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Calphalon 8-Pc Contemporary Nonstick Cookware

Sample received. All opinions are my own.

 

 

Still in the box
I love to cook, but when I have mixed matched pots and pans, I lose my interest in cooking.

I would always get so jealous when I would go over to someone’s house and they were cooking with matching pots and pans… let alone beautiful looking ones.

So when Calphalon offered me their Contemporary Nonstick 8 piece Cookware Set, I couldn’t say yes fast enough. I was so excited to be getting a quality set of matching pots and pans.

Out of the box
Pulling them out of the box I was in awe of how contemporary and beautiful they looked… they are absolutely stunning. It was love at first sight.

My 8 piece cookware set included a 8 inch frying pan, 10 inch frying pan, 1.5 quart sauce pan and cover, 2.5 quart sauce pan and cover, and a 8 quart stock pot and cover.

Making a omlete
Caphalon has made their non stick pots and pans with a triple layer PFOA-free non stick… these pots and pans are made to last.

This set is not light cookware… they are a heavy-gauge, hard-anodized aluminum to ensure even heating. The first time I brought these out to try them I was going fix some omelets. I had stopped making omelets as they always stuck to my pan and made a mess. I’m sure all I had to do was a flip of the pan with this set and my omelet would have flipped on their own as there was no sticking on these pans.

Another meal I wanted to try were pork chops. We are a big barbecuing family… I rarely ever cook meat in a pan as it just never tastes as good.

Searing the pork chops
So I heated up the pan on high and once it was heated I seared the pork and turned down the heat to finish cooking.

I don’t think they were even in the pan for 10 minutes and they were done. I was so happy to see that it didn’t matter where the meat was in the pan, they all came out cooked the same… nice and even.

The taste of these pork chops turned out incredible. they were so moist and tasty!

Cooking supper
I never realized how having good cookware can affect the outcome of your meal. Here I’m not as bad of a cook as I thought I was, it was just my cheap old pans that made me look so bad! That or I’m not as good as I think and Calphalon makes me look good.

Handles
The handles are a very durable cast stainless steel loop handle. I was a little concerned that they would get a little hot when I had the lid on, but I was happy to feel that they didn’t even get warm. No oven mitts needed to touch these handles.

In the dishwasher
The best part about the Caphalon Contemporary Nonstick Cookware is that they are dishwasher safe. This is perfect for us, as we tend to throw absolutely everything in the dishwasher.

Beautiful finish
The set is oven safe to 450ºF / 230ºC and they have a full lifetime warranty. To me, you know you have a good product when the company stands behind their product for life.

I am in love with my Calphalon cookware, to the point that sometimes I like to think that I’m a professional chef in the kitchen cooking up a storm.

Calphalon has brought back my love for cooking.

Head over to www.calphalon.com and bring out the chef within you.

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Comments

  1. Susan McNeill says
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    I have a Calphalon spagetti pot. It’s about 20 years old (I think it was a wedding gift) and it is still in perfect shape and works as well as the day we got it!

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  2. Carla S says
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    I want the stainless steel utensils 6 piece set.

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  3. Maria Iemma says
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    I would love the spaghetti pot. I make a lot of pasta and this would be wonderful for me.

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  4. Jennifer Rote says
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    I like the Calphalon Contemporary Stainless 13×16-in. Roasting Pan with Rack.

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  5. Jen F says
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    Another item that I would love is the Calphalon Unison Nonstick 3-pc. Griddle Set

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  6. Marcie W. says
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    I would love the Calphalon Nonstick Bakeware 10-pc. Nonstick Bakeware Set

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  7. Mary Dailey says
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    I love that they have bakeware and cutlery too!

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  8. Melissa Hartley says
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    I learned that Calphalon cookware is dishwasher safe .. awesome!

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  9. Jessie C. says
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    I like Calphalon 7 qt. Digital Slow Cooker.

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  10. D Schmidt says
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    Visited and learned they have a great recipe seciton on the site.

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  11. Jennifer Tilson says
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    I learned and like that all of Caphalon’s nonstick cookware lines are dishwasher safe.

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  12. Jennifer Tilson says
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    I entered the $100 Toys “R” Us gift card & Duracell Batteries giveaway.

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  13. Jennifer Tilson says
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    I entered the $200 Visa Gift Card & a Roku giveaway.

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  14. heather eg kaufman says
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    I also like the Calphalon Nonstick Bakeware 4-pc. Mini Pie Pan Set

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  15. Lisa Kubin says
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    I would love a set of stainless stain pans! Our pans are so yucky and need to be updated!

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  16. LauraB says
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    Ooh, I really really want that 17-piece knife block set. Yum! That would look so good in my kitchen. Nothing quite like a new set of knives!

