https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:17:43 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kinds-of-pots-and-pans-do-you-have#post-416126 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 23:13:29 +0000 sunny 416126@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love my Kirkland Signature set from Costco. Consumer reports also rated it really highly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kinds-of-pots-and-pans-do-you-have#post-415752 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:59:12 +0000 squid 415752@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: It sounds like you have whittled things down pretty well already if you're going just with that list above.</p> <p>As for replacing your fry pans, I'd suggest a steel frypan, like those made by De Buyer or Matfer. You treat it as if it was a cast iron pan, so it builds a natural non-stick coating...but it is much lighter than cast iron. Won't be as light as the cheapie aluminum fry pans, but it gives great feel and will last years longer. </p> <p>Just to add to my earlier post, I pretty much cook everything in 2qt saucepans, so much so that I have 4 of them! If I'm searing/roasting/frying, then I use my steel fry pans. My favorite of which is a 12.5"x9" oval pan. (I also have a more "normal" 10" round fry pan) It's probably unwieldy for most people, but I love that it can sear as well as double as a whole chicken roasting pan without needing a separate roasting pan. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kinds-of-pots-and-pans-do-you-have#post-415469 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:59:18 +0000 hilsy85 415469@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@edelweiss: @spaniellove: Thank you for breaking down what you guys have :) </p> <p>After reading through this, I think we'll get a 6qt stockpot, a 3qt saute pan, a 2qt saucepan, and a 3qt saucepan. Any of those that you don't think we need, or that you would replace with something else?</p> <p>Also, in case anyone's interested, Le Creuset is on Rue La La today!</p> <p>@caffeinated: yup, we have everything cheap non stick now, so it's time to replace!</p> <p>@squid: we cook a lot of seafood, pasta, and chicken. We don't do too much with fancy sauces, mostly simple things like white wine sauce or brown butter sauce. Priorities would be long lasting, high quality, and not tooo heavy (since I"ll be the one using them most of the time). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kinds-of-pots-and-pans-do-you-have#post-415453 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:50:42 +0000 betsyboop 415453@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have both All-Clad and Le Creuset. For Le Creuset we have the small, medium, and large (3, 5, and 8qt I think?) dutch ovens. The large one is really heavy and we don't really use it that often. But in general the quality of Le Creuset is great and I think definitely worth the investment! </p> <p>I don't love our All-Clad pots because the handles are long and the pots themselves are really heavy so they're hard to maneuver. But no, the handles don't get hot, which is nice. I love our All-Clad pans even though I get a work out every time I pull one out of the cabinet! We also use All-Clad for our pasta and stock pots, and love them! </p> <p>Boy, I feel like such a nerd waxing poetic about my kitchen supplies.</p> <p>By the way, I've been seeing a TON of Le Creuset at Marshall's lately so you might luck out there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kinds-of-pots-and-pans-do-you-have#post-415373 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:04:20 +0000 Freckles 415373@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have random pots and pans, i never bothered with a set. I have a Cuisinox Elite, Fissler, Lagostina, Le Crueset. Just make sure that the pots are at least 3-ply/heavy-bottomed. I've had the Cuisinox pot for 10 years, and it's in great condition. </p> <p>For the non-stick pans, don't waste your time on the expensive ones because you usually need to replace them every couple of years.</p> <p>Also, stay away from the non-stick pots. I find that they don't boil water very quickly, and there's no reason to use non-stick pots! Stick to stainless steel or copper. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kinds-of-pots-and-pans-do-you-have#post-415338 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:47:50 +0000 MrsTiz 415338@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have these Paula Deen ones, I LOVE them- they were pretty inexpensive but have worked great and look so good! I have everything pictured, plus the huge pot, in Robins Egg (blue) </p> [attach=2456/12/me44hu.275x183.images--2-.jpg] [attach=2456/12/me44hv.225x225.images--3-.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kinds-of-pots-and-pans-do-you-have#post-415328 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:44:23 +0000 shopaholic 415328@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@aprk: Oooh! I have seen those before. But probably not as useful for me as I like soup-y, broth-y, sauce-y kinda stuff. I would happily have a stack of cast iron pieces for display though..hahaha! