Cookware Reviews

After doing my homework, I decided to purchase the Anolon 10 piece cookware set. I can't tell you how pleased I am with it as it is the first really good set of cookware I have ever owned. I love the see through glass lids and the handles don't get hot. The largest skillet is a little heavy for me but has another handle on the otherside which makes it easier to use. I have used all of the cookware and they all are equally great. I can't believe I waited as long as I did to buy new cookware. I'm very pleased.

After reading the glowing reviews here, I didn't think I had much to add that wasn't already stated. Like most others, I did a ton of research on everyday cookware and went to the store ready to buy the Calphalon. But when I started handling the Calphalon it just wasn't comfortable; very heavy and bulky. The Calphalon set I could afford didn't have glass lids or the handles that I preferred. I'm sorry, but for Mom's w/ kids -- glass lids are a MUST!

I started comparing the Calphalon to the Analon Prof series and I was pleasantly surprised how much I liked the look & feel of the Analon Professional series. I bought one skillet, took it home, used it continuously for a week and went back and bought the whole set, which I am still adding to every chance I can find them on sale. The 3 Qt saute is wonderful as is the steamer basket insert. Everything about these pots/pans is great -- heat evenly and quickly -- take very little if no oil -- clean up easily and store beautifully.

Also, the MFG stands behind the product. My 3 Qt saucepan fell off the counter while drying and the side was dented ever so slightly -- enough that the steamer would not fit snuggly -- MFG fixed it without any questions.

Be aware that the metal on the lids does get hot -- always have a hotpad close by. I'm extremely pleased with my decision to purchase the hi-end of Analon for the same cost as the lo-end of Calphalon and I think I got a better product!

I did a mountain of research before plucking down cookware cash, read every epinions.com review, dejanews post, magazines, faqs, sites... and determined that All-Clad is #1 cookware, but at a steep $500 pricetag. Second in line came Anolon (Calphalon, Cook's Essentials, same thing). Calph has a sticking problem with that groove design, pricier than Anolon and nonstick on Calph is iffy, and Cook's Essentials was same price as Anolon with less history behind it, so I was unsure how effective the warranty was.

Conclusion?

Anolon has a good history, metal handles that are high up to allow better stacking and oven safe to 500 degrees, and very reasonable pricetag ($200ish a set). About half the price of All-Clad and very similar quality makes this 9-piece a steal. You won't regret it; I'm using mine daily. Trust me, I've done the legwork necessary to make an informed decision. ...

I am a person who loves to cook although I wouldn't call myself a "gourmet". I waited a long time before getting new cookware, but these were worth the wait.

Anaolon Professionals are very resonably priced and are a delight to work with. They are easy to use, easy to clean and handsome enough to display. Food cooks very evenly and quickly, it is actually hard to burn anything, and the no-stick surface is very durable. They clean easily with soap and water and require no special care. I could not be more pleased with my purchase.

This pan is a definite buy. The nonstick coating has stood up beautifully to use. My family and I cook everything imaginable in it- eggs, veggies, chicken. Every item cooks evenly and comes off the pan with no hassle. Cleaning is a breeze with the nonstick. The pan also heats up quickly.

The size is big enough for a family, though I wished it was bit deeper.

My only concern for this pan is that it is a bit heavy. Due to its weight, when you want to empty the pan, you need to hold the handle with both hands. The handle is long enough for a two-handed grip, but I wished that they had added another grip on the opposite side.

The final verdict? If you can get it on Amazon for less than 15 bucks, then go for it!

I bought this pan 2 years ago at the Bon. It has replaced all our other skillets. I use it almost every day, and I love how easy it is to clean, no matter what you cook in it! Up to a week ago it was still going strong, and looked like new, even after 2 years of almost constant use. Then DH left it on high heat for about 30 minutes with nothing in it. The bottom of the skillet is a little discolored, and scrambled eggs kinda stick now. It still cleans up wonderfully, and everything else cooks fine, without sticking. But the eggs bug me, so I'm replacing it. There have been times I've wished I had 2 of these pans, so I will keep them both. DH is only allowed to use the old one!!

For those of you looking for a lid, wait until the everything pan goes on sale again. The lid fits the skillet perfectly, and it was cheaper than ordering one from Analon. On sale, the everything pan is a couple of dollars more than the Faberware glass lid, but you also get the other pan, which I use when I'm cooking for a crowd.

I've had this pan for 2 or 3 months now, and it has become my favorite kitchen tool -- other than my microplane grater, of course. For most of my extensive cooking life, I've bought inexpensive off-brand non-stick pans at hardware stores and five-and-dimes...not because I didn't want good cookware, but because I thought I couldn't afford it. The problem with cheap pans is that, well, they're cheap. They're lightweight and the lining scratches and flakes off after a few months. So either you have to replace them soon, or you keep cooking in them, and your food tends to scorch and just not come out the way you'd like it.

I finally invested in some good cookware at good prices on Amazon, and I'm so glad I did. This pan in particular is a marvel. It's a wonderful size, heavy and strong, with very deep sides. You can cook a big batch of something in a sauce -- shrimp makhani or chicken in wine or sauce bolognese, and it doesn't splash, doesn't stick. Sauteed food browns perfectly in this pan without sticking, and the pan cleans up easily. Mine already has a few battle scars on the outside -- a food stain or two on the bottom which wouldn't come out -- but I don't mind that. I have a feeling that I'm going to have this pan for a long time, and it's just developing some character.

I've been using this skillet for a couple of weeks now and it is just AWESOME! It uses Dupont's highest-quality Teflon "Silverstone" coating and it really works. One of the greatest things about it is that you truly can cook alot of foods without any oil at all: I've been making scrambled eggs every morning by throwing the eggs and ham in the pan w/nothing else, and they just flip right out when you're done with very little residue left over to wipe out. Same with pancakes.

One thing that took getting used to is that it's alot heavier than the aluminum saute pan that I used to use, so it takes quite a bit longer to heat up and responds more slowly to changes in the flame. And it also takes more wrist action to muscle around. The upside, of course, is that the heat is very even and it's worked great for slowly simmering thick sauces. Another downside is that this does NOT include a lid, but my glass 6 qt saucepan lid fits acceptably.

I think the titanium aspect, while technically valid, is mostly marketing hype. Apparently it's a thin coating on the exterior - not cooking surface - that's supposed to prevent discoloration in the dishwasher, but I can't imagine you'd ever need more vigorous cleaning than rinsing it out in the sink.

I just love my analon titanium. Cooks evenly, goes in the oven, excellent nonstick, and has the world's most comfortable handles. If you're like me, all-clad handles dig into your hands painfully. These handles nestle stably in your palms.

Why offer something on your website if it is unavailable? People have been complaining about this since 12/7, so why has it not been fixed? This is poor customer service if you ask me.

I do not think you should advertise items that are not available for purchase. Please either have items available to purchase or remove them from the site. Offering customers something they can not have is bad business.

Received 2 sets December 16, 2002. The quality is great, price is unbelievable. They are the best I have ever seen or used. Highly recommend.