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  17. Lilia Kharabora says
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    In addition to this I would also love the Calphalon 5 in 1 Removable Plate Grill. 🙂

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  18. Sarah Hall says
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    I would like to have the 9 by 13 covered cake pan.

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  19. Allyson Bossie says
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    I love this Calphalon Nonstick Bakeware 4-pc. Mini Pizza Pan Set

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  20. Shanna Beam says
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    I REALLY like the Calphalon Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Reversible Grill/Griddle!

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  21. shelly peterson says
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    I like the Simply Calphalon Enamel Cast Iron Bakeware 9 x 13-in. Baker: Red

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  22. Kamla L. says
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    I would love to own the Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 13-pc. Cookware Set.

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  23. Karen says
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    I really like the Calphalon Unison Nonstick 14-in. Fry Pan.

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  24. Seyma Shabbir says
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    I love the Simply Calphalon Nonstick Bakeware 4-pc. Personal Pizza Pan Set!

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  27. Stephanie Phelps says
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    I would also love to have the Calphalon Nonstick Bakeware 10-pc. Nonstick Bakeware Set

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  28. Deb Jackson says
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    I would love the spagetti pot. How cool when having lots of friends over.

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  29. Stacey b says
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    I’d love to have the Calphalon Nonstick Bakeware 10-pc. Nonstick Bakeware Set

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  30. Candice says
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    I would love to have the Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery 17-pc. Knife Block Set.

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  31. Adrienne gordon says
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    the recipe section is great

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  32. Keri says
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    I do not own my own cookware so this would be AWESOME!!

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  33. Tracy Pryor says
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    I like the Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 14×16-in. Roaster Set.

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  34. melissa Resnick says
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    the recipe section is great

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  35. Alona Y says
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    I would definitely love to have the Calphalon Classic Stainless Steel 10-pc. Cookware Set.

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  36. angela cunningham says
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    I like that Calphalon cookware is dishwasher safe

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  37. Rebecca Orr says
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    The 4 piece mini pie pan set is nice! I would love that for the holiday season.

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  38. Margaret Smith says
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    I also like the Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 14×16-in. Roaster Set

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  39. Kelly D says
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    I like the Calphalon Classic Stainless Steel 6-qt. Stockpot.

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  40. Tari Lawson says
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    I would love the Calphalon Precision Series 16-pc. Cutlery Set.

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  41. McKim says
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    I like the Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 11-in. Griddle.

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  42. Debra Hall says
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    i would love to have the Enamel Cast Iron Bakeware 9 x 13-in. Baker: Red

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  43. Kristen says
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    I’d like to try out the Simply Calphalon Enamel Cast Iron Bakeware 9 x 13-in. Baker: Red.

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  44. Kristi C says
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    I want the Calphalon Nonstick Bakeware 10-pc. Nonstick Bakeware Set.

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  45. Aaron says
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    I want the Calphalon Katana Series 18-pc. Knife Block Set =)

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  46. Amy Pratt says
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    I would love to have the Calphalon Paring Kinife Set.

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  47. Catie says
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    I like the Calphalon 4 qt. Digital Slow Cooker!

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  48. nickie says
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    I like Calphalon 7 qt. Digital Slow Cooker.

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  49. Claudia says
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    I like the Calphalon Classic Stainless Steel 10-pc. Cookware Set, Thank you!

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  50. Barbara Montag says
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    I like the Calphalon No Peek Round Waffle Maker.
    thank you

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  51. Barbara Montag says
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    I entered the Black Friday Kohl’s giveaway – thanks.

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  52. Cynthia R says
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    I also like the Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery 17-pc. Knife Block Set.

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  53. Sandy Klocinski says
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    No Peek Waffle Maker

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  54. harolde says
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    Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery 17-pc. Knife Block Set

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  55. Allison Downes says
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    I would love to have the Calphalon Unison Nonstick 3-pc. Griddle Set.

    thank you for the chance to win this.

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  56. Melissa L. says
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    I like the Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 2-pc. Fry Pan Set, and learned they have a life time warranty. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  57. Danielle D says
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    They have good recipes..

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  58. Sue Ellison says
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    I would like to have the Calphalon Nonstick Bakeware Mini Muffin Pan.

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  59. Roxann says
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    In 1963 the Original Calphalon Company Founded: Commercial Aluminum Cookware Company.

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  60. Ann Fantom says
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    I like that Calphalon pans are PFOA free and made in USA.

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  62. Ann Fantom says
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    I entered the $100 Kohl’s GIVEAWAY

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  63. Fawn H says
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    I would also like the Calphalon Thermal Carafe

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  64. Fawn H says
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    I entered the Don’t Forget the Batteries giveaway

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    I entered the Real Player Cloud giveaway

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  67. trisha kilpatrick says
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    I just love the Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless Steel 13-pc. Cookware Set. What a fabulous set!

