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8/21/2011

Calphalon One Nonstick 8-Inch Fry Pan Review

Calphalon One Nonstick 8 inch Fry Pan
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The pan is performing as hoped for.This small 8 inch pan is used for preparing an egg or sweating onions, peppers,etc.The metal handle has not gotten hot.The three rivets holding the handle to the pan transmits a solid feel and the handle's correct length allows good control for flipping.Everything easily washes off with a rag.

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This Calphalon One Infused Anodized Nonstick 8-inch fry pan combines two technologies for unparalleled nonstick cooking. This line of cookware is the first to combine Calphalon's exclusive infused anodized technology with a nonstick cooking surface. Four interlocking nonstick layers on the interior coupled with hard-anodized aluminum construction give you efficiency and control over your cooking. The exterior surface of the pan is infused with an advanced release polymer, which was originally developed for Calphalon's One Infused Anodized cookware. This polymer prevents food from sticking, resists staining, and is easier to clean than most other surfaces.

Calphalon One's riveted, well-balanced stainless-steel handle stays cool on the stovetop and comfortable in your hand. All pans feature flared rims for neat and easy drip-free pouring. The cookware won't stain, peel or react with acidic ingredients, and promotes uniform searing and browning. Durable enough for use with nylon and wooden utensils, Calphalon One Infused Anodized Nonstick cookware is safe for gas, electric, and ceramic stovetops and is oven-safe to 500 degrees F. The nonstick cooking surface releases food easily during cleanup, and all pieces can be washed with hot soapy water and a sponge (but not in the dishwasher). All Calphalon One cookware carries a lifetime warranty and is made in the USA.
From the Manufacturer
One Infused Anodized Nonstick Cookware
Calphalon One Infused Anodized Nonstick cookware is the first cookware to combine Calphalon's exclusive infused anodized technology with a revolutionary nonstick cooking surface, giving you flawless food release, enduring nonstick performance, unmatched durability, and effortless cleanup inside and out.
Two Technologies
To create an unparalleled nonstick cooking experience, Calphalon One Nonstick features a proprietary matrix of four interlocking nonstick layers, each of which contributes to the cookware's unmatched durability in the kitchen. Sushi rice, mozzarella cheese, caramel--even the stickiest foods--lift easily from the exceptional nonstick surface. Delicate foods such as eggs and fish filets won't tear when you turn them, either. Rigorous testing, simulating years and years of daily use, proves that Calphalon One Nonstick will perform consistently for as long as you cook with it.
And by means of an exclusive, breakthrough anodization process, the exterior surface of the pans is infused with an advanced release polymer. This material actually penetrates below the surface, into the pores of the metal. The infused anodized exterior offers superb durability and prevents staining.
Extreme Durability
The four interlocking layers of nonstick, the heavy-gauge aluminum construction, and the riveted handles all offer superior durability. Calphalon One Nonstickwithstands high temperatures (up to 500 degrees F in the oven) without warping. Pans feature flared rims for drip-free pouring and extra strength, too. Use wooden, nylon, or plastic utensils to maintain the nonstick cooking surface.
Cooking Versatility
Calphalon One Nonstick is ideal for virtually any kitchen and any cooking technique you can name. It's compatible with gas, electric, and ceramic stovetops and is safe for use in the oven. You'll experience no sticking with Calphalon One Nonstick--and you'll cook with more confidence.
Classic Vessel Shapes
Like the classic French cookware that inspired its shapes, Calphalon One Nonstick vessels are designed to deliver optimal results with specific cooking techniques. Calphalon One Nonstick is constructed from heavy-gauge aluminum and features flared rims for protection against wear and tear and to facilitate pouring. Ergonomic stainless-steel handles bring both greater versatility and beautiful style to the cookware.
Cool Comfort Handles
Triple-riveted and ergonomically balanced, the contoured handles stay comfortable cool for stovetop cooking. They are constructed of stainless steel are carefully balanced and proportioned to make cooking with every Calphalon One Nonstick pan comfortable and convenient.
Lifetime Warranty
Calphalon One Infused Anodized Nonstick cookware is covered by a lifetime warranty. Calphalon will repair or replace any item found defective in material or workmanship when put to normal household use and cared for according to instructions. Minor imperfections, surface markings as a result of shipping, and slight color variations are normal. This excludes damage from misuse or abuse, such as improper cleaning, overheating, dishwasher use, and use of caustic or other unapproved cleaners.
Heat Settings
Use a lower heat setting than you normally would. Calphalon cookware heats and cools more quickly than other cookware because it's made of heavy-gauge aluminum. It's important to use the right heat setting for the cooking method you're using. Experiment to find the right heat settings on your stove.

