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New pans - any advice
There have been a lot of threads over the years from posters asking advice from holiday destinations to tradesmen etc. but this might be a first.
I'm having a kitchen refit and have gone with an induction hob which means all but one of my pans is now redundant. I've been looking for new ones but it is a bit of a minefield in terms of those suitable with prices ranging from very low to considerably high.
Has anyone bought any recently? Can anyone offer any recommendations?
I'm having a kitchen refit and have gone with an induction hob which means all but one of my pans is now redundant. I've been looking for new ones but it is a bit of a minefield in terms of those suitable with prices ranging from very low to considerably high.
Has anyone bought any recently? Can anyone offer any recommendations?
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All the way with Le Cruset....
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Those pans will cost more than the kitchen refit!Lord Beamish wrote:All the way with Le Cruset....
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I bet they don'tSteve1956 wrote:Those pans will cost more than the kitchen refit!
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bet they do.ClaretTony wrote:I bet they don't
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Tefal handleless pans are a revaluation when storing them away. Highly recommended
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I'll agree with the Lord - I lived with a posh chap from Surrey at Uni in the 90's and he had "hand me down" Le Creuset pans that we all ended up using. Fantastic if you can afford them. We currently have some mid quality stainless steel pans we got from Boundary Mill for about £120 - cant remember the make, had them about 5 years and still look as good as new.Lord Beamish wrote:All the way with Le Cruset....
EDIT - these are what we have CT https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stellar-S7C1D- ... epans+sets" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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No point having a nice kitchen with crap pans in it.
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Le Creuset are fine if you want to combine cooking with a work out -- bleedin heavy they are! We have some Analon pans, non-stick and do the trick (might sell them that!).
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On a serious note we got some Jamie Oliver pans from Boundary Mill about 12 years ago still going strong,Boundary Mill has a great selection
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bought mine off QVC, Stoneline they are called, made with rocks.
Can take handles off, use them in the oven (up to certain temps obviously), no cleaning needed, just a good swipe with a damp cloth; cooks things evenly and quickly.
Cost a bit but not that much
Can take handles off, use them in the oven (up to certain temps obviously), no cleaning needed, just a good swipe with a damp cloth; cooks things evenly and quickly.
Cost a bit but not that much
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I think had the old pans been of use I'd still have been looking for new ones to be honest. The ones I have are old but have served me well over the years.Quickenthetempo wrote:No point having a nice kitchen with crap pans in it.
Someone mentioned Circulon on the thread and I'd been looking at them on Amazon.
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James Martin pans are excellent and suitable for induction hobs..Not the cheapest at £150 for a set of 5 pans but will last a lifetime and a nice design.
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We're going through the same thoughts, kitchen refit next week with induction hob. I know Mrs B has been doing some research for pans I'll ask her when she gets back in if any things decided and report back. I know she mentioned it might be better buying the pan's we actually need rather than a set with ones that won't be used. We just missed out on a free set from Bosch with the order.
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One of my thoughts is that most sets don't include what I want but do potentially include pans I might not want.beddie wrote:We're going through the same thoughts, kitchen refit next week with induction hob. I know Mrs B has been doing some research for pans I'll ask her when she gets back in if any things decided and report back. I know she mentioned it might be better buying the pan's we actually need rather than a set with ones that won't be used. We just missed out on a free set from Bosch with the order.
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Stellar are great pans ... my Mrs swears by them. Stainless Steel so would work on Induction Hobs. Not overly expesive and a great range.ClaretTony wrote:There have been a lot of threads over the years from posters asking advice from holiday destinations to tradesmen etc. but this might be a first.
I'm having a kitchen refit and have gone with an induction hob which means all but one of my pans is now redundant. I've been looking for new ones but it is a bit of a minefield in terms of those suitable with prices ranging from very low to considerably high.
Has anyone bought any recently? Can anyone offer any recommendations?
Oven to hob use......
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I've been using Circulon ones for the past ten years and they're still in great condition. Easy to clean and they can be used in the oven too. (And induction compatible)
They're not cheap but not a bad price given how long they'll last and how good they are to use.
Circulon Infinite Hard Anodised Cookware Set, 5-Piece - Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0018S13MM/ ... ACbBVCQVJV" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
They're not cheap but not a bad price given how long they'll last and how good they are to use.
Circulon Infinite Hard Anodised Cookware Set, 5-Piece - Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0018S13MM/ ... ACbBVCQVJV" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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A lot depends on what meals you cook.
