Pots & Pans: Whats Good?

DiscoJango on 14/06/2021 - 11:17

Been a while since i bought pots and pans, looking to take advantage of the upcoming Myer/Harris scarf etc end of financial year sales

Looking to spend around $300-$600 as i want them to last, which sets/brands are 'good'?

If i currently go to myers website under cookware sets and sort by most expensive, i get brands like Fissler, Anolon, Essteele etc which i havent heard much about. Some of the brands i have heard of is the usual Tefal, Kitchen aid

https://www.myer.com.au/c/home/all-kitchen/all-cookware/home…

Just looking for some guidance as i dont really know much about pots and pans other than 'more expensive must be more quality'? Im under the impression that a pots a pot, but there must be some reason one is 3 times the amount of another.

If there are any other speciality stores (in Melbourne) which do great deals on cookware sets, some guidance would be much appreciated!

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Comments

  • Fergy1987 on 14/06/2021 - 11:39
    +1

    Fissler are good - Good non stick if you look after them (no olive oil - clean up right away)

    for stainless steel I just buy Scanpan

  • Cheaplikethebird on 14/06/2021 - 11:40
    +6

    Non-stick pans don't last no matter how expensive, buy middle of the road.

    If you want a pan that will last get cast iron.

    • afoveht on 14/06/2021 - 11:50
      +3

      Yep. I'm done with "good" nonstick pans. I have a couple of cheapies lying around for when I really want to use zero oil but I don't expect them to last forever.

      Now it's just steel (forged) for pans, stainless for pots, one copper for whisking and one large aluminium for stuff like popcorn.

  • pformag on 14/06/2021 - 12:18
    +1

    Don't use cooking spray with propellant in, this will kill your non-stick.

    We bought a set of Analon around 10 years ago, still going strong. Non-stick is still non stick with these.

    Would recommend.

    https://www.myer.com.au/p/anolon-advanced-8-piece-cokware-se…

    • dogboy on 14/06/2021 - 13:48

      I rate Anolon pots and pans as well. Have lasted ages and are still like new.

    • DiscoJango on 14/06/2021 - 16:30

      good to see they last long, im always of the mindset to purchase anything with the intent i wont have to replace it for a very long time.

      • pformag on 14/06/2021 - 16:34
        +1

        If you look after these, they will last. They are well built.

        Use a soft sponge when cleaning, not a scourer, and also never dishwasher them.

  • ChrisLevo on 14/06/2021 - 13:37
    +1

    We have been gradually buying Le Creuset pots and pans and stuff over the years, and our daughters expect them to still be worth fighting over when we get moved to the Maximum Security Twilight Home.

    They are expensive, but worth every cent, so suggest you buy essential ones first.

    I dropped one and broke the handle so they replaced it for free under the lifetime warranty - no receipt required.

    • DiscoJango on 14/06/2021 - 16:30

      so is it generally better to just buy individual items of what you need, or get the pre-defined sets?

      • ChrisLevo on 14/06/2021 - 18:21

        We bought individual pieces as we could afford them.

  • AdosHouse on 14/06/2021 - 13:54
    +3

    https://www.myer.com.au/p/esstele-per-vita-5pce-set

    I have the fry pan of this. Don't buy them if you cant handle the weight though. They are not light.

    • DiscoJango on 14/06/2021 - 16:29

      nice. i equate weight with quality! its probably a good way to exercise forearm and wrist muscles as well

    • Hansi on 14/06/2021 - 17:33

      We have those - they are very sticky and we never use them. Prefer the non-stick pans from Aldi actually, as they are almost as good as new even after a few years and only cost a fraction of the Esstele set (about $25 a pot) - wish we never bought the Esstele.

      • Hellfire on 14/06/2021 - 18:56
        +1

        You can't compare stainless steel to non-stick for stickiness. Cast iron is a better choice if you want to avoid ingesting chemicals and have a less sticky fry pan.

      • bobkin on 14/06/2021 - 19:53

        If you are interested, following the instructions in this video (about proper heating of stainless steel pans) will help them stick a lot less

        • DiscoJango on 14/06/2021 - 21:13

          interesting video. i wonder if anyone really ever bothers with that lengthy water test?

          • AdosHouse on 15/06/2021 - 03:12

            @DiscoJango: I never do. The main use for my pan is searing a steak. I usually get the pan up to about 200 degrees before dropping the steak in. Way past the water beading thing temp.

    • askme69 on 14/06/2021 - 22:29

      I have these.

      Also have the Australis fry pan, weighs a ton. Had it for years, it will last 3 lifetimes.

      Made in Italy, Australian Owned since the 40's.

      • BlipBlipBoo on 15/06/2021 - 16:33

        Yep agree, was going for more Analon (had them for about 15 years) but was surprised they are now made in China instead of Germany. Got a set of Esstele and its been great made in Italy.

  • Slippery Fish on 14/06/2021 - 13:56

    Buy commercial, will last a lifetime.

    • DiscoJango on 14/06/2021 - 16:29

      care to elaborate on brands and where to purchase from?

      • Slippery Fish on 14/06/2021 - 21:24

        https://www.nisbets.com.au/?cm_mmc=Adwords--10065601152--101525550179--aud-904644946942:kwd-917192691&cm_mmca1=go_10065601152_101525550179_435328971001_aud-904644946942:kwd-917192691_m&gclid=CjwKCAjw_JuGBhBkEiwA1xmbRbxJVGInGzXSp9CpNOskFzaXD4QFZKBX69kKjslPhArI-WZ-vz-wnRoC2QEQAvD_BwE

  • rollin on 14/06/2021 - 17:46

    I have cast iron. They take a lot of effort to maintain tbh but are pretty good and will last a long time. Dont believe all the non stick stories, these still stick. I think maybe an enamel based cast iron would be my suggestion. They can get pretty pricey but there are also some decent cheaper ones too.

  • FocusRider on 14/06/2021 - 17:49
    +1

    We use a mixture of scanpan and all clad both have been very durable.

  • Traveller107 on 15/06/2021 - 10:14
    +2

    Been using scanpan impact since forever. Excellent quality and literally maintainance free.

  • BewareOfThe Dog on 15/06/2021 - 12:17

    +1 for Scanpan (except the small frypan), as well as Baccarat Woks.
    We also Bought a Crofton Griddle pan from Aldi. Still going well. Cast Iron?

  • jhlook on 15/06/2021 - 17:28

    Essteele, I highly recommend. They aren’t non-stick but are easy to clean. But at 50% off sales

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