Cookware Reviews

I investigated all the mixing bowls at local stores and on-line, and the All Clad ones are the best. 1.) Many other bowls roll the top lip over to increase strength. Unfortunately (as with my old bowls), water and other grime collects or dribbles in the rolled lip. All Clad bolws have an edge that is flat and doesn't do this. They use thicker material for strength. 2.) The All Clad bowls have a handle attached. This is so much better for beating, whisking, etc., since you get a good grip on the bowl. 3.) The All Clad bowls are highly polished which makes them easier to clean, and you could even serve in them since they look nice. 4.) The All Clad bowls have a nice shape. Others are too shallow so stuff slops out when mixing or are too conical not allowing you to mix. These bowls are nicely shaped like a half-circle.

So why only only 4 stars? Look at the price. For the price of one All Clad bowl, you can buy a whole set (or two) of other brands. I plan on giving these to my grandchildren.

The 1-1/2Qt is good for mixing about 1-serving's worth or maybe 2-serving's worth of pancake batter or holding ingredients, but not much else. Finally, it doesn't look like they do, but they do stack/nest just like other bowls despite the handles.

These are the best mixing bowls I have every used! I use at least one or two every day. They have a nice handle so you can get a good grip on it. The polished stainless steel is so beautiful you could definitely use them to serve as well. I find I use the 1.5 quart for mixing sauces or beating eggs and the 3 & 5 quart sizes for cake mixes and fillings. I also have the 7 quart that is a must have for making meatballs. They do not have any rubber on the bottom and I prefer them this way. I think the rubber bottoms are bacteria collectors and shorten the lifetime of the bowl. I have an oxo rubber bottom mixing bowl that I never use, I actually store my hand mixer and attachments in it.
The bases of the All Clad mixing bowls are a good size and there is no danger that anything could tip over, that is unless you tip it over yourself! They are also very, very easy to clean and they nest together perfectly to save space. I am also planning to add the 1-quart size to my collection soon. Top quality and excellent design! Once you use these bowls you will not want to use any others! If you are considering this bowl, check out the 3-bowl set, it is a great value! Highly recommended!

Bought this pot, for I thought it would be ideal for a single. It is. My first pot was defective, in that it was slightly oval, not allowing the lid to fit tight enough. After about four weeks of email with All-clad and receiving a replacement lid , I finally shipped it back (ten bucks out of my pocket), and received a replacement. Perfect.

This pot is great for cooking varying quantities due to the slope, and is great for pouring due to the curved lip.

I've gradually been changing my cooking gear over to All-clad because of the quality. It's definitely like cooking with the cadilac of cookware: Overall 5 star for the whole set I possess.

We just decided to upgrade our kitchen with the first step being replacement of old and no-longer-anodized aluminum cookware. Our choice: the All-Clad Stainless line without the non-stick coating(s). They are sturdy, beautiful to cook with and to look at (if you're into that kind of thing), and in the end, while we wash by hand most of the time, once in a while we have to throw the pots in the dishwasher when we have other (better) things to do. This way we won't worry about ruining a nice non-stick finish on our hard-working pots!

The 1.5 quart Windsor Pan was the champion of our meal last night - it made me look like a pro when making the gravy for a Sunday roast beef dinner, and I'm sure it will more than do the job on other sauces, too. As other reviewers say, whisking and pouring are much easier than with a standard straight walled sauce pan, and the slanted sides also help to concentrate the flavors as sauces are reduced.