are you a closet pot/pan & bakeware 'hoarder'..?

[sabrelvssammy]

i have been noticing all the tons of pots/pans, & bakeware that my friends and family members have accumulated in their homes....and then i got to looking at what i have....

so of course, i'm curious now....what's everyone got....?

i have a set of revere that is about 20 yrs old and well used but still looks good...

3 saucepans (1, 1 1/2, 2 quarts)....w/lids
a 6 qt w/lid
small frying pan & full size frying pan
stir fry pan

2 reg size cookie sheets
a pizza stone
2 baking pans (1- 8x8 & 1- 9x11) both metal
1 glass 9x11 pan
1 round glass casserole dish
1 12 count muffin pan

and that's it....it seems like everyone i know has about 3x's that much....and when i ask them do they really use all of them most have said not really....

so are you 'hoarding' a bunch of this stuff too ???

[NikoSan999]

Yep, and don't forget the "gadgets"...egg slicer, at least a couple sets of measuring spoons, flour scoop, ice cream scoop, ridge slicer, tongs...and the list goes on

Oh yeah..and all those containers...

[WV_mom_of2]

Well I can't speak for family and friends because I don't have any idea what they have. I try to keep what I will use on a regular basis.

I have a set of good metal pans(a soup kettle, a large saucepan and a small saucepan with lids) that I got as a wedding gift 21 years ago. Use these at home and camping

I have two other nice sized saucepans with lids that my mom got me for Christmas a couple of years ago at my request.

I have a set of non-stick (soup kettle, large saucepan, small saucepan and skillet with lids)

I have a couple of other small saucepans for things like a can of corn, etc.

I have a set of 3 soup kettles that are big! I use these for at home and camping. I cook in them, heat water on the campfire,etc.

I have one other regular sized soup kettle too

I have a large non-stick skillet and then a set of three T-Fal ones that are small, medium and large

I have an electric skillet and an electric griddle and a crockpot(use these at home and when we are camping).

I have two bundt cake pans, four regular sized cookie sheets, one large cookie sheet, one small one. I have two round pizza pans. I have two 9x13 cake pans and a large roasting pan. Three 6 cupcake pans and one that does 12 at a time. And a mini muffin pan.

I have two metal large loaf pans, three small ones and one large glass one all used for baking breads.

I have a large glass casserole dish, two smaller ones and a square one. One round one with lid. I have one round glass pie plate.

Each piece of my cook/bakeware has it's use and I can honestly say that I use them alot. I cook and bake ALOT.

[WV_mom_of2]

Yep, and don't forget the "gadgets"...egg slicer, at least a couple sets of measuring spoons, flour scoop, ice cream scoop, ridge slicer, tongs...and the list goes on

Oh yeah..and all those containers...

I am the QUEEN of containers! I keep every single butter bowl, cottage cheese container, etc. with or without lid that I get my hands on LOL! Heck if the world stops someday we won't be able to get them anymore and we might need them for something!

[Neeley]

We have:
* 3 copper bottom pans in different sizes w/lids
* Old Faithful - the pot we use specifically for making tea in
* 2 over sized pots w/lids
* 2 other medium size pots w/1 lid they share
* 1 cookie sheet
* 1 roasting pan w/2 inserts
* 1 round pizza sheet
* 3 9x12 (approx) Pyrex casserole dishes
* 2 5x5 or 6x6 (not sure of the exact size) Pyrex casserole dishes
* 1 round ceramic baking dish
* 1 round Pyrex Amber 1.5 qt baking dish w/lid
* 1 large cast iron skillet
* 1 small frying pan
* 1 large frying pan
* 2 Pyrex Portables 3 qt & 4 qt w/accessories
* 1 other round ceramic baking dish w/lid
* 1 electric fryer/skillet for deep frying chicken
* 3 crockpots - 1 small, 1 medium, 1 large
* 1 small, deep skillet/crockpot type thingy
* 1 metal loaf pan
* 2 round cake pans
* that new "Perfect Brownie" set - love it!!!
* 1 Bundt pan
* 1 cupcake pan
* 1 muffin pan
I know there are a few other odds and ends. But these are the ones I use on a regular basis.

