Investing in cookware
Discussion
Scouring the John Lewis website trying to invest in some good cookware but there is too much choice and I am struggling.
Aluminium, copper, non stick, cast iron, oven safe...blah blah.
I’m tired of the cheap ASDA pans warping and not being very non-stick like, but at the same time I really can’t justify the cost of Le Creuset (as nice as they are).
Does anyone have any suggestions? I typically fry steaks, make casseroles/oven bakes, cook sauces, soups and vegetables.
Typically just enough for 1 or 2 people, and I also wash up by hand (I'm a peasant I know).
Enlightenment welcome, cheers.
Aluminium, copper, non stick, cast iron, oven safe...blah blah.
I’m tired of the cheap ASDA pans warping and not being very non-stick like, but at the same time I really can’t justify the cost of Le Creuset (as nice as they are).
Does anyone have any suggestions? I typically fry steaks, make casseroles/oven bakes, cook sauces, soups and vegetables.
Typically just enough for 1 or 2 people, and I also wash up by hand (I'm a peasant I know).
Enlightenment welcome, cheers.
The John Lewis Classic range is very good quality and timeless in design, will suit many kitchens for many years. Not cheap but it's a case of buy right and buy once with this sort of thing.
http://m.johnlewis.com/mt/www.johnlewis.com/john-l...
Bourgeat saucepans.
Most restaurants have them.
My parents have a set of five or six for about 30 years, they look new.
I've got 4 and they've been through the dishwasher often and look new.
Work on induction jobs too.
Got a couple of Le creuset casserole dishes, had them for years, before the prices went silly. I've also got a Godin cast iron dish, must be at least 90 years old, still useable!
Most restaurants have them.
My parents have a set of five or six for about 30 years, they look new.
I've got 4 and they've been through the dishwasher often and look new.
Work on induction jobs too.
Got a couple of Le creuset casserole dishes, had them for years, before the prices went silly. I've also got a Godin cast iron dish, must be at least 90 years old, still useable!
Edited by Simes205 on Saturday 6th December 17:36
SkinnyP said:
Is non stick worth entertaining?
I've never found it to be anything other than a pain, granted I've only bought the cheap ones though!
Not imo. The only nonstick item i have is this frying pan:I've never found it to be anything other than a pain, granted I've only bought the cheap ones though!
http://m.johnlewis.com/mt/www.johnlewis.com/john-l...
Le creuset all the way.
Since I first moved out of home 15 years ago the only surviving cookware is a le creuset griddle and small roaster. Both have a slight patina but are otherwise as god as new.
I bought my dad a frying pan from their selection three years ago and the non stick coating is as good as new apart from a couple of light scratches.
Accept no substitutes !
Since I first moved out of home 15 years ago the only surviving cookware is a le creuset griddle and small roaster. Both have a slight patina but are otherwise as god as new.
I bought my dad a frying pan from their selection three years ago and the non stick coating is as good as new apart from a couple of light scratches.
Accept no substitutes !
CorradoTDI said:
Check out the Jamie Oliver Prof stuff... made by Tefal so the non stick is second to none.
Nice riveted handles and induction compatible, really nice stuff!
+1Nice riveted handles and induction compatible, really nice stuff!
My Mrs had a Jamie Oliver Wok when we got together, 4 years later it's still as good as new. On the back if that we got some other JO cookware, all excellent. All made by Tefal, for fantastic and affordable
Jimmyarm said:
Le creuset all the way.
Since I first moved out of home 15 years ago the only surviving cookware is a le creuset griddle and small roaster. Both have a slight patina but are otherwise as god as new.
I bought my dad a frying pan from their selection three years ago and the non stick coating is as good as new apart from a couple of light scratches.
Accept no substitutes !
Agreed - I purchased 5 of the toughened non stick pans and 4 of the stainless steel ones around 4 years ago and despite spending a fortune I've never regretted it! Since I first moved out of home 15 years ago the only surviving cookware is a le creuset griddle and small roaster. Both have a slight patina but are otherwise as god as new.
I bought my dad a frying pan from their selection three years ago and the non stick coating is as good as new apart from a couple of light scratches.
Accept no substitutes !
SkinnyP said:
Scouring the John Lewis website trying to invest in some good cookware but there is too much choice and I am struggling.
Aluminium, copper, non stick, cast iron, oven safe...blah blah.
I’m tired of the cheap ASDA pans warping and not being very non-stick like, but at the same time I really can’t justify the cost of Le Creuset (as nice as they are).
Does anyone have any suggestions? I typically fry steaks, make casseroles/oven bakes, cook sauces, soups and vegetables.
Typically just enough for 1 or 2 people, and I also wash up by hand (I'm a peasant I know).
Enlightenment welcome, cheers.
Le creuset often goes on price match, sales start online on 24th for most retailers. Aluminium, copper, non stick, cast iron, oven safe...blah blah.
I’m tired of the cheap ASDA pans warping and not being very non-stick like, but at the same time I really can’t justify the cost of Le Creuset (as nice as they are).
Does anyone have any suggestions? I typically fry steaks, make casseroles/oven bakes, cook sauces, soups and vegetables.
Typically just enough for 1 or 2 people, and I also wash up by hand (I'm a peasant I know).
Enlightenment welcome, cheers.
Steaks - cast iron or heavy bottom steel skillet/fry pan
Casseroles - invest in cast iron le creuset type dish
Sauces/Soups/Veg - can be done in either non stick or steel thick encapsulated bases.
Try catering sites as well, brands designed to take constant daily abuse.
Anolon for me please.
(Although they seem to have now gone copper silly)
http://www.anolon.co.uk/ranges/nouvelle-copper/
(Although they seem to have now gone copper silly)
http://www.anolon.co.uk/ranges/nouvelle-copper/
decided to spend a little more and got these last week, have not used them but very solid quality feeling pans.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Circulon-Infinite-Anodised...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Circulon-Infinite-Anodised...
ch427 said:
decided to spend a little more and got these last week, have not used them but very solid quality feeling pans.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Circulon-Infinite-Anodised...
Anything with rivets on the inside of the pan is an avoid for me.http://www.amazon.co.uk/Circulon-Infinite-Anodised...
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