I have the pampered chef ones from a few years ago. got them the same way as adrians mom. I also have ss from Princess House. I was a dealer for years and collected them, little by little. Also bought them for dd when she married 5 years ago.

just purchased a set of Rachael Ray for fDIL from amazon. took the free shipping option, but it arrived within 3 days. it was $147. (it's $199 at target). I thought I got a good deal.

also got a Kitchen Aid mixer for her- $299 with a $30 rebate and free shipping.

I figure I saved at least $100 shopping online. More time for me to sew the table runners for shower prizes. :)

I have been using my Revereware pans for 32 years. They are wonderful.

Hmm I had bought pots and pans when out of high school for my hope chest! A man contacted all the girls after graduation. paid bout 140 back then.. great pans Stainless steel even cooking core.. lots and lots of pans and bakeware! the brand at the time was WonderWare Stainless .. 44 yrs ago now wow oh wow!

Farberware stainless steel set my DH got me for wedding almost 36 years ago is still going strong. Paid $99.00 for it then and saw it on sale recently for that price reg. $129.00 I think.

I've stopped using my non-stick and anodized pans. They can be very unhealthy. I've also stopped using non-stick bakeware, and use stoneware (Pampered Chef) instead.

I have replaced my pots and pans with copper bottom stainless steel and the old reliable cast iron pans.

I use a Revere Ware copper bottom set and Club aluminum dutch oven (wedding gifts from May '70) plus 2 cast iron skillets. The only thing I've been wanting to add for years is another 1 quart saucepan.

I bought a set of Faberware pots/pans in 1978 and still use them today. They are excellent quality and are meant to last. I have bought a couple pieces of Faberware non-stick since then and love those as well. I also have several pieces of Pampered Chef stoneware, which are great because nothing burns on them. Ask me how I know! :D :lol:

When I was in high school in the 1960s, my DD sold stainless steel cookware, and did the in-home demos where he cooked a meal for the prospects. My Mother used his "sample" set for many years, and when she died in 1977 I wound up with it. Still cooks good, still looks good, after all these years. The only problem is the 12 in skillet: food sticks to it if you fry on a high heat. My cookware has traveled many a mile, but has lived in one spot for the last 24 years.

I really like stainless, although it can be kinda heavy. Just make sure you get a heavy gauge stainless so things don't burn, but clean up is easy.