I need Stainless Steel Bowls

[tea4one]

I am asking this as I do have ceramic, glass and plastic bowls but when it comes to cooling something down quickly I think I am better off with a stainless steel bowl.

I do like the way that the pampered chef, OXO, and Cuisinart ones look but have not seen them in person yet. All of the ones that I have seen I did not like for one reason or another. I would like at least 6 bowls but could get by with just 4 of them. Which ones should I buy? What do you own? Does anyone have any of the three that I mentioned? I am really interested to see if anyone owns the pampered chef ones.

[funniegrrl]

I don't see any reason to pay extra for brand names. Target has perfectly good ones for a lot less than you'd pay for Cuisinart, Pampered Chef, etc.

[sneezles]

I got mine for a steal about 10 years ago and they are very heavy duty (set of 4). The ones we used at the restaurant were a lot lighter and easily dented by the maroon running the dishwasher. I agree there is no need to pay for a name and I'd try a restaurant supply place.

[LadyWild]

I got 2 heavy duty stainless bowls at a second hand store years ago. They are still perfect. I have to agree that I think brand name is overrated when it comes to stainless bowls. If they feel heavy enough and they are the right size, I'd get about anything.

[IndyKF]

I have the Pampered Chef set, and only becuase I hosted a party and basically got them for "free". I'm pretty sure there's only 3 in the set. They are very nice though. They have a non-skid bottom and lids. Don't put your lids in the dishwasher though...learned that one the hard way.

Having said that, I have a few pieces from a basic set of SS bowls and I find them perfectly fine too. As a matter of fact, I like the fact that they are wider than the PC set.

Either way, I think SS mixing bowls are essential. I'm happy with my PC set, but my "cheap" ones are perfectly fine too.

[Jazzmatazz49]

I love the nonskid pampered chef bowls. I am sure there are others that are as good or better, but these are great. I got them as a hostess gift, so I have no idea if they are worth the money. They were worth free though!

[Hammster]

Another vote for generic, inexpensive stainless bowls. Mine are close to 30 years old and work as well as the day they were bought. (Note that I didn't say cheap. They are nice, heavy quality.)
If you are worried about them slipping around on the counter as you mix or whisk, just put them on top of a folded dish towel.

[testkitchen45]

My set of heavy-duty (restaurant-supply?) bowls came from Sam's Club. The brand may be Tramontina. I like them for many reasons; one is that the largest bowl is so huge for a doubled recipe of Thanksgiving stuffing--or I can put the entire turkey in there to defrost in the fridge. I think Sam's still sells these.

[tea4one]

Originally Posted by testkitchen45

My set of heavy-duty (restaurant-supply?) bowls came from Sam's Club. The brand may be Tramontina. I like them for many reasons; one is that the largest bowl is so huge for a doubled recipe of Thanksgiving stuffing--or I can put the entire turkey in there to defrost in the fridge. I think Sam's still sells these.

Thank you. I haven't looked at Sam's yet.

[jjsooner73]

Originally Posted by testkitchen45

My set of heavy-duty (restaurant-supply?) bowls came from Sam's Club. The brand may be Tramontina. I like them for many reasons; one is that the largest bowl is so huge for a doubled recipe of Thanksgiving stuffing--or I can put the entire turkey in there to defrost in the fridge. I think Sam's still sells these.

That's what I have and I love them. Mine also have lids. They were only about $25 when I got them ?? year ago-10 or so. The sets I see there now are closer to $45-50, but that's still a great price.

[tea4one]

Some people may think that $40 is a lot but I didn't think that was too bad for three bowls and that's how much the oxo ones are. The ones I have seen in person looked like they had a shiny interior that would peel off with the slightest touch of any utensil against it and cheap enough that they would dent easily. I want something, regardless of name brand or not, that will last and not need to be replaced in a few years. I will also go look at a restaurant supply store.
It's good to hear that the pampered chef ones are good and may be worth the money if I can't get them for free by hosting a party. I'm sure that hostess offer is over with though. They do come in a set of 3 with the sizes being 2, 4, and 6-quart and there is also an 8-quart one too.

[punkrawkchef]

I got mine at Ikea for 3 dollars or so a piece. I have six. I love them.

[funniegrrl]

I've had my Target bowls for at least 10 years ... they're not super-thick but they haven't dented or scratched to the point of being defective yet. *shrug*