The Cellar Stainless Steel 11-Pc. Cookware Set, Created for Macy's ($119.99 w/ Free Ship from Macy's)

This set from Macy's is a Consumer Report's "Smart Buy" and is the #3 top performing set under CR's top rated stainless steel cooking sets (note, it scored a 79, which was a tie with second place and the top set only scored an 80). It even includes a silicone trivet to place your hot pans directly onto your counter or kitchen table. I've included CR's comments about the set, below. Oh, and the top 2 sets were $600 and $900, respectively.

Detailed Test Results
Cooking evenness: This model was excellent for cooking evenness across the entire cooking surface. We expect all cookware in this set to perform similarly for this and other food.
Food release: This model was excellent in releasing multiple eggs from the frypan. Four eggs are cooked in the frypan consecutively. The pan is initially seasoned with vegetable oil prior to cooking the first egg. An Excellent score indicates that all four eggs slid off the pan without assistance; A Poor score indicates that scraping was needed to release any egg from the pan and some egg residue was left on the pan.
Handle temperature: This set's handles were very good at keeping temperatures low enough to touch without a potholder when used on the stovetop. You'll definitely need a potholder for sets scoring Fair or Poor. We also consider the size and shape of the handle when scoring.
Handle sturdiness: This set scored fair for handle sturdiness, which gauges its resistance to bending or breaking under increasing force.
Speed of heating: This stockpot in the set was excellent in speed of heating, which gauges the amount of time needed for 4L of water to rise 190 degrees F. Those scoring Excellent require less time; those scoring Poor require much more time.
Simmering Performance: This stockpot in the set was very good in Simmering performance, which gauges how well the stockpot can hold tomato sauce at simmering temperatures. Those scoring Excellent can hold the temperature; those scoring Poor can Not hold the temperature.


Product Details

• Sleek and durable, The Cellar's 11-piece cookware set includes the essentials you need most, plus a handy silicone trivet to protect surfaces from hot pots and pans. Gleaming stainless steel construction provides even heating; glass lids allow you to easily monitor cooking.
• Set includes:
• 1.5-qt. covered saucepan, approx. dimensions: 6.3"Dia. x 3"H
• 3-qt. covered saucepan, approx. dimensions: 7"Dia. x 4.6"H
• 3-qt. covered sauté pan, approx. dimensions: 9.5"Dia. x 2.8"H
• 6-qt. covered stockpot, approx. dimensions: 9.5"Dia. x 5.2"H
• 8" open frypan, approx. dimensions: 7.9"Dia. x 1.7"H
• 10" open frypan, approx. dimensions: 10.2"Dia. x 2"H
• Silicone trivet, approx. dimensions: 6.7" x 6.7"
• Safe for use with metal utensils
• Compatible with all cooktops including induction; oven safe to 450°F; lids to 300°F
• Created for Macy's
• This product was made in a factory where RISE programs advance women's empowerment and gender equality
• Stainless steel/glass
• Dishwasher safe
• Imported

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