    High heat for boiling or reducing liquids only.
    Medium to medium-high heat for sauteing, stir frying, and frying.
    Low heat for warming food, simmering, and preparing delicate sauces.

Stovetop and Oven Use
When sauteing, stir-frying or frying, always preheat the pan at the temperature setting you'll use to cook. Preheating provides maximum control. The pan is properly preheated when the rim is hot-to-the-touch. Do not preheat on high. For cooking techniques such as sauteing, stir frying, or preparing an omelet, preheat at medium to medium-high. Infused anodized pans can be used in the oven up to 500 degrees F. Handles will become very hot in the oven. Always use a potholder or mitt.
Quick Cleaning and Care
Hot, soapy water and a dish cloth--that's all you need to keep Calphalon One Nonsticksparkling clean. The nonstick cooking surface releases foods as easily during clean-up as it does while you cook. To keep your cookware looking new, occasionally clean it with a Scotch Brite pad and Barkeeper's Friend cleanser.
Do not clean Calphalon One Infused Anodized Nonstick cookware in a dishwasher. Dishwasher detergents will damage the surface. Dishwasher use will void your lifetime warranty. Hand wash your cookware thoroughly inside and out after every use. Wash with hot, sudsy water and a dishcloth or sponge. To restore your pans to "like new" condition, wash with a green Scotch Brite pad and Bar Keeper's Friend. Pay special attention to rinsing when you use Bar Keeper's Friend; without careful rinsing, the cleaner my occasionally leave a powdery soap film.

    Do not use oven cleaners or other caustic cleaning solutions, baking soda, automatic dishwasher detergent, liquid bleach, liquid household cleaners used for walls, floors, porcelain, etc.

    Always allow your pan to cool before washing. Submerging a hot pan in water can cause irreparable warping.

    For stubborn burnt-on spots, allow your pan to cool then soak in hot, soapy water for 10 minutes. Burnt-on foods will lift off after soaking.

    To restore shine to stainless-steel covers, wash with a dish cloth or sponge and Bar Keeper's Friend.

    Because Calphalon One Nonstick is hand-crafted cookware, you may notice subtle variations in the pans' finish. These "character lines" are perfectly normal--a natural result of the manufacturing process.


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8/13/2011

Calphalon One Infused Anodized 12-Inch Stainless Steel Lid Review

Calphalon One Infused Anodized 12 inch Stainless Steel Lid
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I would just like to point out that for the same price as this lid, you can get the 12-inch "everyday pan" which comes with an anodized aluminum lid that is higher arched than this one, and weighs slightly less.So not only do you get a better lid for the price, which fits your Calphalon saute pan, but you get a nice extra pan to boot!

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This 12" stainless steel lid is designed for the Calphalon ONE Infused line, but because many of our pans feature similar diameters this lid can be used as a replacement lid on many of our products and product lines.It will fit both of these pans: The 5qt Saute (model #5005), and of the 12" omelette (model #1392) in all of these lines: Calphalon ONE Infused, Calphalon ONE Nonstick, Commercial Nonstick, Commercial Hard Anodized, Professional Hard Anodized, Professional Nonstick and Professional Nonstick II.

