re: Pots and Pans recommendations

The 10 pc All-Clad seems a good starter set at the discount price. I would add another 3qt sauce pan, some Lodge Cast iron, and an 8 Qt gumbo pot in the future.

Don't try to get every thing at once. You'll learn what else you need as time goes on.

Our cookware include a rice steam cooker (National), and a Duromatic 8Qt pressure cooker (we use it for stocks and chuck roasts).

Roasts from the pressure cooker are fork tender.