Magnalite VS. Calphalon

Trilby · 10-24-2004, 04:44 PM

I am about to invest in some cookware and several Cellarites have mentioned Calphalon as a good choice. I was wondering if anyone had any opinions on Magnalite cookware and how it compares to the Calphalon.

melidasaur · 10-24-2004, 07:36 PM

If you have enough money or want to save up a little more... I would go for All-Clad. Those are really the best. Calphalon isn't bad, but sometimes stores will have deals on All-Clad that are comparable or just a little more than Calphalon.

Happy Monkey · 10-24-2004, 08:52 PM

I like All-Clad.

busterb · 10-24-2004, 09:00 PM

I like Le Creuset. Hell no I didn't buy it. A friend gave to me. New wife said was too heavy. :-)

melidasaur · 10-24-2004, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by busterb

I like Le Creuset. Hell no I didn't buy it. A friend gave to me. New wife said was too heavy. :-)

Le Creuset is good too... the casserole dishes are great.

BrianR · 10-25-2004, 01:40 PM

I've always held out for good copper-bottomed pots and pans. They cost a bit more, but they're worth it to me. Excellent heat dispersion and easy cleaning. For nonstick I like Revere and WearEver.

glatt · 10-25-2004, 01:53 PM

My mom had Stainless steel copper bottomed Revere pots and pans. They were (are) decent, easy to clean, even-heating pots and pans. They have lasted 30 years so far, and are going strong. The handles are comfortable, and the pots and pans are not too heavy. Only drawback is the plastic handles are not oven safe. Small drawback, if you ask me. How often do you put a pot inside the oven?

The trendy thing is to buy Calphalon. It's good stuff, but it's no Holy Grail. You can get a set of Revere for a third of the cost.

If I were giving advice on cookware, I would suggest that a shopper go to a store and pick up these various pots and pans. Feel the weight. Imagine that it's full. Hold it for a few seconds. Imagine cleaning the pot. Do rivits poke into the inside of the pot? If so, you are going to have to clean around them when you wash the pot? Thick aluminum pots or copper coated bottoms on stainless stell pots should both be good. A handle should be comfortable. The pot should be easy to clean. Unless you are filthy rich, you should look at the price.

russotto · 10-25-2004, 02:43 PM

Calphalon's metal handles conduct heat. This is literally a pain. Magnalite looks to have non-metallic handles.

Trilby · 10-25-2004, 03:15 PM

I have to admit, I like Revereware, too. My mom's has lasted forever as well. Lots to think about...

BrianR · 10-26-2004, 01:48 PM

Think about one more thing: A set of well-seasoned cast iron pans (and pots too nowadays) is cheap, nearly indestructible and does it all. Just wear a glove when handling the handle. I clean mine with a paper towel and oil it again while it's still warm. This has stood me in good stead so far. No rust, no bare patches and a good, non-stick surface. Heavy though for flipping hash with one hand

Brian

Clodfobble · 10-26-2004, 02:45 PM

Maybe I'm being irrational, but to me using cast iron always seemed dirty. The idea of "seasoning" a pan is just polite talk for "not washing it."

BrianR · 10-27-2004, 01:46 PM

I wipe it out!!!!!!! Really! It's CLEAN! Enough to eat out of! If ya wash it with soap and water, ya ruin the coating and have to start over again.

wolf · 10-27-2004, 08:04 PM

I know it's horrible of me to say so ... but Cook's Essentials from QVC is awesome for nonstick, nonelitist cookware.

Oven safe, durable, heavy enough to brain somebody with, but light enough to be managed by my elderly arthritic mother, easy clean up.

AND ... you can buy it really cheap openstock at QVC Studios or the Outlet stores.

10-24-2004, 04:44 PM	#1
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Magnalite VS. Calphalon I am about to invest in some cookware and several Cellarites have mentioned Calphalon as a good choice. I was wondering if anyone had any opinions on Magnalite cookware and how it compares to the Calphalon. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

10-24-2004, 07:36 PM	#2
melidasaur Traded your soul for pogs. Join Date: May 2004 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 646	If you have enough money or want to save up a little more... I would go for All-Clad. Those are really the best. Calphalon isn't bad, but sometimes stores will have deals on All-Clad that are comparable or just a little more than Calphalon. __________________ I love England, what can I say?

10-24-2004, 08:52 PM	#3
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	I like All-Clad. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

10-24-2004, 09:00 PM	#4
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 3,908	I like Le Creuset. Hell no I didn't buy it. A friend gave to me. New wife said was too heavy. :-) __________________ I've haven't left very deep footprints in the sands of time. But, boy I've left a bunch.

10-25-2004, 01:40 PM	#6
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	I've always held out for good copper-bottomed pots and pans. They cost a bit more, but they're worth it to me. Excellent heat dispersion and easy cleaning. For nonstick I like Revere and WearEver. __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

10-25-2004, 01:53 PM	#7
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	My mom had Stainless steel copper bottomed Revere pots and pans. They were (are) decent, easy to clean, even-heating pots and pans. They have lasted 30 years so far, and are going strong. The handles are comfortable, and the pots and pans are not too heavy. Only drawback is the plastic handles are not oven safe. Small drawback, if you ask me. How often do you put a pot inside the oven? The trendy thing is to buy Calphalon. It's good stuff, but it's no Holy Grail. You can get a set of Revere for a third of the cost. If I were giving advice on cookware, I would suggest that a shopper go to a store and pick up these various pots and pans. Feel the weight. Imagine that it's full. Hold it for a few seconds. Imagine cleaning the pot. Do rivits poke into the inside of the pot? If so, you are going to have to clean around them when you wash the pot? Thick aluminum pots or copper coated bottoms on stainless stell pots should both be good. A handle should be comfortable. The pot should be easy to clean. Unless you are filthy rich, you should look at the price. Last edited by glatt; 10-25-2004 at 01:57 PM.

10-25-2004, 02:43 PM	#8
russotto Professor Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,788	Calphalon's metal handles conduct heat. This is literally a pain. Magnalite looks to have non-metallic handles.

10-25-2004, 03:15 PM	#9
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I have to admit, I like Revereware, too. My mom's has lasted forever as well. Lots to think about... __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

10-26-2004, 01:48 PM	#10
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	Think about one more thing: A set of well-seasoned cast iron pans (and pots too nowadays) is cheap, nearly indestructible and does it all. Just wear a glove when handling the handle. I clean mine with a paper towel and oil it again while it's still warm. This has stood me in good stead so far. No rust, no bare patches and a good, non-stick surface. Heavy though for flipping hash with one hand Brian __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

10-26-2004, 02:45 PM	#11
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Maybe I'm being irrational, but to me using cast iron always seemed dirty. The idea of "seasoning" a pan is just polite talk for "not washing it."

10-27-2004, 01:46 PM	#12
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	I wipe it out!!!!!!! Really! It's CLEAN! Enough to eat out of! If ya wash it with soap and water, ya ruin the coating and have to start over again. __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

10-27-2004, 08:04 PM	#13
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I know it's horrible of me to say so ... but Cook's Essentials from QVC is awesome for nonstick, nonelitist cookware. Oven safe, durable, heavy enough to brain somebody with, but light enough to be managed by my elderly arthritic mother, easy clean up. AND ... you can buy it really cheap openstock at QVC Studios or the Outlet stores. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

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