new saucepans..

[sara3]

I know.. my life, the excitement never stops!

I'm thinking of buying a decent set of pans. I seem to buy a medium-priced set each year as they start to look shabby or the non-stick coating looks ropey (no metal utensils used!).

I currently have a halogen (glass) hob, but hopefully would like to end up with a gas hob at some stage.

I'm not rich but will pay for some good quality stuff.

any suggestions/recommendations/warnings, please?

[wendilla]

I have a good set of cutlery but I also have loads of different knives and forks and spoons for everyday use. I am going to sling the lot and have them all the same . I am not posh but just want a change.

[mccfluff]

i want a set of le creuset but way out of my price range, i buy a piece every now and then when they are in the sales,

[Brenden]

Hey mccfluff, I cannot even lift le ceuset when they are empty.

[sara3]

wendilla, I also have a canteen of cutlery that appears about 4 times a year! in the kitchen drawer there is a mish-mash of 3 different sets. one old set, one new set (that I prefer but the kids hate), and an uncomfortable-to-hold set!

Fluffy, thanks.. may check them out. they must be a good investment. not sure about the colours though!

[vodkancoke]

I use Stellar pots and Le Creuset. Both are a wee bit pricey but they last!

[sara3]

Brenden, I think that's a fair point, too

[quinie]

Le Creuset's fine if you have strong wrists- I can hardly lift them when they're empty!

[sara3]

vnc, I've not heard of Stellar.. will look them up.

anyone know where best to go for a bargain this time of year? I hate the sales :o/

[EcclesCake]

Le Creuset now do a stainless steel range and they are very good. A cheaper alternative is Meyer which are also very good. I have a very old Stellar saucepan that is doing well too.

Buy the best you can afford and make sure they have a thick bottom for even heat distribution.

[Barmaid]

Mine are stellar, Sara. I bought them to use on a halogen hob. Pricey, but worth it.

[sara3]

thanks to all :o)

there seem to be a few different types of Stellar pans.. I'm confused! I'll have a look on Amazon..

[cazzz1975]

i will be buying my usual low to medium priced cobblers :/

[mccfluff]

joh lewis sales starts today and i saw le creuset on sale in marks but they were ting casserole pots, and apart from going awwwww cute i couldn't figure out what the f you'd do with them

[sara3]

cazzz... cobblers? excuse me?!!

fluffy, I'm short on storage space, I can't buy "cute" things, lol ;o)

[douglas9401]

Got a set of Meyer pots as a wedding present 23 years ago. They're still going strong.

[cazzz1975]

for cobblers read "tefal"

[DTCwordfan]

Le Creuset if you are a strong lass - they last for years and I have had my casseroles for over 25 years now.

Failing that, buy fewer than more if you are on a budget, buy quality - copper with an adonised steel base work very well with halogen hobs......the only issue is cleaning them with Cu cleaner but they do look nice and, more importantly, cook well.

[sara3]

thanks Douglas, will have a lookie..

DT, what's a CU cleaner?

[sara3]

I'm not sure I qualify as a big, strong lass!

[anneasquith]

the " which " web site usually give good advice re quality and price.