351598 Fri Dec 15 14:38:36 -0800 2006 3 41 Cookware 0 2102281 Does anyone have comments about this cookware? I have a friend who says it's the best purchase she's made for her kitchen. I am so in need of some decent cookware, but the price on this set gives me pause. Anyone have it or can comment or recommend something else? I am pretty new to cooking and have been making do with some old reverware, but I don't like it and would like to get a decent set. This is the AmeriWare stuff: http://www.costco.com/Browse/Productgroup.aspx?Prodid=11182332&whse=BC&Ne=5000001+4000000&N=4017652%204294912160&Mo=0&pos=4&No=0&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&Sp=C&ec=&topnav= Fri Dec 15 14:38:36 -0800 2006 10253 wookyluvr 1 2102343 wookyluvr, I just looked at the link to this cookware, and the first thing I noticed is that each and every piece is non-stick. This is NOT what you want if you're upgrading to a set that you want for years and years. I've recently gotten rid of all of my non-stick pans, due to their possible toxicity. Aside from this, the best cooking (and searing, caramelization, etc.) is done in uncoated pots and pans. I just bought Costco's Kirkland 13-piece set for my daughter as a gift. It's got stainless steel surfaces with an inner core (bottom only, I believe) of copper and 2 layers of aluminum. Haven't tried it yet, but other people have reviewed it well. I don't see it at costco.com, so it may only be available in-store. Fri Dec 15 15:00:49 -0800 2006 2102281 48352 FlavoursGal 2 2684637 This is is not PTFE non-stick it is a titanium based non-stick - I got a similar set from Sam's Club - and I love it - heats beautufully is easy to clean and is dishwasher safe - Fri Jun 22 10:35:27 -0700 2007 2102343 11622 weinstein5 1 2682614 This is one of the very best brands of nonstick cookware made! It is made in the Vollrath Factory in America . That factory makes commericial kitchen products .Ameriware is real commericial grade cookware not a cheap copy ! Anyone who buy's it will love it . It's backed with a 25 year warrenty by Vollrath this is really the best ! Thu Jun 21 17:02:44 -0700 2007 2102281 107049 Gsunny700