[DianaB]

I have a set of Lustre Craft by West Bend Company. I bought them years ago and they still look great. They are a VERY heavy stainless steel with a thick core on the bottom of the pans to transfer the heat evenly. They could really use some new knobs and handles and I have an order form from the company to replace them.

I recommend that you buy stainless steel too and buy the very best that you can afford. I would look for something with a thick bottom like I mentioned that mine have and you'll find that your heat will cook more evenly.

There are home parties that sell cookware and I know that they're expensive but they'll last you a lifetime. I can't remember the name of the company but maybe someone else will remember. A set of them will run about $2,000, I'm guessing.

As for cleaning stainless steel I get a cleaner called "Barkeepers Friend" or "Cameo Cleaner". You can find them at the grocery store or Wal-mart. They're kinda' like comet and they both work great.