What to look for with pans?

CashisKing

I think he main criteria has to be the weight.
Heavy base pans dont burn!

54druids

I agree with the previous post - I have had my stellar pans for 20 years now and they look as good as they did then. About 4 years ago I bought a cheap set of the tv (anthony worral thomson) and although they look good and wash well, the handles get awfully hot and my husband recently burned himself badly when picking it up of the cooker. If you cook alot and you would be well advised to get the best you can and they should then last you a lifetime:j

sancho

I do do a lot of cooking, that's why I don't mind spending a little, I quite like the sound of the circulon ones, might go to a few stores and hold them

54druids

good choice, they were my second choice on my wedding list all those many moons ago. We lived in Newcastle then and ground floor of fenwicks had offers on both stellar and circulon from time to time - hey who knows these days they may be on line - am away to look

Hintza

If you want something that is exceptionalvalue try these for £12 and M and S:-

http://www.marksandspencer.com/3-Piece-Stainless-Steel-Saucepan-Set/dp/B001UL3WQC?_encoding=UTF8&categoryNodeID=43670030&mnSBrand=core

We bought them as a stop gap and they have been superb.

The other plce that might have some good deals might be TK Maxx