[shoiji]

Uhhhhhh, do you mean me? lol

Mind you I tell myself I can't get lots of items because of space.

So I have:

six different sizes and kinds of skillets
one dutch oven
one stock pot
wok
two different size saucepans
large iron skillet
waffle maker
two different size crockpots
fondue pot
three cookie sheets
four cookie racks
bundt cake pan
6 different types of mixing bowls
5 different types and sizes casseroles
5 different types of loaf pans
jello mold
2 different types of muffin pans
two different size roasters
pizza pan
2 different size glass measuring cups
angel food pan

Don't forget that this is all for one person. I purchased many items at the thift store when I started cooking with the microwave. Yes, I know it is alot, but I don't even remember how old many of the items are. Won't even get started with all the different types of gadgets I have. There I could get really crazy but keep on telling myself I have no more room. lol

[monkeywrangler71]

I seem to have too much, but when I go to clean it out there isn't a single thing I don't use frequently.

1 set of pots + 1 extra little pot
1 small non-stick frying pan
large and small cast iron skillet
4 pyrex casserole dishs & 4 pyrex baking dishs
round cake pans
square cake pan
rectangle cake pan
springform cake pans
2 cookie sheets
2 pizza sheets
1 glass pie plate + a bunch of aluminum (I save these from pies, then use them for this messy cheese dip I make - then throw them out)
1 wok
2 small sized 12 count muffin tins
2 large sized 6 count muffin pan
4 loaf pans
large roasting pan
small roasting pan
large canning pot

[Josephhgoins]

hmmm. I prefer the term collector but this is a short list of what I have..

6 qt lodge Coated Cast Iron Pot
4 quart corning ware coated pot
2 separate 3 quart Le Crueset coated cast iron pots
8 quart Cuisinart stock pot with lid
12” Cuisinart frying pan with lid
2 quart and 1 quart Cuisinart pot
2 Half sheet cookie sheets

Unglazed stoneware:
Cookie sheet, pizza stone, cupcake pan, 4 mini loaf pan, Bundt pan, tart pan, 3 ea 8” loaf pans , 1 ea 9” loaf pan, 2ea 9”x 13” cass pans, toaster oven pan

Pyrex/fire king
2 ea 9 x 13, 2 ea 8 X 8, 2 ea 7 x 13, loaf pan, 12 clear pie plates and 12 blue pie plates
Mini donut pan, full sized donut pan, 9” tart pan, 10” tart pan, short bread pan, 4 ea 8” cake pans, and 4 ea 9” cake pans, 2 ea angel food pans, 2 ea 6 cup muffin cups, 1 ea pop over pan

Tin
4 cup, 6 cup, 10 cup and 12 cup Bundt pans,
6” 8”, 10” and 12” spring form pans

Good selection of copper pudding molds

At least 100 different pieces of cast iron, from interesting corn muffin molds, to Bundt pans, popover pans, fish fryers, griddles, Dutch ovens (both for the stove and campfire) and of course frying pans

And of course not counting the appliances, utensils, serving pieces, silver, or gadgets.

At my last house I had one room that was set up with wall to wall shelving for my kitchen tools. 75% of my packing time was spent in that room and the kitchen.

Cooking has always been something I enjoyed doing. I would much rather spend a day in the kitchen than anywhere else.

[Contrary Housewife]

I went through a few years ago and threw out a lot that was junky and we didn't use.

