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7/02/2011

Anolon Advanced Bronze 11-Inch, 5-Quart Covered Sauteuse with Glass Lid Review

Anolon Advanced Bronze 11 inch, 5-Quart Covered Sauteuse with Glass Lid
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We love this pot! It turns out we use it far more often than we expected, because it holds a lot, has straight sides so a good flat area on the bottom, and yet isn't too big or too heavy to be a good everyday choice. Not to mention it is quite good looking. The lid is heavy and fits well, the handles are sturdy, and the base is nice and thick.

The one thing I would say is, silicone coated handles are a really nice feature and this pot doesn't have them. But, that being said, we still love the pot.

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Crafted in bronze-hued, hard-anodized aluminum with an exclusive nonstick coating, this 11-inch, family-sized nonstick covered sauteuse pan gives you ample room for your favorite dish. This convenient specialty piece fits easily in the oven and can be used as a serving piece. Straight, deep sides provide extra capacity allowing you to sear meats and add liquid to braise, stew or deglaze.
Part of the Anolon Advanced Bronze line of cookware, it's constructed of heavyweight hard-anodized aluminum, which is twice as hard as stainless steel and preferred for its extraordinary durability and fast and even heating. The exterior has a soft bronze coloring, while the interior is coated with DuPont's durable Autograph 2 nonstick surface for easy release of foods. Tested by professional chefs, the nonstick coating has proven to stand up to extended use in a restaurant. Color-coordinated SureGrip handles are made of durable 18/10 stainless steel and covered in a silicone rubber for a safe and heat-free grip. The break-resistant glass lid allows constant monitoring of cooking foods without losing heat or moisture. It's oven safe to 400 degrees F. Hand wash. Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

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6/09/2011

Anolon Advanced Bronze 12-Inch Open Round Griddle Review

Anolon Advanced Bronze 12 inch Open Round Griddle
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This review is for the 12" ANOLON ADVANCED BRONZE GRIDDLE PAN (without grill marks). I own several other Anolon Bronze pans and have used them over 5 months.The color is very appealing, although I find the "bronze" to be more akin to dark tan.

This pan looked perfect for my needs; a large, flat pan that utilizes all 12" of the non-stick surface. I purchased two of them to serve my direct purpose - cooking large batches of pancakes and fritters.

This ANOLON ADVANCED BRONZE pan is medium-heavy weight, with a comfortable soft grip, cool touch, riveted handle. The cooking surface is deep brown-black in color and is non-stick. The exterior color is not very visible on this pan due to the low, 1/2" height profile, and although listed as Anolon BRONZE, only the handle is colored; the sides and bottom of the pan are a uniform dark gray.

PROS:
*Can utilize all 12" of pan surface, thus increasing "production".
*These pans clean up very easily, with the exception of one pan that has residual grease adhering to the exterior (eldest son used it - not sure if the cooking temperature was too high).
*Eye appealing; bronze color is nice, but only visible on handle.
*Comfortable easy grip, cool touch handle.
*Bought it on sale for $50 from another vendor.

CONS:
*Manufacturer recommends only medium temps (not high) be used for cooking.
*Due the weight of the handle, the pan does not sit flat on electric stove burner, subsequently, any shortening/butter/oil used during cooking "pools" at side closest to handle. This results in uneven frying of foods. I resort to tedious tilting of the pan during cooking to assure shortening reaches all of the food.
*Difficulty regulating cooking temperature during initial use. (Note: I pre-warm my pans on LOW for several minutes to evenly disperse heat, then adjust to medium to frying.) On medium heat, the pan seems either too cool to fry crisply, or too hot, causing burned edges of fritters/pancakes. (This could, in part be due to the uneven dispersion of shortening in pan, or simply my need for an extended product "adjustment/acclimation" period.)
*Cooking surface shows minor scratches with consistent use of silicone spatula and only rare use of nylon or metal (an expected finding since non-stick pans are not impervious).

All in all, I DO LIKE these griddle pans - with one MAJOR caveat - the heavy handle "tilt", causing shortening to "pool" at one side. At a price point of $50-$80 per pan, I wouldn't expect such a design flaw. However, if you cook solely without use of shortenings, then this pan may be the perfect one for you.

