I've long admired Martha Stewart cookware but never quite got around to taking it from cart to kitchen. Now that I'm searching for a new rental it's the perfect time to buy, and I was over the moon to see that the sets I'd been eyeing up are now discounted on Macy's.
I'm always on the lookout for affordable cookware, but when you find a set from a name like Martha Stewart on sale for nearly 60% off, it feels like even better value for money.
If you're looking to get in on the deal, you can choose from the Lockton non-stick aluminium set (a Macy's exclusive in a handsome grey hue) or the enameled non-stick set, which comes in a rather gorgeous duck egg blue.
Both sets include a 5.5qt Dutch oven, a 5qt. sauté pan, a 2.5qt saucepan, and a 1qt saucepan (all with tempered glass lids), as well as a 10-inch fry pan and an 8-inch fry pan. All pieces are constructed with heavy-gauge aluminum, a triple-layer non-stick coating, and riveted cast metal handles, and they're compatible with gas, electric and halogen cooktops.
Martha Stewart cookware deals at Macy's
While the Lockton set comes in a little more expensive than the duck egg blue set, it has a whopping 59% off (compared to 38% for the other set), meaning you're getting more bang for your buck. So why the difference in price? The Lockton set is oven safe up to 480°F, which comes in handy for those oven-to-table dishes, as there'll be less to wash up – a must if you're in a flatshare with limited kitchen space, like me.
Both cookware sets are part of the Martha Stewart Collection, which also encompasses towels, oven mitts, mirrors and even larger pieces like armchairs and cabinets, if you're keen to deck out your whole place, like I will be soon. So I'll be keeping my eye on the sales to see what other Martha Stewart pieces I can get my hands on at knock-down prices.
Still wondering which Martha Stewart cookware set to go for? If it's picture-perfect pans you're after, the blue will add a welcome pop of color. But if you're after a set that works a bit harder, the oven-safe Lockton set will be a good bet. With sleek enamel exteriors and that all-important non-stick coating, both are designed to be durable and easy to clean, too – hand-washing is recommended, but both sets are dishwasher safe. I'm certainly torn, but won't be hanging around to complete my purchase this time, as they're sure to be snapped up fast.
While pan sets are a great option if you're looking to upgrade all your essential cookware at once, you might want to start by investing in specific pieces instead. This Lodge Dutch Oven deal is on my radar – and according to our experts, it's an impressive Le Creuset dupe, too.
