Originally Posted by Kimmykim

Blah, stainless steel...
If you want to buy pots and pans that will last you forever AND you can put in the dishwasher, go with Le Creuset. Emile Henry would be my second choice.

Enameled cast iron is THE best thing to cook with, and if someone pisses you off, smacking them over the head with a piece will teach them to shut up about your cooking real quick ;)

Sur La Table has a good selection and they have factory stores in most of the higher end 'outlet' strip malls as well.