I have:

12" cast iron skillet
2 qt teakettle
1 qt sauce pan
2 qt sauce pan
large non stick skillet/wok
stock pot

2 cookie sheets
2 6 cup muffin tins
1 pie plate
2 large casseroles
1 small casserole
loaf pan
popover pan
a handful of misc small pyrex/fire king casserole type bakeware

I also have 3 sets of measuring cups plus two glass ones because when I get baking or cooking I hate having to stop and wash stuff between recipes. I have doubles or triples of things like spatulae, spoons, carving forks, whisks, etc for the same reason. Plus it takes us about 3 days to fill the dishwasher so I need enough to get me by for a few days.

[frugalfranny]

I just have a little bit more than you do SS. I think 'storing it' slowed me down.

I do have canning equip but I don't count that.

What I have a TON of - and not sure how it came about - are KNIVES!!! I have a whole drawer that is almost all knives. It has some spatulas, and beaters for the mixer in there but the rest of it is ALL KNIVES!! I keep saying I am going to go through it but haven't gotten there yet........

[cab54]

I was, but I'm getting better.

I sent a couple of things with each of my sons as they moved out into their own places. Usually a saucepan + skillet. Also a couple of utensils.

But I have Thanksgiving for 25 usually, so I need every bit of what I have left.

[savvy_sniper]

Every pot, pan, baking dish is used regularly. I do NOT allow myself to buy any new unless something is wrong with one of my old ones and it MUST be discarded.

I have a cheap tiny little pot that was my mom's. There is nothing wrong with it, but I NEVER use it. It isn't worth trying to sell and I can't just throw it away!

[jas]

I seem to be around the same as everyone here. We are in the process of remodeling our kitchen and I am going to weed out some things as the kitchen get finished and I can put things away in thier new homes.

I gave away a bunch of things to my ds when he moved out. He is back home from college and brought it all back. We put in the attic and he can take with him again or we will get rid of at a garage sale or donate it.

[dcompton]

Hmm. I'm at work, but let's see what I remember:

Used constantly:
small and large saucepan
"normal" skillet
deep stir fry skillet
2 shallow skillets, small and medium
4 qt pot (I love this one, bought it special from open stock)
6 qt pot
12x12 "jelly roll" type pan with broiler inset (came with toaster oven)

Used occasionally:
small and medium round pyrex casseroles
9x13 pyrex
9x13 stainless steel cake pan
stainless steel jelly roll type, 9x13 or a little larger
8" square stainless steel cake pan

I gave away my muffin tins because I despise washing them.

If I very very occasionally have something really large to roast, I'll pick up a disposable roaster.

No jello molds. I love my scrounged disposable plastic punch cups left over from a work party - they are great for single serve jello and fruit, used over and over again.

[bridge]

Ok here we go...I cleaned my cabinets and took inventory...what a job!! But feels good to have it done

Pots & Pans Inventory

Pressure cooker
Cast Iron
Large skillet
Med skillet
2-Small skillet
1 smaller skillet
Lecruet small pot
Large Dutch Oven
4 mini-loaf pan

Stainless Steel
Large "fat" pan
2 Med pots
2 Sm pots
stock pot w-steamer pots
6 lids

Enamel 2 pot double boiler with lid
Deep Fryer basket
Med teflon skillet
Sm teflon skillet

3 Pizza pans
9x13 cake w-lid
bundt
angel food cake
Springform
2 glass loaf
2 sm 9x5
2 6 muffin
1 12 muffin
1 24 mini muffin
2 glass pie
2 round cake
12x6
9x9 metal
2-9X13 glass
2 -lg cookie sheets
round baking stone
broiler pan
4 cooling racks

Mixing Bowls
7 pyrex
6 crock
12 Stainless

I am debating on tossing the teflon, I just haven't I am afraid I won't be able to make a omlet in cast iron....I need to face the fear and then ditch the pans

I also have decided I am mixing bowl obsessed!! LOL
The crockery bowls are old and are handed down from family--I don't really use them
The pyrex I used to collect and use, but now I love my stainless steel bowls so the pyrex are in the back of the cabinet. But I can't bear to get rid of them.......

Also would you believe that 1 1/2 years ago I moved and pared down!! LOL