what's the best pot?

[12string]

The kids move into their new place in a few weeks and need cookware.

They get my old stuff.

So what should I replace it with?  Cooper/tin would be awesome but I don't know that I want to spend that much

[donkpow]

[Kzoo]

20 minutes ago, 12string said:

The kids move into their new place in a few weeks

All the cool kids are vaping.

 

[Randomguy]

34 minutes ago, 12string said:

The kids move into their new place in a few weeks and need cookware.

They get my old stuff.

So what should I replace it with?  Cooper/tin would be awesome but I don't know that I want to spend that much

I just got this in the big housewarming, and it is pretty damn awesome:  https://www.amazon.com/AVACRAFT-Stainless-Saucepan-Ergonomic-Multipurpose/dp/B078TX67LL

It does double-duty with the strainer, and the handle is really ergonomic.  Only downside is that it has rivets, but so does most everything else.  Really well-made.

[Zephyr]

Rena Ware

Ours are 30+ years old and still look like new

[Kirby]

My Mom always had Revere ware so that's what I have, although I don't think they make it anymore.

[Parsnip Totin Jack ★]

My sister works at Williams Sonoma and recommended the All-Clad D5 stainless or copper core $1,000-$1,200. Wo7 found a set of Calphalon at Costco that is less expensive, $400

[Randomguy]

14 minutes ago, Old No. 7 said:

My sister works at Williams Sonoma and recommended the All-Clad D5 stainless or copper core $1,000-$1,200. Wo7 found a set of Calphalon at Costco that is less expensive, $400

I will say, after having used All-Clad for a year, that while they cook really nicely, the handle ergonomics are complete dog crap; just a really poor design.  Maybe that only bothers me, but I would never get All-Clad for that reason alone.  At that price point, the handles ought to feel like they were custom made for you.  No complaints about the cooking part, they are well made otherwise.  They have rivets, though, so two strikes.

[Dirtyhip]

Sativa

[jsharr ★]

Maui Wowie, Laughing Buda or Acapulco Gold.

[Parsnip Totin Jack ★]

10 minutes ago, Randomguy said:

I will say, after having used All-Clad for a year, that while they cook really nicely, the handle ergonomics are complete dog crap; just a really poor design.  Maybe that only bothers me, but I would never get All-Clad for that reason alone.  At that price point, the handles ought to feel like they were custom made for you.  No complaints about the cooking part, they are well made otherwise.  They have rivets, though, so two strikes.

Rivets don’t grind my gears. 

[Randomguy]

1 minute ago, Old No. 7 said:

Rivets don’t grind my gears. 

They annoy the piss out of me if I think about them.  95% of all pans sold in the states have them, though, so I am toughing them out.  That said, they aren't as annoying as bad handle design.

[Parsnip Totin Jack ★]

My old Calphalon set that I owned for 30 years had them and the new set has them. They aren’t that difficult to clean even with baked on sauce, cheese, and food bits. I guess I’m used to them. 

[Longjohn ★]

I don’t have any current information but 50 years ago Colombian was considered the best pot.

[Ralphie ★]

Carl Spackler had some good stuff. 

[Parsnip Totin Jack ★]

1 hour ago, Longjohn said:

I don’t have any current information but 50 years ago Colombian was considered the best pot.

Redbud as I remember. 

[12string]

Taking 7's advice, but probably going with the d3 instead of the d5.  It reacts more quickly to temperature changes, makes a nice companion to all the cast iron we have.  If you shop at the All-Clad site, they have an exclusive "Everyday" series.  Flared lips on everything, different handles.  Cheaper.  And the 10 piece collection is just the right mix.

Except a 3 qt saucier.  Have to have one of those

[jsharr ★]

23 hours ago, Philander Seabury said:

Carl Spackler had some good stuff. 

 

[Prophet Zacharia]

On 4/7/2021 at 3:48 PM, jsharr said:

Maui Wowie, Laughing Buda or Acapulco Gold.

Diesel, Girl Scout Cookie Thin Mint, White Widow.

[Prophet Zacharia]

On 4/7/2021 at 3:40 PM, Dirtyhip said:

Sativa

I met a woman this week who’s best friend is named Sativa. I imagine her sister is Indica and brother Hybrid, both of who are a bit more mellow than her.