Cuisinart or Emerilware cookware

[Sid Post]

I need a new set of cookware. I need to keep the price below the general costs of AllClad, Calphalon, Mauviel, etc brands.

The ~$200 Hard Anodized aluminum sets I have looked at are too thin and too rough to get my money. I have tried the cheaper Calphalon and did not like it. My older Pro Calphalon works very good.

I do not want the weight of Le Cruset or Lodge cast iron. I also will have some trouble keeping them in tip top shape due to some environmental exposure. I really want to try a Staub oval roaster or Dutch oven though so, if I find a good deal on one I'm apt to make an impulse purchase.

After walking around a shopping mall, I have pretty much narrowed my choices down to a Cuisinart stainless set or the Emerilware set made by AllClad. The Tools of the Trade store brand I found at Macy's looked tempting but, I think the Cuisinart set had a heavier aluminum base and the Emerilware set has a layer of copper for good heat distribution.

Any advice members can provide to help sway my decision is appreciated. I would also appreciate any user experiences cooking in either brand.

TIA!
Sid

 

[Absintheur]

I bought a set of the Member's Mark from Sam's Club. I cannot tell the difference between it and Calphalon, I suspect it is made by them. Very heavy bases, great finish, very even cooking...12 piece set, all for under $150.00

 

[C L Wilkins]

We have Emerilware and couldn't be more happy. It is good stuff!

Craig

 

[Big philly 1]

My aunt gave me a bunch of cusinart gear, 4 haflf sheet pans, 2 hotelpans, 1 saute pan, and 1 very large water/pasta/sauce pot. I love them, there the stainless steel version. I love them thats all i use.

 

[Nimick]

AllClad makes some good stuff. that said, my 35 year of Revereware set work just fine. but it sounds like you are looking for non-stick