Stainless steal pots and pans

danigirl7181

I'm hoping someone can help me out. I am doing my wedding registry and registering for stainless steal pots and pans, what type of utensils should I register for...silicone, stainless steal, plastic, or wood? Thanks for the input. 

MaineWifey

I actually use a pretty wide variety of utensils.

Tongs - register for metal and silicone ended ones. 

I have both metal and plastic slotted and unslotted spoons, and I use the plastic ones a whole lot more.  The metal ones are nicer looking though, so I use those for serving. 

I actually use my wood utensils the most - even though you can't put them in the dishwasher.  I'm not sure why but they're the ones that I reach for the most.   

I have only plastic flippers. (I always call them spatulas but H works at BB&B and he insists that they're flippers)

I have silicone spatulas of varying sizes. (which I call scrapers, but the BB&B training comes out in H once again and he insists that they're spatulas)    

We have a mix of Calphalon and All-Clad tri-ply cookwear - which ever was on employee incentive at the time, and we've been really happy with everything we've purchased. 

I would also suggest considering registering for a preseasoned cast iron pan.  We use our grill pan quite a bit for grilling aperagus and other veggies, and meats if the weather outside is too bad for girlling out.  I cook with cast iron 90% of the time.

I also use our enameled cast iron dutch oven all the time for chili, soups and stews.   

BicycleBride10

I love my all clad pots and pans and I use a mix of utensils with them. I have distinct favorites for various tasks but I can't tell you why. Generally I like the stainless tools the best because of their sturdiness but I get a lot of use out of my wooden spoons. On my one non stick skillet of course I use plastic spatula and the only pair of tongs I use are silicone tipped. I have four silicone spatulas which I love- two differently shaped flat ones, a small one that is great for scraping out cans or my chopper, and a square spoon like one that is my absolute favorite kitchen utensil.

Jenni232323

Love these - I have had them since Dec 2010 and they still look like new.
Calphalon Contemporary Stainless Steel 13-Piece Cookware Set
For just the 2 of us - I have not yet used: 3-quart covered saute pan, 12" omelette pan and rarely use the 8-quart covered stockpot. Love the 3-quart covered chef's casserole but the handles to get hot.

I also have 2 go-to non-sticks that are also dishwasher safe and are approved for DH to use - from Calphalon's Unison line I got the 2 pack for $70 (less 20% BBB) - such a great deal since just the 8 inch omlet was $99 - it really does slide around - literally 1 small drop of oil needed to make eggs http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=18219131

You can technically use metal on all of the above. The only metal I use is my fish turner and whisk. Mostly use plastic flippers (Pampered chef are my fav) and silicone spatulas for mixing/scraping and wooden (bamboo) for all else. And yes, love tongs, silicone coated.
And this scoop colandar is one of my newest favs - the one I have is gark grey though, got it at BBB http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=17951998

danigirl7181

Thank you for all the great ideas, it will help is out tremendously.