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7/31/2011

Revere Polished Aluminum 3-Quart Nonstick Saucepan Review

Revere Polished Aluminum 3-Quart Nonstick Saucepan
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Currently, the product page here at Amazon says "Tight fitting covers seal in flavors", which sounds to me like it's supposed to come with a lid, and it doesn't.It's a great pan, nevertheless.I love the 3-quart size.One thing that's a little annoying about it, but I'm not sure it could be changed, is, it has no lip whatsoever and the metal is fairly thick so it pours horribly.I occasionally make tea for ice tea in it, and you have to dip out the tea with another cup until the pan is at least less than one-half full. If you try to pour liquid out of the pan with the pan about a half full or more, it will invariably run down the side of the pan and make a mess, no matter how hard you try to be careful. Still, a good, solid cooking pan.

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Revere Polished Aluminum 3-Quart Nonstick Saucepan. Includes 1-Each Revere Polished Aluminum 3-Quart Nonstick Saucepan. This easy-care Revere collection is engineered of polished aluminum, for fast, even heating and cooking, and high quality non-stick interiors for healthy cooking and effortless cleanups. The pans feature Revere's signature "Pistol Grip" phenolic handles that are oven safe up to 350° F. The matching covers are designed with black phenolic knobs.

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7/17/2011

Hamilton Beach 92307 Aluminum Nonstick Signature 12 Inch Covered Chicken Fryer, Black Review

Hamilton Beach 92307 Aluminum Nonstick Signature 12 Inch Covered Chicken Fryer, Black
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This is by far the best pan I own. It is an amazing size, you can cook anything in it and not have to worry about spilling over. Also I was afraid that because it is so large and I have a rather small stove (because I live in an apt) that it would not cook evenly. But I was way wrong! Even on the undersized burners this pan cooks everything evenly. And clean up could not be any easier. I would recommend this pan to anyone looking for a quality piece at a wonderful price.

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Hamilton Beach kitchenware featuring exciting products with functional flair. Innovative Elegance! It's all about focusing on style and function. Hamilton Beach kitchenware has the distinctive features that meet the real needs of the family chef.

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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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6/16/2011

Emerilware Hard Anodized Non-Stick Fry Pans Review

Emerilware Hard Anodized Non-Stick Fry Pans
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We've been on the Southbeach diet for a few months and I've been using this pan to cook omelettes for breakfast--I think it's the perfect little fry pan!Just the right size for a 2-3 egg omelette.Heavy, so it heats evenly.The handle is easy to grip, especially with the thumb indent.The rolled edge make sliding an omelette onto your plate and flipping it in half a no-brainer.And of course, the non-stick surface wipes out perfectly.I love it so much that I take it on vacation with me!

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Hard-Anodized is the essence of durability, practicality and low maintenance. Even tougher than Stainless, the Emerilware™ Hard-Anodized Collection features a superior nonstick interior for unsurpassed durability and super easy clean up. You'll develop a soft spot for how it looks and cooks.The "workhorse" of all cookware shapes, Emeril's Fry Pans are versatile in shape and size, make them a frequent choice for scrambling eggs and frying bacon on Sunday morning, or preparing a quick chicken saute dinner on a weeknight. Nonstick Fry Pans are oven-safe up to 450F.

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6/13/2011

Calphalon One Infused Anodized Dutch Oven Set Bonus Review

Calphalon One Infused Anodized Dutch Oven Set Bonus
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First of all, I'll point out that I'm just an average cook.I got this product free with purchase of a Calphalon One set. It's a great piece of cookware, I've been very satisfied with the all the outcomes.It has been very convenient going from stove top to the oven and the nonstick feature makes it very easy to clean.Great alternative to the crock pot as far as taste.The only reason I gave it four stars is because the bottom of the pan, looking in, started to become a faint multi-color.. not sure if this is supposed to happen.It's not rust, it's still smooth and definitely still usable, but it's just no longer solid black.

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Calphalon One Infused Anodized Dutch Oven Set - Includes 10 Quart Dutch Oven, Kitchen Terry Cloth Towel, Pot Holder, and Wooden Spoon

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6/11/2011

Farberware Affiniti 12-Piece Cookware Set, Bronze Review

Farberware Affiniti 12-Piece Cookware Set, Bronze
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We bought this set a few months ago and we really really enjoy them. The handles have a really good grip on them and also seem like they will never come apart. You know how some cookware just seems like the handles will come off one day? These aren't like that.They feel indestructible. The color is definitely the one of the best parts.They are more reddish than just pain brown. in Fact, when it says bronze, it's pretty close!They have a real nice pearl to them.I highly recommend them!

