I have used Cuisinart copper clad cookware for the last 25 years. It is in
like new condition after daily usage and banging around. We are probably up
to 25 pots and pans at present. We wouldn't have anything else. The
"everyday stainless" is closest to the original Cuisinart cookware; it has
the copper plate in the bottom between two layers of stainless. The others
seem to have an aluminum plate. Get the copper, strangely at a better price.

Look at:
http://www.hsn.com/cnt/prod/default....c005 7*519529
All of the others, calphalon, all clad, etc. lack something including
weight, lack of pouring lip, most of all price.
Get this set, or something from this set and you won't be unhappy. This
seems to be an unusually good deal, at $139, especially considering what you
are paying for some of the other brand products.
Kent

"Lillly" > wrote in message
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>I am buying some good cookware for my 25 year old daughter. She cooks a
>lot but is not a professional.
>
> 1) What opinion do you all have about the various brands of upper level
> cookware (All Clad, Calaphion, Viking, Cuisinart etc.)?
>
> 2) What opinion do you all have about types of material (anodized
> aluminum, multi-clad, cast iron +/- porceleinc.)?
>
> 3) Where is the best place to shop?
>
> Thanks
>