Buy Culinary Institute of America 10-Piece Cookware SetCulinary Institute of America 10-Piece Cookware Set Product Description:
- 7-Ply Copper Core construction extends up full side of the pan for quick and even heat distribution
- Induction Ready
- 18/10 stainless steel interior is non-reactive, easy to clean and safe to cook in
- Riveted ergonomically designed handles are comfortable and add to ease of use
- Lifetime Warranty
Product Description
An ideal set of cookware to set up the serious home chef. Set includes the most widely used pieces of cookware for a broad range of cooking needs. This set includes an 8 inch Saute, a 10' Saute, 1 Qt. Saucier with cover, 3 Qt. Saucier with cover (cover will fit 10 inch Saute), a 3 quart Sautoir with cover and an 8 Qt. Stock Pot with cover. The 7 ply copper clad material provides an even, consistent environment to ensure excellent results in your kitchen. Designed by the Master Chefs of the esteemed Culinary Institute of America to be the top performing cookware on the market, the Master’s Collection features the perfect amount of copper, surrounded by layers of aluminum and stainless steel. Each layer of metal extends to the top of the pan. This high quality construction makes for an amazingly responsive and conductive piece of kitchen equipment. The detail to design and functionality are exceptional, and will be a welcome addition to your kitchen
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55 of 63 people found the following review helpful.
By S. Drilling
We purchased the CIA Masters 10 piece set, plus the 12 inch frypan and a wooden spoon after researching the Viking and All Clad Copper Core sets. We were able to visit stores in our area to handle the Viking and All Clad sets before purchase - we were not able to see the CIA Masters set before purchase.In terms of weight, the CIA Masters set is similar in weight to the All Clad regular stainless set. The handles have two rivets and have the All Clad grove with the Viking curvature. The lids are slightly domed similar to the Viking set.In terms of the copper layer - we compared the CIA set against the All Clad Copper Core. If you look at a piece of All Clad Copper core you will see a copper layer that is about 1/8" thick and very easily identified. If you look at a piece of CIA Master cookware, the copper layer can hardly be seen. Given the price of copper these days, my guess is this amount of copper in the CIA cookware is part of the price difference to the All Clad Copper Core set. (10 piece set of CIA cookware is $499, 10 piece set of All Clad Copper Core $1200.)The set arrived from Metro Kitchen in three days and was beautifully packaged.So - why won't we recommend the set? First -you need to use silicon or wooden utensils with this set. Do not use metal utensils. The stainless steel is very very soft and the pans scratch easily. In fact, the very first time we used the set we made large, easily visible scratches on the outside bottom and inside just from making risotto. (note -- we have other stainless steel cookware where this is not a problem.)Second, the golden rule when using stainless is to use low to medium heat. Higher temperatures cause a reaction with stainless steel which cause a bluish / brownish stain. The first time we used one of the frypans this marking appeared despite the low heat we used.We haven't had any problems with food sticking (that pretty much a function of knowing how to cook in stainless anyway...) - but we can't honestly say the cookware is any better than the Emerilware or Cooks Essentials set we had previously.Frankly we wish we had not paid $500+ for cookware that is "just okay" and that is going to show wear in a very short time. The Viking or All Clad set would have been a better choice.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful.
By chefgirl
Things I love about this cookware:The copper core makes it incredibly responsive. When I am making delicate sauces, or candy I can control the temperature up or down immediately (I do have a gas range, and I imagine it would take a little longer to respond on an electric stove, but so would any cookware).The weight is perfect. These pots are heavy enough to be really effective, without breaking my arm. Additionally the curve of the handle makes moving them on the stove, or carrying to the sink easy. I much preferred these curved handles over other handle choices from other vendors.The cooking surface on the skillets is really generous.Clean easily (I dishwash all the time)Handles resist heat transfer from the stoveThere was a really great pamphlet included in the boxed set with tips on using stainless steel cookware that was put together by the chef's at the CIA. I have been cooking on good cookware for years and the tips included were still very helpful to me, especially about not cooking too hot. When you go from cooking on average cookware that doesn't hold heat to excellent cookware like this that does conduct heat so well - it's really easy to get your pan too hot.Lastly - GREAT VALUE! I couldn't be happier with the performance or the price.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful.
By P.W.
I replaced my over rated all-clad stainless clad,cop-r-chef and ltd with this superior cookware.Forget the review about scratching or discoloring,they all do it. Use some Cameo to clean it.Cia has combined the best assests of them all into one.The handles are so comfortable, great fast even heating,induction ready and handsome styling.They continue to amaze meI really don't care if it is made in China, price would be very high if made here.The profits go to the CIA cooking school.
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