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I am thinking about purchasing the Food Network 11pc Potbelly Stainless Cookware set from Kohl's. I like the price on this set a lot better than the price on the tri-ply. I also have always loved the "potbelly" look. I haven't found any reviews on this particular set and am wondering what the verdict is. I am getting married soon and will be doing basic, everyday cooking...nothing gourmet so I don't know how important it is to spend a ton of money on cookware. I feel that this set is a good price, nice looking and versatile. Has anyone used this set? Do the handles get hot? Do they wash up nicely? Please help me with some reviews! :)

Waiting on a 12qt Pot. Will let you know how it is after cooking up some sauce.

I second Jaden's Steamy Kitchen, she's a lovely, erudite (and prolific) blogger who's site is a wonderful resource with great photography to match.

Also, MattBites for style and substance.

I also second Delicious Days == The Godfather of food blogs. Like MattBites, the design and photography are stunning.

I take a peek at SE most days because it's active with good topics. But one of my other faves is Zagat -- not technically a "food" site but still, all about food! The discussion boards over there can be quite amusing.

I frequently visit the Taunton board for Fine Cooking Magazine. Love Cassandra Crossing - a site born out of the implosion of the TVFN boards.

Spare no expense on spatulas! True, it's a small item that rarely costs more than $10, but I've found that you really get what you pay for with the cheaper plastic-handled versions -- I've broken or melted too many to count. I have a wood-handle silicon spatula that I use every day and it's never let me down.

Le Creuset, a Wolf Range, 11 cup Cuisnart, and cheese really good cheese.

Food: vanilla
Equipment: bakeware, because cheap pans really suck.

My enameled cast iron dutch oven. "Braise on".

Here you go, hotsaucedaily (I shared it on the low-carb thread so I'm copy-pasting it here for you). -Love your nickname btw! :D

Oh! And a great 'fish' topper for your grilled/seared fish of choice is my Lime & dill tartar sauce:

Light mayo
Light sour cream
Fresh or dry dill (to taste)
2 limes juiced w/ zest Sugar OR Splenda (to taste)
Kosher salt
Diced sweet onion (adds a nice crunch and flavor)
Green Tobasco sauce (to taste)

If you don't like Green Tobasco sauce (*gulp*) you can substitute horseradish...or keep it without either but I like a bit of a 'kick' and the green tobasco really makes that sauce stand up and sing.

Then...just mix and serve next to or on top of your fishies! =0)

Guacamole is one of the most-requested things I make, as well. Interesting how many of us have that in common!

Otherwise, I make insanely delicious molasses cookies and apple pie.

Awww shucks, Teachertalk! *wee-tear* You made my soul happy with that generous and kindly post. You made my heart smile as well. TY! If I died today I'd have a HUGE grin on my face! :)

--I would really love to see this web/blog-site give us some options for organized sharing of recipes and tips and whatnot...I think that would be dreamy... :D

Teachertalk, that's an excellent suggestion! It would be so nice to just have a special spot here to share/exchange recipes, tips, hints...maybe have it categorized i.e. breads, soups, veges, salads, sauces etc. etc. That would really make sense! I love the idea of heirloom recipes especially...there are so many 'home-cook' recipes passed down through generations that are absolutely priceless and would be so nice to keep 'alive' on the internet for others to love and enjoy and pass down as well. :)