I have Le creuset and as mentioned above they are very heavy, which as you get older may not be a good thing. You should also choose the handles carefully looking for heat resistant ones. For cooking things like vegetables and making sauces they work well and generally are easy to clean if you soak them after using, and cooling of course. I also have one of their casserole dishes and you can cook on the hob then put in the oven - they work well too.
Where I've had a problem with them is things like scrambled eggs or omelettes - they are a pig to get clean. Now it is said you can 'season' them and I've tried a few times but failed to get it right. I now use Circulon pans just for these egg dishes. Incidentally the Le Creuset skillet I tried to use, and still fry fish and meat in, had a metal handle meaning you need to use oven gloves or a special sleeve to prevent hand burns - ridiculous in this day and age.
Some people object to Teflon type pans because they are alleged to poison us, but the evidence is flimsy from what I can tell.
I use silicon or wooden cooking tools to work with all of them.
There are also glass pans which look fun but I've not used.
I have Le creuset and as mentioned above they are very heavy, which as you get older may not be a good thing. You should also choose the handles carefully looking for heat resistant ones. For cooking things like vegetables and making sauces they work well and generally are easy to clean if you soak them after using, and cooling of course. I also have one of their casserole dishes and you can cook on the hob then put in the oven - they work well too.
Where I've had a problem with them is things like scrambled eggs or omelettes - they are a pig to get clean. Now it is said you can 'season' them and I've tried a few times but failed to get it right. I now use Circulon pans just for these egg dishes. Incidentally the Le Creuset skillet I tried to use, and still fry fish and meat in, had a metal handle meaning you need to use oven gloves or a special sleeve to prevent hand burns - ridiculous in this day and age.
Some people object to Teflon type pans because they are alleged to poison us, but the evidence is flimsy from what I can tell.
I use silicon or wooden cooking tools to work with all of them.
There are also glass pans which look fun but I've not used.
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Another vote for Circulon.
We use Circulon Momentum.
Got them - a boxed set - from Dunelm in Blackburn - came in a lot cheaper than Boundary Mill.
Excellent pan set, and as previously stated, induction safe and can be put in the oven (up to 210 degrees C) despite the rubberised handles.
Also, they are so easy to clean.
We use Circulon Momentum.
Got them - a boxed set - from Dunelm in Blackburn - came in a lot cheaper than Boundary Mill.
Excellent pan set, and as previously stated, induction safe and can be put in the oven (up to 210 degrees C) despite the rubberised handles.
Also, they are so easy to clean.
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I think we are all getting older but probably most of you not quite as far down the line as I am.Hipper wrote:I have Le creuset and as mentioned above they are very heavy, which as you get older may not be a good thing
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"Stellar" are reasonably lightweight .... and a huge rangeClaretTony wrote:I think we are all getting older but probably most of you not quite as far down the line as I am.
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Le Crueset will save on gym membership.You get a workout everytime you lift them
Stellar are a good bet they have vented lids and being s/steel are great on induction hobs
Stellar are a good bet they have vented lids and being s/steel are great on induction hobs
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I'm just impressed ClaretTony can cook.
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I never said thatLoveCurryPies wrote:I'm just impressed ClaretTony can cook.
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Self serving pans, what will they think of nextClaretTony wrote:The ones I have are old but have served me well over the years.
Someone mentioned Circulon on the thread and I'd been looking at them on Amazon.
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In all honesty you should have really asked us firstly whether it was worth installing an induction hob, we looked at the option but rejected an induction hob because of the excessive amount of power that they use over the one we eventually chose.ClaretTony wrote:There have been a lot of threads over the years from posters asking advice from holiday destinations to tradesmen etc. but this might be a first.
I'm having a kitchen refit and have gone with an induction hob which means all but one of my pans is now redundant. I've been looking for new ones but it is a bit of a minefield in terms of those suitable with prices ranging from very low to considerably high.
Has anyone bought any recently? Can anyone offer any recommendations?
It’s was something like 5 times greater use of electricity against the one we chose.
I know it doesn’t help you much in your choice of pans but it’s not to late to get the hobs and cabling changed.
I suppose it really depends what your approach is to power usage and your individual responsibilities that we all have to Climate Change.
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I hope you don't end up with yellow ones to match your German jacket!
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Ich werde keine gelben Pfannen kaufen.Spike wrote:I hope you don't end up with yellow ones to match your German jacket!
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I’ve just had a new kitchen fitted with an induction job. I found that dunhelm mill had a good selection at several price brackets.
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You're not going down the "pan" yet CT.ClaretTony wrote:I think we are all getting older but probably most of you not quite as far down the line as I am.
