I am so pissed! This set is an overpriced cheap piece of crap. The bottom of the pan completely melted through ruining not only the pan but my stove top as well!
I have had this cookware set for about a year and a half now. I have to say, I'm pretty impressed with how well they've held up given some of the reviews saying they were garbage within 3 months. Many of the reviewers stated that they used and cleaned them properly, but still had issues with staining, fading, chipping, or exploding lids, etc. Mine have a little wear and tear, which I'd expect, after a year and a half, but the color has not faded at all, the Teflon is still unscratched, isn't peeling, is basically like new. I always hand wash with hot water and use dawn soap with a non-abrasive sponge. I only use coated, silicone or wood spoons, whisks, etc. And, I use the right size pot for the right size burner (gas stove). This makes a BIG difference. Honestly, I'd never really thought about it before, but it mentions this in the care instructions. If you let flames shoot up the sides of the pot you're going to get discoloration or browning on the bottom and/or edges. I've seen that in previous sets I've owned, but didn't realize that was the cause. So, with this set, I've been careful to not let that happen and its worked! Thankfully, I have not had a lid explode on me as some others have experienced. I'm crossing my fingers that doesn't happen, but so far so good! Overall, I'm really happy with this set of cookware. I included some photos of the ones I use on a daily basis. So, I don't know.... I don't want to say that others didn't use or care for theirs properly; maybe they did get a "lemon" set or something, but mine look and work great after a year and a half! I highly recommend.
I haven't even had this set for a year and I am ready to toss it out! I received for my birthday in November 2017 and it is completely stained on the out side. We hand wash them so that the color won't fade, but the quality is so poor. I wish I could return the whole set and get our money back. Really disappointed, not sure how Rachael Ray allows her name to be added to such a cheaply made item.
Initially I loved this set. I never put in the dish washer and took very good care of it. Pieces of the inside of the pot was found inside of my food. I had to throw away 3 pieces. Beautiful color but I can't have pieces of pot and pans in my food.
I waited a while to write this review because I'd had other enamel cookware before (a different brand) that I initially loved, but as I used it, it quickly became very scorched looking on the bottom. Since I display my cookware on hooks in my kitchen, this was very unsightly. Well, I've been cooking with my beautiful Rachael Ray Agave Blue enamel cookware for nearly four months and it's still as lovely as the day I took it out of the box. It's as functional as it is beautiful. I highly recommend the cookware and will buy more in the future.
This weekend, under normal use, while on a pan of simmering pasta, I went to pick up the lid and the handle came off in my hand and the glass lied exploded. I had shards of glass in my hand, all over my kitchen, and who know how long I'll be finding them.
DO NOT BUY THESE PANS!!!!
These pans are okay, the color faded and the enamel lost its luster after two months use.
Update on these horrible pans, no luster or shine, lids no longer fit, pans are warped. THE WORST PANS I HAVE EVER OWNED.
Had these for about 2 years. The first few months I was pleased. Only use the utensils it came with. Had to throw away one pan after a year because the non stick coating is peeling, Incase you didn’t know, that can transfer chemicals into your food. I’m not about that life. I cook every day twice a day and for the most part they work. Even though they are non stick I still have learned to use non stick oil which you generally are advised against. The color never faded on mine like some, I use gas stove. Idk For the price not the best. Saving up for something better. Edited to add. This EXACT set with a new face sells at Walmart for much cheaper. That is IRRITATAING
I am really happy that I made this purchase. This is a very great cooking set for me and my new home! Just read the instructions because you have to clean the pans in a specific way to take off the protective coating. If you wash them right away after cooking meals and not cook on high temperatures you will be fine. I have been using this set for almost a month now. Not a stain or a scratch!
The non-stick on the pots and pans are really nice and the non-stick seems to be good quality, HOWEVER there is literally zero to none after sales service from Rachel Ray. Our one pot buckled after only around a month of use, and we are super careful and followed all use/care instructions. We have been trying to get it replaced under warranty for over three months now and the Canadian company servicing this for Rachel Ray just doesn't respond to anything. We therefore wouldn't recommend buying this product.
Lovely pans. Took a while to arrive but love them
The quality is good however, they are quite a bit smaller than I was expecting. I would say this is a good set for a single person or a beginner but much too small for family cooking. I also find they are much higher compared to width and take forever to boil or come to temperature without the lids on. If they were a proper size I would be in love with them.