My daughter wrecked my small Anolon frying pan years ago when she was in junior high school. When I finally decided to chuck it and get a replacement, I wanted a pan that would hold up at least as well as the other pieces in the cookware set it was a part of. This pan is every bit as good as the original -- and maybe even better. As advertised, the slope of the sides really is conducive to sliding food out more easily. The pan's slightly heavier than its predecessor, but not so much so that it's difficult to manage. The heat is distributed better, and food cooks just a little bit faster and much more evenly. Just to see how truly "nonstick" it was, I've tried a few things without any butter or oil at all, and nothing has stuck or left behind any messy clean-up problems. The attractive bronze finish and overall design are real plusses. The one drawback to this pan is its lack of a lid. What really sold me in the end was the pan's reasonable pricing. If you want a good pan but haven't got a fortune to spend, you can't go wrong with this one."..." Read more
- Tin Chef in Northern Virginia