Copper Pots

The photographer almost had a heart attack when I purchased these copper pots and pans a while back.  They are professional grade Cuisinart and I freely admit that I paid a small fortune for them. In my defense, I spend lots of time in the kitchen and these are heirloom quality - I will never, ever need to purchase another set.  Cooking is one of my passions and I take the art of food preparation very seriously - be it a simple soup and salad or a complicated four course dinner that takes all day to prepare.

Plus I got them on sale for almost half price!  The photographer was not impressed with the "sale" price.  I gently pointed out that as the chief cook and bottle washer in this establishment I feel that I am entitled to quality cookware.  I also reminded him that I consider "homemaking" to be my profession.  And I never so much as bat an eyelash when he purchases new camera equipment for his profession.  Thankfully, he understands and it has become a running joke that any food I set before him tastes sooo much better simply because it was prepared in professional cookware.

I can't say that these pots and pans have made me a "better" cook, but they have made me a "happier" cook.  And I think, in the end, that's all that matters.