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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program So, you are thinking about buying a nonstick cookware set? And you're wondering if you should buy a more expensive set or a less expensive set? Well, let's compare two sets to help you decide. We will use this less expensive Farberware set, and the much more expensive Anolon Advanced Hard Anodized Nonstick 11-Piece Cookware Set.

Okay, first, you need to ask yourself who will be using the cookware, and will anyone possibly mistreat your new pots and pans? For example, this Farberware set is suppose to be used with only plastic utensils, whereas the Anolon set can be used with metal utensils. But the Anolon is suppose to be hand washed, whereas the Farberware can be put in the dishwasher. Apparently, neither are suppose to be used with a really high heat setting on the range. ( And if you are worried about PFOA, which the EPA does not seem to be where nonstick cookware is concerned, never use the pans on high heat, and toss them if the nonstick surface begins to flake.) In the oven, the Anolon is good for up to 450 degrees, and the Farberware up to 350 degrees. Of course, the question here is who puts these type of pots and pans in the oven and why?

Next, how important is appearance and weight to you? The Anolon set is a truly beautiful black set. The Farberware not as pretty . . . only because it's much cheaper . . . but still a lovely brushed silver color. The handles on the Anolon are padded with silicone and are dual riveted. That means they are attached very tightly and you see no screws. The Farberware handles are not padded, and are attached with one visible screw. This means you can easily tighten any handles that become loose with a screwdriver. Now, for all you weight conscious cooks: The 10 inch skillet in the Farberware set weighs 1 pound, 2.8 ounces, whereas the 8.5 inch skillet in the Anolon set weighs 1 pound, 11.6 ounces. The 3 quart Farberware saucepan weighs 1 pound, 2 ounces, while the 1.5 quart Anolon saucepan weighs 1 pound, 1.2 ounces. One of the Farberware lids weighs 1 pound, 4.4 ounces, and an Anolon lid of the same size weighs 1 pound, 6.2 ounces.

Most importantly, does the much less expensive Farberware set work well on the range? Well, I have encountered no problems at all using a ceramic glass radiant range top . Nothing has stuck to any of the pots and pans, and I have used the highest heat to make omelets. I have also used the highest heat to burn the edges of bologna . . . a leftover childhood thing . . . only we didn't call it bologna back then . . . we called it baloney. I've also repeatedly washed the pots and pans in the dishwasher with excellent results.

So, which set to get? Well, if you have kids who you fear will destroy your nonstick cookware, you might want to get this Farberware set. Or, actually, you could get three sets of the Farberware for the cost of one set of the Anolon. Then, if a pot or pan is destroyed by the kids, you can just pull out an exact duplicate from one of the other two sets. (This will teach your children that they will not make you cry!) Or, if you really like beautiful, heavyweight cookware, you might get the Anolon set for yourself, and a Farberware set for the kids. Or, if you can't quite fit the Anolon set into your budget, have no reservations about getting this Farberware set. I don't know how long it will last compared to the Anolon, but the Farberware does a really good nonstick job of cooking, especially omelets in the 10 inch skillet. And after you finish cooking your omelets, you can just rinse the skillet and toss it in the dishwasher, along with the included plastic spatula ... which, by the way, weighs exactly 1.4 ounces.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This set of pots and pans (with utensils) is ok for a starter set Someone who just got their own place, just starting out cooking on their own, college students, not sure how they will take care of them, etc. I would not recommend it for someone who is cooking full meals daily for their family. I don't feel this set offers the quality/durability to stand up to daily use. It reminds me of the cheap sets you can get for about 40 bucks or so.

I do like the color. It is like a pale beige color. It's different, neutral, will match any decor.

The utensils are your basic plastic/nylon(?) utensils. Cheap, but get the job done without harming the nonstick surface.

I like that the skillet is a bit deeper and doesn't have the slanted sides. The cook area is as wide as the brim of the sides, so grease, food, etc is less likely to splatter or slosh out.

The fry pan was a bit too shallow for my liking and seemed to have a small cook area in general. I found it hard to cook off 1 lb of hamburger in it without making a mess meat spilling over when trying to move it around for even cooking, etc. Alot of grease splatters.

The set is very lightweight, which some people may like for certain reasons, but I myself like a bit more heft to my pots and pans. These slide around way too easily on the burner while you're trying to stir or move around whatever it is you're cooking in them. It gets to be annoying. They have a "cheap" feel to them since they are so lightweight/thin. Handles are basic plastic. Lids are ok, with same plastic knobs.

I found the bottoms discolored easily even though not used on high heat. I have a gas stove/oven in case this makes any difference.

This is an ok set if you are on a budget, however there are other sets in the same price range that are more durable and have a better heft to them. For that reason, this is not a set that I would specifically recommend to anyone. I didn't find anything about them to be all that impressive. The non stick surface has me wondering how long it will last, as it is not your typical black coated surface. With as thin as the pans are, it makes me think the coating will "cook" off or bubble off etc. You can tell it is not a thick coating. It almost seems like a light layer of (powdercoating) paint.

If you like Farberware products and/or are looking for a great set under 100 dollars, I'd recommend this set http://www.amazon.com/Farberware-21391-Performance-Dishwasher-Nonstick/dp/B005DXPYNM It feels better in your hand, it is not as lightweight, the pots and pans aren't thin, they have that bit of heft/solid build feel, and the non stick surface is great. You can tell it's really coated.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program These pots, you get what you pay for. The price is low and the pots reflect that, but they are not bad for the price. The saucepans are VERY small, and I cannot see cooking for more than 2 people in them, and the frying pan bottom is so small it might cook one grilled cheese or 2 eggs, and it is also a very shallow pan. So, if you want something for a larger family, I suggest looking at other sets. That being said, these are of average quality, and they performed well. The metal is on the thin side (the plus side to this is that water boiled very quickly!,) and the handles are not substantial enough to feel "right" in my hand. The handles are flimsy and short. The tops fit well, but because of how the handles on the tops are shaped, you need to use a pot holder to remove them or else you might touch the glass with the side of your hand or fingers and will get burned. The handle on the stock pot cover was also loose and had to be tightened back down. A loop design on the cover handles would have made more sense. A big plus...the non-stick is truly non-stick! I cooked scrambled eggs, with cheese, and used no cooking spray or oil. Not one bit stuck to the bottom! I was highly impressed. The outside is also non-stick, which is a plus for cleanup. The rim of the pots is not non-stick, however, and it took some scrubbing to get the melted cheese off. The champagne color is a beige/gray, which I find different and pleasing. The plastic cooking utensils that come with it are low quality, but adequate for having something to start out with. These are also dishwasher safe, which most non-stick pots are not (at least not better quality ones) and they are oven safe to 350, which might be good for keeping something warm, but at least for me, I cook most things at a temp over 350 so I don't see a big use for the oven safe feature. I think this set would be great for a single person or a college dorm, but not something I would choose for my family kitchen.

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