Thursday, October 31, 2013

Anolon Advanced Bronze Hard Anodized Nonstick 11-Piece Cookware Set


Awesome Cookware Set
For the past month or so I've been using this cookware set almost exclusively in the kitchen - and I've been super impressed. Here are some of my initial impressions:

- SOLID set of pots and pans. The first thing I noticed with this set is how well-made and sturdy everything feels. The lids all fit perfectly and the handles are stable and stay cool.

- This is the most nonstick set I've ever used. Food doesn't really stick at all, even if I get distracted and leave something on the heat for too long.

- Great style. I've always loved the old-school look of bronze pots and pans, and I'm glad to own a set of my own.

- Solid selection of pots and pans. The only bummer is that I wish there was a larger high-sided saute pan. There is one included that's awesome, I'd just love to have a bigger one also.

I haven't owned this set for a long enough time to write about durability, but in the future I will update this review if I run into any...
When they say nonstick...
...they mean non-stick!

Hello beauties! I'm pretty much in love with this gorgeous set of cookware. When I had looked at the pictures I had expected to received pots and pans that were brown but upon receiving them (and admiring them!) I discovered they were closer to a champagne/blonde/brown color. I think they are very classy and beautiful!

But my favorite feature has been the non-stick cooking abilities. We have owned the same LAME pots & pans since we married 8 years ago. We have desperately needed to upgrade so when we discovered this set we were in love at first sight. After use and experience we (my husband & I) can both say we are STILL feeling love at first sight. They feel so sturdy and hardy, the lids fit perfectly and we love the handles. The shapes of the pans are not only sleek & good looking, but we're loving the high sides on the sauce pans, the fluted edges, and of course the beautiful finish.

The finish of these pots & pans just...
After 2 years, only one concern ...
These are nice pans. I bought a set 2 years ago based on the reviews. I was a little nervous about non-stick, but I did some research and decided to give these a try.

There is just one thing I have an issue with: WARPING. Or shape-shifting, whatever. I have a ceramic top electric range and I have been careful to not use the hottest settings. However, the griddle is no longer flat and if using butter or oil it settles around the edges. This happened after two uses. It does not seem to adversely impact the cooking, tho. (Also, my griddle does not have the ridges as shown in the current photo, so that may make a difference.) The lid to the largest pan has to literally be forced to fit. The pan has lost its round shape just enough to be problematic. I have strong hands, but I am guessing most women would not be able to secure the lid, especially when it is hot.

Would I buy the set again? Probably...because for the price range they are very acceptable, easy to clean...
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