(Lhstate) wrote in message >...
> Hello,
>
> I am new to the group and I am hoping I can get some good pots and pans
> purchase information based on the experiences of you folks.
>
> I am no cook, by any means, but enjoy trying to be a cook.
>
> I need a GOOD set of pots and pans. Not something extravagant, but something
> that is a good, solid set of pots and pans. The $ range is tremendous and I am
> sure there is a good reason for such a wide variety of prices.
>
> If you have a mintue and some good advice on buying pans, please dual post
> and/or email me with your feedback. Personally, I would like
> for the pots/pans to be able to be used in all feasible appliances, dishwasher,
> oven, stovetop, etc., unless that really takes away from the other overall
> advantages. The only other requirement that I would like would be the
> non-stick surfaces unless that option also is counter to another better
> consideration based on your experiences.
>
> Thanks so much ... in advance!

This question pops up both here and on rec.food.equipment all the
time.

Don't get tied to sets. Consider some cast iron. Get at least one
good teflon pan. Chuck the dishwasher idea (it will limit you from
choosing many good pans.) Reject anything that can't go into the oven
(except maybe that teflon pan.) Don't get anything you can't lift.
Buy online. Check out Restaurant supply stores in your area.

Check out this book:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...lance&n=507846

Or this one:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...glance&s=books

Or this one:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...glance&s=books

Or this one:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...glance&s=books

Or this one:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...glance&s=books

Or even this one:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...glance&s=books

Good luck and happy cooking and all that.

Greg Zywicki
PS -

>please dual post
> and/or email me with your feedback.

Not on your life. If you're going to ask here, you're getting your
answer here. Search yourself on google groups (groups.google.com) and
you'll see your post and the answers.