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Comment on KitchenAid Gourmet Essentials Hard Anodized Nonstick 12-Inch Open French Skillet with Helper Handles by C. Cook

C. Cook — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:19:40 +0000

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

pitching it after one year's use, December 16, 2008

C. Cook (San Diego, CA United States) -

This review is from: KitchenAid Gourmet Essentials Hard Anodized Nonstick 12-Inch Open French Skillet with Helper Handles (Kitchen)

I don't know why, but part of the surface was ruined and now is no longer non-stick. It looks like the surface was burned. (It has always been hand washed and never used with metal utensils.)

Also, it is quite heavy and a little hard to handle when transferring from the stove and/or while washing.

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Comment on KitchenAid Gourmet Essentials Hard Anodized Nonstick 12-Inch Open French Skillet with Helper Handles by Loretta Linville "ptandll"

Loretta Linville "ptandll" — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:09:15 +0000

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

Nice pan, December 5, 2006

Loretta Linville "ptandll" (OH) -

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This review is from: KitchenAid Gourmet Essentials Hard Anodized Nonstick 12-Inch Open French Skillet with Helper Handles (Kitchen)

This pan was purchased as a gift for my spouse and we love it. It does not stick, it looks great and all at a nice price. We have more costly pans but this one works better then all of them.

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Comment on KitchenAid Gourmet Essentials Hard Anodized Nonstick 12-Inch Open French Skillet with Helper Handles by MaryAnn "mag89"

MaryAnn "mag89" — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 08:59:26 +0000

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

Love this pan!!, July 27, 2007

MaryAnn "mag89" (Pueblo West, CO) -

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This review is from: KitchenAid Gourmet Essentials Hard Anodized Nonstick 12-Inch Open French Skillet with Helper Handles (Kitchen)

I have the Kitchenaid 5 ply cookware set which is wonderful, but needed some non stick cookware. I have the Calphalon 10" griddle. The non stick is great, but the outside of it is horrible! No matter what I do it looks dirty. I swore never to buy anymore hard anodized cookware, but the price on this Kitchenaid pan was so good I decided to give it a try. It is wonderful! The nonstick surface truly is nonstick, and the outside stays clean looking! I love this pan!!!

Update
February, 2010 and I still love this pan. It is a good as new, and I use it frequently

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Comment on KitchenAid 80429 Gourmet Reserved 12-Piece Hard-Anodized Cookware Set by Conan, The Flying Irish "Serge M"

Conan, The Flying Irish "Serge M" — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 12:33:28 +0000

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

Great deal and great price., December 7, 2007

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This review is from: KitchenAid 80429 Gourmet Reserved 12-Piece Hard-Anodized Cookware Set (Kitchen)

We bought this set to have pans that can be used both on the stove and in the oven (hence no plastic handles). For the price that we paid ($129) it was a bargain. Note that it does not handle dishwasher too well, especially on high temperature cycle (discoloration on the outer coating) but this is pretty common for all and just is something to keep in mind when you wash them.
Other than that, excellent product and I would recommend it to everybody.

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Comment on KitchenAid 80429 Gourmet Reserved 12-Piece Hard-Anodized Cookware Set by Melinda R. Reese

Melinda R. Reese — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 12:29:28 +0000

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

Great Product, February 21, 2007

Melinda R. Reese (Baltimore, Maryland) -

This review is from: KitchenAid 80429 Gourmet Reserved 12-Piece Hard-Anodized Cookware Set (Kitchen)

I bought these after doing some research about the new non-stick hard anodized aluminum pots and pans on the market. After learning that aluminum and copper are the best heat conductors I researched who makes the best ones. After seeing the prices for the best I decided to go second best. The kitchenaid might not be as heavy as some of the more exspensive brands but the handels are riveted and the weight isn't too bad. So far they are wonderful. I love how quick and evenly they heat up. I would highly recomend these to anyone looking for quality without spending a fortune.

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Comment on KitchenAid 80429 Gourmet Reserved 12-Piece Hard-Anodized Cookware Set by Firestorm

Firestorm — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 12:23:53 +0000

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

It's Nice..., March 8, 2007

Firestorm (Centerville, GA USA) -

This review is from: KitchenAid 80429 Gourmet Reserved 12-Piece Hard-Anodized Cookware Set (Kitchen)

Have you ever noticed, that when you move a lot, you tend to somehow 'mislay' articles from the kitchen? It's amazing. When you pack up to move, you have a whole set of stainless steel insulated cookware, but when you unpack, you don't. That is what led me to purchase new cookware. The one thing that I never really liked about stainless steel was that things stick. My granddad recently got some hard andonized pots and pans and seems to like them fine, so I figured why not?

