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Izybat:
I'm looking for some recommendations for good quality pots and pans that don't cost an arm and a leg. For most of the last 10ish years, I've been buying Calphalon pans, but I haven't been having much luck with them. They seem to warp, and most of the ones DH and I got for our wedding 4 years ago have already bit the dust. DH tried to buy a new set last year (also Calphalon, but a different style, this one with ceramic inside), and these are even worse. They started shedding their coating within a few weeks.

Anyone have any suggestions? I'm willing to pay a bit more to have ones that will last a bit longer, but I'm hoping not to have to fork over anything insane.

aperture:
Estate sale - Revereware. Your grandmother used it and gave it to your mom who put it in the attic when she got teflon. Still works great.

letired:

--- Quote from: aperture on September 10, 2017, 08:12:33 PM ---Estate sale - Revereware. Your grandmother used it and gave it to your mom who put it in the attic when she got teflon. Still works great.

--- End quote ---

+1. Goodwill is also great for that stuff.

WhiteTrashCash:
My in-laws got us a set of hard anodized aluminum pots and pans at Costco for cheap. I bet you could find some of those at a garage sale or Goodwill. They have held up really well for years now and they are non-stick.

GizmoTX:
Cast iron skillet, 12" Lodge. Season it well. (I also have this in 9" & 14".)
Stainless steel saucepans.
Tramontina enameled cast iron Dutch oven, 5 qt., available at Sams Club for much less than LeCreuset.
Non-stick Skillet for eggs. Farberware Millenium is non-stick on stainless steel & works great. You'll have to replace non-stick after 3-5 years so you don't want to spend much on this.
Stainless steel stock pot, for boiling pasta, 8 qt. Restaurant supply stores have good prices.
The only aluminum I buy these days are sheet pans, which resemble cookie sheets with a lip & are so useful. Sams Club sells them 2 for $10.
Instant Pot electric pressure cooker with stainless steel inner pot, from Amazon.

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