I was grazing in Linens 'n' Things yesterday and noticed a display of Rachael Ray's new cookware line. It was an eye-catching display so I went over to see what her cookware was like.
The display was divided into two areas. One for stainless steel pots, pans and such and another showcasing annodized aluminum pieces.
I picked up several pieces of each type and was less than impressed. Both seemed almost flimsy and lacked any heft. Kind of felt like the old Mirro stuff the five-and-dimes sold years ago. And at nearly $200 for a 10-piece set for the annodized, I thought it a little expensive.
I have to explain here that I am of the camp who doesn't believe in buying sets of cookware because, often, when one buys a set, there'll be at least one piece that rarely if ever gets used. I'd much prefer to spend the same money on a very well-made piece of cookware and use it daily. But that's just me.
At any rate, Rachael has joined other celebrity chefs/cooks who have put their names on a line of cookware and I would imagine folks will buy it. I may not care for her cookware, but I do wish her well.
Anyone else out there seen her new cookware? If so, what's your evaluation?
The display was divided into two areas. One for stainless steel pots, pans and such and another showcasing annodized aluminum pieces.
I picked up several pieces of each type and was less than impressed. Both seemed almost flimsy and lacked any heft. Kind of felt like the old Mirro stuff the five-and-dimes sold years ago. And at nearly $200 for a 10-piece set for the annodized, I thought it a little expensive.
I have to explain here that I am of the camp who doesn't believe in buying sets of cookware because, often, when one buys a set, there'll be at least one piece that rarely if ever gets used. I'd much prefer to spend the same money on a very well-made piece of cookware and use it daily. But that's just me.
At any rate, Rachael has joined other celebrity chefs/cooks who have put their names on a line of cookware and I would imagine folks will buy it. I may not care for her cookware, but I do wish her well.
Anyone else out there seen her new cookware? If so, what's your evaluation?