My favorite cookware. PERIOD.

What are my favorite cookware products ? That's a question I get asked regularly in my cooking classes. I think everyone's favorite cookware should be ones that they can afford and you''ll get the most use of long-term. If you happen to love Asian food, invest in a high quality wok. If you love to pan sear the heck out of fish, get an excellent saute pan. It seems simple enough, but so many people are hung up on getting the "right set." It's sad because so many people get looped into getting set of cookware that include pieces they rarely use. It seems like the fiscally responsible route to take, but it's pretty impractical.

That's why I love Demeyere cookware. Their cookware is designed for each specific cooking technique/function. I went to a similar demonstration when I worked at SLT. It's boring to most people, but I find the design fascinating. The guy in the video definitely could use an espresso or 12, but it's the information I'm really after. I also love how there are now nasty rivets to clean in this cookware. Besides being unhygienic, they're a pain in the rear to clean. Even with Barkeepers Friend it's a real challenge.

(This just came to me) I suppose it's like using a 2.5mm screwdriver for all your handy work that needed tightening. Technically, you could possible manage to make it work, but not with the ease or precision of the specific size you needed. Plus, these pot/pans are soooo damn pretty. This over jewelry any day of the year! Demeyere is like the Lamborghini that I'll get, just not right this second. Unfortunately with a husband who's been keeping me on a strict budget, I'll probably end up getting more All-Clad for the new digs. A girl can dream though!

p.s. stay clear of any well known Food Network people's pots, pans and knives...when I worked at SLT that stuff had a 55% return rate! Buyer beware BIG TIME!