Calphalon Ceramic Nonstick 12-pc. Cookware Set

This set of 6 pots and pans with lids is very nice quality – exactly what I expected from Calphalon. First, the cookware is substantial and has very thick bottoms for even heating, and large metal handles for ease of hanging on to and sturdiness with flipping the items in the skillets. These handles are not going to unscrew themselves over time and require maintenance. They are riveted on very strongly to the sides of the pots and pans. The lids are all glass with metal handles and have steam holes on the deep sides of the lids in case you need to vent your pot. The sizes the pots come in are very convenient, though I did find the largest pot to be a bit on the short-walled side. But I can use it as a really big saucepan, and something else for bigger soups and batches of chili. The non-stick coating works like a dream and I had no problem frying up a block of tofu one day, or a sticky parmesan- coated pasta the next. The surface is slick and fries very nicely. The color of the set is a lovely green/grey that looks great in my kitchen and is scratch-proof (only time will tell there). There is only one drawback to this set of cookware, and that is hot very hot the handles get. You cannot touch them due to the conductivity of the high heat to the metal handles. There were 2 silicone trivets/pot holders included with the set and I’m guessing it’s because Calphalon knows just how hot as blazes their handles get. I’m happy to use the potholders/handle holders because this set is above average in its performance. The instructions also recommend that the items be hand-washed, and I’m a bit worried about what will happen to the non-stick coating if I put them in the hot dishwasher, so I’ll try to keep them out of there. But sometimes you just need to feel like a kitchen item is sanitized or you don’t have the time or energy to hand wash. We’ll see. Overall, this cookware set is really well put together, very sturdily built, and performs excellently on the stove and under the broiler. I’m very impressed!

This is a well made set of cookware from Calphalon. The pots all have a nice heft to them and the handles are riveted on so you should never have to worry about a loose handle. The glass lids are easy to see through come with a venting area in the side if you want to vent whatever you are cooking. I especially love the color. It’s not quite sage, not quite celadon, but it’s a very nice and subtle color for the kitchen. I mainly got these to try out the ceramic non-stick surface and so far it’s worked very well. The real question is how well it holds up over time. All I can do is report back on that front if a problem arises. Otherwise, I’m very fond of this cookware set and I expect it will probably last the rest of my life if the non-stick surface holds up.

We got a set of Calphalon pots and pan for our wedding in ’97. They are still perfect to this day–we love the durability and the evenness in cooking. We jumped at the chance to get these to evaluate and love the fact the company has not compromised on its quality control and finished product. These are outstanding for new homeowners and newlyweds or the first apartment–can’t go wrong. The lids are almost exactly the same as our 28 year-old ones! Can’t go wrong here.