Impressive looking but not for that average fry pan user.
340278
No doubt, a high quality piece of cookware.  However; it's not even close to being care-free.  I've gone though a lot of frying pans and after buying this one, I decided to just go back to a relatively inexpensive 'stick-free' one from the grocery store.  True; 'stick-free' surfaces have a limited life span but when they fail, you just throw them away (or drop them off at Goodwill) and buy a new one.

This pan is great for simmering soups and stews, etc. but not so great for frying.  It's nearly impossible to keep foods from sticking to it.  OK; I'm not a gourmet chef and I'm sure people who are love this pan.  But for the average person who just wants to fry eggs, etc. don't waste your money on this expensive pan; it will drive you crazy and you will kick yourself for wasting so much money on a frying pan.  However, if you are rich and like to decorate your kitchen with beautiful shiny impressive-looking cookware, then this is the fry pan for you!
1498169
The photos are gorgeous, but I think the average American cook wouldn't have the right equipment and/or ingredients to make the book worth the price.  A cookbook for the average cook would have more than a few recipes possible without  the  search and expense involved with getting unique products.

I've read similar recipes in cookbooks authored by chefs who have a staff and access to anything and everything, including specialized serving pieces, cooking vessels, exotic spices, and minions to do the kitchen scut-work.

HOWEVER, the title DOES say it's for "Passionate Cooks" and I must not be one of those.
719340
The pancakes tend to stick to the silicone much more than to the metal equivalents. While these look more elegant they don't function as well.
4859736
I'm torn between 4 and 5 stars for this pan.  I re-seasoned it as soon as I got it, so I don't know how good the original seasoning was on it, but the pan takes and holds heat well, and my seasoning has held nicely.  But, as others have mentioned, this pan is HEAVY!!!  Like, always have to use two hands to lift it, which isn't always convenient. Also, the handle is pretty short, putting fingers near the heat and adding to lifting difficulties.  But the gorgeous crispy food that comes out of this pan makes it worth it...
3904418
It has about 1/2 inch of oil in the bottom of the fry basket. Fries taste better deep fried in my pan, but this cooks a larger amount at a time. It looks okay on the counter, just not what I was hoping for.
1509660
I agree with all the other 1 reviews. It looks great but when I try to fry an egg is sticks worse than my nonstick pans. I've tried low heat,high heat all the same.
1312613
The pan is quite heavy but heats up well.  I like the colors used.  The handle is not my favorite because it drips water into it's well when washing and hinders drying.
The Teflon finish seems to be excellent.
My one-star reduction has more to do with dislike of my own glass-top cook surface.  I think this product would be even better on a gas range.
2053937
This skillet is useful for certain things but has its drawbacks.  First of all, it is attractive looking with a blue speckled color and glass lid.  The handles do not get hot while you are using it, which is very nice.  The nonstick coating works well; everything I cooked in it came off easily without sticking.

My biggest complaint with this skillet is it is very light weight.  While cooking on the stove top, I could not stir what I was cooking without holding onto the skillet handle as it was sliding everywhere.  Since we have round burners, this skillet was very close to sliding off with even a little stir.  Another complaint I have is I wish it could be washed in the dishwasher.  With two young children, I prefer to use cookware that can be washed in the dishwasher to save me a little time.

Overall, this skillet is good for quick one dish meals or frying up hamburger and other things, as long as you are aware that you will have to hold on to it every time you are stirring.  The nonstick coating works well and it is an attractive addition to a kitchen.  However, if you are looking for a more heavy weight skillet that won't slip around on your stove, I cannot recommend this skillet.
888738
This pan is certainly aesthetically pleasing, while looking for the perfect ceramic based non-stick that was induction ready, I found this pan. Many good reviews; however, upon it's arrival I discovered something disappointing that will surely be detrimental to the pan's life span.

In a few of the pictures, you can see two bolts on the inside of the pan where the handle is. This makes you think it's secured properly as most high-end pans are. The handle is actually not mounded via these bolts, instead it's secured with a small screw. When my pan came, the handle was loose, right away I tightened it with a screw driver and it seems to be a tight fit now. But in my experience with this handle design, eventually the handle will become loose again.

