Paderno 10pc Artistry Cookware Set

This Paderno set is a wonderful package of cookware. The pots are stainless, well constructed with "rivets" rather than welds to attaching handles; this gives the pieces greater durability and quality. The handles are also silicon "sleeved" or "gloved" which is a fantastic feature since the pots are stainless steel. The silicon "sleeves" allow the pots to be used in an over and keep the handles from burning hands when removing from a burner.

This is very high quality cookware - we had been searching for high quality pots for years and watching for a sale. I would recommend these pots at retail for anyone who wants an attractive, high quality set and doesn't mind paying full price. For those who would prefer to pay less, watch for sales as high quality cookware is often discounted. This particular brand is a good purchase at pretty much any price.

The pots aren't non-stick as most high quality cookware isn't. "Fancy" recipes typically don't require non-stick cookware, but high quality. The only "nice" addition to this set would be copper bottoms that allow the pots to hear up and cool down faster for those recipes that are "touchy." Stainless steel works nearly as well, however, for those cooking with a gas range.

With the name Paderno, I was under the impression that this product was made in CANADA; however, when we received the pots and pans, we discovered, in smaller printing on the box, that this product was Made in China. My big concern was quality control so I did some investigating and was told by Paderno in Prince Edward Island that this was indeed a good product and that there were only three cookware sets that were made in Canada and all the rest were made offshore. I can only hope that these pots and pans will last as long as my first set. The were made by Westbend and also made in Canada and I had them for 48 years. I am not sure whose fault it is that the Made in China notification did not appear in the sale ad on Amazon, but I will definitely not be buying any merchandise like this again. I just hope that there are no health risks with this product. I guess we wait to find out. Impressed.....not in the least.

I have had them for almost a year, happy with them, eeven in my hard water. bit of lemon juice taks care of that