pots and pans

here's a little tip to those who will be living away from home.

be sure to invest in a good set of pots and pans.

here in the UK, dirt cheap pots and pans can be found. however, the metal corrodes within 3 uses and food gets stuck to the bottom and burns before your dish is fully cooked. plus scrubbing the pot will always be a pain in the ass.

im not saying that one should buy super expensive cookware, im just saying that one should inspect the item carefully before u buy it. be sure to ensure that the material is not too flimsy, u dont want the chemicals melting into your food. its also good to look out for the terms "stainless steel" and "non-stick". however, check the item carefully because some items might be labeled as that but dont really work that way.

and its always easier to buy a medium priced item that can be used for several years rather than a cheap item that can only be used for a month.

err... i know some people would apply the same theory to clothes, but clothes are different because price does not determine the workmanship of clothes. it just establishes brand name =p

besides, lets say (assuming that the quality of cheap clothing is lower than that of expensive clothes), for one item of branded clothing, u can buy 20 non-branded items. the branded item can be worn and washed 100 times before it begins to show signs of wear and tear. but if u have 20 non-branded items and assuming u can wear one only 30 times before it begins to show signs of wear and tear, u can wear those items 600 times. thats wayyy more variety for the same price! err... does that make sense? wtf

kononnya talking about pots and pans. i've strayed from the topic -_-"

ps: im no expert in pots and pans, im just saying this out of experience.