You know what makes recipes even more pretty? Colorful cookware turns a simple pasta dish into a work of art with a simple pop of color!
Recently we were in the market to get some new cookware and being a blogger who tends to post recipes, I knew I wanted to get something that was more fun than my regular silver and black pots that I was used to. When I was given the chance to review the Lorena Garcia Technolon Ceramic Cookware in a beautiful “French Blue” shade I was pretty excited! The Lorena Garica collection is part of HSN Cooks which pairs up culinary experts with foodie products.
The first thing I noticed right out of the box is the cookware was SO LIGHT! I have incredibly weak arms (it’s often a joke about truly how weak I am) so sometimes trying to drain a big pot of pasta while keeping everything in the pot, while not being burned, is quite a challenge. This cookware is so light making picking up pots and pans so much easier. When I first used it I cooked a big pot of noodles and I just amazed by how easy it was to pick up and drain. If you aren’t weak, then you probably don’t know what it’s like, but this was life changing, I’m a light cookware user for life now! The pots and pan are made out of cast aluminum.
The cookware is a 6 piece set coming with a 2 pt soup pot, 3.5 qt soup pot, 9.5″ frying pan, whisk and 2 lids. What I like about this is that it’s not a giant set. Have you ever got a 20 piece set of anything and wondered 1) Where am I going to store this? 2) Will I ever need 7 frying pans at the same time for a 4 burner stove?. This is a great basic set that pretty much covers all my cooking needs. Quality over Quantity in this case definitely!
I love that I can cook these pots on the stovetop and then transfer to the oven up to 550 degrees. The lids are safe up to 420 degrees, making a casserole so much more enjoyable when you only need to clean 1 pot! The pan is not oven proof as it has a soft grip handle.
What else makes for easy cleanup? Ceramic technolon nonstick interiors! Have you ever made pasta, let the pot sit and then you have that pasta that’s stuck to the inside and you need to scrub it out to so hard you work up a sweat? I hear you sister. I let the big pot sit overnight and the next morning the pasta just came off with one little scrub. The pan was just as great, making greasy oils and butters easy to clean out.
The only negative thing to mention is that the pots handles get very hot. Thankfully I read a review of these before hand to know better, but if I didn’t, I would have reached for the handles and quickly backed away while muttering bad words. That means that removing the pot (not the pan) from the stove requires a mitt on the hands. This isn’t a deal breaker for me, but I do wish they didn’t get as hot.
The set comes in French Blue (pictured here), Lorena Green, Perfect Purple, Rich Cream and Rio Red. The whisk you get with the set is rainbow color and perfect for mixing funfetti treats!
Overall: I love these and they’re now a permanent addition to dinner cooking every night!
What color is your cookware?
Do you have weak arms like me and have to battle draining a pot of pasta?
Dina says
Hi Pam, I’ve been considering buying a set and so wary of the durability. How long have you had your set and how is it holding up? What do you do to keep the exterior looking good and do these need to be seasoned ever?Thank you.
Pamela says
Hey Dina, I’ve had this set for over 2 years now and they’ve held up like champs. There’s no nicks out of the pans or pots. The only mark is in one of the pots because my husband used a immersion blender and well, the ceramic didn’t like this very much. Besides that, they look great. I don’t season and I just clean per usual – nothing fancy or extra.
Dina says
Thanks so much for replying for the update. Been apprehensive from some of the negative reviews on other sites. Very helpful!
Tara says
Hey Pam, How do you find the ceramic coating holding up? I kind of steer aware from them these days because they can be so sensitive (high heat, abrasives). Some of the newer teflon is much more durable than in the past, and since 2015 they’ve eliminated the harmful stuff that they were using before.
Pamela says
The coating is still 100% intact. Just used the pan last night for dinner!
Karen says
Iโve been looking for a new pan. I will have to check this one out!
Jaki says
Iโve been looking for the best cookware materials and from the many discussions that Iโve read, i find that youโve explained many of issues much better. But Iโm particularly concerned about the safety of my cookware. You mentioned that Lorena Garcia Ceramic Nonstick Cookware is the best but i agree that itโs too expensive. So is Magma Gourmet Nesting Stainless Steel Cookware Set good enough? Or maybe itโs better to go for Lorena Garcia Ceramic Nonstick Cookware?
Brenda says
Teflon cookware–(pot) killed 3 of my 4 parrots I would have bought these until I read what they are made of, Shop HQ had ceramic cookware that they said is bird safe
Damaris Cruz says
Do they stain on inside/outside? Or chip
Pamela says
No stains visible at all and that’s with a ton of sauces, tomatoes, meats, etc.
Per chipping – my husband “accidentally” used a immersion blender in one causing chipping, but honestly that would almost do it almost any covered pot. Besides that, no chipping from spoons, cooking, dishwasher etc. Just a bad husband.
Damaris Cruz says
Great, thanks I ordered the set in rio red..
carol says
are these pots also ceramic and cast iron? and are they light weight?
Pamela says
They are technolon ceramic so they’re easy to clean. They are light weight, that was one of the most important deciding factors for me.
Lena says
I bought the 4 quart casserole dish last year and it is chipping badly. I haven’t used it 5 times and I have been very careful with it. I love how it cooks but am disappointed in how it wears.
Pamela says
Hey Lena, you might want to contact the company. Mine is a few years old and isn’t chipping at all. Good luck!
Amy @ Elephant Eats says
With all the bad things I read about teflon-coated pans, when I first heard about these ceramic-coated ones I was so curious to know how they perform….so thank you for your review! I’ll definitely be buying myself a couple ๐
Kristy says
How do you actually care for them? I saw some great reviews and then someone saying it took too much care because you had to reseason it every time you wash. I LOVE the colors though!! I use all glass cookware now and feel good about using it because I know there isn’t stuff in them that will flake off. They definitely aren’t non-stick!
Pamela says
Hey Kristy, I haven’t had to do any additional care to them. I just wash, dry and then use them!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
I have really weak arms too, and hate lifting heavy pots. The blue color is fabulous. All my pots are plain and boring
Bam's Kitchen says
Bright beautiful new pots and pans. I have my old pots from over 20 years ago but my pans take a beating and I have to change them out almost every year and I am also am looking for some replacements.
Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says
I love this blue color. I agree the cookware, dish ware can make a big difference on how you feel about the food you are cooking. If it looks pretty…the food always taste better ๐ I have cookware that the handles get really hot, but I have these little sleeves I put over and it is not a problem. But, I have to say you learn very quickly not to touch it. Haha
cheri says
Love the bright blue color! Nice looking cookware.
Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says
This sounds like some incredible cookware seeing you can take it from the stove top to the oven! So do the pot handles get hot on the stovetop or the oven?
My current cookware is a hodgepodge of stainless steel and black items – but that rio red sounds fantastic!
Dee @ The Kitchen Snob says
Haha – I can relate to the weak arms. I convinced myself I needed a 9 quart cast iron dutch oven and I never use it because I can’t even get it in the sink to wash it. Nice looking cookware!