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This premium nonstick cookware set is an exceptional value, including all of the pans needed to equip your kitchen with the most used cooking pieces. Use the saucepans for warming a homemade sauce or cooking your morning oatmeal, use the stockpot for simmering soups and stews or boiling pasta, and use the skillets (probably the most used pan in any kitchen) for making everything from juicy burgers to hearty cheese and veggie omelets.

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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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5/20/2011

Calphalon One Nonstick 10-Inch Fry Pan Review

Calphalon One Nonstick 10 inch Fry Pan
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We basically like our pans but the fry pans after two years use are all pitted and flaking.They don't seem to hold up much better than the cheaper, non-stick pans we've had in the past.So far its only happened on the 2 fry pans we had.We like them in use but not for durability.Since they have a "life-time" warranty, we sent two pans back to see if they live up to their warranty claim.Otherwise, they are nice pans.

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Fluffy, wholesome omelettes are yours for the making! Calphalon's revolutionary anodization process creates an exceptionally durable cooking surface that's a snap to clean ? inside and out! Lifetime warranty.

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5/02/2011

Simply Calphalon Nonstick 10-Inch Covered Omelette Pan Review

Simply Calphalon Nonstick 10 inch Covered Omelette Pan
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We love our eggs and raise our own chickens.Prior to this every pan we've tried has stuck and omelettes have been a mess.Not with this one.Gorgeous, non stick pan and we have not seasoned it once. Cleans up in a jiff with warm water and a sponge.Love it!!

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Simply Calphalon Nonstick 10 Inch Covered Omelette Pan

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4/24/2011

Le Creuset 3-Ply Stainless-Steel 12 1/2 Inch Nonstick Fry Pan Review

Le Creuset 3-Ply Stainless-Steel 12 1/2 Inch Nonstick Fry Pan
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I have been buying my fry pans at a restaurant supply but got tired of the declining quality.This is a very good product.As always, let cool before putting under the water or you will warp the pan bottom I am sure.This is a very sturdy product with a superior non stick finish.I will let you know in five years or so if it held up to my expectations.By the way, it holds a whole meal for a family.I really like that versus two or three skillets of cooking, trying to keep the first and second warm while you finish the last.This will be a good purchase for you.

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Perfect for entertaining or larger families, this large fry pan will easily accommodate multiple servings.A full aluminum core eliminates hot spots, allowing the entire surface area to be used.Gently sloping sides make turning foods simple and easy, and a precision pour rim allows for spill-proof pouring.

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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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3/23/2011

Earth Pan Hard Anodized 8" Open Skillet Review

Earth Pan Hard Anodized 8' Open Skillet
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I feel good about cooking with this pan as I know I am not getting chemicals leaking into my food.It is not as stick free as I would hope but is the best pan of this material I have tried.I plan to buy more of them in the future.

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The foundation of all EarthPan Hard Anodized products is the exclusive eco-friendly SandFlow nonstick. This unique nonstick originates from sand and is formulated to provide excellent food release and easy cleanup. Based on industry lab tests, the SandFlow nonstick food releasing performance will outlast all other ceramic-based, eco-friendly cookware, 3 to 1.

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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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3/11/2011

Circulon Total 12-Inch Open French Skillet Review

Circulon Total 12 inch Open French Skillet
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I am buying my third of this skillet.We use it every day, sometimes more than once a day, and we aren't very gentle when washing it.The first two we bought lasted 5 years each before starting to lose the nonstick.We have two of the same skillet in smaller sizes, which we use less frequently--maybe once a week or so--and those are still like new after 10 years of use.Food doesn't stick, clean up is a breeze, and food cooks evenly.

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Great size for making pancakes or omelets. The patented TOTAL Hi-Low Food Release system protects the nonstick surface from abrasion, allows food to slide out easily, and, along with the nonstick exterior, makes clean up a breeze

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