If I had to give up everything and only use 1n pot I would go with Le Creuset as well. Can't beat the quality and performance. I also have a couple of Mauviel copper pots. I cook on a gas range and the copper pots provide very fast temperature reaction. They are pricey but will last several generations. I am a believer in spending a little more on pots and knives. The only exception in non-stick. My experience is that the more expensive one breakdown almost as fast a the cheaper ones...so I buy cheap and replace more
often.
