Cookware Question?!
So, I guess, my question is, has anyone found a decent set that is both suitable for glass/ceramic stovetops and dishwasher safe? Any opinions of brands and types would be greatly helpful! I can get over the dishwasher safe idea, if I have to, but only for a really great set of pans!
Answers: Okay, so that dreaded time of replacing the pots and pans has arrived for us. I thought this would be easy and found some pretty red Farberware, but, as it turns out, I'm completely ignorant of this subject. The Farberware ones were not dishwasher safe and are not suitable for glass/ceramic stovetops. Who knew?
So, I guess, my question is, has anyone found a decent set that is both suitable for glass/ceramic stovetops and dishwasher safe? Any opinions of brands and types would be greatly helpful! I can get over the dishwasher safe idea, if I have to, but only for a really great set of pans!
About 4 years ago I bought a set of Farberware 18/20 Stainless pots, but I couldn't find a set with everything I wanted. I had to purchase one set of pots, and another of pans. Then still more single pieces to get the strainers, fondue set and double boiler. However, that said - I've never regretted the purchases. I love them! I don't use my dishwasher, but they state dishwasher safe. Don't know, I've never tried it. All the pot/pan sets I see now, even Farberware are that non-stick stuff. But I don't see the professional chefs using it, so why would I? Just a thought.
I don't know about the red Farberware, but my stainless steel Farberware is both dishwasher safe and safe for the glass/ceramic cooktops. In fact, my mother got a new set of stainless steel Farberware when she bought her glass cooktop because a few of her pans had warped slightly after about 30 years of use and she didn't want to scratch the new cook surface. Well, that was in 1993 and her cooktop has no scratches! Her grandson bought stainless Farberware this past summer that still has the same type bottoms on the pans and they are not "non-stick". I only have one non-stick lined pan for making eggs. Otherwise, I don't need them.
Anolon or Calpalon are the best cookware
Calcephelon is great, if you want good cookware that will last you and that has lifetime warranty. It a little bit pricey though!
If your are looking for cookware that isn't to pricey I would suggest Wearever.They are VERY well made....and dish washer safe.
Calphalon is the best.
Hands down the best is All-Clad The S/S series is dishwasher safe and so is the new series Anodized Aluminum.