I purchased this set after my family moved to our new home (real reason- my wife threw out all the old pots and pans so I had to buy new ones!). I didn't want to splurge on the top of the line Calphalon One series because I didn't have any experience with Calphalon products. So I went with this mid-level reasonably priced set. I am so glad I did. This set is wonderful. The pans cook and heat even. Clean-up is a breeze. My wife loves them...NO SCRUBBING! Just place them in some hot soapy water and a regular dish towel and wipe. Everything just comes right off. The silicone handles stay cool and are removable for extra cleaning (if needed). We now own just about every pot and pan in this line and some from the other more pricey lines. Spend the extra 50 to 100 bucks on the Pro Series if you're going to purchase from Target. Better yet...go to the nearest Target and hold them in your hands, you will be able to tell the difference.
Just remember not to use metal utensils when cooking or serving or do what I did. Throw them all out and replace them with them with the Kitchen Essentials® from Calphalon® 8-pc. Utensil Set with Crock - Gray. You won't regret it. FYI...this set seems to be the same set better known as Calphalon Everyday Nonstick 10-Piece Set that's sold in other stores. The only differences are the lids, what's printed on the grips and what pans come in the set.
Makes a great wedding gift too.
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Kitchen Essentials® from Calphalon® Pro Series 10-pc. Nonstick CooksetProduct Description: The Contemporary Nonstick 10 pc. Set from Calphalon® is designed to fit your style of cooking, living, and entertaining in a variety of cooking techniques. Set includes: 1 x 8 omelette pan 1 x 10 omelette pan 1 x 1.5 qt. sauce pan with cover 1 x 2.5 qt. sauce pan with cover 1 x 3 qt. saute pan with cover 1 x 8 qt. stock pot with cover ; Pots and pans have a hard-anodized exterior with a 3-layer nonstick interior coating. Cast stainless steel handles stay cool on the stovetop for hours of comfortable cooking. Sparkling tempered glass and stainless accent covers give you a clear view while cooking. 8 omelette pan measurements: Pan depth: 1.8 Pan diameter: 8.5 Handle length: 6.0 Pan weight: 1.5 lbs. 10 omelette pan measurements: Pan depth: 2.0 Pan diameter: 10.5 Handle length: 8.5 Pan weight: 2.2 lbs. 1.5 qt. sauce pan measurements: Pan depth: 3.5 Pan diameter: 7.3 Handle length: 6.0 Pan weight: 2.4 lbs. 2.5 qt. sauce pan measurements: Pan depth: 4.0 Pan diameter: 8.5 Handle length: 7.5 Pan weight: 3.2 lbs. 3 qt. saute pan measurements: Pan depth: 3.0 Pan diameter: 10.0 Handle length: 8.5 Pan weight: 4.3 lbs. 8 qt. stock pot measurements: Pot depth: 7.5 Pot diameter: 10.3 Handle length: 1.3 Pot weight: 5.6 lbs. Oven safe to 450°F. Hand wash only.
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Cool contemporary design aside this is the best quality set I found anywhere and less espensive to boot.All the sets I found at the department stores were cheaply made.Their two piece design wobbled between the handle and the knife, not the Yamazaki it is strong in design and style.
