One can purchase Belgique stainless steel cookware from a local kitchenware store, Macy's or online from eBay, Amazon and possibly from a second hand store.
Good stainless steel cookware can be hard to find. I suggest Kohl's for some good quality stainless steel cookware. The carry brands such as Circulon which I have always found to be a good quality.
Most all of your favorite retailers will sell stainless steel cookware online. Try www.jcpenney.com for a wide selection at decent prices.
The copper bottom pieces are easier to make than the stainless steel ones. The stainless steel pieces actually have a copper bottom, but it's clad on the bottom and a stainless steel skin is welded over it. Notice how there is a little "pedestal" on the bottom of the stainless pieces? Yup. That's the copper insert sandwiched on the bottom. And you know the difference as far as cleaning them, yes? Copper always seems to take a little more work. But gosh, doesn't it look nice! Belgique makes some good looking pieces. Yes, indeedy. Best of luck making your choice. Bon appétit!
The different types of stainless steel cookware available in the market include 18/10 stainless steel, 18/8 stainless steel, and 18/0 stainless steel. These numbers refer to the percentages of chromium and nickel in the stainless steel, which affect the cookware's durability and resistance to corrosion.
Stainless steel cookware performs very well in the kitchen. In my experience stainless steel cookware has less tendency for foods to stick to it, making clean up a breeze.
Stainless steel cookware can be used either for gas or electronic range or on cooktop and in the oven. So yes, stainless steel cookware can be used for smooth top range.
Yes, All-Clad stainless steel cookware is oven safe.
One can purchase the All Clad stainless steel 9-piece cookware set from many different stores online. Some examples include MetroKitchen and Park and Main.
Belgique cookware from Tools of the Trade are a set of stainless steel pots and pans that have rounded sides to them rather than straight to distribute heat in a more efficient manner. Belgique is known to be durable and elegant in appearance so this series sets itself apart from the standard products that Tools of the Trade offers.
Stainless steel cookware is generally considered better for health than aluminum cookware. Stainless steel is more durable, non-reactive, and does not leach harmful chemicals into food like aluminum can.
Stainless steel cookware offers many advantages over other types of cookware for chefs and home cooks alike. Stainless steel cookware is beautiful, durable and easy to maintain. It is not coated with nonstick coatings, which can leach chemicals into foods.
To my best knowledge, stainless steel cookware carried by the following companies is made in USA. All-Clad Cookware Calphalon Lifetime Stainless Steel Cookware Regal Ware Worldwide Diamond Craft Health Craft