Ok, so I am moving into an apartment for school next year (moving out of the dorms
) I will be living with 3 other guys, but I'm afraid none of them have good cookware. I am kind of a cookware snob, and I enjoy cooking, I like to buy things once and not have to buy them again (or at least for a while.) However I'm on a limited college budget. so a 500USD set is off limits. I got a nice set of knifes from Ginsu, so I don't need to worry about them. But I'm interested in pots and pans mostly.
So here is what I would like:
*Budget is no more then 200 (but less if at all possible, under a 100 is preferred)
*A medium to large sauce pan (or both)
*two skillets of different sizes
*Sauté pan
*and a stockpot
*Can take some abuse (living with 3 other guys)
The following is optional
*I would like to be able to put the skillets in the oven (so a handle that can tolerate that is nice)
*Stainless steel
*Cookie sheets, bread, and muffin pans would be nice
*Dishwasher safe
I am willing to compromise on what kind of pans are included, but not the price. I am looking for a set that will last though college and beyond by a year or two. I am not expecting professional sets by any means
So what I'm looking for from you guys is pointers of things to look for, what you think is most important, good brand names and possible sets.