I'm the same way. If I'm not in the right headspace things don't turn out how I want them and then I'm crankier than I was before. Better to take a day off from the stove.

It's not a huge deal, but adding the salt early will make the water take a bit longer to boil. I'm always looking for ways to save time.

Well, I was just thinking of doing a cobbler but this looks so good! Do you ever use fresh peaches? Where would I get peach compote juice?

I would never have thought to do that, but it makes sense. I'll have to try this out.

Thank you! All Clad is looking like the way to go. I'll be looking into it.