Rachael Ray Hard Anodized II Nonstick Dishwasher Safe 10-Piece Cookware Set, Orange

Updated review, it ended up disappointing us
UPDATED: See new note at end of the original review.

ORIGINAL REVIEW: This is my first experience with Rachael Ray cookware. When I removed the cookware from the set, I first noticed how light weight it was. I then noticed the attractive orange handles and the beautiful clear lids. It's not high end cookware, but it would be welcome in many or most homes.

I used the skillet to saute tofu and it browned nicely even at a medium heat level. I didn't use any oil in the pan and just let the tofu do its thing. I have also sauteed vegetables using just a touch of water without added oil and it also worked out beautifully.

I heated some almond milk for chai and forgot about it. That could have resulted in quite a mess with some other types of cookware, but it cleaned up quickly and still looked brand new.

What I liked:
* The design is very modern and attractive.
* The glass lids have a sturdy rim that is designed so food will not be...
An excellent, very serviceable set, with a few caveats to consider
WHAT IS IN THE SET
1Qt Saucepan Plus a Tempered Glass Lid
2Qt Saucepan Plus a Tempered Glass Lid
3Qt Sauté pan Plus a Tempered Glass Lid (The lid for this pan also fits the 10 inch Skillet)
6Qt Stockpot Plus a Tempered Glass Lid
8.5-Inch Skillet
10-Inch Skillet
All these items are made from anodized aluminum, with non-stick inner surfaces (discussed later) and have rubber handles.

WHAT I LIKED
This is a very attractive set, with a lot of attractive features. The orange handles go well with the black anodized surfaces and the black non-stick coatings. The handles are riveted on and appear to be quite well attached, and there is a lifetime warrantee if the handles loosen. There are metallic insert holes in the handles so the pans can be hung up and these metallic areas and metallic rivets and non-coated areas of the handles make a nice contrast with the other parts of the pots and pans. The tempered glass lids appear to be...
A very nice set but it could be a little heavier for my tastes
I would like to start this review by acknowledging the fact that I do have fairly expensive tastes when it comes to cookware and favor heavy cooper or stainless steel pots and pans, mostly those made in France. However, since my passion for cooking (and kitchenware) is well known to my friends and family I am often called upon to offer suggestions to others seeking their first set of "grown-up" cookware. When I got the chance to try out this Rachael Ray set I was excited and overall, I have been pleased with it.

The Rachael Ray 10 piece set is very attractive with it's stylish lines and colorful handles. It's hard anodized nonstick surface is far more advanced than those that I used when I was younger that had the tendency to scratch, chip, or peel off. Still, I would not recommend using metal utensils with any nonstick cookware. Except for the two skillets each piece came with a well fitting see-through lid and one of them will fit the larger skillet as well. The 8"...
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