I made a lot of mistakes when I started buying pots and pans for my kitchen. The first set that I bought was my Sophomore year of college when I moved into a dorm with a fully functioning kitchen. I purchased what I thought was an absolute "must have". I bought a 10-piece cookware set from K-Mart for about $20. It had all the pieces in the set pictured below.
I did not use them excessively, in fact, I doubt that I used them more than four times a week. However, by the time I moved into my first apartment the following year, it was time for a new set. This time I got one from Walmart. Another year went by and another set was needed and I purchased it from Target. Within three years, I'd run through 30 or more pieces of cookware and roughly $80. It was a total waste of money.
It finally dawned on me that the pots and pans that were still in good condition were all cast-iron hand-me-downs that I got from my mother. They did not look pretty. Yet, I had the best results when I used them. Immediately I rushed to Bed, Bath, and Beyond with my 20% off coupon. I envisioned that I'd start with the basics. I'd get a dutch oven, a quart sauce pan, a skillet, and an 8x11 roaster for approximately $50.
I nearly ran out of the store when I saw those prices. I knew where to go if I needed to find an awesome deal. I went to a local thrift store and looked for good quality, heavy cookware. While I wasn't able to find any cast iron that day, I was able to get a heavy frying pan that must have been made when my mom was in grade school and a brand new glass 8x11 roaster for $8. They looked beat up and well used. After I gave them a good scrubbing I fell in love.
Beautiful cookware that matches is:
NICE TO HAVE
Functional cookware that will last for years and years is:
A MUST HAVE
Smooches!
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