You can find all sorts of cookware in the stores. The right type for you will depend on what you anticipate your requirements will be. If you need pots and pans in a variety of sizes and for various different purposes, you might want to consider the All Clad stainless steel ten-piece set. On the other hand, if you don't want to spend that much, another good alternative is the All Clad copper-core seven-piece collection.

7 individual pieces constitute the All Clad copper core 7 piece cookware set. There is a 8 quart stockpot which comes with a lid and can be conveniently used to prepare soups and stews. The stockpot can also come handy while preparing home made tomato sauce to be served with your pasta.

This is accompanied by a ten inch frying pan. There are folks who like the All Clad stainless fry pan in the 12 inch size as there is more surface area for cooking. With the All Clad copper core seven piece cookware purchase, you have the opportunity to add additional items to it as you wish, like the All clad stainless frying pan in the 12 inch size.

Another item that comes with this 7-piece set is a 3-quart, covered saute pan. It's a great pan, with a lovely surface area and a lid. It is perfect for stir fry dishes and dishes that must be sauteed, then simmered. The lid will make it all very easy.

Two types of metal are used in this cookware. The copper inside is a relatively soft metal which holds and distributes heat evenly for consistent temperatures that make cooking more trouble free . The harder stainless steel on the outside is strong and easy to clean.

Buying a new set of cookware is indeed an investment, but if you pick wisely, you will have a fine set you can use for many years. This set is perfectly priced since the quality is so high that you may have it for your whole life and truly receive your money's worth.