">
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/370290[/URL" target="_blank">
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/443670[/URL" target="_blank">

Chasing Amy

75 posts since
Feb 18, 2005

3. Dec 2, 2007 1:08 PM

in response to: Chasing Amy

Re: All Clad vs. Calphalon

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Ice Cream:
calphalon<HR>

Why? Does it heat more thoroughly? Easier to clean?

I am beginning to replace my old, very beat up cookware and want to get some quality pieces.

janSport

307 posts since
Dec 12, 2007

4. Dec 2, 2007 1:10 PM

in response to: Chasing Amy

Re: All Clad vs. Calphalon

I am not a fan of calphalon. I find it too heavy and have a difficult time lifting the pans when they are full.

devholan

170 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

5. Dec 2, 2007 1:11 PM

in response to: Chasing Amy

Re: All Clad vs. Calphalon

It goes without saying, but if you can wait until after Christmas to buy, you'll probably get better prices.

In fact, if you have a Tuesday Morning in town, I've seen brands like Calphalon and Le Creuset there! (It's a very hit-or-miss store and if you find something good, buy it b/c things go fast.)

Dervin

160 posts since
Aug 15, 2007

6. Dec 2, 2007 1:15 PM

in response to: Chasing Amy

Re: All Clad vs. Calphalon

Amy, Amy, Amy,

Don't go spending tons of money on "cookware" that is fragile like an old person and that will give you a case of Alzheimer's.

For the good stuff you invest (not buy) Le Creuset[/URL" target="_blank">. You can beat it like a child and it will still keep it's shape.

Then for your everyday cooking, just go to your local restaurants supply store and get the various Teflon and Stainless Steel pans and knives. They can take a beating and you can easily dispose of them just like those college rowers you see on your run.

Ice Cream

602 posts since
Dec 28, 2003

7. Dec 2, 2007 1:16 PM

in response to: Chasing Amy

Re: All Clad vs. Calphalon

They last forever and heat very well. I do not find them too heavy, that goes to Le creuset, as far as I am concerned. All my calphalons still look good after years of ownership. There are 4 different quality levels in Calphalon. I got the top quality.
My mom has Le Creuset. They certainly do not look good after long-term use. I have only used electric stoves. Calphalon does very well on my ceramic top.

janSport

307 posts since
Dec 12, 2007

8. Dec 2, 2007 1:20 PM

in response to: Chasing Amy

Re: All Clad vs. Calphalon

I use Hackman. It´s a Finnish brand; stainless steel and hard wearing. I find it so much easier to clean than calphalon (which I also have but leave it in the closet) and it just looks nicer. Creuset is ok, but I prefer the stainless.

farms100

139 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

9. Dec 2, 2007 1:22 PM

in response to: Chasing Amy

Re: All Clad vs. Calphalon

last time i checked you couldnt run Cahpalon through the dishwasher. LIke others have said they are also very heavy.

We use mix of stainless that have a thick copper sandich between stainless on the bottom. I forget the brand but the line was called "belgique professional" over the years we picked up some nice quisinart pans at inexpensivly at marshalls department store.

devholan

170 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

10. Dec 2, 2007 1:24 PM

in response to: Chasing Amy

Re: All Clad vs. Calphalon

I had the Cuisinart pans when I first moved out on my own and they lasted quite a while, were very good too.

Rich Mac

331 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

11. Dec 2, 2007 1:24 PM

in response to: Chasing Amy

Re: All Clad vs. Calphalon

I like All Clad and if I'm doing the cooking for you, you should get what I want

Chasing Amy

75 posts since
Feb 18, 2005

12. Dec 2, 2007 1:27 PM

in response to: Chasing Amy

Re: All Clad vs. Calphalon

Thanks everyone. I'm not going to be buying the sets (rip off), but individual pieces and may end up mixing and matching. I like stainless, but I want non-stick for a saute pan.

Dervin, you just reminded me that there is restaurant outlet shop at the corner of Passyunk and Bainbridge.

Dervin

160 posts since
Aug 15, 2007

13. Dec 2, 2007 1:48 PM

in response to: Chasing Amy

Re: All Clad vs. Calphalon

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Chasing Amy:
.... I like stainless, but I want non-stick for a saute pan.<HR>

The problem with non-stick is you can't deglaze it to make a pan sauce after cooking the food. You'll need one of each, I've got my Le Creuset skillet which I've been rocking for close to 10 years now (it survived the HK years with my parents - so that's telling you something about the quality), and a Bowery Restaurant Shop Teflon pan.

anaphase081

67 posts since
Nov 4, 2002

14. Dec 2, 2007 1:49 PM

in response to: Chasing Amy

Re: All Clad vs. Calphalon

I've never used Calphalon, but I have 1 Le Cruset piece (a large dutch oven) and a set of All Clad Stainless Steel, which I love. If I could buy them again, I would upgrade to the copper core ones, however.

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