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  68. ken ohl says
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    entered the beatrix giveaway and the smart scale. thankyou, ken

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  69. ken ohl says
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    love that there cookward line is dishwasher safe. thankyou, ken

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  70. Amanda Alvarado says
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    I like the Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 12-pc. Cookware Set

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  71. Katie Smith says
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    I really want the 17 pc knife block set 🙂

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  72. Theresa Clift says
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    That there IS a nonstick cookware that IS dishwasher safe w/o effecting the finish 🙂

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  73. Robin Wilson says
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    Under the Lifestyle section of their website you can get recipes, videos, tips and wedding registry.

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  74. Richard Hicks says
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    I would love to have their nice Calphalon Simply Cutlery 18-pc. Knife Block Set

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  75. heather s says
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    Simply Calphalon Nonstick Bakeware 17×12-in. Baking Sheet

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  76. Ellie Wright says
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    I would love the Simply Calphalon Enamel Cast Iron Bakeware 9 x 13-in. Baker: Red

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  77. Devon F says
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    I love this set! Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 11-pc. Cookware Set

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  78. Tricia G says
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    I would really like the spaghetti pot!

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  79. Tina W says
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    I learned that Calphalon pans are PFOA free and made in USA.

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  80. Carolyn G says
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    I would love the Calphalon XL Digital Convection Oven

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  81. Leigh Anne Borders says
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    I love that these are dishwasher safe!

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  82. Soha MOlina says
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    I want Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 13-pc. Cookware Set

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  83. Virginia Rowell says
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    I would love to have the Calphalon 6 quart stainless steel pressure cooker.

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  84. Virginia Rowell says
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    I entered the black Friday Kohl’s $100 gift card and the 2 in 1 toy box with lid from step2.

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  85. Sam Stamp says
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    I want or rather need the Simply Calphalon Easy System 12-pc. Cookware Set! Where have these pans been all of my life?! They have spouts, strainer lids and etched in lines for measurement! OH MAN!

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  86. Cheryl B. says
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    I like that their website has recipes on it…some of them are ones I plan to try .

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  87. Jessamine D. says
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    I also like their Calphalon Nonstick Bakeware 10-pc. Nonstick Bakeware Set. 🙂

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  88. Nannypanpan says
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    I want the no peek round waffle maker

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  90. Nannypanpan says
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    Entered roku

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  91. Joy Q says
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    I really like the Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 12-qt. Stockpot.

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  92. Terry F says
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    The tri-ply stainless steel cookware is what I want!

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  93. Tara Liebing says
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    I want the Simply Calphalon Nonstick 14-pc. Cookware Set, I’ll be sure to tell Santa.

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  94. Rachel Miller says
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    We need a new toaster….I’d love to have their 4 slot stainless steel one 🙂

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  95. Kristin Miller says
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    I love that their products are dishwasher safe!

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  96. Katherine says
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    Calphalon No Peek Round Waffle Maker

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  97. Virginia Rowell says
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    I entered the Nikon D3200 DSLR Christmas Giveaway | ends 12/24.

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  98. Virginia Rowell says
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    I entered for the kidde fire extinguisher.

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  99. Carolyn Daley says
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    I would like to have the Calphalon Nonstick Bakeware 9 x 13-in. Covered Cake Pan to transport cakes and other desserts to my grandmother’s house during special occasions.

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  100. Fawn H says
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    I entered the Nikon camera giveaway

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  101. Carolyn Daley says
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    I entered the RealPlayer Cloud $200 Visa & Roku #GIVEAWAY.

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  103. mell says
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    6 piece stainless steel utensils

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  105. Ann Fantom says
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    I entered the Kidde Fire Extinguisher giveaway

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  106. AndreaH says
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    I would love to own the Calphalon 18×36-in. Oval Pot Rack.

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  107. Beth Ann says
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    I’m a utencil addict, so I’d like the six piece set! 😀

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  108. kim says
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    I love the Calphalon XL Digital Convection Oven

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  109. danielle Marie says
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    i would absolutely love to have the Calphalon Unison Nonstick 3-pc. Griddle Set

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  110. Melissa Stone says
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    I would want the Calphalon Nonstick Bakeware 10-pc. Nonstick Bakeware Set

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  111. Courtnie says
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    I learned they were founded in 1963.

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  112. Betty C says
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    I didn’t realize it is dishwasher safe. When I received my set I was told not to put it in the dishwasher. It must have been improved since then.

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  113. Robin Abrams says
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    I would love the Calphalon Nonstick Bakeware 9-in. Springform Pan

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  114. Danielle Royalegacy says
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    I would love to have the Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery 21-pc. Knife Block Set

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  115. Sonja says
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    I would love the Calphalon Bakeware and glad to learn it is dishwasher safe! sonja dot nishimoto at gmail dot com

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  120. brandy c says
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    The the Calphalon Nonstick Bakeware 10-pc. Nonstick Bakeware Set seems nice.

