after over two weeks of looking at every set of pots & pans on the internet i have finally made a choice....and ordered.....my new cookware set.

turns out it's the same type my mom used lol.  a 14 piece set of revere ware.  i was hesitant about the copper bottoms but that's what husbands are for rofl.

http://www.amazon.com/Revere-1400-Line-14-Piece-Set/dp/B0007A5P8A/sr=1-1/qid=1168370519/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-8263188-2235233?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden

i'll have to supervise the kids for a bit when they cook....esp jarrod as he tends to go for the flash~fry method of cooking lol.  he has gotten better since he got his cast iron blend wok for christmas.  he was telling me last night that sam's club cafe uses the same kind so that should help. 

i'm told by a good friend that a effective way to remove burnt stuff is to smear some ketchup on it...wash & repeat if necessary.  never heard that one before lol.

kris