Though not a big fan of celebrity anything, I own a set of stainless Emerilware pans and I love them. The 10 piece set was under $200 and they're made by All-Clad so they heat evenly, clean well, and look as good now as when I got them 2 years ago. It is true however, that a set may not be the way to go. You really do end up liking 1 or 2pans and the others end up sitting in your cupboard. Still, if the price is right, it sometimes makes sense.
I would absolutely own one good non-stick pan. You can't cook eggs, crepes or anything really sticky in a stainless steel pan easily or consistently (at least I can't) so an 8" or 10" non-stick skillet is a requirement in my mind. Good luck! |