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  121. Geri S says
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    I learned they have a great recipe section.

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  122. monik bigelow says
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    I learned you can use metal utensils on these! So no more worrying when my 20 yro son cooks and uses a metal spoon!

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  123. Melody says
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    I learned that they can go in the dishwasher! My mother always told us to wash the pots & pans by hand 😛

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  124. Marissa Lynette says
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    http://store.calphalon.com/calphalon-nonstick-bakeware-9-pc-mini-bakeware-set/585756

    Mini bakeware set! Love making small treats!

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  125. Jennifer Tilson says
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    I entered the Kidde Fire Extinguisher giveaway.

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  126. Jennifer Tilson says
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    I entered the Silverlit Heli Beast giveaway.

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  127. Stephanie Hirsch says
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    I love Calphalon, my dad had it when I was growing up, I visited the site and would love to someday have the Calphalon Unison Nonstick 8-qt. Stockpot

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  131. Leanne Godfrey says
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    I really liked (and want) the Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless Steel 12-in. Everyday Pan.

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  132. Kathy Luman says
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    I would like to have the Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 5-qt. Saute Pan.

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  133. Angela Saver says
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    I would love the Calphalon Nonstick Bakeware 4-pc. Mini Pie Pan Set.

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  134. Sherrie C. says
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    I would love the Calphalon Unison Nonstick 3-pc. Griddle Set.

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  135. Dawn Keenan says
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    I love the Calphalon No Peek Waffle Maker. It looks like it would make awesome waffles.

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  136. Carol Mclemore says
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    I like Calphalon 7 qt. Digital Slow Cooker the best.

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  137. Ceinwyn says
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    I love this personal pizza pan set it would be great for pizza night! http://store.calphalon.com/simply-calphalon-nonstick-bakeware-4-pc-personal-pizza-pan-set/621036

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  138. Brittney House says
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    I like the Calphalon Classic Stainless Steel 6-qt. Stockpot.

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  139. Lisa V. says
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    I like the Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 13-in. Stir Fry Pan.

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  140. tina d reynolds says
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    I really like the Calphalon Nonstick Bakeware 4-pc. Mini Pizza Pan Setmy family would get a lot of use out of that

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  141. Kimberly says
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    I’d love to have the Calphalon AccuCore 14×16-in. Roaster with Rack.

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  142. Stephanie Larison says
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    I like the Calphalon 4 Slot Stainless Steel Toaster

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  143. laurie says
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    i would love to have the Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 11-in. Grill Pan

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  144. Erica B. says
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    I love that it’s all dishwasher safe.

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  145. Jen Reed says
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    Another item I really like from the site is the Calphalon Unison Nonstick 3-pc. Griddle Set.

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  146. tallcapp says
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    I like the Calphalon Nonstick Bakeware 10-pc. Nonstick Bakeware Set

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  147. Jake B says
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    Everything is dishwasher safe, that’s a major plus.

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  148. Julie Smith says
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    I love the 8-qt multi-pot! Actually, I love all Calphalon cookware – a couple of days ago, my oldest daughter, who finally finished getting her nursing degree, was asking advice about which items she should start buying for her home now that she can afford to buy nice things, and I told her that even if she can’t buy a whole set at once, to keep her eye out for bargains on Calphalon and buy her pans one at a time if she has to – they’ll last her forever. She also knows that I’ve always preached on the importance of good cookware and cutlery, so she took the advice to heart 🙂

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  149. Rosey says
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    I like the Calphalon 4 Slot Stainless Steel Toaster.

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  150. Amanda Alvarado says
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    I did an Oops! I submitted the entries for entering a giveaway and I shouldn’t have for today. Can you delete them please?

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  151. Kristy Thiel says
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    I like the no peek waffle maker!

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  152. Karen Drake says
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    I like the Calphalon Nonstick Bakeware 2-pc. Baking Sheet Set.

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  153. Lisa L says
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    I love that the Calphalon ReNew Program lets you recycle your old cookware!

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  154. Breanne says
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    I want the Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 13-in. Deep Skillet.

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  155. Vikki Billings says
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    I also really like the Calphalon Nonstick Bakeware 10-pc. Nonstick Bakeware Set

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  156. Laurie Emerson says
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    I would love to have their Waffle Maker.

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  157. Bryan E. says
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    Thank You for the giveaway… we like the Calphalon 7 qt. Digital Slow Cooker

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  158. trixx says
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    I’d like to have the Simply Calphalon Nonstick Bakeware 5-pc. Bakeware set

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  159. trixx says
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    I entered the 31 Gifts Handle-It Cosmetic Bag giveaway as well

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  160. trixx says
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    I entered the Pulse 02 Tracker giveaway as well

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  161. Karla P. says
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    I want the Calphalon Katana Series 14-pc. Knife Block Set

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  162. Fredrick says
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