Question 1

Would an average, everyday cook (not a professional) be able to appreciate these?  What makes these so much more superior than other brands?

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I'm also a basic, everyday cook. When my husband and I decided to get rid of our mish mash of cooking pans accumulated over more than a decade as poor college students, he talked me into what I thought were the outrageously pricey copper core AllClad pans. After cooking with these for about 15 years, I have ne regrets. They heat and  cook food evenly, never warp,  and are simple to care for (I do sometimes put them in the dishwasher). These are heavy pans, especially with a full load of food or water in them; however, I find it reassuringly difficult to knock/tip one over, plus it makes warping one very unlikely. 
A factor in our purchase was that these stainless pans can't outgas poisonous fumes, as do many older nonstick pans at higher temperatures, that can kill our pet parrots. 
We primarily use the two different sizes of saucepans and the stockpot. The 12 inch skillet with cover is used for sauces or sauteing large amounts of vegetables. We rarely use the 10 inch saute pan and could have skipped buying it. 
I am a better cook because of the reliability and durability of these pans. I anticipate that they will last the rest of my lifetime.

Question 2

Are they made in the US?

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Every piece of the All-Clad brand is made in Cannonsburg, Pa. which is an outer suburb of Pittsburgh.  We are looking at purchasing the 10 piece set and have done a lot of research on All-Clad.  Even the metals the company uses to make their pieces come from within the USA.

Question 3

Do lids get too hot?

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Yes. But working in restaurants for 20 years, this is what real chefs & cooks expect. We grab a kitchen cloth and grab the lid. It's second nature. The cookware is the best I've ever used.

Question 4

Do any of the lids fomr the set fit the two fry pans?

Accepted Answer

They do, but if cooking something in the fry pan requires a lid, using one of the sauté pans in the set would be a better option.The fry pans have short, sloped sides that enable steam to escape effectively . . .placing a lid on the pan would cancel out that feature.  The straight sided sauté pans have taller sides and keeps steam where you need it, it the pan . . .the lid enhances that feature.

ASIN	B000MI3BD8
Best Sellers Rank	#165,949 in Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Kitchen ) #801 in Pots & Pans Sets
Brand Name	All-Clad
Closure Material	Stainless Steel
Color	Stainless Steel
Compatibility Options	Compatible with heat sources: gas, electric, and induction; oven safe; safe for machine washing; compatible with general cooking techniques and kitchen utensils from materials such as stainless steel, wood or silicone.
Cookware Set Is Compatible With	True
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (503)
Global Trade Identification Number	00011644600822
Handle Material	Stainless Steel
Included Components	8 & 10-inch fry pans, 2 & 3-quart sauce pans with lids, 3-quart saute pan with lid, and 8-quart stockpot with lid
Is Cookware Induction Compatible	Yes
Is Oven Safe	Yes
Is the item dishwasher safe?	Yes
Item Weight	12.7 kg
Manufacturer	Groupe SEB
Manufacturer Part Number	11644600822
Material Type	Stainless Steel
Material Type Free	PFOA Free, PFAS Free, Cadmium Free, Lead Free, PTFE Free, PFOS Free, APEO Free, Nickel Free, Bisphenol-A (BPA) Free
Model Number	11644600822
Number of Pieces	1
Other Special Features of the Product	Vented
Set Name	10-Piece Cookware Set
Size	10-Piece
UPC	011644600822 063415141782 766897477331
Unit Count	1 Count
Utensil Compatibility	Stainless Steel, Wood, Silicone
With Lid	Yes

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