Calphalon vs. Circulon

2011-11-11T21:20:00.000-08:00

Lately there has been a lot of negative publicity about Teflon cookware. I, personally think that most of the negative publicity is more hype than fact; however, my wife takes it quite seriously. So, she made me toss out all of our Teflon cookware, and buy all new cookware. I had to do some research to find out what new varieties of cookware were available that had different types of cooking surfaces. So, to begin the search, most naturally, we I started with a Google Search.

So, I found a couple of brands that looked promising. One was called "Calphalon" and the other was called "Circulon." Then I did some looking around in our area department stores, so I could physically see and handle these two different non-Teflon non-stick cookware items. (I would much rather shop on the Internet, than actually have to physically go into a store!!!!) There are just some things that are anti-manyly, if you know what I mean.

There's only so much that I can say myself about my reason for choosing Circulon over Calphalon. It doesn't mean that there is anything wrong with Calphalon, as a matter of fact Calphalon is also exceptionally good, but I had my own personal reason for choosing Circulon, which I will detail later.

Calphalon and Circulon cookware are both great products. My wife and I personally prefer the Circulon cookware; however, that does not dimish the quality of Calphalon. Both products are oven-safe within certain limits. (Check the statistics for the particular set that you are interested in).

Both of these products have "Anodized" cooking surfaces. Wikipedia defines anodizing as "Anodizing, or anodising in British English, is an electrolytic passivation process used to increase the thickness of the natural oxide layer on the surface of metal parts. The process is called "anodizing" because the part to be treated forms the anode electrode of an electrical circuit. Anodizing increases corrosion resistance and wear resistance." This makes the cooking surface both durable and easier to clean. Unlike older Teflon type surfaces, anodized surfaces are much less prone to flaking or scratching, and therefore you are much less likely to find particles of your cookware wandering around in your food. These surfaces are still very resistant to food sticking to them, and therefore they are very easily and quicly cleaned.

See this video for a brief overview of Hard-Anodizing...How it's done, and what some of the uses are for it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcA7oE8yMvc

I like Circulon because it feels "right" for me. That doesn't mean that it will feel right for you. You need to go out and look at them, touch them, get a feel for the weights. Most of the items are available both in sets and individual pieces. Many of the pieces are available with lids also.

Both sets are heavy-duty, easy to handle, and easy to clean.

Happy shopping, and we hope that the preceding information and videos have been informative enough to help you in the decision making process.

Circulon 11-pc. Nonstick Symmetry Cookware Set, Chocolate
Versatile and sophisticated, the graceful flare of Circulon Symmetry is all about release; recipes coming together as ingredients release their flavors, while the resilient nonstick surface inside and out easily releases foods for effortless clean up, whether by hand or in the dishwasher. From the small pouring sauce pan, perfect for melted butter or pouring warmed stock into sauces, right up through the 8-qt. Covered Stockpot, this set provides nearly every pan a cook needs to prepare a multi-course brunch or a family dinner complete with main course and sides. Set Includes: 8.5-in. Skillet 10-in. Skillet 1-qt. Pouring Sauce Pan 2-qt. Covered Sauce Pan 3-qt. Covered Sauce Pan 8-qt. Covered Stockpot 3-qt. Covered Saute Pan Features: Durable, heavy-gauge hard anodized construction with an elegant tulip shape provides fast, even heating. TOTAL® Food Release System with DuPont Autograph® metal utensil safe nonstick inside and out. Stainless steel base is suitable for all stove tops - including induction. Comfortable silicone and cast stainless steel handles provide a slip-free grasp and are oven safe to 400°F. Tempered glass lids with wide stainless steel rims allow food to be monitored without losing heat and flavors. Dishwasher safe for added convenience.

Calphalon 10-pc. Nonstick Unison Nonstick Cookware Set
This versatile 10-piece set includes 2 Skillets and 1 Sauce Pan with SLIDE NONSTICK, and 2 Saute Pans and 1 Stockpot with SEAR NONSTICK. Two surfaces make the difference. The revolutionary SLIDE NONSTICK surface releases foods effortlessly, essential for creating tender omelettes and delicate sauces. And a specially textured SEAR NONSTICK surface that seals in flavor to create juicy braised beef, tuna and vegetables. Each surface is designed to enhance the specific cooking purpose of the pan. So your mushroom-gruyere omelette is moist and flavorful and your salmon filets are seared to perfection. The perfect pair - in one set. Calphalon is committed to natural sustainability. That's why they created an industry-first program, Calphalon ReNew, the easiest way to recycle your old cookware. To read more about it works, go to: Calphalon Renew Program. Set includes: 8-in. Skillet 10-in. Skillet 2-qt. Covered Sauce Pan 3-qt. Covered Sauce Pan 4-qt. Covered Saute Pan 8-qt. Covered Stockpot Additional Features: Cook with little or no oils, butter or fats. Cover: Domed, tempered glass with stainless steel rim. Ergonomic, stay-cool handles. Safe for use with nylon, coated and wooden utensils.

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Calphalon vs. Circulon