Besides this sub-par handle, the pan itself is light weight, provides even heat distribution, and the non-stick finish is definitely on another level compared to many teflon and ceramic based pans I've used. Water beads in almost a hydrophobic manner on this pan at room temperature, eggs slip around this pan like butter, stir frying in this pan is a delight.

I'll be sure to update this review as soon as I notice any deterioration of the handle's integrity.

UPDATE 1: (1 day after initial review/receiving product)
On further inspection, the middle of this pan is bulged upward causing liquids to collect around the outer edges in the pan. Not exactly IDEAL for a frying pan, this means it will require more oil to get your desired oil coverage when shallow frying.
Unacceptable. My medicore 12" Skillet that cost half this has a very good handle, and doesn't have this bulge in the middle of the pan.
452683
Nice pan but for me its design has limited use.  The slanted top makes me reluctant to use it for much more than baking biscuits or heating or baking food that doesn't spatter.  Maybe I'm old fashioned.  I just don't  like the thought of cleaning up cooking spatter on the stove.  Excellent quality otherwise.
3954735
I love the removable pan feature of this product.  I wasn't sure I would like it, but it's really neat.  Also, the heat setting stays where one puts it. My last frying pan (Cooks) would not hold the set temp so I had to keep  adjusting it.  This products temp is right on. The only thing I am disappointed in is that it, like most other electric  frying pans, heats unevenly. I am sure this is due to the heating element and I don't see how one can get away from that.
3599870
too rounded of a bottom.  cross between a skillet and a small wok.
2342488
This is an excellent fish cooker but like many appliances it is not really designed with easy cleaning in mind. I've taken to putting the removable parts in the dishwasher which is an effective method of cleaning. But the electrical chassis is pretty tough to clean effectively as there are surfaces that are difficult to access and lots of little crevices that catch oil.  And the grill surface really should be made of some sort of nonstick material because no matter how much oil I use food gets stubbornly burned onto it. The grill surface could also be a little finer as fish can easily fall through into the water below.
2162345
I hate to be so shallow, but it's really the best looking coffee maker I've ever laid eyes on. That makes me rate this very high. The practicality of the lid, not so much. You'd think for such an expensive machine they'd have a really good pot, but I still haven't found out how, if at all, to take the lid off the pot, which makes it hard to clean, and it stops all the liquid from coming out. Also, I've had a bit of trouble with the top dripping when I remove the pot. But I can't help but rate this high because it's the best looking thing in my kitchen now, and is very sleek in design. That makes up for everything in my book.
3501935
The pan itself is nice, but the handle is too long for my ergonomics...it just didn't seem balanced, and I felt that the handle would actually be a problem on the stove.
3508205
When I ordered this wonderful pan I failed take into consideration the depth.
For my purposes it's too shallow. I thought the balance on the burner was great.
It stayed flat, which was a good thing on my slightly off kilter burners.
The lid fit perfectly and its was delivered quickly. Only other disappointment was
my inability to heft the weight & with it filled with food it would have been more
difficult. Otherwise for a younger, more in shape person, it's a fabulous pan.
I had to return it, but will look more seriously for something else...one of these days.
3726560
This cookware is really hefty, which is a good thing/bad thing. It's obviously indicative of high quality. But, when one of the large containers is full, the cookware can become formidably heavy. This isn't a set for someone with difficulties lifting.

This comes with a pretty good variety of cookware! The main items in the set I'm not totally pleased with are the saucepans. While the ones included are fine, they're not pans with very high capacity. The set would feel a lot more complete if it came with at least one larger saucepan. That's such a standard piece of cookware, that it seems to be glaringly missing in this set.

Most of the included pieces are pretty standard ones, but the large stockpot is even larger than one I had before and use for making chili. It's a size/product you wouldn't normally think of having, but it's very handy due to its high capacity, especially when you need to stir--there's lots of room for stirring. You could almost double a standard chili or soup recipe. This is one piece that just barely fits in the dishwasher with a lot of finagling. However, the overall dishwasher-safe nature of the cookware is a big plus. They don't come out looking as pretty as they do going in, but it makes cleanup so much easier.

So, it's a really nice set, but it would be even better if a larger saucepan were included, and the weight of the products is something to think about if you're considering a purchase.