Mrs B informs me that due to the various opinions she's read on line I'm going to have the pleasure of accompanying her to the numerous stores/ shops in order to look at the choice on offer, can't wait
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https://www.amazon.de/Fissler-059-375-2 ... B009JJPUV2" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;ClaretTony wrote:Ich werde keine gelben Pfannen kaufen.
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hubby brought a new copper type pan hone which was square, Sunday morning the omelet mix went in, induction hob gave a big uhh ohh. Out with the old pan and all good so be careful when buying and ensure the pan is for induction, he took it back and came home with the same looking pan but had a different base so it could work, he likes his square omelet's
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Not saying your at that age at all CT but if you have a pacemaker or any metal implant be careful around induction hobs.
But we had a new kitchen installed last year and same dilemma new kitchen new pans etc, I looked at loads of Reviews and bought the Circulon Momentum range and never looked back, especially if your like me and still not made a chilli without is sticking to the bottom as these are the only pans i have used where it hasn't happened and they are so easy to clean.. Only thing i would add is get rid of all metal cooking utensils and go for carbon, plastic, wood.
But we had a new kitchen installed last year and same dilemma new kitchen new pans etc, I looked at loads of Reviews and bought the Circulon Momentum range and never looked back, especially if your like me and still not made a chilli without is sticking to the bottom as these are the only pans i have used where it hasn't happened and they are so easy to clean.. Only thing i would add is get rid of all metal cooking utensils and go for carbon, plastic, wood.
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Had an Induction Hob for four years opted for Circulon . No problems whatsoever
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Definitely agree with MRG. We have just had our kitchen redone and went for the Induction hob. Got the Tefal handleless pans from Lakeland and as MRG says they are just so convenient when storing them. Also they look pretty cool on the shelf and are remarkably easy to clean.MRG wrote:Tefal handleless pans are a revaluation when storing them away. Highly recommended
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You don't need pans to last a life time CT. In a life time neither of us will be here. However if you intend to be interred like the Egyptians then by all means get pans that will see you out get interred with you and be ready to use when your vault is invaded by the future starving millions looking for scraps and any traces of IT-if indeed he has imploded by then.ClaretTony wrote:I think we are all getting older but probably most of you not quite as far down the line as I am.
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isnt there some sort of pad you can get that goes between the hob and the pan so you can still use your existing pans?
Here you go:
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I cooked breakfast for a load of Monks - out of the frying pan, into the Friar.
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Meals on wheels.........gotta be the future now ct. And with the savings a nice day out to fleetwood inc. Ice cream rock and candy floss.ClaretTony wrote:I think we are all getting older but probably most of you not quite as far down the line as I am.
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This thread is absolutely pans.
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Do not buy 'Green pan' ceramic. They are not ceramic and mine fell apart very quickly. Don't buy screw-in handles as they last a few months before dropping off. Packaging may hide this fault.
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Best part about Circulon is that the entire material is naturally non stick all the way through. You can't poison yourself by flaking off coatings.
Le Creuset aren't meant for induction the material takes too long to heat up and when it is it's screaming hot so it doesn't cool quickly when switched off. As someone said above burns terribly.
Can you get All Clad? Very strong aluminium pans, so sheer they are nonstick without the nonstick part..
Le Creuset aren't meant for induction the material takes too long to heat up and when it is it's screaming hot so it doesn't cool quickly when switched off. As someone said above burns terribly.
Can you get All Clad? Very strong aluminium pans, so sheer they are nonstick without the nonstick part..
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I bought some of these. I did like them but they just don't last very long. 4 years later they're going in the bin because they're flaking around the edge and that coating is apparently linked with cancer. They system is really convenient but I won't be buying any more.MRG wrote:Tefal handleless pans are a revaluation when storing them away. Highly recommended
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I bought a full set of tefal pans from Tesco in Burnley when I got my new induction hob. Better still they were on half price offer at the time. 2 years later and they are still as new.
Must take them out of the packet and use them one day.
Must take them out of the packet and use them one day.
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Another vote for le crueset but go for the stainless steel variety. works really well on induction and weighs slightly less than the classic ceramic versions. Not cheap but will continue to look good and outlast you and I Tony.
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karatekid wrote:I bought a full set of tefal pans from Tesco in Burnley when I got my new induction hob. Better still they were on half price offer at the time. 2 years later and they are still as new.
Must take them out of the packet and use them one day.
Now thats funny
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We bought a set of Tefal stainless steel pans over 15 years ago and they are in daily use and still look like new.