Calphalon Contemporary Stainless 8-Quart Pot with Glass Lid and 2 Inserts Review

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(More customer reviews)After stocking up on Calphalon cookware through Amazon, I almost purchased this item after reading the official Amazon review. Fortunately, I examined one while browsing a local store, and saw that only the bottom was aluminum core, not the sides, and the bottom was impact-bonded with a seam. Examine the Amazon close-up picture and you also can easily see the seam at the bottom.
The box I looked at clearly stated this as well. The multi-pot that I examined was definitely Calphalon Contemporary Stainless, not the less expensive Simply Calphalon series. This is not the 8-quart stockpot, which is much more expensive, and does not come with any inserts.
I am purchasing the Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless 8-quart stockpot instead, and finding an after-market stainless steel steamer insert. The inserts for this pan and the Simply Calphalon Stainless 8-quart multi-pot do not fit the Tri-Ply. The two pasta inserts that Calphalon offers for sale alone are for the professional and contemporary stainless stockpots only, and also do not fit the Tri-Ply.
The official Amazon review needs to be revised.

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Contemporary Stainless 8-quart multipot--four-piece set that includes 8-quart pot, glass lid, steamer insert, and pasta insert. Pasta, anyone? Here's everything you need to prepare hearty pasta dishes, soups, and stews, as well as steamed shellfish.

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Progressive 3.5-Quart Asparagus Steamer Set Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this asparagus steamer a couple of years ago and was able to use it only a few times because the basket and the bottom of the steamer rusted right away. I have several stainless steel pots and none of them rusted...they are not supposed to. I was definitely not happy with the product!

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Progressive International is your source for the widest range of functional, inventive, and fun kitchen tools and great ideas put into practice. Our in-house designers spend hours in the kitchen coming up with ways to improve on a variety of traditional tasks and tools. Established in 1973, our commitment to quality and service allows us to offer a broad selection of quality kitchenware and other household products.This 4.5-quart versatile steamer is made from 18/10 stainless steel.It has a 18/8 mesh insert and a tempered glass lid.The mesh insert is designed with a hook for draining liquid into the pot before serving. Ideal for cooking fresh asparagus, a variety of pastas, corn, seafood or hard boilded eggs.

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Simply Calphalon Stainless Multipot Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this set to replace another pot of similar size. I figured that this would be a great deal - it's got inserts and it's from Calphalon at a great price too. The tempered glass cover fits well and is helpful because you can see inside without removing the cover although it spits when the pot is at a full and rapid boil. It's a stainless steel piece so it's not dark when you look inside like many other Calphalon pieces. The aluminum bottom is not the same as on their commercial or professional lines. It's a heavy-duty aluminum bottom attached to a stainless steel pot. Even though the pot along with the bottom is thicker and heavier than most other lines that do the same, it did not heat up like other Calphalon pieces that I own. Still, I cooked a stew at a slow simmer for six hours and it didn't burn at the bottom. A good thing.
This is the first time that I have inserts like these and I don't think much of the big insert. To cook pasta or food, you need to add an additional 2 quarts of water (the amount needed to touch the bottom of the insert) making it more time consuming to use. I will cook my pasta without the insert and may use the insert as a colander/drainer. The small insert is useful because you can steam items while boiling pasta or other items
All in all, a good pot not a great one at a great price.

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Tristar Pasta Express "As Seen on TV" - PEX Review

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(More customer reviews)This product does not work. I eat a lot of pasta and could not wait to buy it. It didn't work even when I tried changing the cooking times and temperature. It also didn't work with vegetables either. it should be taken of the market. I have a microwave rice cooker that works much better.

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Fasta Pasta MICROWAVE Meal, Pasta, Rice, Soup, Vegetable Cooker Review

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(More customer reviews)My nephew introduced me to this gem. (He'd seen it advertised on TV and ordered one.) I tried it the other night and am extremely happy with the results. I'll be buying one for myself. It couldn't be easier to make perfect pasta. (I do wish they'd come up with a better name for it, though. For one thing, it's also the name of a chain of pasta restaurants in Australia!)

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No waiting for a big pot of water to boil. Cook pasta to al dente perfection in the microwave! Saves time, energy and water. Use with spaghetti, fettuccini, macaroni, lasagna noodles, rotini and more! Cooks rice, vegetables, soups, ramen noodles and even a chocolate cake!

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