If BUDGET CONSCIOUS, you may want to consider the ANOLON ADVANCED black griddle pan Anolon Advanced 12-Inch Open Round Griddle; cost $25-50 with the difference being the color of the handle and perhaps a basic black colored non-stick interior.

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Crafted in bronze-hued, hard-anodized aluminum with an exclusive nonstick coating, this 12-inch nonstick round grill pan features shallow edges to allow plenty of room for easy flipping and turning of everything from pancakes to grilled cheese sandwiches. Part of the Anolon Advanced Bronze line of cookware, it's constructed of heavyweight hard-anodized aluminum, which is twice as hard as stainless steel and preferred for its extraordinary durability and fast and even heating. The exterior has a soft bronze coloring, while the interior is coated with DuPont's durable Autograph 2 nonstick surface for easy release of foods. Tested by professional chefs, the nonstick coating has proven to stand up to extended use in a restaurant. A color-coordinated SureGrip handle is made of durable 18/10 stainless steel and covered in a silicone rubber for a safe and heat-free grip. It's oven safe to 400 degrees F. Hand wash. Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

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3/28/2011

Anolon Advanced 5-1/2-Quart Covered Saucier Pan with Helper Handle Review

Anolon Advanced 5-1/2-Quart Covered Saucier Pan with Helper Handle
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I bought this pan to replace another Anolon Advanced pan we'd had for 5years.After that many years of almost daily use, the old pan was letting food stick.Our old pan wasn't curved at the bottom - more flat with straight sides - but I remember it cost well over $100 even back then as it's also a large 5-quart.The helper handle is very useful.$50 is dirt cheap for a pan of this quality.When this one dies I'm sure we'll get another one just like it.

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The rounded, gently sloped sides of the saucier allow for efficient stirring and whisking. Not just for sauces, you'll use this handy pan for risotto, or soup. Hard-Anodized means the entire pan heats evenly, not only on the bottom but up the sides as well.

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3/24/2011

Anolon Advanced Bronze 10-Piece Cookware Set Review

Anolon Advanced Bronze 10-Piece Cookware Set
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We purchased these Anolon Advanced Bronze with our UAirlines miles.This is a heavy-duty set of cookware, but absolutely BEAUTIFUL on the stove.If you have a smaller family (4 people or less), you may do better purchasing the individual pieces on sale.The 8 Quart stockpot is HUGE.We have an older stove/microwave combination and it was too tall to put on the back burners (they have a 4.5 qt stockpot which we ended up purchasing).We also ordered the 1 and 3 qt saucepans as the 10 piece set has the larger 1 1/2 quart and 3 quart saucepans.After using the 1 1/2 and 3 qt we realized that the smaller sizes would better fit our needs.BUT, our two boys are under 10, and so our needs will probably be changing as they get older :)

I was a little worried about not being able to put them in the dishwasher, but they clean so easily, that I don't mind washing them by hand - takes just a minute.We debated whether to purchase these or the Anolon Chef-Clad (stainless), but I am not a gourmet cook and am used to using nonstick cookware.In retrospect, I am glad that we got these, as I don't think-when the cookware gets older-that any imperfections will show as much as on stainless.

In all, this is an awesome set - but make sure you get them on sale - even the manufacturer runs them on sale on their website :)

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Crafted in bronze-hued, hard-anodized aluminum with an exclusive nonstick coating, this 10-piece set of Anolon Advanced Bronze cookware is an exceptional value, rounding up the most used cooking pieces in one set. It features saucepans for whisking a homemade sauce, a big stockpot for soups and boiling pasta, and two skillets. It also offers a wide, straight-sided saute pan that can perform many of the functions of a skillet, but features deep sides for extra capacity--perfect for one dish meals. The set includes a 1-1/2-quart saucepan with lid, 3-quart saucepan with lid, 8-quart stockpot, 3-quart saute pan with lid, 8-inch skillet, and 10-inch skillet.
The set's pieces are constructed of heavyweight hard-anodized aluminum, which is twice as hard as stainless steel and preferred for its extraordinary durability and fast and even heating. The exterior of each pan has a soft bronze coloring, while the interior is coated with DuPont's durable Autograph 2 nonstick surface for easy release of foods. Tested by professional chefs, the nonstick coating has proven to stand up to extended use in a restaurant. A color-coordinated SureGrip handle is made of durable 18/10 stainless steel and covered in a silicone rubber for a safe and heat-free grip. The break-resistant glass lids allow constant monitoring of cooking foods without losing heat or moisture. The pans are oven safe to 400 degrees F. Hand wash. Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
What's in the Box
1-1/2-quart covered saucepan, 3-quart covered saucepan, 8-quart covered stockpot, 8-inch skillet, 10-inch skillet, 3-quart covered saute