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kinds-of-pots-and-pans-do-you-have#post-415277 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:20:14 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 415277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have Calphalon contemporary stainless steel- I think the 10 piece set plus a couple extras I got. They are on the heavy side but cook really well and evenly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kinds-of-pots-and-pans-do-you-have#post-415276 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:20:05 +0000 squid 415276@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My core cookware is Sitram Profisserie for the smaller pots and de buyer steel for the fry pans. The Le cruset also gets worked out a lot for soups and braises.</p> <p>If you tell me what you cook, what you'd like to cook, and your priorities I could likely help you narrow down your list to the essentials. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kinds-of-pots-and-pans-do-you-have#post-415275 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:20:01 +0000 aprk 415275@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shopaholic: the brasiers are great. <a href="http://cookware.lecreuset.com/cookware/product_5-qt.-Braiser_10151_-1_20002_59120_21058" rel="nofollow">http://cookware.lecreuset.com/cookware/product_5-qt.-Braiser_10151_-1_20002_59120_21058</a> shallower, but wider, than the dutch ovens. I think mine is 3.5 qt. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kinds-of-pots-and-pans-do-you-have#post-415268 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:16:18 +0000 lavender 415268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have calphalon non stick that we were gifted at our wedding 2 yrs ago. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kinds-of-pots-and-pans-do-you-have#post-415244 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:08:25 +0000 spaniellove 415244@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It definitely depends on how/what you cook; I make large quantities of Korean soups so my large stockpot was a must but other people might never use it!</p> <p>All-Clad stainless steel:<br /> 3 qt, 4 qt, 8qt<br /> 10" nonstick, 12", 4qt saute/simmer pan<br /> roaster</p> <p>Le Creuset:<br /> 2 qt, 4.5 qt</p> <p>If I could add anything it would be a 2 qt saucepan for making single servings. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kinds-of-pots-and-pans-do-you-have#post-415226 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:02:31 +0000 sera_87 415226@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we have lagostina. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kinds-of-pots-and-pans-do-you-have#post-415204 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:51:59 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 415204@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the Rachael Ray set, too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kinds-of-pots-and-pans-do-you-have#post-415189 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:44:34 +0000 loveisstrange 415189@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have non-stick Calphalon pans and I lOVE them. Easy clean-up, handles dont get hot, they cook evenly. They're awesome. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kinds-of-pots-and-pans-do-you-have#post-415183 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:42:27 +0000 edelweiss 415183@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yay for new pots and pans!</p> <p>we have mostly all-clad (stainless steel) and le creuset. </p> <p>for all-clad, we have a 12-inch skillet, 10-inch nonstick, 4-quart saute pan, 4-quart stockpot, and a 4-quart saucepan (the saucepan is repetitive of the stockpot and i could do without it). the ones i use the most: 12-inch skillet, 4 quart saute pan, and 4-quart stockpot.</p> <p>i also have a tall 6-quart calphalon stockpot that i mainly use to cook long pasta.</p> <p>for le creuset, i have a 4.5 quart and 6 quart. the 4.5 quart is my workhorse. i use the 6 quart rarely (maybe twice in 2 years?).</p> <p>oh, we also have a 2 or 3-quart cuisinart saucepan for smaller things. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kinds-of-pots-and-pans-do-you-have#post-415175 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:36:38 +0000 tbuzz 415175@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the Rachael Ray 10 piece set. It's oven and dishwasher safe. We have two different sets and I know that the last one included a pasta pan and a sauté pan. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kinds-of-pots-and-pans-do-you-have#post-415169 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:32:57 +0000 shopaholic 415169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: My 8 qt. is a Williams Sonoma brand one that comes with double steamers. I got it a looong time ago on sale and it rarely gets used except for when I'm making a big vat of chicken soup or something for a party. It's all stainless steel, so not as heavy as the dutch oven, but it's a bear to wash. Like @chopsuey119: said, probably a piece my MIL is more likely to use.</p> <p>@aprk: Nice gifts! I've got to go check out what a brasier is now! I don't think I have one of those yet! ;) P.S. I love kitchen stuff. lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kinds-of-pots-and-pans-do-you-have#post-415153 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:28:58 +0000 hilsy85 415153@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: ok thanks! Sounds like the 6 qt would be fine for us. @shopaholic: Thanks! Once LO is more mobile, will have to check out those stores. