Disclaimer: Crest Electronics supplied both the prize for this competition and a set of pans for me to try.
A couple of weeks ago I was discussing this post and giveaway with a food blogging friend. I was excited about both the product and the giveaway and she expressed some reservations about whether or not she’d be able to get excited about some pans.
Exhibit 1: some of the pans (now consigned to the bin) that I’ve been cooking with over the last 10 or so years.
I am the kitchen gadget queen and I have lots of beautiful and shiny kitchenware. And I also have a lot of really knackered kitchenware. The grey pan in the photo above: purchased in 2001 from a cheap supermarket in the UK by a student housemate. Its non-stick surface has well and truly disappeared. The 70s retro pan? One (of a set of three!) that Andy’s mum purchased for him from a car boot sale prior to heading to uni. I have bought the odd pan over time but often I’ve been paralysed by the choice, the range of sizes and my lack of research has always meant I’ve spent less than I should.
So when the email arrived asking if I’m interested in reviewing … AND GIVING AWAY … the CS-Kochsysteme pans which are new to Australia (and being sold by The Good Guys) it was something of a no brainer. One of the big selling points of this cookware is that its induction hob friendly (something my knackered aluminium pans most definitely wouldn’t have been!) but it does, naturally, work on other cooking surfaces. In my case (a ceramic electric hob) which is critical is flat bottomed cookware that won’t warp. Trust me – even these days it’s possible to buy stuff that is either not flat to start with or doesn’t stay flat for long.
I was sent the Vision 5-piece set (and you can win one … keep on reading) which retails for $199. This set consists of a 7 litre stockpot with lid, a 1 litre saucepan with strainer lid and a 20cm deep non stick frying pan. The pans are all beautiful: I’m a sucker for a brushed stainless steel finish and I consider glass lids (with steam holes) an absolute essential – I’ve never understood why someone would NOT want to see in the pan!
The saucepan has pouring lips on both sides making it suitable for left or right handed cooks and the strainer lid is, frankly, an excellent idea. Cooking pasta for one in this pan, the strainer lid meant that I didn’t have to dirty a colander in order to drain my pasta. Simply swivel the lid to line up the coarse holes with the lip and pour the water out – job done. I don’t think I’ve seen this on saucepan before and now that I have, I find it remarkable that it’s not more widespread.
The stockpot has so far been used for cooking pasta. I like to use a generous amount of water and the stockpot is a lovely change from the small 70s pan! I think it would handle pasta for up to about 4 quite comfortably. I’ve also made a curry (recipe to come) and a bolognese sauce in the stockpot. It gets a HUGE tick from me for being big enough to cook generous quantities in while still fitting in the dishwasher.
The frying pan, with its lovely high sides, is perfect for cooking small stirfries or scrambled eggs for two. I imagine it would also be very good for risotto (having a greater surface area means the rice will cook more quickly) and, if you ever need a bit of quick deep frying, I think this frying pan would come to your rescue.
As someone who agonises over pan buying, I’m quite happy to say that these are quality products and that the set is well thought it. It would be a generous gift for someone who was just moving out of home and is a great options for couples looking to upgrade some knackered cookware.
And the best part? Well, you can win your own set of CS Kochsysteme cookware. All you have to do is like the Eating Adelaide Facebook page and (optionally – but it is an extra entry) share the competition post that’s pinned to the top. Just make sure you fill in the form below.
This competition is only open to Australian residents and I will verify entries. I’ll email the winner who will have 48 hours to get in touch before I redraw.
Best of luck!
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Please pick me 🙂 I’m in desperate need of new pots!! I would be over the moon if I won this!!
Hopefully the raffleopter gods are listening! 😀 Good luck!
I havent had a new saucepan set since moving out of home
This is the complete package that would really make me a maestro in the kitchen!
Just what I need ! Thanks for the chance 😀 Good Luck everyone !
I bought a full saucepan set in 1982 and am still using the ones I have left which isn’t many. One pot had a strainer lid for pasta which was real handy until it somehow got dented and wouldn’t line up to swivel. I’d love this set they look and sound phenomenal.
This is a great set – will cover off most people’s immediate needs! Good luck in the competition!
What a terrific competition. Thanks for the opportunity to win..who dosen’t need great new pans!!!
Yes, yes I do need new pans! Cooking up a storm with the aid of the CS Kochsysteme set would be incredible.
I would love to try these as they look like amazing quality
These great looking pans would be a fabulous complement to my kitchen.
Gorgeous, quality saucepans. Great prize.
cook with the best Kochsyterme, cook as a top chef
I love cooking and need induction cookware, thanks for this comp
I have a friend who has a set, just loves them.
if I just happen to win these ,I am going to give them to my teenage son and take mine to the scrappers
A great gift…every household should have a set.
Oh yes please to cook with the best gives out the best xx
Decent pots would improve my cooking skills,and I need as much help as possible!!
I am desperate for spunky new pans!!!
fab comp thankyou for the chance
Thanks for the chance my husband killed my last set
good
great products
My gosh those pans are sexy and they know it! Perfect for my sexy kitchen!
Would love to get my hands on these lovely pots ! <3
These look great. My wonderful husband bought me a new induction stove top. Thank you now I know what set will be great to use.
I can only wish ….<3
Mt pots & pans are in need of replacing, I’ve noticed the black teflon coming off into my food now. These look truly amazing & high quality.
what a great prize…:)
Beautiful pans. I have my fingers crossed 🙂
We made the fatal mistake of buying cheaper cookware, and the saying is true… “You get what you pay for!”.
Would love some new pots and pans.
These pans would be a fantastic asset in any kitchen including mine.:)
Need a “Wok” to cook my stir fry. Quality pots to cook my curries, so that my cooking can get more professional, results, good tasting meals.
This is more for mother – the genuine cook, in our house. Yes, the new CS Kochsysteme Induction Pans, would be well worth the arouse!
Awesome 🙂