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3/19/2011

Anolon Advanced Bronze 12-Inch Covered Ultimate Pan Review

Anolon Advanced Bronze 12 inch Covered Ultimate Pan
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I ordered the Anolon Advanced Bronze cookware for a gift, and the recipient is very pleased with it - it's attractive and functional and all that she wanted. As for me, my experience with Amazon and the seller was very good; the product was fairly priced, arrived promptly, and in perfect condition. I would recommend this type of shopping for everyone.

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Crafted in bronze-hued, hard-anodized aluminum with an exclusive nonstick coating, this 12-inch nonstick covered ultimate pan features sloped sides that allow for fast rotating or stirring of ingredients--the shape is similar to a salad bowl to allow for easy tossing of food. Part of the Anolon Advanced Bronze line of cookware, it's constructed of heavyweight hard-anodized aluminum, which is twice as hard as stainless steel and preferred for its extraordinary durability and fast and even heating. The exterior has a soft bronze coloring, while the interior is coated with DuPont's durable Autograph 2 nonstick surface for easy release of foods. Tested by professional chefs, the nonstick coating has proven to stand up to extended use in a restaurant. Color-coordinated SureGrip handles are made of durable 18/10 stainless steel and covered in a silicone rubber for a safe and heat-free grip. The break-resistant glass lid allows constant monitoring of cooking foods without losing heat or moisture. It's oven safe to 400 degrees F. Hand wash. Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

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3/03/2011

Anolon Advanced Bronze 3.5-Quart Covered Straining Saucepan with Spouts Review

Anolon Advanced Bronze 3.5-Quart Covered Straining Saucepan with Spouts
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This is a wonderful sauce pot.i just love it.I had been looking for one that i could easily pour soup in a thermos and this is it.Good, Heavy, strong durable pot. fast ship and arrived in perfect condition

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A clever design for straining, pouring or covered cooking. The lid, made of crystal clear, break resistant glass, has a deep rim with optional straining holes. To strain, line the holes up with the pan's pour spouts and strain with ease. For covered cooking, rotate the lid to close the holes and moisture will stay inside the pan. To pour, remove the lid and use the pour spouts that are built into the pan body. Regardless of these convenient features, you have a saucepan made of even heating hard-anodized steel for great cooking performance. A durable nonstick surface makes for stress-free cleaning

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12/09/2010

Anolon Advanced 12-Inch Open French Skillet Review

Anolon Advanced 12 inch Open French Skillet
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I don't like non-stick.It's not as versatile as good 3-ply stainless steel and it doesn't last anywhere near as long. That said, I do like egg dishes and in the summer I like dishes w/ a lighter mouth-feel (not as much oil). So I set out for the best non-stick pan.

I got a 12-inch pan because I've had 10 inch and 8 inch pans in the past and they get crowded very easily. Secondly, I wanted a pan w/ a riveted handle and a decent high temp oven performance. Also, I believe the true mark of a nonstick pan is the 'flip' performance-- so, NO HELPER HANDLE IS THE WAY TO GO! That's just my opinion. I eventually narrowed by search to 3 brands: Caphalon, All Clad, and Analon.Caphalon because they had some interesting non-stick options, All Clad because it's just the best, and Analon because I currently use their stainless set and for the last 2 years I've been very happy.

So All Clad was knocked out of contention quickly for the simple reason that ALL NON-STICK PANS DEGRADE over time. And from what I've read, their best non-stick pan will loose it's luster in about 2 years. That's not to say that I think the pan would be completely crap after 2 years-- just that i think the degradation curve would start to accelerate into the replacement zone. So why pay $130-190 for a pan over two years when you could use 2 average non-stick pans at the same price over two years and have more 'quality' non-stick time to boot?

