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I know there are a million types of pots and pans, we want to buy a good set to last us years, what kind do we get? Non-stick? Cast Iron? Brands?

We are planning to sped a few hundred dollars to get something decent, I cook a LOT.

I asked my hubby’s advice (he is a professional cook.) He says the absolute top-of-the-line best are All-Clads, which are copper coated with stainless steel. But for a set of those you would pay thousands. At Costco they have a nice set of stainless steel pots and pans for around $200. We have had those for several years and they are doimg fine for us and lasting well. He does not recommend non-stick. They are not durable.

Hope this helps.

I have a set of really old pots and pans that are falling apart and the coating is wearing off. They're no good to use anymore but I don't want them to end up in a landfill. Can pots and pans be recycled or donated somwhere?

You could turn them into planters…Just drill a some drainage holes in the bottoms.

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I would like to buy a new set of pots and pans. I have no idea what is a good brand. I am tired of these that if you drop you have ruined it or the teflon peels off. But I don't want to break the bank buying a set. Any ideas of where and what brand would be great! I am tired of replacing, so i want a set that will last for many years! Thank you!

Wow! Tough Question!

Of course sizes will depend upon what you cook, and for how many.

Also, if you are heavily into sauces, a saucier (medium-frying pan-looking thing with rounded edges at the bottom for easy whisking), perhaps a wok (if you are so inclined), and a few other specialty items should be considered.

As for materials… Stainless steel with a heavy bottom (see Revere<http://www.revereware.com/index.asp?pageId=94&pid=349>
for an example. Unless you like polishing copper, get eh all-stainless type.

These will last more than your lifetime and give excellent service. There are many good brands, so do some shopping. OH! Get metal handles so you can stick them in the oven!

Non-stick. I was devastated when my beloved T-Fal just wore out and had to be pitched. It scratched badly, and cost a bundle! <grumble>

I hate to sound like a commercial, but having scraped, scratched and just plain worn out favorite pots and pans, I now buy Calphalon <http://www.calphalon.com/calphalon/consumer/products/productGroup.jhtml?catId=CLCat100629>
Downside? Rubber handles. You can (carefully) slip them under the broiler, but no oven time please!

Otherwise, they are tough as nails, and work extremely well.

It may seem odd, but I have a couple of IKEA nonstick frying pans and pots. Incredibly cheap (3 pots, 1 frying pan for under $25), they are my "danger" pots. If I'm doing caramel, or a recipe that is new and likely to burn, I use them based on the theory that if the worst happens, I can replace them for a few bucks!

I hope this helps!

Best wishes!

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