Calphalon Premier Space Saving Stainless Steel 8-Piece Cookware Set

This set of pots and pans is a beauty, both in appearance and performance. They're solid, sturdy and clean up is a snap. The glass lids make it easy to check on your meal without having to lift to peek. The handles never are hot to the touch, either. I'm sure if you cooked long enough they would eventually get hot, but I've used them quite a bit and have yet to need a potholder. One very cool thing about this set is that there is one size lid for the small pots and pan, and one for the big pot and pan. It's such a simple solution, and it sure makes grabbing a lid easy. The pots all stack interchangeably as well, and more cookware takes up less space than the fewer pots and pans I had in my cupboard previously. I've had these a month or so and I've used the heck out of them. They are beautiful, sturdy, easy to clean, and easy to store. I'm in my third decade of home ownership and these are by far the best pots and pans I've owned. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

All cookware pieces exceeded cooking expectations both over the range and oven range. Cooking time was cut by 5 minutes compared to standard cookware set I normally use. Glass cover provides convenient check on foods. Handles and thickness on all pieces show great durability and will not ding quickly. Easy clean up after use. Be careful, use of specific cleaner for stainless steel required. Wear your cooking gloves! No handles to lift cover and no pressure vent. Overall performance excellent. Set makes an great long term investment.