I’m in love with my new stainless steel pans! I love to cook so I was extremely excited to try out these new pans. I usually cook on non stick since they are easy to use but I’ve been wanting to give stainless steel a try; so this was the perfect opportunity. I’ll admit there is a learning curve to using these pans to make sure they make your food stick so preheating is a must and so is patience. Overall I enjoy these pans, once you get the hang of using them they are easy to use and not to mention much healthier than nonstick.

I love the stainless steel look of these pans. They look classic and like they will last forever. I am still getting used to how to cook in them. I have been having some trouble with food sticking to the bottom even with using an oil. I think there is a learning curve and once I figure out the heat level needed and the distribution it will be great! These pans are definitely hefty and will be a great addition to our kitchen!

I got the 4-quart pot and have no complaints whatsoever. The construction is sturdy, the heating surface is even, and the handles stay cool. This has gotten daily use that I've owned it so far and its performance has been excellent. I've used it to sear, braise, saute, boil, etc. For those who aren't aware, this isn't a non-stick surface - which means it's excellent for browning meats and vegetables and creating a fond.

It's 3-Ply Base stainless steel - the same quality of steel used by All-Clad. This means it's equally resistant to corrosion as your typical $200+ version. It's not impervious of course, as stainless steel does react to acids and salt to a low degree. As a result, I care for my pan by:

- not using it for storing cooked foods (as they typically have salt/acid in them)

- washing and drying it shortly after use (never putting cold water on a hot pan, which can cause warping)

- choosing a different pot if I'm going to be cooking something with salt/acid for an extended period of time (I use a crockpot for slow cooking)

- cleaning it with a non-scratch pad (and baking soda, if I need to remove burned food)

To be clear: this pot doesn't have the same construction as an All-Clad pot. All-Clad has multiple "sandwiched" layers of metal that make up the base AND walls of the pan. This has a single aluminum disc sandwiched between stainless steel on the bottom. The sides are one layer of stainless steel and the lid is glass. As a result, you will not get the degree of even heat retention from all directions, as you would in a much more expensive pot. That said, I believe this will serve most people well and it's a great buy at this price!

I love this set of stainless steel pans! I've been trying to move away from nonstick so I jumped on the chance to try these. They look so sleek and modern. They have a good weight and heats up evenly without being too heavy to maneuver. It does take a bit to get used to since it cooks differently than nonstick pans, but once you do, it's super easy. Also love the 2 sizes it comes with.