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.

It also comes with a 10 inch fry pan. Some people prefer the All Clad stainless 12 inch fry pan, as the surface is area is a bit larger. The great thing is that you can purchase the All Clad copper core 7 piece cookware set and then buy additional items to supplement it, such as the All Clad stainless 12 inch fry pan.

Also included in this 7 piece set is a convenient 3-quart covered saute pan. This practical pan has a nice size surface and a also comes with a lid. It is perfect for dishes that need to me sauteed or simmered and comes in handy when stir frying dinner. The lid makes it perfect for all your cooking needs.

The copper core in this set is great because it ensures even cooking. With other types of cores in other products, you'll often have uneven heating which makes cooking difficult and can mess up even the simplest of dishes. The stainless steel exterior makes these very easy to clean as well.

Choosing to invest in a new set of cookware, if done wisely, is an investment that can last for many years. This set is such a good value for the price, because it is of such good quality that it will last for the rest of your life, meaning you will get your moneys worth from it.