What's the difference between graniteware and enamelware?
332021
Graniteware is enamelware with a speckled pattern. So all graniteware is enamelware but not all enamelware is graniteware.
332022
Enamel is a coating put on alum or iron cookware early 1800's..Graniteware is a form of enamelware~It is made by applying a paper with an oxidized pattern on it to a piece of enamelware that was not dry yet..This gives a pattern resembling Granite....It is all enamel...Hope is helps
1449743
Yes I purchased both. I found this one to be "friendlier" on stainless steel which you did not want to see any scratches on, when using. This one appears to have a much finer powder to it. Use it with the sponges which are non scratch and you'll have new looking pans. I use it about once a week to make sure there is no oil build up on the sides. Works like a charm in eliminating burnt on oil as well.
1928248
essentially the difference is both sets are stainless steel inside, but the less expensive one has a brushed aluminum surface. The more expensive one is stainless on the outside too.
824068
I bought this item 2 years ago because it was being discontinued. I already had a smaller version of the dutch oven and ordered this model to replace it. I believe it was being discontinued to be replaced by the 1000 series. This is a quote from Tramontina: "New manufacturing techniques combined with improved materials and design have revitalized old world cooking traditions to offer superior product performance and versatility for an exceptional cooking experience." They may have made changes to the material used or the enamel bonding process. I'm not sure exactly. The design of the 1000 series on their website looks like the sides may be less sloping than my model. I suppose you could email Tramontina and ask what the changes are. I like my model and use it often. It has held up well. I do hand wash it as directed.
338564
the enamel coated skillets do not need to be seasoned, for obvious reasons, and as a result do not rust. additionally, food does not stick to the enamel as it sometimes does to the uncoated skillets. however, the cast iron skillet is more durable and will last much longer.
1627054
I think you would call it more "stoneware". They are very nice and all three are good sizes.
497854
The components of the blender are essentially the same, the only difference is the exterior (brushed Stainless) and the recipe book has gourmet recipes endorsed by the CIA ( Culinary Institute of America ). I recently upgraded my kitchen with granite And opted to spend a little more $$$. My brother has the black 5200 and the blenders perform the same.
1674613
no porcelain enamel here. Entire unit: interior, exterior, pan and crumb tray, are steel. Not sure that any of it is stainless, though...
36907
Yes, it definitely is. I wondered too, then I was given a cuisinart cast iron version. The cuisinart brand is heavier (definitely not a good thing since all cast iron is heavy, but add food, and it's really heavy), food Tends to stick more, and the enamel is hopelessly stained. Also, the le creusetIs prettier. Definitely much much better.
639719
The Stelvico comes with a granite cook top, the classic comes in either a cast iron or nonstick cook top.Hope this helps.
438358
Also - How does calphanon compare to le creuset? That's what we have mostly but our skillets are old cast iron.
1690482
This is only a wild guess, but I imagine it's the labor that goes into the finish. I bought the less expensive for my husband last Christmas (he loves to cook) and have been very satisfied. We use Barkeeper's Friend to polish it up now and then and it looks great. He has a few pieces of the more expensive type, but other than a small difference in weight, I can't tell any difference in the cooking ability. If you are a real gourmet chef, you probably won't be happy with any but the most expensive cookware. However, if you are like most of us, the less expensive will serve you well for many years. :)
837125
I have no idea, although I ordered the style with the granite insert I received one without it! Return process was so complicated....getting back in tiny boxes, carrying, etc. I decided to just keep it and got a little refund on order. Not what I ordered, but very nice.
1199759
I don't know. Nothing marked on stoneware. I've discsrded the box. All I can say is the quality of the item is first class. Looks great. Embossing is sharp and glaze is shiny. A lovely piece.
1411164
Both are made of clay.. Porcelain is made of a higher quantity clay which gives the item a more transparent look..
1270517
The main difference is that it is "multiclad" or "ply"which means its polished stainless steel with an aluminum core for the faster heating and even heat distribution. It's also heavy duty, thicker and stronger...most all of my cookware is clad stainless (All Clad & Cuisinart) Regular stainless does not have a core and will not have the same cooking advantages and may not last as long.
952578
When I bought my StoneLine set I thought they were just different brand names for the same thing, StoneDine in New Zealand and StoneLine everywhere else. Something to do with trademarks? But apparently they're made and sold by entirely different companies. I don't know about StoneDine but my StoneLine set is the best cookware I've ever used.