Spec me kitchen wares!

[dfarrall]

So i have recently acquired my first house and i have nothing to get my by in the kitchen at the moment.

The main things i'm after are pots & pans and knives.
I do know i want to make an investment, rather than just grabbing something rubbish. I will only be cooking for myself in the short term.

Knife wise i'm really unsure what i would use as i don't cook that often at the moment. I'm not a big fish lover, would use a lot of other meats though.
Was thinking of something like this to start me off and expanding it when i know what i need?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Henckels-Fo...r_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1336046376&sr=1-1

With regards to pots and pans i have no idea, what is a good make? I don't need to go overboard on that front so really only need a couple of pans including frying.

Other awesome kitchen gadgets would be welcomed to the collection if worthy!

 

[dfarrall]

I'm sure i can pop into a TKMaxx, are there any particular brands i should go for, or avoid?

Thanks, will take a look at the Anolon ones, what's included in the set do you know?

For chopping boards i was looking at wooden, any reason for plastic vs wooden apart from the obvious colour coding for hygiene?

The little bit's aren't too bad as they are only cheap, it's the major goods i want to invest in.

I have some basic crockery, but would like to swap it really. And no cutlery yet, was going to pick that up when i go out shopping for crockery. Like to see them in the flesh!

 

[dfarrall]

Thanks, think i will go for the stellar pans as we have some vouchers from tesco for a few discount ones. Don't need a massive set to start so would be easier to just get a couple.

Looking at the knife thread, i'm best getting a decent chef's knife then just a cheap set for anything i can't use that for correct?

Don't think i need a spec me plates Can't go wrong with those!