Rachael Cookware Rachael Ray Cucina Hard-Anodized Nonstick 12-Piece

Rachael Cookware Rachael Ray Cucina Hard-Anodized Nonstick 12-Piece

Rachael Cookware Rachael Ray Cucina Hard-Anodized Nonstick 12-Piece
Rachael Ray Cucina Hard-Anodized Nonstick 12-Piece Cookware Set, Gray with Cranberry Red Handles

• Hard-anodized aluminum cookware provides fast, even heating; long-lasting PFOA-free espresso-colored nonstick offers easy food release and cleanup
• Comfortable dual-riveted, silicone-over-stainless-steel-handles have a warm, earthy hue; shatter-resistant glass lids have wide stainless steel rims
• Along with the pots and pans, the cookware set also includes a sturdy, flexible slotted nylon turner and spoon that match the handles' stylish color
• Oven safe to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, the pots and pans are suitable for all stovetops, except induction and are conveniently dishwasher safe
• Lifetime Limited Warranty for a rustic, modern cookware set that makes a handsome addition to Cucina collection serveware and dinnerware

 

 

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Rachael Cookware Rachael Ray Cucina Hard-Anodized Nonstick 12-Piece

Rachael Cookware Rachael Ray Cucina Hard-Anodized Nonstick 12-Piece Cookware Set

Rachael Cookware Rachael Ray Cucina Hard-Anodized Nonstick 12-Piece Cookware Set

Rachael Cookware Rachael Ray Cucina Hard-Anodized Nonstick 12-Piece Cookware Set

Rachael Ray Cucina Hard-Anodized Nonstick 12-Piece Cookware Set, Gray with Cranberry Red Handles

We all know that Rachael Ray doesn't own a cookware manufacturing company. She licenses her name out. So the obvious question is: Who makes this stuff, and is there any reason to expect it might be OK?

The answer: This set is manufactured by the Meyer corporation, one of the biggest cookware manufacturers in the world. They own and/or manufacture a variety of decent brands: Circulon, Anolon, and Farberware. They also manufacture the Paula Deen line, the relatively low end SilverStone line, and this, Rachael Ray. Circulon and Analon are good midline nonstick pans, and you'll find the Farberware name on some nice midline stainless steel.

Where does Rachael Ray fit in? Basically, it's somewhat lower end than either Circulon or Analon. And that assessment comes primarily from the weight of this cookware. This stuff is relatively light. Now, some will appreciate the thinner walls and smaller weight. But if you are a serious cook you know that lighter stuff tends to have more hot spots and doesn't cook as evenly. It also doesn't hold the heat as efficiently.

So this is NOT something you should buy if you're a serious cook, or you're looking to upgrade from a decent set of starter cookware.

The nonstick surfaces seem acceptable. I used the pans for a couple of weeks and haven't seen any of the kinds of flaking that you see almost immediately when you use very cheap cookware. Whether they'll last for the long haul I can't say. But my guess would be, given the price point, that they'll eventually start to scratch and chip, the way that most low/midline cookware does.

The handles are cute: Stainless Steel with a silicone cover that is color coordinated.


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Rachael Cookware Rachael Ray Cucina Hard-Anodized Nonstick 12-Piece Cookware Set

Rachael Cookware Rachael Ray Tools 5-Piece Soft-Grip Tool Set, Red

Rachael Cookware Rachael Ray Tools 5-Piece Soft-Grip Tool Set, Red

Rachael Cookware Rachael Ray Tools 5-Piece Soft-Grip Tool Set, Red

• Set includes 15-inch slotted turner, 13-1/2-inch slotted spoon, 13-1/2-inch solid spoon, 14-1/2-inch ladle, 13-1/2-inch pasta fork
• Practical and stylish, these tools have a soft-grip handle making them comfortable to hold and heat safe to 400 degrees fahrenheit.
• Nylon tools are perfect for nonstick pans
• Dishwasher safe for convenience

 

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Rachael Cookware Rachael Ray Tools 5-Piece Soft-Grip Tool Set, Red