With All Clad out of the way I turned my attention to Caphalon. I still didn't want a 'cheap' pan though... just not ridiculously over-priced one (although I would love to replace my analon ss set w/ an all-clad one in about 5 more years-- saving those pennies...).Caphalon has 'professional', 'commercial', 'contemporary', and 'one' series pans. Professional pan reviews peg it as a loser. 'One' series pans are just a bad idea all around... why would anyone want a pan that's permanently sorta-non-stick-but-not-really? 'Contemporary' pissed me off (yes I was actually offended) with it's strange 'bulge flare' near the rim-- you really have to see it to understand what I'm talking about. So I considered the commercial series.

Anolon was my last consideration. I looked at their titanium series in the past, but ultimately went with the SS set (glad I did). I was very concerned about the silicon handles. Mainly because it's a limiter to broiling temps, but I gotta say I've been pleasantly surprised. They do add a very good handling feel to the cookware and the silicon hasn't discoloured or peeled or scraped off anywhere.I totally expected the silicon to wear out and it hasn't.Also, their metal ply is just as even and weighted as the all clad stuff.Same thickness, very similar shape, and from the durability I've experienced I'd be surprised if all-clad is really all that much better... but from the looks of it I would have to comment on that about 7 years into ownership. So I was definitely going to consider Anolon.

Went to the store, felt the surface of the commercial caphalon and it was ROUGH. I know it's commercial and they say you can use metal utensils, but something is just counter-intuitive about a 'rough' non-stick surface. It was priced at $50. Then I checked the Anolon Advanced pan. Nice and smooth. Also it had the same handle as my Anolon SS set and the capholon had one of those slightly loose, thick silicon handle... uhhh... condoms.Also the packaging on the commercial pan is sparse-- consisting of a strip of cardboard w/ logo and writing and the sides of the pan exposed to the elements. When they ship them they're stacked on top of each other and the Anodized aluminum bottom from one pan constantly rubs the top rim of the pan below.I couldn't find a single pan out of the 8 on the racks, that didn't have scuffing around the rim from distributor shipping.Needless to say the Caphalon Commercial pan was OUT and the individually completely boxed, wrapped in plastic, suspended in a cardboard brace Anolon Advance pan won the day.

I was very curios about this Dupont Autograph 2 thing. Aparently the Non-stick is on the inside of the pan and seamlessly wraps over the edge and all the way down the outside until the very bottom of the pan where the Anodized Aluminum bottom makes contact w/ the burner. I don't know if it actually does anything functional, but it's VERY easy to clean. I guess maybe it keeps food from 'catching' around the rim when stirring vigorously or 'flipping' veggies in a sauté. So far the non-stick surface is PERFECT.About 20 seconds of soap, sponge, and hot water is all that is need to clean inside and out (thank you to the wrap-around nonstick surface). It has a very good weight so the heat distribution is great even around the sides.I've become accustomed to 'flipping' with my stainless pans so when I first tried it with this pan I accidentally sky-rocketed the veggies into the ventilation hood.As with temperature and handling with all new pans, it's good to keep in mind 'baby-steps'.

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Hard anodized aluminum is one of the best heat conductors around when it comes to cookware. It also heats evenly, so food cooks at a steady pace, wherever it's location in the pot or pan. Dupont Autograph 2 has been restaurant tested by professional chefs and has been found to surpass standard non-stick coatings both in performance and durability. This cookware is coated inside and out with Autograph 2 which makes cooking without added fat very easy, and which also makes cleaning up a snap. The handle is comfortable and securely riveted and the glass lid allows you to monitor cooking without loss of flavor, heat, or nutrients. This is a fabulous pan for cooking pancakes, eggs, chicken breasts and a host of other foods.

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11/27/2010

Anolon Advanced Bronze 8-Inch Open French Skillet Review

Anolon Advanced Bronze 8 inch Open French Skillet
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I use this mostly for eggs. The pan is heavy, well made, well balanced, truly non-stick. My Circulon egg pan doesn't even compare...seems flimsy next to this one.
Eventually, I hope to replace all of my Circulon with the Analon Advanced.

