When I was first looking at getting a set of Calphalon Pots, I didn’t know where to start. This was because I was being bombarded with a range of names such as Calphalon One, Simply Calphalon, Calphalon Tri-ply etc, etc…

I also noticed Calphalon Pots came in a variety of materials, including stainless steel, cast iron and copper. In addition, some of these Calphalon Pots were coated with non-stick coating.

I was finding it difficult to categorize all these combinations of Calphalon Pots. I simply wanted a “birds-eye” view of the whole range so that I can hone in on the one I want.

That shouldn’t be difficult…. So I thought!

I jumped online and just couldn’t find a basic, simple one page summary of the Calphalon Cookware range. Hence, I decided to put one together. So here it goes……

Calphalon Pots and Cookware Summary

• Calphalon Infused Anodised

- Calphalon One

• Calphalon Non-Stick

- Calphalon One Non-Stick

- Calphalon CS Non-Stick

- Calphalon Contemporary Non-Stick

- Calphalon Everyday Non-Stick

- Simply Calphalon Non-Stick

• Calphalon Stainless Steel

- Calphalon Contemporary Stainless Steel

- Calphalon Tri-ply Stainless Steel

- Simply Calphalon Stainless Steel

• Calphalon Enamel Cast Iron

• Calphalon Copper

- Calphalon Tri-ply Copper

I hope this helps to put the “Calphalon Cookware” jigsaw together so that you can see where all the Calphalon Pots fit in.

I personally prefer the “Simply Calphalon Stainless Steel 10-Piece Cookware Set” because it has the most practical combination of pots. I prefer stainless steel pots because their durable and maintenance free and I am used to using non-stick frying pans because their easy to clean and take less oil in cooking.

I think this is a must have for someone starting their new home or for someone who wants to enhance their cooking experience with a higher quality pots.

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Ironically, it is the high heat that also causes the copper to discolor. After a period of use it will develop a dark organish, purple or bluish look to it. When the Calphalon Tri-Ply Copper cookware changes color - and it will - do not worry as its performance is not compromised. While some people like this orangish-bluish look, I prefer to maintain the “brand new” look. One way to bring back the shine is to make a flour paste with salt and vinegar. Just add enough vinegar to the flour to form a paste. Then add enough salt so that it almost dissolves but does not remain grainy. If its too grainy, you risk scratching the copper. If you are like me, I like to keep my life simple. With two kids I don’t have time to make paste and potions. I prefer the commercial copper paste cleaners. Its cheap, quick, easy and simple to use. For under $10 you can pick up some good quality copper cleaners. I prefer the Calphalon Radiance Cleaner. Its great on the copper (and seems to work equally well on stainless steel). 

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p.s Copper cookware is not recommended for use in dishwashers. Dishwasher detergents discolor the copper and it is almost impossible to restore the copper cookware to its original condition.

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