I've had my set for several months now, and while I am not completely dissatisfied, I am not as satisfied with this set as I would've liked. The non-stick surface is really good. I've never had a problem with anything sticking. But, if you're like me and work 12 hour shifts, you become really good friends with your dishwasher. Unfortunately, these are not dish-washer approved. I was unaware of that at the time of purchase, and that would've affected the sale.

Also, I know the previous reviewer mentioned the heat conductivity of aluminum being second to copper. I don't believe it, and neither should you. I fight a chronic battle with hot spots every time I cook. Inevitably, the center of the skillet (especially with the 12") get's very hot, while the edges are still, at best, warm. Dishes that I could turn on and ignore in my old cookware must be constantly monitored in these.

On the positive side, however, aluminum is *much* lighter than stainless steel. I have problems with my wrists, and lifting my 12" steel pan was something of a problem one-handed. Not so with these.

So, there are positives, and there are negatives. I guess it depends on how particular you are about what you cook in. I am a very particular cook. I can be very exacting and something of a kitchen tyrant, and I expect no less from my pots and pans. Someone who is more of a casual cook and isn't dead-set on perfection might thoroughly enjoy this set with no reservations.

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Comment on Calphalon Contemporary Stainless 8-Piece Cookware Set by Zara Aurelio "Z"

Zara Aurelio "Z" — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 15:59:27 +0000

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

yay calphalon!!!, November 12, 2010

Zara Aurelio "Z" (Oakland, CA) -

This review is from: Calphalon Contemporary Stainless 8-Piece Cookware Set (Kitchen)

received these as a gift. really good quality pans. the 8 pc set incudes the pans usually used for cooking. outstanding value, every piece really gets used. planning to buy more of the contemporary stainless line (double boiler, roasting rack, pasta pan)and the unison for nonstick pans (omelette pans+saute pan) to complete my tools .

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Comment on Paula Deen Signature 12pc Cookware Set – Green Reviews by Dominique Gurdon "Beelzebub"

Dominique Gurdon "Beelzebub" — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 14:12:54 +0000

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

pots and pans, October 22, 2009

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This review is from: Paula Deen Signature 12pc Cookware Set - Green (Kitchen)

They work well. I do not like the smallest pan and topper that goes with it. It is barely ever used. Besides that these pans are of a good quality. If I could do it over again. I would get the Rachael Ray's similar version because they have a higher heat rating than these pans (you can cook at a higher temerature).

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Comment on Paula Deen Signature 12pc Cookware Set – Green Reviews by Darlene Pall "MiaLena"

Darlene Pall "MiaLena" — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 14:04:58 +0000

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

LOVE LOVE LOVE MY New Cookware!!!!, April 15, 2009

Darlene Pall "MiaLena" (Pittsburgh) -

This review is from: Paula Deen Signature 12pc Cookware Set - Red (Kitchen)

Bought Paula's cookware recently at Kohl's. I had a 20% off coupon.
I had to write to say I LOVE her cookware. Not just is it beautiful....it's very light weight, cleans wonderful and everything cooks so even and no sticking.
You can not beat the price either. I also bought the large chicken fyer. Get it at Wal*Mart....better price there than most other stores.
I am so happy I purchased it....it goes lovely in my new red kitchen too.
You're not suppose to put her cookware in the dishwasher....I never put my cookware in the dishwasher so that did not matter to me.
IF you are thinking of buying her cookware.....go for it...you will NOT be sorry.
I love it and can't wait to cook things in it. LOL
It comes in a black and a green too.
The red is so pretty!!
Thanks Paula...I love you and my new cookware! :) :) :)

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Comment on Paula Deen Signature 12pc Cookware Set – Green Reviews by P. Munkberg

P. Munkberg — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 13:48:57 +0000

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

these are great, January 5, 2009

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This review is from: Paula Deen Signature 12pc Cookware Set - Charcoal (Kitchen)

These are really beautiful and nice quality too. I originally bought these at Walmart, and found out that they're a totally different product than these. You have to buy ones that the box says "Paula Deen Signature". Walmart's are a very cheap product with nothing similar to the "signature" product. Even thought they're $20 cheaper, they're junk. These are lovely to look at, decent weight, very nice for the money. I was please.
P.S. when I wrote on the Walmart site that their Paula Deen sets were made specifically for Walmart and poor quality, totally different pots, different fry pans, different handles from the "real" Paula Deen cookware, they didn't post in on their "review" site.

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