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Crafted in bronze-hued, hard-anodized aluminum with an exclusive nonstick coating, this 8-inch nonstick skillet offers excellent versatility, and its sloped-side design allows delicate foods such as omelets and pancakes to slide onto your plate like a dream. Part of the Anolon Advanced Bronze line of cookware, it's constructed of heavyweight hard-anodized aluminum, which is twice as hard as stainless steel and preferred for its extraordinary durability and fast and even heating. The exterior has a soft bronze coloring, while the interior is coated with DuPont's durable Autograph 2 nonstick surface for easy release of foods. Tested by professional chefs, the nonstick coating has proven to stand up to extended use in a restaurant. A color-coordinated SureGrip handle is made of durable 18/10 stainless steel and covered in a silicone rubber for a safe and heat-free grip. It's oven safe to 400 degrees F. Hand wash. Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

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11/25/2010

Anolon Advanced Bronze 12-Inch Covered Deep Skillet Review

Anolon Advanced Bronze 12 inch Covered Deep Skillet
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I bought the skillet during 4th of July holiday. It was good in the first few days. After 2 weeks, the surface got some straches although I had been using wood spoon when stiring. It looks not as hard as the introduction says. I guess the surface cannot endure stiring too much and heat at the same time. I have to look for an alternative.

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One of the most used pans in any well-equipped kitchen. Designed with slopped sides, delicate foods such as omelets and pancakes slide onto your plate like a dream. The skillet is ideal for cooking omelets, flipping pancakes, sauteing vegetables, searing steaks, fish and poultry. The nonstick surface makes cleanup effortless. Glass lid allow constant monitoring of cooking foods without losing heat or moisture.

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11/01/2010

Anolon Advanced Bronze 10-Inch and 12-Inch Open Skillets Review

Anolon Advanced Bronze 10 inch and 12 inch Open Skillets
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Analon Advanced skillets are great. They are especially easy to clean with the non-stick finish on the outside of the pan as well as the inside. Virtually nothing sticks. I've had my original Analon for several years with no problems, and after researching many other brands, both lower and higher end, decided to stay with Analon. For the home cook, you can't go wrong.

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Crafted in bronze-hued, hard-anodized aluminum with an exclusive nonstick coating, this twin pack of nonstick skillets is ideal for handling everything from cooking omelets and flipping pancakes to searing steaks, fish and poultry. This set includes 10- and 12-inch skillets. Part of the Anolon Advanced Bronze line of cookware, it's constructed of heavyweight hard-anodized aluminum, which is twice as hard as stainless steel and preferred for its extraordinary durability and fast and even heating. The exterior has a soft bronze coloring, while the interior is coated with DuPont's durable Autograph 2 nonstick surface for easy release of foods. Tested by professional chefs, the nonstick coating has proven to stand up to extended use in a restaurant. A color-coordinated SureGrip handle is made of durable 18/10 stainless steel and covered in a silicone rubber for a safe and heat-free grip. It's oven safe to 400 degrees F. Hand wash. Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

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10/25/2010

Anolon Advanced Twin Pack 10-Inch and 12-Inch Open Skillets Review

Anolon Advanced Twin Pack 10 inch and 12 inch Open Skillets
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I have several Anolon Advanced pans and skillets and like them all very much. There is nothing 'wrong' with this set, but the pans are NOT as heavy as some of the other pans. I was initially disappointed by that since I really like the hefty feel of my other Anolon Advanced pans. That's why I'm giving it a "Almost Great" rating.I will say that the pans do seem to work just as well as the others I have. And the quality seems just as good. I DO wish, however, that it had been noted in the product write up that these pans are not the same thickness/weight as the others. So, if you are picky about things like that as I am, then this is your warning.If you don't care about weight or thickness, then I'd say you will love these pans. Again, the quality is there, the nonstick works great, and they are wonderful to work with.For those new to Anolon Advanced, be warned that you absolutely can NOT use high temps on any of the pans. Preheat your pans to a medium setting first and you'll have the best results. These pans DO hold temperature really well and will get very hot, even on a medium setting.Enjoy!

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This outstanding twin pack gives you two exceptional pieces of cookware that will enhance and add to any well equipped kitchen. One of the most used pans in any well-equipped kitchen. French skillets have sloped sides so that foods slide out easily. DuPont's Autograph nonstick surface on our Anolon Advanced makes cleanup fast and easy.

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