Kitchen Aid Cookware: Farberware Millennium Soft Touch Stainless-Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set Review

I was a professional chef, during college.
I HAD happily used heavy gauge, aluminum, non-stick (Teflon... coated) cookware for years. I recently read "several" E-ALERTS, about "ALL" non-stick cookware being strongly linked to cancer... (do a Google search on "non-stick cookware cancer" (sans "quotes"))! BAH HUMBUG!

I proceeded to search for the best "safe" cookware-
Bare aluminum cookware is VERY UNHEALTHY!!!
Cast iron does not heat evenly, heavy, and hard to clean...
Bare stainless does not heat evenly, burns/sticks...
I already had some old Farberware "Classic" stainless cookware, with a thin/bare aluminum clad bottom. So-so!

After reading other reviews- I finally decided to purchase the Farberware "Millennium" 12 piece set. These have "Thick Clad" aluminum bases, that are stainless steel encapsulated.

What a joy- "after" some learning curves...!
Everything cooks sooo evenly, to the outer edge! Covers fit tight... Handles stay cool...! Oven safe to 400.

1. At first- Everything I cooked burned to the bottom. I now use my old normal cooking heat, with 1 to 2... less numbers..., on my GE electric range.
If what I cook, may stick- I first "season it" (wipe on a little Canola... cooking oil/PAM high temp spray, "before" I cook. If it's a "pre-heated" pan, you need to pre-heat, a little longer. I NEVER use High (overheat!)!- Warps, and abuse voids lifetime warranty! I season it "just before!" (or it will burn/stick to pan), I then quickly put the food in. Cooking/burning meat..., over 200 degrees causes carcinogens (cancer) to form!!!

2. Stainless is chemically safe "if" you don't clean it with anything too abrasive (rough scouring releases nickel... into food!- You can taste it!).
I visited the Farberware web site..., and adapted some of their their cleaning suggestions.-
The trick to easy cleanup- is to start with a very clean pan!
First I wash it normally (like non-stick cookware). I scrub it with the ScotchBrite "Dobie" non-abrasive cleaning pad. If I still detect "any" residue- Then I put some water in (1"...), with 1/4 cup of vinegar (I use white). Now I let it boil, until it appears clean (usually just a couple of minutes). Wash/scrub it again, and "TOWEL DRY!" ("air dry"- leaves mineral deposits, that food will stick too).
"Squeeky Clean", and ready to go, for the next time!

GREAT CLEANING TIP"S"!- If you have ANY burned on food (any cookware, BBQ grills...).
a. Mix baking soda in a thick hot water paste, and cover bottom. Cover...,& let stand 24hrs...

b. Mix a little water (thick paste) with Comet cleanser. Rub it on, & then put it in a sealed plastic sack/garbage bag, for 24hrs. It will then easily wash clean! Works great on ALL pans/BBQ grills!

Thank you, and I hope you found my "detailed" review to be helpful!
ENJOY! :o)

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Product Description:
This Farberware Millennium Soft Touch 12-pc. set is constructed of a durable and shimmering 18/10 stainless steel with a thick aluminum base that provides perfect, even heat distribution. Its silicone-enhanced Soft-Touch stainless steel handles provide a cushioned, secure grip and the Full Cap base leaves no marks on sinks and countertops. The 12-pc. set includes 1-1/2-, 2- and 3-qt. saucepans with heavy-duty stainless steel lids, 8-qt. saucepan with lid, 8" and 10" open skillet and a 12" saute pan with lid. Oven safe to 400(F. Constructed of stainless steel and aluminum. Dishwasher safe. Imported.

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