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kinds-of-pots-and-pans-do-you-have#post-415150 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:28:18 +0000 shopaholic 415150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: I've also seen Le Creusets at my TJMaxx HomeGoods and they have outlets if you have one nearby! I admit I had to get my Staub one over a LeCresuet because of the color and the little coq au vin design. But from all my research, both brands are top notch! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kinds-of-pots-and-pans-do-you-have#post-415142 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:26:40 +0000 chopsuey 415142@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: I recently bought the 8 and 5 in preparation for my mom's visit and baby 2. Koreans eat lots of seaweed soup as part of post partum care. So the 8 quart will be for soups. I'll be eating soup at least 3x a day for at a month :P I know my mom will be annoyed if I don't have a big enough pot for her. </p> <p>The 5 quart will be for slow cooking other stuff.. Meats mostly.<br /> Or different soups/stews.</p> <p>Also.. The 8 qt is pretty big so unless you entertain frequently you can probably do without. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kinds-of-pots-and-pans-do-you-have#post-415141 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:26:38 +0000 aprk 415141@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: I know. The price point hurts a bit, I agree. We have two - one was a very generous gift, and one was a gift to me from my husband because he had been traveling for work so much. They could take the place of a few pans, IMO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kinds-of-pots-and-pans-do-you-have#post-415138 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:25:57 +0000 blackbird 415138@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm really happy with my calphalon pans. I also have a calphalon fry pan that I use for oilier foods (sausage, etc) and a cast iron pan for pan frying or anything that involves oil (since my calphalon set is non-stick) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kinds-of-pots-and-pans-do-you-have#post-415134 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:25:14 +0000 Smurfette 415134@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think that we have this set<br /> <a href="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=119173&#038;RN=398&#038;amp" rel="nofollow">http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=119173&#038;RN=398&#038;amp</a>;</p> <p>2 years old and in great condition still. Can be put in the dishwasher but we don't. We also have some stainless steel pans, and a cast iron that we use all the time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kinds-of-pots-and-pans-do-you-have#post-415133 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:25:09 +0000 hilsy85 415133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shopaholic: sorry one more question, is the 8 qt very heavy? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kinds-of-pots-and-pans-do-you-have#post-415131 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:24:38 +0000 hilsy85 415131@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@aprk: I am dying to get a Le Creuset. Maybe if I can find a good deal! :) @shopaholic: Thanks! We were going to get 2 of them, so maybe I'll get the 3 and the 2 qt. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kinds-of-pots-and-pans-do-you-have#post-415127 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:22:44 +0000 MrsBrewer 415127@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have stainless steel Calphalon ones!</p> <p>Here is our set</p> <p><a href="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=205207&#038;RN=397&#038;amp" rel="nofollow">http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=205207&#038;RN=397&#038;amp</a>; </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kinds-of-pots-and-pans-do-you-have#post-415126 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:22:25 +0000 shopaholic 415126@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: I have both sizes, but I tend to use the 3qt. more because I like to put a lot of stuff in my soups and noodles, and even my pasta sauces. If only using for actual "sauces" the smaller size is fine. It more so depends on what you cook a lot? </p> <p>Same thing with the stock pots. I tend to make BIG batches of soups and stews, etc, so I always fill up the whole pot! 8qt might be kind of big for most people's needs. But I use my 6 1/2" Calphalon all the time. The dutch oven I have says 12 1/4"? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kinds-of-pots-and-pans-do-you-have#post-415124 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:22:13 +0000 aprk 415124@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We love our All Clad, but I have to recommend a Le Creuset dutch oven or brasier. They are so versatile and pleasant to cook with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kinds-of-pots-and-pans-do-you-have#post-415121 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:20:17 +0000 hilsy85 415121@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: yeah that is annoying! The all clad handles supposedly do not heat up. We shall see... </p>