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Anolon Advanced Cookware
Anolon Advanced cookware is hard anodized aluminum cookware for great heat distribution. A tough nonstick surface covers both interior and exterior for easy cleanup. Anolon Advanced cookware comes in 12, 10 and 8 piece sets and many separates. The 18/10 stainless steel handles are covered with silicone - this "SureGrip" design provides cooks a slip-free hold. Tempered, crack resistant glass lids turn to lock in steam. The DuPont Autograph 2 interior and exterior nonstick surface treatment is designed to make for nonstick cooking and easy clean up.
This line is safe in the oven up to 400 degrees, but is not dishwasher safe. It has a limited lifetime warranty.
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The Anolon Advanced product line typically gets between 4 1/2 to 5 star ratings on Amazon. The 8 piece set is particularly popular. One experienced cook finds a variety of reasons to be happy with the set:
"I've cooked with all kinds of cookware in my 60+ life and by far this is the BEST I've ever used. I love the clean up factor and the sturdiness of the product. It's like our "grandmas" cast iron skillets - only better. However, and I still rate this with 5 stars, IF you have arthritis or any hand condition which effects your ability to lift heavy items this is not for you. But for all those younger cooks just starting out - don't bother with anything else. And for those of us that have cooked for years - you'll love this product."
The Anolon Advanced 3 1/2 quart covered straining saucepan gets 4 1/2 stars. Most people find it heavy when filled with water and perhaps too heavy for the elderly, but overall, cooks like the saucepan and particularly the ability to strain it with the cover on. A reviewer writes:
"I wasn't sure I'd like this pot all that much, but now I don't think I can live without it. Being deep, it's perfect for boiling pasta for two, and by using the lid to drain, you can add all the rest of the ingredients and toss it right in the pot, then serve. Yet when the lid is set not to drain, it is heavy and tight enough you can use it to steam cook rice as well. The silicone handles on the pot and lid are a very nice touch."
Overall, most customers agree it's a heavy, durable product line and rated it highly.
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Last Updated on Saturday, 04 June 2011 19:24
Anolon Hard Anodized Cookware
The Anolon Hard Anodized cookware collection employs a heavy gauge hard anodized aluminum that is stronger than stainless steel but far less heavy, and also allows for quick and even heating that reduces hot spots. The professionally tested nonstick surfaces are made for easy cleaning and cooking with less oil and saturated fats. This cookware line also features "hollowcore" polished stainless steel handles designed for comfort.
The Anolon Hard-Anodized cookware collection is sold in a 10 piece set. Skillets, sauce pans, stir fries, and stockpots can all be purchased separately. The products are oven safe to 500 degrees, the hard anodized lids fit tightly to lock in flavor, moisture, and nutrients, and the line comes with a limited lifetime warranty.
The Anolon Hard Anodized cookware line needs to be hand washed.
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Although Anolon products as a whole are well received at Amazon, there are currently very few reviews for this particular cookware line. However, those few endorse the line enthusiastically. The one five star reviewer of the Anolon nonstick hard-anodized aluminum 10 inch open skillet raves, "This is a fantastic product! Heat is distributed evenly and cleanup is a cinch! Meats brown very nicely. This pan is far superior to other nonstick pans I have used in the past and I have purchased many!"
The Anolon nonstick hard anodized aluminum 5-quart covered stockpot with hard anodized aluminum lid's three reviewers all give it five stars.
One says, "We have been astonished by the improvement in the nonstick coating technology used with this product, and make no mistake, it is far better than many competing products that claim to use new anodized nonstick coatings -- all are not equal! We also learned that the claim that this coating will withstand metal implements is true -- my daughter made mashed potatoes, and used a metal potato masher and mashed two spuds in the stock pot!!!! I got a bit miffed, reminded her to use the plastic products, and even bought a new more comfortable wide handled plastic potato masher designed for nonstick coatings--just in case. However, the upshot of this is that the pot was totally unscathed! I would not use metal implements routinely, but clearly, damaging this surface is not easy to do."
The same reviewer finds that although Anolon cookware can be pricey it's built to last a lifetime. The reviewer also likes the hard anodized aluminum, "unlike many other professional cooking sets, the Anolon is not excessively heavy. It is not as light as non-pro products, but the design really strikes a perfect balance between industrial heavy-weights and too-light (flimsy) non-commercial or home style cookware -- like those that come in the bargain starter sets."
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Anolon Allure Cookware
The Anolon Allure Cookware product line is made of hard anodized aluminum for fast and even heating that reduces hot spots. It's coated with DuPont's Autograph 2 nonstick surface for easy clean up and less need for added saturated fats and cooking oils. The marble finished exterior is made stain resistant by a manufacturing process that includes five steps to keep it from getting stains, scratches and chips. Anolon Allure is sold in a 10 piece set that offers saucepans, a stockpot, skillets, a saute pan, and a straight-sided pan. You can also purchase many items separately, in particular, the roasters, saucepots, sauciers, sautes, and stir fries.The "hollowcore" handles are ergonomic; the stainless steel lids are made to fit tightly to lock in flavor, moisture, and nutrients. Anolon Allure cookware is safe in your oven to 500 degrees and has a limited lifetime warranty.
Anolon Allure needs to be hand washed.
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The Anolon Allure 12-12 1/2 inch everyday pan received the most reviews of this line, although not nearly as many as the Anolon Advanced line which is by far the most reviewed. One of the six reviewers who all give the pan five stars says, "My needs are simple...when holidays gather family members together, I want cookware that's easy to clean, holds quantities sufficient for 8, and has cool handles that I can pick up after the stove top cooking is done. And, cooks food evenly without burning or other disasters. Christmas provided that workout and it passed with flying colors. Especially the clean up... nonstick meant just that... and cool handles. The pan evened out the heat from my electric stove top and let me cook without worries. I haven't tried using it inside the oven yet, but expect that to do as well, less the cool handle part of course."
Another says about the same pan, "I really am impressed with this pan - it is heavy duty. The quality is high and I am so glad I took a chance on it. It is deep enough to do sauces in - but also can be used in braising and frying situations."
Overall, reviewers are consistent with what they say regarding other Anolon products; they are very pleased.
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