I’m an avid cook so when I got this set as a wedding gift almost 8 years ago I was thrilled. They have been a joy to use. Not only did they perform perfectly but they are also a very good looking set. They have been mostly used by me but other household members also. I mention this because not everyone is aware of how to care for them. I have always taken good care of them but have caught others abusing them eg. use metal untensils, hand blenders, or put them in the dish washer. So with some occasional mild abuse and after 8 yrs., the interior of 3 of the 5 pans/pot has started to flake and peel.

Caphalon has said that their hard anodized nonstick cook ware has a life span of 10 yrs. I think under these conditions the brand has lived up to their name. I am now in the market for a new set, I will be purchasing Calphalon again because I am happy with the quality of their product!

I purchased this pot and I’m thrilled with it. The only thing I wished it had would be a small hole in the lid for venting. The first one Amazon sent me arrived damaged, it had a big dent in the side of the pot. However I put in for an exchange and they rush shipped another pot to my house the very next day. I will be looking to buy more of this line of cookware in the future. Kudos to Amazon for their great service.

I have bought caphalon pots and pans over the years and found them to be high quality. This grill pan is too light–no heft. It stains on the nonstick coating very easily. This is a good size but needs more work to be a quality grill pan.

Definitely NOT worth the price.

For about $25.00 it would be worth it!

Unfortunately, despite this being a “universal” calphalon double boiler, it does not fit their newest line – the “Unison” nonstick cookware set(Calphalon Unison Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set). Perhaps buying in store it lists on the box all the sets it does fit, but I did not see the info before registering for it online. The same applies to the steamer. Just a head’s up! Overall, though, the quality seems good, I wish it would fit!

I first used this skillet when house sitting for a friend and instantly I knew I’d be getting my own. It’s the perfect size for a one person- one pot meal. I purchased my own and have used it for cooking rice, boiling noodles, potatoes & chicken,ect.it’s very versatile and heats evenly. Handle stays cool. Just don’t try to cook to hot to fast and you’ll be fine. Cleans easily- I just followed the directions and have had no problems. Also I was able to purchase it at a great sale price. This appears to be a skillet that will last forever as long as it’s taken care of properly.

I LIKE IT ALOT. I COOK WITH IT ALOT. IT IS VERY EASY TO CLEAN. AND WHEN I COOK A STEAK IT HAS GRILL MARKS ON

THEM…I RECOMMENDED ALL THE WAY….

I’ve had this grill pan for about 5 months now, and I use it regularly (a few times a week). It’s awesome!

It’s such a time saver, since I can grill right on the stove without having to start up the outdoor grill. This is especially true if I only need to grill up a few pieces of meat or make a quick grilled cheese sandwich or if there’s a thunderstorm outside and I really want to make a burger…I heat up the pan, do what I need, and that’s it. Coming from a guy who loves to BBQ and grill, the only thing you’ll miss is (obviously) the smoky flavor (nothing a little liquid smoke can’t fix), but you’ll get everything else– the sear, the char, and the grill marks.

The easy cleaning is probably what won me over. 8 out of 10 times, I just let the pan cool naturally on the stove, and then come back later in the night to wipe clean with a paper towel and then rinse under warm water by hand/soft sponge with a little bit of dish soap. A handful of times when there’s a lot of char and gunk on it when I’m done, I’ve let it cool down and fill it up with water to let it sit in water. That way, it softens up all the burnt pieces and makes for easier paper towel wiping & hand rinsing later on.

Highly recommended!

This pan takes a long time to heat up, so preheat it thoroughly on medium/medium-high. After that, it works as expected for such type of pan. This pan, unlike some other Calphalon commercial items, is not hard-anodized on inside. Instead, it has smooth nonstick surface, like some newer “eco” or “enamel” nonstick pans, and requires use of silicone or wooden utensils.

I received these pans as part of a House Party contest I entered. I started using them the day I got them, and have used them almost everyday since. The trick with these pans is to not turn your burners on high and to use very little oil on the pans when cooking food that might stick or brush food that might stick with oil. We love fish tacos wrapped in lettuce leaves and the grill pan never fails to turn out moist beautiful seared fillets. It also grills a perfect fillet Mignon, chicken breasts and vegetables like asparagus. The slide pan makes great omelets, crepes and pancakes to name just a few of its many uses. And they clean up like a dream. I have given the set to both my sons as gifts and they are equally pleased with their performance.

I had longed to buy the Calphalon Unison 5-Qt Dutch Oven at BBB, but found the price about $110 cheaper from Kismet on Amazon impossible to resist. This is a great pot that looks nice, heats very evenly and clean-up is a breeze! You can’t go wrong with this one. Just bought another one this morning from J&R Electronics/Amazon for a wedding gift, even lower price than the first one I bought.