When I was growing up my mom always had a set of magnalite pots. Through every move we made her pots were usually the first things she unpacked and many grilled cheeses were made on her old skillet throughout the years. When I got engaged we jokingly said that a magnalite set was the Cajun girls equivalent of a dowry, which may be true considering every one of my female relatives owns a set! I'm sure there are other pots and pans that are lovely, but I swear by my set. Magnalites are heavy weight and made of a mix of aluminum and magnesium. I'd take these over a cheapo non stick skillet any day. If you happen to be in Louisiana, you can pick up a set at a local hardware store. Otherwise, you can find them frequently on ebay or at walmart.com (I know, I know, but walmart is THE store in Louisiana, so the fact that they are sold there is more a matter of convenience than quality).
Next time you need to purchase a new pot, or maybe have to pick up a gift for that newlywed you know consider Magnalite. Our family has loved them for generations.
Much, much love is served out of a Cajun girl's Magnalite pots!
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